Good food, good service, good ambiance. Very busy area, so if you want to hang, probably not a good idea, people always waiting for a table

If you're curious about Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, Chinchikurin is a great place to try it. The ingredients are layered rather than mixed, creating a satisfying combination of cabbage, noodles, egg, and toppings in every bite. We ordered the Original Takoyaki and the GOAM. The takoyaki was hot and creamy inside, while the GOAM had the simple yet satisfying taste of green onion and Japanese mayo Try to grab a table at the teppan grill. Everything is already cooked and made for you, but you get the experience of the grill keeping your okonomiyaki warm! A unique and flavorful meal that's worth checking out. read more

The service was absolutely good. The loaded kaisen okonomiyaki was delicious and tasty too, and umadare cabbage was also very tasty and delicious. read more

Chinchikurin - The Loaded Kaisen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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we've been craving okonomiyaki since our osaka trip, and this hit the spot!! i am so happy this place has a vegan option, but as a vegetarian that eats eggs, i was able to ask for any of the other options without the meat and bonito flakes. i chose the spicy goam with the soft noodles, and it was the perfect balance of spicy and garlicky goodness. it was so delicious, i already can't wait to come back. service was attentive and friendly. this place tends to get busy, so i would recommend putting your name down early! read more

Chinchikurin - Spicy GOAM - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Two years ago, I went there to eat Japanese food. Their takoyaki was also very famous. We ordered two different flavors, and they were really delicious. read more

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If you love Japanese pancakes, you have to come here. It's located in little Tokyo so you know it's gonna be good. Came on a Saturday early evening and was surprised they weren't super busy. I had the Spicy Goam with soft noodles and chinchikurinyaki with crunchy noodles. Both were good. I like how they have the burners on so your food stays hot while you're eating. I was surprised how dirty the floor was by our table. . Would I come back? Absolutely. They serve their Okonomiyaki Hiroshima style. And it's hard to find. So yes I'll be back next chance I get. I also love that you can watch them prepare your food. That's a plus. read more

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You are greeted by a device to sign in wghich links to Yelp on your phone. I do that but 5 mins later a clueless group on the sign in just waltzed in and the server seats immediately. I complain but the server just moves on without apology... luckily there is seating at the counter AND we were able to get our order in first.... We ordered the Hiroshima and the hip Goam. My home cooked Hiroshima style is actually better... the restaurant's yakidoba part is simply noodles cooked in boiling water, then doused with oil and simply cooked on hot griddle after making shape... at the end, the okonomiyaki comes outpretty light on the nori and no bonito flakes?! Now. I say mine is better because I take the next step after cooking the noodles to add yakisoba sauce and stir-fry the YAKIsoba.... read more

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Great food, comfortable seating, friendly and helpful service. Located in the Japanese Village Plaza We had the Ika Ika okonomiyaki, fried ramen with squid, it was amazing. Very flavorful and with lots of veggies and meat inside. We also had Tan Tan Ramen, most of time, ramen in most places are too salty to my taste, so I asked to taste the soup first. It was very flavorful but indeed very salty for me, so I asked for some hot water on the side. The waitress was super helpful and it was great. I loved the soup. The noodles were Al dente. Note: they validate parking, but only for the lot next to the Japanese Village parking, not the one the other side. read more

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Kind of okay. I think it was exciting over the years to have one of those tableside make your own okonomiyaki place, but never tried it. Apparently since covid they kind of stopped using the table service, but they still set it on the plate to cook it. Its kind of different than the expected experience of pouring the batter and trying to get the best chef award. I think it was a different region of okonomiyaki than I was used to too, since when I made it at home I always used more cabbage filling and this is more of a yakisoba. I found the thin rice paper shell they had on top and bottom to easily hold it together to be tough and chewy and the flavors were just there. They do have the proper kewpie mayo and okonomiyaki sauce though. The service was good, id go for the heavier weird flavors like the spicy mayo as it seems a little americanised. Kind of missing the experience but fast and attentive service, family friendly. read more

