Introducing the "best okonomiyaki restaurants" that Okayama residents confidently recommend! These are all famous restaurants where the savory aroma of okonomiyaki grilled on a hot plate and the deliciousness of the sauce will whet your appetite. We have carefully selected popular restaurants where you can enjoy the unique local flavor, with recommended comments.
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Table of Contents
- 1. Aji no Yayoi (Okayama City)
- 2. Okonomiyaki Restaurant Bell (Okayama City)
- 3. Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Raifu (Okayama City)
- 4. Okonomiyaki Gama (Kurashiki City)
- 5. Okonomiyaki Acchan (Kurashiki City)
- 6. Okonomiyaki Morishita (Bizen City)
- 7. Sanchan (Bizen City)
- 8. Okonomiyaki Ikkyu (Wake Town)
- 9. Kuishinbo (Tsuyama City)
- 10. Osaka Okonomiyaki Macchan (Mimasaka City)
- There's more! Comments from Okayama residents
1. Aji no Yayoi (Okayama City)
●It's cheap but big, so I'm very satisfied. As expected, when you're in front of the hot plate, you can see the artistic flipping of the soba modern. It's Hiroshima-yaki, and it's a moist type of okonomiyaki. (50s/male/office worker)
●People only pay attention to the size of the modern-yaki, but I want them to also notice the attention to detail they put into the sweet and tender cabbage. (Male, civil servant, 60s)
[Aji no Yayoi]
Address: 10-7 Kuwatacho, Kita Ward , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-232-6791
Business hours: 11:00-20:00
Closed: Thursday
Parking: Available
2. Okonomiyaki Restaurant Bell (Okayama City)
●You can choose from both Kansai and Hiroshima, and the menu is rich. There are also plenty of side dishes, and it's a restaurant that offers a hands-on experience, something that's rare these days, where you can grill your own food. (40s/Male/Other)
●Both the Kansai-style okonomiyaki and the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki are delicious. They also offer lunch and a drink bar. You can either cook it yourself or have the staff cook it for you. It's reasonably priced and very delicious. (Male, 60s, office worker)
[Okonomiyaki Restaurant Bell]
Address: 651-7 Fujita, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-250-5595
Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: 3rd Monday of every month
Parking: Available
3. Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Raifu (Okayama City)
●This is an okonomiyaki restaurant run by a friendly owner. They have a wide variety of Hiroshima-yaki dishes, and their teppanyaki is delicious! (20s/female/college student)
●This is my favorite Hiroshima-yaki restaurant. They boil the noodles after you order. The thoroughly cooked and sweet cabbage, crispy noodles, and soft-boiled egg are the best. You can really taste the ingredients' flavors if you eat it with salt, not just sauce, so be sure to try it with salt! (40s/female/office worker)
[Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Raifu ]
Address: 2-14-8 Namikicho, Minami-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-264-7202
Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00 (last order 20:00)
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Parking: Contracted parking available
4. Okonomiyaki Gama (Kurashiki City)
●They serve it piping hot on the hot plate in front of you. Even if you sit in a tatami room, they put it on the hot plate for each person, which is great! Another point is that they have mayonnaise and extra sauces on the table. You can also take it home, so it's best to call and then go to pick it up. (Male, 50s, civil servant)
●I think the okonomiyaki here is the best in Japan! It's Hiroshima-style and tastes better than the original Hiroshima. The soba balls in the modern-style okonomiyaki are delicious. They also have omu soba for small children, so it was easy to come here when my children were small. (40s/Female/Other)
[Okonomiyaki Gama]
Location: 1F Nakamura Building, 256 Kasukabe, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-428-9102
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-14:30 (LO 14:00), 17:00-22:00 (LO 21:30) / Sundays 11:00-21:30 (LO 21:00)
Closed: Mondays *Open on public holidays
Parking: Available
5. Okonomiyaki Acchan (Kurashiki City)
●I go there occasionally with my family. It's very delicious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Each family member has their own favorite, such as the spicy fried rice with acchan-yaki, the normal pork and egg, and I have the seafood modern-yaki, and they're all delicious. (Male, 60s, self-employed)
●It's a small but tasty restaurant that has been around for a long time. I recommend the Hiroshima-style meat ball soba. (40s/female/office worker)
[Okonomiyaki Acchan]
Address: 1-88 Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-472-9108
Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00
Closed: Mondays
Parking: Available
6. Okonomiyaki Morishita (Bizen City)
