Osaka specialty okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes) around Shinsaibashi Station! 15 recommended restaurants

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Okonomi Tamachan viva is an okonomiyaki restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro.

The inside has a hideaway atmosphere that feels like a bar. There is terrace seating in front of the entrance.

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The restaurant's okonomiyaki includes suji-kon (stewed beef tendon and konnyaku yam cake). The outside is nicely browned, while the inside stays light and fluffy.

The popular item in the photo is the Tamachan Deluxe, which comes with all the premium ingredients.

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They also serve Korean dishes such as namul, kimchi, and bulgogi. They have a nice spicy kick and are said to go perfectly with drinks.

Some reviews also said that being able to have okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) as a finishing dish after drinking is a nice bonus.

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Gekko, about a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy meat and seafood Teppan-yaki, as well as okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake).

The interior has a calm color palette, making it easy to stop by even on your own. If you choose a counter seat where you can watch the cooking, you can also enjoy the live atmosphere.

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The photo shows the signature dish, “Gekko-yaki.” It is an okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) in a tonpeiyaki-style, with pork and cabbage wrapped in egg.

The fluffy texture of the egg is said to be outstanding, with a taste that makes you want another serving. You can also choose options with cheese or kimchi.

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The classic okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is said to be a great Combo of a light, melty texture and house-made sauce.

Along with butatama (pork okonomiyaki) and mix, they also offer more unusual menu items such as "yoshoku-yaki buta modan (Western-style grilled pork modern-yaki)" and "negi mazeyaki (mixed green onion pancake)."

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Hozenji Yokocho, with easy access from Shinsaibashi Station and Namba Station, is a popular gourmet spot full of historic charm.

The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) restaurant here in Hozenji Yokocho is Hozenji Sanpei. It is often crowded, so an early visit is recommended.

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The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) at this restaurant is said to be packed with plenty of large ingredients, letting you fully enjoy the flavors of the ingredients.

Another nice point is that you can add toppings like corn and cheese to suit your taste.

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Their yakisoba (fried noodles) and Teppan-yaki dishes with meat, seafood, and vegetables are also popular. The yakisoba uses thick, chewy noodles and is said to be very satisfying.

Reviews also say the counter seats are fun because they cook right in front of you.

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Teppan Dining Ottori, located about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station, serves okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) and assorted varieties available Teppan-yaki dishes.

The interior has warm wooden touches and a cozy, homey atmosphere.

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The photo shows the signature menu item, “Ottori Tama.” It is served on a Teppan-yaki griddle, so you can enjoy it freshly made.

Instead of using much flour, they use plenty of yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam), which gives it a light and creamy texture.

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The "Teppan-yaki Napolitan" in the photo is said to be a perfect match of the tangy tomato sauce and the mellow egg.

The lunch menu, supervised by a nutritionist and packed with miso soup and small kobachi (side dishes) of obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking), is also popular.

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Ganso Osaka Okonomiyaki Momotaro, about a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro, is a long-established okonomiyaki restaurant with more than 40 years of history since it first opened.

The interior is spacious and has a bright atmosphere. Every table comes with a Teppan-yaki grill.

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The photo shows the signature menu item “Momotaro-yaki,” made with udon noodles. The chewy udon and slightly sweet sauce are said to be a perfect match.

Course menus that include the signature items and All you can drink are also popular.

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The photo shows the "Meibutsu Kare Raisu-yaki (specialty grilled curry rice)." It is filled with homemade curry simmered slowly over time.

The mildly spicy curry is balanced by the sweetness of the cabbage, making it easy to enjoy, and it is said to be so good that you just keep eating.

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Tako no Tsubo Minamisenba Ten, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Shinsaibashi Station, is known as a place where you can enjoy self-made takoyaki (octopus balls), along with a full lineup of à la carte dishes such as okonomiyaki (savory pancake) and yakisoba (fried noodles).

The restaurant also has Private rooms, which are recommended for group meals.