Chinchikurin - Okonomiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So I just wanted to try that Oko Wrap because the advertisement fold-out sign outside made it look appetizing with a convincing price ($8 at the time of this review). You can only get this item through the QR code and is a strictly to-go item so if you're not technical or care too much about online orders and apps, I'm not sure how you can try this item. Also, there may be hacks and such to get it (other than that QR code), but I don't know much. Also, we waited longer than we should've because apparently, our order was ready and sitting behind the counter but no one called it out. I'm glad we got the notion to ask about it, so I'm not necessarily happy about that. It's 2026 though so I have to keep up with app ordering or something. Wah. About the wrap though...pretty delicious. I enjoyed. It's beef and quite flavorful, easy and fun to eat. And would get it again. read more

Chinchikurin - I only had a sliver of the wrap because I forgot to take a picture. LOL! But it was good. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love okonomiyaki and was excited to discover that there's a spot in Little Tokyo that serves Hiroshima style okonomiyaki, which uses noodles. I stopped by for dinner Thursday evening around 6 pm and it wasn't crowded at all. My party of 3 was seated immediately. We parked at the nearby Aiso parking garage as that was the cheapest I could find from my research online, though I heard other customers get their parking validated here at a different garage. The space is shared by two different spots, one that specializes in okonomiyaki and another that specializes in takoyaki. However, the menu spans offerings from both. We were all starving, so we each got an okonomiyaki. The good thing is that they can customize the ingredients, so my friend who only eats chicken was able to get his with ground chicken and no fish powder. They also can make a vegetarian okonomiyaki if you ask. Even though they have the iron grills in front of you, don't expect to cook anything yourself (which is what I'm used to with eating okonomiyaki in Japan). They cook for you in the kitchen and the grill in front of you is only to keep the okonomiyaki warm as you eat. I split two different okonomiyaki with my other friend - the Chinchikurinyaki ($19.50) with ground beef one and the Hiroshima ($20) with pork and fried squid. You can choose whether you want soft or crunchy noodles. For the ground beef one, we got soft, and for the fried squid one we got crunchy noodles. I really enjoyed both okonomiyaki, though to be honest there wasn't a huge difference between the soft vs crunchy noodles. Even the "soft" noodles were on the hard side. Also, this is normal for okonomiyaki, but there wasn't much meat inside. We were filling up mostly on noodles and some veggies. The amount of sauce that they put on the okonomiyaki was nowhere near enough. There was an additional packet of okonomiyaki sauce and kewpie mayo on the table, but we asked for more. Essentially we went through a packet per person. I'm not sure why they don't have this in a bottle, as that's pretty standard at other okonomiyaki restaurants I've been to... Service was good. They're very proactive about filling water and came up to ask if we were done and ready to pay while we were still finishing our last bites. read more

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Crunchy Shoyu Takoyaki 5/5 Spicy GOAM 5/5 Service 4.5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Overall 4.5/5 I always forgot how good Chinchikurin is! We probably have it every other year (since we live in the Arts District, about one block away). Each time we come back it's always just as tasty! Okonomiyaki is basically a savory Japanese pancake. It is layered with crisp cabbage, bound together with eggs and flour, your choice of protein, and griddled to golden perfection. At Chinchikurin it is also layered with yakisoba noodles. Our favorite Okonomiyaki is the Spicy GOAM which has spicy chili oil, spicy mayo, and jalapeños. The Crunchy Shoyu Takoyaki is my husband favorite Takoyaki at Chinchikurin because of the sweet shoyu sauce and crunchy fried onions on top. I'll be back at Chinchikurin again soon! read more

Chinchikurin - Spicy GOAM - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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B&c really good savory 8/10 The classic goo 6/10 Goam egg and noodle not much flavor 6/10 Tantan good savory peanut sauce light 9/10 I'm not a big fan of noodles could be biased Very warm so recommend sitting outside, big open area and nice bar to sit at. You could go watch them make the dishes too Service just wave to get there attention, they don't check in cause they are very busy read more

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Our server was really nice and there was no wait on a Thursday at lunch time. Plenty of parking and indoor seating. Interior was decorated like a traditional Japanese izakaya. The staff cooks the okonomiyaki in the kitchen and brings it out to your table on a skillet so it's not as messy as bbq. Hiroshima: the flavor was good and not very squid forward. We ordered traditional noodles so it was a softer pancake than the crispy. Corn Cheese Mayo: we ordered this as crispy which was a more fun texture than traditional. Very corn heavy and the cheese was neutral like a mozzarella. The mayo is kewpie. Two is definitely a lot for three people so don't order one for yourself unless you like leftovers. read more

