By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
Coming to Osaka, the food capital, you absolutely can’t miss its most iconic dish—“okonomiyaki.” On a hot iron griddle, combine your favorite toppings with a batter loaded with plenty of cabbage, then grill it to perfection. Finally, drizzle on the sweet-and-sour sauce and mayonnaise, and don’t forget the “dancing” bonito flakes on top of the okonomiyaki, delivering a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Below are eight popular okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka—if you haven’t tried them, you haven’t really been to Osaka!
1. Tsuru-ya
Here you can enjoy authentic okonomiyaki. Every table is equipped with its own iron griddle, so you can savor the freshly grilled goodness and customize the sauce to your liking.
Tsuru-ya serves up truly authentic okonomiyaki. (Photo source / retrip)
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Umeda Branch
Address: 4-6 Komatsubara, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
2. Mitsunoya
Mitsunoya is a long-established shop founded in Showa Year 20. There’s always a long line at the entrance. Their signature dish is okonomiyaki made with a batter that’s 100% yam paste, which is especially popular among women.
Mitsunoya’s signature dish is okonomiyaki made with a 100% yam paste batter. (Photo source / retrip)
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Address: 1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
3. Momotaro
Even Japanese media have covered Momotaro, a renowned okonomiyaki spot. It also has a branch in Ikebukuro, Tokyo—be sure to try its delicious offerings when you’re in Osaka.
Momotaro is a well-known okonomiyaki restaurant. (Photo source / retrip)
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Address: 6-2-2 Ohgindori Minami, Higashinariku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
4. Fukutaro
Fukutaro is a beloved okonomiyaki spot even among locals in Osaka. The restaurant’s specialty is okonomiyaki loaded with beef tendon and plenty of chopped green onions.
Fukutaro’s specialty is okonomiyaki with beef tendon and lots of green onions. (Photo source / retrip)
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Address: 2-3-17 Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
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