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The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) at this restaurant is said to have a rich dashi flavor and strong umami, making it a perfect match for Japanese sake.

They offer a carefully selected lineup of recommended Japanese sake for both Kanzake and chilled sake.

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For the takoyaki (octopus balls) that you grill yourself, the staff will set up the batter and ingredients for you, so even first timers can enjoy cooking and eating them with peace of mind.

Why not try Osaka’s signature B-kyu gourmet (budget gourmet) dish, okonomiyaki (savory pancake), together with the takoyaki here.

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Okonomiyaki Manryo is an okonomiyaki restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station.

In addition to classic okonomiyaki, you can also enjoy creative okonomiyaki dishes such as Hiroshima-fu (Hiroshima-style) soba-topped yaki, as well as Teppan-yaki dishes like gyoza (dumplings).

The lunch menu, which comes with rice, tonjiru (pork miso soup), and other items, is also said to be popular.

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The photo shows the signature dish, Manyo-yaki. It is topped with luxurious ingredients like large shrimp, squid, and scallops, and is said to be very filling.

It is shaped like a heart, giving it a look that makes you want to take a picture.

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The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) here is known for batter with a good amount of dashi (Japanese soup stock), mixed with cabbage in a well balanced way. The photo shows the “Wagyu beef tendon and konnyaku green onion yaki.” It uses plenty of Kujo-negi (Kyoto green onions), known for their rich sweetness and depth.

It also came with reviews saying that since it is topped with lemon, you can enjoy it with a refreshing taste.

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Okonomiyaki/Teppan-yaki Yutorisato, about a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully made okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes) and Teppan-yaki dishes that pair well with drinks.

The drink menu is extensive, so it is also a great choice to use like an izakaya (Japanese pub).

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The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) here are a good size, so you can try several different kinds. There is also a wide variety of toppings available for an extra charge.

They cook them before bringing them to your table, so you can eat right away, which many reviews say they appreciate.

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The Teppan-yaki dishes made with fresh meat and seafood are popular for their great seasoning that pairs well with alcohol, no matter which menu item you choose. They also offer course meals, so you can enjoy a variety of dishes.

They also have courses with All you can drink, making them perfect when you want to eat and drink to your heart's content.

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Okonomiyaki Kyochabana Shinsaibashi Minamisenba Ten, about a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, is a place where you can enjoy creative Teppan-yaki dishes made with plenty of seasonal vegetables and okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) with a fresh twist.

The interior, renovated from a 50-year-old kura (traditional storehouse), has a lovely atmosphere full of character.

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The photo shows the “tomato okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) with pork & mozzarella cheese.” It is topped with an original sauce made with fresh tomatoes over batter flavored with katsuobushi dashi (bonito stock).

A soft-cooked egg is tucked inside the batter, which mellows the tomato’s acidity and makes it an addictive flavor.

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The photo shows another signature item, avocado-yaki cha soba. It uses Nihon soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles) with a smooth, easy slurp.

It is packed with large chunky ingredients, giving it a bold look. The wasabi adds a nice accent, and it is said to keep you reaching for the chopsticks.

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Located a convenient 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station and Nagahori Station on the Osaka Metro, Nanjamonja is a restaurant where you can enjoy not only okonomiyaki, but also monjayaki (Tokyo shitamachi-style savory pan-fried batter), a local specialty said to have originated in Tokyo's old downtown area.

The seating is mainly table seating equipped with Teppan-yaki grills, and the staff cooks everything for you.

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The okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) at Nanjamonja centers on classic menu items like "Buta-dama (pork okonomiyaki)" and "Mix-dama (mixed okonomiyaki)."

Because the batter uses less wheat flour, it has a light finish, and people say you can really enjoy its fluffy and creamy texture.

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The monjayaki (savory pan-fried batter) with its toasty sauce aroma is said to go perfectly with alcohol. You can also choose original menu items such as “Mabo Monja.”

Many reviews also said they were happy to be able to eat both okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and monjayaki at the same restaurant.