●A famous kakioko restaurant in Hinase. The okonomiyaki, which contains large oysters, is fragrant and delicious because the oysters are grilled before being placed on the batter. The restaurant's recommendation is to add dashi soy sauce first, then Japanese pepper, third the original sauce, and finally a sprinkling of chili pepper to enjoy a change of flavor. The gentle owner will explain everything to you in detail. Be prepared to queue on weekends. (Male, 60s, office worker)
[Okonomiyaki Morishita]
Address: 630-14 Hinase, Hinase-cho , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-72-1110
Business hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed: Thursday
Parking: Available
7. Sanchan (Bizen City)
●The specialty kakioko is a delicious combination of seasonal Hinase oysters and the sweetness of Ushimado cabbage. The original sanchanyaki is a highly recommended dish, with plenty of oysters on a leek base, topped with melted, browned cheese and soy sauce. The conversation between the owner and the proprietress in Okayama dialect is entertaining, making it a fun restaurant to wait until the oysters are cooked. (Under 10 years old/Female/Other)
[San-chan]
Address: 1449-1 Hinase, Hinase-cho , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0869-72-2157
Business hours: 10:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00)
Closed: Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Parking: Available
8. Okonomiyaki Ikkyu (Wake Town)
●All the items are delicious, but I recommend the "Tororo Yaki" which is made almost entirely of yam, and the "Tokutoku Set" which is as good as it sounds! (50s/Female/Self-employed)
●Ikkyu-yaki. It's wrapped in seaweed and is delicious. (60s/female/full-time housewife)
[Okonomiyaki Ikkyu]
Address: 644 Fukutomi, Wake- Wake Town gun, Wake County Prefecture
TEL: 0869-93-0519
Business hours: 10:30-20:30 (LO 20:00) *Only delivery and takeaway available from 14:00-17:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thursdays (except public holidays) 10:30-15:00 (LO 14:00)
Closed: Mondays and New Year holidays
Parking: Available
9. Kuishinbo (Tsuyama City)
●There is always a line. Hiroshima-style menu with a wide variety of dishes. Although it is only available during the season, the kakioko is delicious with lots of oysters. They also have oden, which you can eat while it is being cooked. It is also close to the Inaba Cosmetics Store, the family business of B'z's Inaba, and it is easy to get to the nearest train station. (50s/female/office worker)
●There are a wide variety of unique okonomiyaki based on Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Also, the "Modern with Hormone Udon" contains B-class gourmet Tsuyama Hormone Udon, so you can enjoy it twice. My personal recommendation is the "Tartar Modern" topped with tartar sauce. (50s/female/office worker)
[Kuishinbo]
Address: 138-2 Kawasaki , Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-26-1958
Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-1:00
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)
Parking: Available
10. Osaka Okonomiyaki Macchan (Mimasaka City)
●When I visit Yunogo Onsen, I always stop by here. In addition to the authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki, the original menu items such as Akashiyaki-style "dashioko" in dashi stock and mochi cheese grill are excellent, and are accompanied by the friendly owner's thoughtfulness. Highly recommended. (Male, 60s, office worker)
●The friendly owner will welcome you. The owner is from Osaka, the home of okonomiyaki, and supports women's soccer, so there are model danjiri floats and posters of the Nadeshiko League inside the shop! The okonomiyaki has a real Osaka taste and is absolutely delicious. I always order the Osaka tama (pork, tendons, oil residue) and dashi okonomiyaki. I recommend it. (60s/Female/Other)
[Osaka Okonomiyaki Macchan]
Address: 471-1 Toyokunihara , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-75-3511
Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00
Closed: Wednesday
Parking: Available
There's more! Comments from Okayama residents
[Okonomiyaki Kou]
●A hideaway restaurant in a narrow alley. In the small shop, regulars are seen having fun conversations and eating from the evening onwards, creating a lively atmosphere. The recommended dish is the meat and egg modan-yaki. (Female, 50s, office worker)
Address: 1-10-3 Ekimae-cho, Kita Kita Ward , Okayama City Prefecture
[Okonomiyaki Mori]
●The interior of the restaurant is relaxing and decorated with wood. I always order the kakioko, horumon udon, and negiyaki! The portions are small so you can eat a variety of dishes. (40s/female/housewife)
Address: 1-6-9 Hokancho, Kita Ward , Okayama City, Hokancho
[Okonomiyaki Sachi]
●Not only are the okonomiyaki big and delicious, but the owner's personality is wonderful. It's a small restaurant with not many seats, but that's also a recommended point because it's known only by those in the know! When I was a student, I went there several times with friends on the way home, and I was comforted by the delicious okonomiyaki and the smile of the owner. (20s/female/office worker)