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Always a fun experience and great food. This time I ordered the Chinchikurinyaki and LOVED it. I haven't ordered it before with beef. Gonna look for the shibouriyaki mix recipe. Great way for us to kickoff AAPI Heritage Month on 5/2. We arrived early evening with no wait (hopefully many were still watching films supporting the Los Angeles Asian Film Festival). Service was quick, friendly and attentive. I always enjoy watching the chefs prepare and cook the okonomiyaki. read more

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I was always curious about this place whenever we are in the area so finally I joined the waitlist last weekend. While my son was checking out the stores I joined the waitlist after 2pm and I think I only waited 15 minutes and I got the notification that we need to go to the restaurant. It was very warm last Saturday so when we got there we were seated inside. This was our first time so we had to browse over the menu. Since there's only 2 of us, we ordered the Hotate Mentayaki (scallops) and original takoyaki. I had a Sapporo (good on a hot day) and we also ordered the shirokima shaved ice for dessert. The restaurant wasn't as busy during this time and on hot day it felt a bit warm inside (add the heat coming from the teooan table) so probably would not pick to eat outside unless you don't mind the heat. The food itself is very savory with different layers of flavor. It's our first time trying okonomiyaki and it will not be our last. The scallops is the featured one in the menu (full page as they say that the scallops are from Hokkaido Japan) is what we ordered. There were only 4 scallops (though the menu shows 5) so next time will try the different varieties. If you're 3 or more would suggest to order 2 kinds of okonomiyaki. For 2 you can share and order something else, the takoyaki was not as crispy outside but it has great gooey flavors inside. Try the okonomiyaki without the sauces and with it so you can taste the difference. Dessert was melt in your mouth snow like shaved ice. Very creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. Love the red bean and mix it with some of the fruits to get all those flavors in one bite. Would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. It's something different if you're into Japanese food. read more

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Long lines and big crowds are what you'd come to expect visiting Little Tokyo. Most of the restaurants in the neighborhood have extensive wait times, and this place is no exception. My friends and I waited about an hour through Yelp, so we took the time to mosey around. We seated and quickly ordered two okonomiyaki, the Chinchikurinyaki with soft noodles and B&C with crispy noodles. Wait was roughly twenty minutes for the food to served. Both the soft and crispy textures of the noodles tasted great, though I'd personally go for the soft. The Chinchikurinyaki was layered with eggs and green onions over grounded beef with sauce. Add in a little kewpie and okonomiyaki sauce on the side, the dish was just fun to eat. That said, proportionally there wasn't too much beef in there. Same thing with B&C with the limited scoop of pork. The basil and cheese did make for a richer flavor. Overall, the food is worth a try and service was on top of things. We were still hungry afterwards, so one of our friends even ordered the to-go wrap, and apparently it was just as good with half the wait/cost. Something to consider next time? read more

Chinchikurin - Chinchikurinyaki and B&C - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's located in the heart of Little Tokyo in LA. There is ample of paid public parking around the area. Let ms start with "this is my first tome trying an okinomiyaki" and i have been curious prior to trying on. I ordered the Chinchikurin okinomiyaki and my gosh, i dont know how I visited Japan 2x and this is the first time eating it. The Chinchikurin was hella good!!! Like order one and try it!! I ate the whole thing by myself . My hubbs was there just for props so I wont feel too embarrassed eating it all by myself. I also ordered their takoyaki original. And I ate that alone aswell. I just love this. and will definitely be coming back. Service was quick, they were available and always checking if you are ok. i appreciate the hot grill keeping food warm. Warm food is a must. Ambiance was giving Japan vibe where you sit down with friends and enjoy okinomiyaki with friends. Enough space between tables where you dont have to be elbowing the person next table. Overall. I enjoy the food, the service and the places. read more

