20 Popular Okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes) Spots in Aichi Prefecture! Centered on Nagoya City

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"Teppan-yaki and Good Drinks Koigokoro." is an izakaya in Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, where you can enjoy drinks with Teppan-yaki dishes such as Hiroshima okonomiyaki (savory pancake) and a la carte items.

Inside the homey space, there are counter seats in front of the griddle and table seating.

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The specialty okonomiyaki is a Hiroshima-style version with noodles, and you can choose from two cooking styles.

The photo shows the "Buta Kimu Negi Cheese Yaki" loaded with green onions. It is made with firm, flat fresh noodles grilled until crisp, giving the ingredients a nice texture.

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The dish in the photo is "Mochi Butter Bacon Yaki," topped with an extra cute chick made from uzura no tamago (quail egg).

They use extra-thick, soft, chewy fresh noodles. On top of the thin egg crepe and sauce, there is goshiki arare (five-color rice crackers).

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This is Teppan-yaki bistro "Senroya Izumi Sanchome," located near Exit 2 of Takaoka Station in Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

The exterior has the charm of a kominka (traditional Japanese house) renovated from a building over 50 years old, while the interior features a refined retro-modern design.

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The artistic design of the okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) is sure to catch your eye.

The restaurant cooks its okonomiyaki in a cylindrical ring mold with no bottom called a cercle, which gives it a soft and airy texture, according to reviews.

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The menu has a lineup that blends the appeal of Japanese and Western styles, with the restaurant’s own creative touch.

For okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), in addition to the classic “Buta-dama” made with pork, they also serve stylish options like the “Tokusei Yaki Fromage Fondue-style Sauce.”

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Jaken Nagoya Ten is a popular restaurant serving authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) from Hiroshima, with several restaurants across Aichi Prefecture.

Just a 2-minute walk from Kokusai Center Station on the subway, Jaken Nagoya Ten has counter seats where you can enjoy the live feel of Teppan-yaki cooking, as well as relaxing Sunken kotatsu seating.

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The recommendation is Hiroshima okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake), which is cooked by layering ingredients such as cabbage and noodles over a thin batter.

The restaurant’s Hiroshima okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake), perfected over many years, uses ingredients from the local production region.

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For Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake), you can choose either thin soba noodles or thick udon noodles. The special sauce is also said to be very good, and some customers add more later to suit their taste.

The okonomiyaki with a wide range of toppings, named after players from Hiroshima’s professional baseball team, is also popular.

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Jingu Chaya Kamimaezu Ten, right by Exit 4 of Kamimaezu Station, is known as a spot where you can enjoy monjayaki (Tokyo-style savory pan-fried batter) and okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) cooked to just the right degree in a warm, homey atmosphere that only an independently run restaurant can offer.

The menu centers on authentic Asakusa monjayaki and okonomiyaki made with Mikawa pork, and they also offer a wide range of dishes that pair well with drinks, including Kagoshima local specialties made with fresh jidori (free-range chicken).

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This is a rare type of okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) made with ground pork from Aichi Prefecture. It features pork soboro (seasoned minced pork) with the extra fat removed and a soft, fluffy batter mixed with coarsely chopped cabbage.

The "Mix Tama (pork, squid, octopus, shrimp)" is a recommended dish with added seafood flavor.

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The okonomiyaki also includes the Butatama Modan-yaki, which comes with fragrant special yakisoba noodles, and the Jingu Chaya-fu Hiroshima-yaki, packed with ingredients such as beni shoga (pickled ginger rhizome in plum vinegar).

Their okonomiyaki is said to be a satisfying size, about 25 cm in diameter and 3 cm thick.

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Rikyu Nadiapark Mae Ten is a 5-minute walk from Sakae Station, in the largest downtown area of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

This restaurant is part of the Rikyu Group, an okonomiyaki (savory pancake) and Teppan-yaki restaurant chain centered mainly in Aichi Prefecture.

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This okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) is cooked by the chef using an original blended batter.

The fluffy batter and appetite-boosting sauce make a filling dish that still goes down easily, they say.

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The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) lineup also includes options with kimchi, a fermented pickle made by mixing salted vegetables with yakumi (condiments), as well as menu items with a nice spicy kick.

Add toppings to the assorted varieties available of okonomiyaki and make it your own.