Address: 2-12 Saiwai-cho, Kita Ward , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
[Bondo]
●It opens in the evening, so you can drink alcohol too. Bondoyaki - Akashiyaki-style okonomiyaki eaten in a light broth that is very tasty. Jujuyaki - Tonpeiyaki okonomiyaki with the heaped cabbage before it is cooked is a highlight! Butatama - You can choose from a variety of toppings. They cut it into nine pieces, so you can finish it in one bite. It's a very filling restaurant, so even one piece will fill you up! The owner is a handsome man. He's a great conversationalist and will talk to you in a friendly manner. It's amazing that he runs the place all by himself! (20s/female/civil servant)
Location: 1F Sennichi Center Street, 3-12-12 Omotemachi, Kita-ku , Okayama City Prefecture
[Jumbo Okonomiyaki Miyuki Niwase-ten]
●My parents' house is nearby, about a 2-minute walk away. I often brought a plate and went for takeout. It was a treat I looked forward to, as I didn't have many opportunities to eat out. I still get takeout. I recommend Miyuki Modern's 3-tama Yakisoba, which is great value for money. (Male, 50s, office worker)
Address: 1077-4 Hirano, Okayama City, Kita Ward
[Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki Lemon]
●I tried Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at this restaurant in Okayama City, and you can enjoy authentic okonomiyaki without going to Hiroshima. The owner and staff are women, and it's very clean. There are many recommendations, but the meat ball soba and squid tempura with double noodles are the best. (Male, 60s, part-time worker)
Address: 149-120 Hirata, Okayama City, Kita Ward
[Kishapoppo]
●Recommended for kids who like Plarail and vehicles! There are rails next to the tables, and freshly made okonomiyaki is delivered by a small locomotive. The chewy dough is wrapped around a generous amount of cabbage, making it very satisfying to eat. I'm from Hiroshima, and this is my favorite restaurant. (30s/female/housewife)
Address: 429-8 Fujita, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
[Kansai-style Okonomiyaki Shinju]
●The robot brings water, plates, and okonomiyaki, so it's very popular with children! (50s/female/office worker)
Address: 87 Higashihirashima, Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
[Furuichi Hamada-ten]
●A retro-style okonomiyaki restaurant hidden in a back alley! The fluffy eggs and sweet sauce are amazing, and I've been coming here since I was a student and the taste hasn't changed! It's a great place to eat cheaply even in this high-cost city. (40s/male/office worker)
Address: 2-2-6 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
[Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Kaede]
●Everything is delicious. The owner is a nice guy, though he is a little unfriendly when cooking. The sauce for the okonomiyaki is delicious, and the teppanyaki dishes are also delicious. It fills up quite often, so you need to make a reservation early. Personally, I recommend the Seseri. (40s/Female/Self-employed)
Address: 1345-1 Sasaoki , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
[Arase]
●There's something different. It's authentic Hiroshima okonomiyaki. I think it's just as good as Hiroshima okonomiyaki. (Male, 50s, company employee)
Address: 10-384-52 Kojima Kojima , Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
[Okonomiyaki Donguri]
●It's packed with ingredients. I love the special with lots of shrimp. (60s/female/housewife)
Address: 790-1 Kodera, Soja Soja City
[Tama-chan]
●The kakioko is the best. It's unusual to eat half of it with rock salt, but it's very delicious. The price is a little high, probably because it's aimed at tourists, but the amount of oysters and their flavor make this okonomiyaki more than satisfying. (30s/male/office worker)
Address: 1118 Saga, Hinase-cho , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
[Hori Okonomiyaki]
●I went to eat with a local friend and had to wait two hours. The modern grilled oysters were delicious even though I had to wait. (40s/female/part-time worker)
Address: 886-5 Hinase, Hinase-cho , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
[Hamaya Micchan]
●The kakioko is just delicious! The oysters are very soft and the okonomiyaki is very soft too. (30s/female/office worker)
Address: 859-11 Hinase, Hinase-cho , Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
[Sakaitei]
●A restaurant where you can eat authentic Hiroshima modern-style yaki. I recommend the soba and meat balls. There are also large bottles of mayonnaise on the tables, so it's a great place for mayonnaise lovers. (50s/Male/Other)
Address: 2329 Takao, Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture
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