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Kuu is an okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station and Namba Station on the Osaka Metro. The first floor has counter seating with a hidden bar-like feel, while the second floor has Private rooms.

In addition to okonomiyaki and yakisoba (fried noodles), they also offer a wide range of a la carte dishes.

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At this restaurant, all flour-based dishes like okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) and takoyaki (octopus balls) are made with ago-dashi (flying fish stock).

The umami of the stock and the sweetness of the cabbage, which still keeps some texture, make a great Combo.

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The photo shows the signature menu item, “Fowafowa-yaki.” The batter has a light, airy texture and is flavored with shirodashi shoyu (light dashi soy sauce), making it so tasty you will want to eat it again and again.

Yakiso ba (fried noodles) made with the restaurant’s original sauce and noodles is also popular.

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Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Dotonbori Ebisubashi Ten is an okonomiyaki restaurant located about a 10-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, in Dotonbori Shotengai (Dotonbori Shopping Street), one of Osaka’s best-known entertainment districts. Their house-made sauce is said to have a traditional flavor that has been used for more than 70 years since the restaurant first opened.

You can enjoy a relaxed meal at the partitioned table seating.

The cabbage used in the restaurant's okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) changes in both production region and cut depending on the season.

It is cooked thoroughly until it gets slightly browned, so you can enjoy a crisp texture on the surface.

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The yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) uses thick, chewy noodles along with plenty of meat and cabbage. The sauce coats everything well, and the flavor is said to be addictive.

The modan-yaki (savory pancake with noodles) is also popular, with noodles sandwiched between a soft, airy batter.

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OCONA is an okonomiyaki restaurant about a 12-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. You can enjoy okonomiyaki made with carefully selected ingredients and Teppan-yaki.

The interior has stylish antique decor that feels almost like a cafe.

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The restaurant's okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) uses Kagoshima's brand pork Chami-ton (brand pork) and Otafuku Sauce, which is known for its sweetness.

The standard menu item Buta-dama (pork okonomiyaki) is popular for its great mix of the pork's flavor and the slightly sweet sauce.

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The yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles) is also popular, with its rich, savory sauce flavor. At lunchtime, you can also choose the “Yakisoba set meal,” which comes with rice and miso soup.

Reviews say the course meal, which lets you enjoy a variety of konamon (flour-based dishes) all at once, is very filling.

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About an 11-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station in the Namba area, Okonomiyaki Sakaba Hachi Namba Ten is a popular creative izakaya where you can enjoy okonomiyaki as well as meat dishes and motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot).

The interior is spacious and has a homey feel. It is a good choice when you want to relax and enjoy your meal.

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The restaurant’s okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) is said to have a light finish that keeps the texture of the cabbage, making it a great match with drinks.

You can also enjoy kushikatsu (deep fried skewers), an Osaka B-kyu gourmet (casual local comfort food) specialty made by frying fresh ingredients until crisp.

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The photo shows the signature menu item, niku-zushi (meat sushi). It comes in two kinds: lean meat and tongue. The meat is seared just right, so you can really enjoy the rich, melt-in-your-mouth fat.

Meat dishes are also popular, including the Outside skirt steak made with Domestic beef.

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Teppan-yaki dining You is a restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Shinsaibashi Station. The interior has a luxurious feel and looks very stylish.

If you want to enjoy the live cooking atmosphere, the counter seats where you can watch the food being prepared come recommended.

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The restaurant's okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes) and yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) focus on classic menu items. For an extra charge, you can get a Large size or add your favorite toppings.

The “Yamaimo-yaki (Japanese yam pancake),” made mainly with Japanese yam, is said to have a light texture and be very easy to eat.

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They also offer a wide selection of Teppan-yaki dishes made with vegetables, meat, and seafood. The photo shows the popular menu item “Exquisite! Shrimp Toast”.

The rich flavor of the shrimp soaks well into the bread, making it a great match for drinks.