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Tetsunama Meieki Honten is a Teppan-yaki restaurant in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, home to Nagoya Station, the largest terminal station in the Tokai region.

The interior is done in calm tones and features table seating, counter seats with a view of the Teppan-yaki cooking, and Semi-private room seating.

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They are known for healthy okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) made with 100% yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam) and no wheat flour.

The batter is fluffy, and the inside is said to have a Creamy texture. Their signature specialty, the "Tetsunamayaki," comes with pork and seafood.

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Along with classic okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake), they also highly recommend original menu items such as the "Fresh Tomato Cheese-yaki."

The "Ebi-tama Homemade Tartar-yaki" in the photo is said to be packed with the great flavor of shrimp.

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Okonomiyaki Shirakawa, an okonomiyaki and Teppan-yaki restaurant founded in 1969, is about a 1-minute walk from Exit 8 of Kamimaezu Station. While valuing its traditional flavors, it has continued to evolve and remains a long-loved spot.

The modern, stylish interior has a chic feel with mellow jazz playing, creating a space where you can relax and enjoy your meal.

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The popular okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) "W Shirakawa" comes with two kinds of cheese, mochi (rice cake), bacon, and more.

The cheese melts out from the soft, fluffy batter, and it also gets crisp and fragrant on the Teppan-yaki grill, which makes it especially tasty.

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You can enjoy a wide range of flavors here, including modan-yaki (savory pancake with yakisoba noodles mixed into the batter) and the Taiwan style “Nira Niku,” made with spicy ground meat and garlic chives.

Sweet and spicy sauces, mayonnaise, and other condiments are available at the table, which is another nice touch since you can adjust the flavor to your liking.

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Teppan-yaki Ichitora is in a convenient location near Issha Station, and is a popular spot for okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes), creative Teppan-yaki dishes, and a la carte items that pair well with Japanese sake.

In addition to Sunken kotatsu seating around tables, there is also counter seating in front of the kitchen where even solo diners can feel free to enjoy a meal.

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Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is packed with the restaurant's care in (Each) step, from the flour blend to the way it is cooked.

The finished batter is light and airy, and the Homemade sauce is said to be excellent. Among them, the "Ebi-tama Tartar" is especially popular, with its house-made tartar sauce bringing out the good flavor of the shrimp.

The "beef tendon and green onion egg" is an okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) that lets the good flavor of slowly simmered Domestic beef tendon spread through every bite.

The "mentaiko (pollock roe) mochi and cheese egg," where melted mochi and cheese mix with a pink mentaiko sauce, is also recommended.

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Hiroshima-ryu Okonomiyaki Teppan-yaki Gansu Hisayaodori Ten is a hideaway-style restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Exit 3A of Hisayaodori Station, with Sunken kotatsu seating and table Private rooms available for groups of 2 or more.

Reviews say the counter seats in front of the teppan offer a nice atmosphere, where you can watch the cooking the whole time.

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The original 3D okonomiyaki (savory pancake) series called Carp-yaki, named after Hiroshima's professional baseball team, is popular.

The standard "Carp-yaki" includes meat, ika-ten (crispy fried squid), and Kujo-negi (Kyoto green onions), and you can choose either soba or udon for the noodles.

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The "White Carp-yaki" is said to have rich cheese and white sauce, yet it is not too heavy and has a nice balance.

They offer a range of menu items, including the "Horumon Carp-yaki," where the rich flavor of beef Horumon pairs well with okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake).

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Kujo Negiyaki to Wine Yamazaki is about a 4-minute walk from Kakuozan Station, and you can enjoy negiyaki (savory Japanese pancake with green onions), a flour-based dish that originated in Kansai.

Inside, the space features calm lighting and the gentle warmth of wood. With both counter and table seating, it suits (Each) occasion.

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This negiyaki (savory pancake with green onions) uses plenty of Kujo-negi (Kyoto heirloom green onions).

Options include the "Kujo Negiyaki Beef tendon Konnyaku" grilled with a soy sauce based tare (sauce), and the "Kujo Negiyaki Blue Cheese," which pairs well with wine.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy negiyaki (savory pancake made with green onions instead of cabbage) as well as the "okonomiyaki (savory pancake) pork" made with a special house batter.

They use grated potato tororo (grated yam-like potato paste) in the batter, which gives the okonomiyaki a light and fluffy texture.

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Mattiini no Mori is a stylish Teppan-yaki restaurant in a hideaway location on one corner of a residential neighborhood.

At the counter that surrounds the kitchen, you can watch the owner’s Teppan-yaki performance, so it is a great place not only for good food but also for an enjoyable dining experience.

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“Most Popular!!! French style okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake)” is an okonomiyaki filled with one whole shrimp and topped with homemade tartar sauce, making it look great too.

The batter is said to be thick yet baked up light and airy.

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The highly recommended options also include the "Mentaiko Sauce Mochi-Mochi Okonomiyaki," known for its rich mentaiko (spicy cod roe) sauce, and the "Shio Negi Dossari Okonomiyaki," which has a nice flavor from the salt sauce and sesame oil.

At this restaurant, you can enjoy Teppan-yaki dishes with an extra creative twist.

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Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Yasuemon serves hiroshima okonomiyaki (Hiroshima-style savory pancake), along with local specialty dishes and local sake, so you can experience Hiroshima's food culture in Nagoya.

The hideaway-like Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Yasuemon on the first basement floor of the building also has counter seats right in front of the Teppan-yaki grill, making it easy to visit on your own.

They serve assorted varieties available of Hiroshima okonomiyaki (savory pancake) made with fresh noodles shipped direct from the area, with options for soba or udon. They also use a rich sauce from Otafuku Sauce Co., Ltd., a seasoning maker headquartered in Hiroshima.

The noodles have a pleasantly chewy texture and pair well with the sauce, making it very tasty.

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The cabbage in the okonomiyaki is steamed to bring out its natural sweetness. It is also recommended to add your favorite toppings, such as cheese, to the okonomiyaki.

For a menu item with a local feel, there is also the Deluxe-yaki made with Hiroshima oysters, which boast the highest production volume in Japan.

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Located about a 6-minute walk from Kanayama Station, Koshitsu Teppan-yaki Namiyori Monja lets you take your time enjoying okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) in a calm space where every seat comes with its own teppan grill.

The restaurant has many Private rooms, and each one is equipped with a teppan grill, so groups can gather around and enjoy the food together.

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The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) menu includes several kinds, such as the classic Kansai-fu (Kansai-style) Butatama (pork and egg) and Ikatama (squid and egg), as well as the "Cheese Tama," with a soft-cooked egg yolk that turns nice and runny.

There are more than 50 different toppings in Japanese, Western, and Korean styles, so it is fun to customize it your own way too.

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The rich omu-tama okonomiyaki (savory pancake topped with omelet and egg), made with as many as 4 eggs. Combined with the batter, it has a light and creamy texture.

The modern-yaki (savory pancake with noodles) on the menu is a dish made by mixing yakisoba noodles into okonomiyaki batter and grilling it.

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This is Minmin Hirabariten, run by an owner who was born and raised in Hiroshima.

The restaurant has a lively, friendly atmosphere that feels like a neighborhood Teppan-yaki place. It is visited by solo diners, groups of friends, and families alike.

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In addition to Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, you can enjoy small plates, Teppan-yaki dishes, and noodle dishes.

The “Hiroshima Mix” is Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki made with Hiroshima-grown kaki (oysters) and green onions. For a seafood option, the “Okonomiyaki Special” with fresh shrimp and fresh squid comes recommended.

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Among the toppings, they have ika-ten (fried battered squid), an essential part of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake). Ika-ten is a processed food made by coating squid in batter and frying it.

You can also order Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in a half size.

This is Teppan-yaki Papepo, right by Exit 9 of Imaike Station. You can enjoy okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) made with the care and skill of an owner who trained in Kansai.

On weekday business days, try the lunch okonomiyaki set meal, and at night, enjoy okonomiyaki with wine or shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

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The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) is said to be an authentic Kansai-style version with a crispy yet fluffy batter.

It uses Chamiton (Kagoshima brand pork) from Kagoshima Prefecture, and the flavors of the authentic batter and Special ingredients really come through.

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The okonomiyaki includes not only the standard options like "butatama (pork okonomiyaki)" and "kaisen (seafood)," but also modanyaki (okonomiyaki layered with yakisoba), with an irresistible sense of unity between the yakisoba, batter, and sauce.

"Fujiemi-yaki" is an unusual kind of okonomiyaki made with dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet with dashi) cooked with dashi and eggs, plus yakisoba.

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At Teppan Dining #Oze-san, you can relax and enjoy authentic Teppan-yaki made with A4 and A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) steak and okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake).

The wood toned interior is stylish and creates a nice atmosphere.

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Teppan-yaki dishes that show off the chef's skill. Their top recommendation, okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake), is said to have such a light and airy batter that you will want to keep it all to yourself.

The dashi-rich batter is said to pair well with the original sauce and mayonnaise.

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The popular okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) options are "Buta-dama (pork)" and "Ika-dama (squid)." They offer several kinds of toppings, including cheese, kimchi, and green chili peppers.

Tabelog reviewers say this restaurant has a wide-ranging menu, and everything is good.

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Ajito Kanayama is a hideaway-style Teppan-yaki izakaya with a sister restaurant in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. They offer a wide variety of drinks to match their menu, which includes okonomiyaki (savory pancake), monjayaki (runny pan-fried batter), a wide range of tapas, and meat dishes.

The name reflects their hope that it will become an ajito (hideout) where guests can spend time their own way.

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Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is made by steaming a batter with plenty of tororo (grated yam), giving it a soft and fluffy texture.

For gatherings with friends, a course that includes All you can drink and the house specialty "butatama" okonomiyaki comes in handy.

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The "shrimp and avocado okonomiyaki" in the photo is said to have a spicy flavor from okonomiyaki sauce and Mexican-style Cobb sauce.

For a creative twist on okonomiyaki, they also have the "kaiseni kasumi no okonomiyaki (seafood squid ink okonomiyaki)," which stands out with the contrast between its black squid ink batter and white béchamel sauce.

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Chorakutei is a popular restaurant serving authentic Hiroshima-yaki (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki) by an owner from Hiroshima.

They also offer Hiroshima specialties like Wagyu kouné (part of the brisket), a Hiroshima favorite cut from near the cow’s foreleg, along with Hiroshima Imo Shochu and Japanese sake, so you can enjoy local flavors.

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The Hiroshimayaki (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki) uses vegetables sourced from a greengrocer that has done business with the restaurant for many years, as well as Domestic meat.

At Chorakutei, they are uncompromising not only about ingredient selection, but also about thoroughly controlling the temperature and humidity of the cabbage and bean sprouts.

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A key part of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) is the noodles. They use custom-made chuka-men (Chinese noodles) that are light and not greasy.

The eggs are exceptionally fresh, laid that very day. The sauce is Otafuku Sauce, a standard favorite among people in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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Ichimuan Shinsakae is a restaurant tucked away on a backstreet, just a 3-minute walk from Shinsakae Station, where you can enjoy okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and Teppan-yaki dishes. Inside, filled with the aroma of sauce, you can enjoy Osaka-style okonomiyaki made by mixing the batter and ingredients together before cooking.

In this lively space that makes you want to drop in on a whim, the restaurant is well known for its tasty food and drinks.

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The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) cooked on a thick professional Teppan-yaki griddle is said to have a soft, airy batter and an authentic finish.

The recommended okonomiyaki is the "Ichimuan Shinei-yaki," packed with fillings like beef tendon, shrimp, and potatoes, plus double cheese.

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The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) topped with the restaurant’s special rich sauce that really gets your appetite going comes in a range of versions with different fillings.

They also serve other Teppan-yaki flour-based dishes, including modan-yaki (okonomiyaki with noodles), where you can choose between soba and udon noodles, and negi-yaki (green onion pancake) with a soy sauce flavor.

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In Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Okonomiyaki Mikawa Tadaya is said to have a new kind of batter texture that gets addictive.

The counter seats with polished, gleaming Teppan-yaki grills are popular for the live open-kitchen feel.

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The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is cooked on the Teppan-yaki griddle in the back, visible from the counter, so you can enjoy the wait until it is served.

The chef’s performance, along with the aroma and sounds as it cooks, seems to add an extra touch that makes it taste even better.

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With the restaurant's own grilling method, they make okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) with a crisp surface and a soft, melty inside.

The sauce, which is the key to the flavor of the okonomiyaki, has a nice kick of spices.