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Parking: DTLA parking will be tough. Street is all metered and spots are still hard to come by. There is a paid lot for little Tokyo area. Interior: super spacious interior with a lot of seating even for large groups. Wait Time: Did not have to wait at lunch time on a weekend. Food came out in about 10-15min. Very freshly made. Items Order: 8/10 Spicy Goam $19 - Not that spicy, portion is a bit small but satisfied. Tastes was very solid and authentic but pricy for what it is. read more

Chinchikurin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to Chinchikurin with my husband and had a great experience. The wait wasn't long at all (though we did go on a weekday, late afternoon, so definitely off-hours). We got seated at a bar, but if you're lucky, you'll get to sit in front of the grill where they cook right in front of you! We used to go to their Sawtelle location, so it was fun to try this one. I love their chinchikurin -- it's so unique with the ground beef instead of pork, and the flavor is super savory with all the sauces and different textures. Definitely recommend sharing since it's pretty filling. We also got the takoyaki, which came out fresh and hot. I love traveling to Japan, and the food here really reminds me of Osaka. Great spot overall! read more

Chinchikurin - Takoyaki - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My friend and I came here on a Sunday night so upon arriving we were seated right away. The atmosphere was lively but also not as packed probably because it was towards the end of the day for them. We ordered the tan tan noodles, the mango habanero takoyaki, and of course their okonomiyaki (Hiroshima style). Tan tan Noodles - 5/5 the noodles were bouncy and perfectly balanced once mixed up. I recommend mixing it so eat bite has even amount of flavor Takoyaki - 5/5 it came out blazing hot and spicy. The spice level was to my liking and the inside was soft and not too chewy (my personal preference) Okonomiyaki - 4/5 we ordered it to be crispy but the noodles were more on the chewier side and not as crispy as we liked it, which made the cutting of it more challenging. But flavor is on point and you have the options to add the kewpie mayo and their okonomiyaki sauce (which I will say makes it extra salty). Overall the experience was great and staff was very attentive and kept checking in on us. read more

we were in Little Tokyo and came upon this place. There's seating indoors and outdoors. We decided to sit outdoors as it was a nice day. The servers made sure not to forget about us and frequently checked in on us. We order the cold dipping noodles and the famous Hiroshima. The dipping noodles were refreshing yet filling. The Hiroshima remained warm due to the hot plate. read more

Chinchikurin - The Hiroshima - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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love this place. if you're craving okonomoyaki, this IS the place to be. easy to join the yelp waitlist, came here on a saturday night and it was packed but didnt have to wait too long. really friendly and efficient service. food came out HOT and PIPING and fast. overall the quality is great, i think for being in the US, it's almost as good as it gets. lots of veggies. i was sad there wasnt A LOT of meat but it's fine veggies are good for you. read more

This is a Chicken Nanban review, cuz Chicken Nanban is rare and delicious. Its rare because it's a home style dish your momma makes you so it's not offered everywhere. The chicken Nanban they give you is A LOT. So you can order that and a side of rice and you'll be good . But man the tartar sauce is great and the chicken is fried nice and big for you. Its scratches your itch of authentic Miyazaki Chicken Nanban so don't overlook this. read more

Chinchikurin - Voluptuous Chicken Nanban - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Even though my group had gone on a Saturday night, we didn't have to wait long to get a table! We got some takoyaki which was hot and fresh, definitely love the variety that they offered. For the okonomiyaki, we got the Hiroshima style with soft noodles and the chinchichuriyaki with the crispy noodles. Our table liked the chinchichuriyaki better and we loved the texture contrast between the harder noodles against the cabbage and minced beef. read more

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Food is sooo good and love the crispy noodle ,feel im in Japan Next time can bring more friends come try different food Service is good and food is coming fast. read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner on a Sunday night around 6:30 pm and were seated immediately after we arrived. The staff were very welcoming. It wasn't super busy at the time we came, though there were a few diners inside. The ambiance here is simple and pleasant. It looks like a good spot to have a casual meal. Chinchikurin is known for their specialty, hiroshimayaki, a regional variant of okonomiyaki from Osaka. Hiroshimayaki comes from Hiroshima, and features yakisoba noodles, cabbage, wheat batter, and fried egg. My experience at Chinchikurin was my first time trying hiroshimayaki. I got the spicy GOAM, which was delicious. It felt like a lot of different, but all delicious flavors and textures coming together. My husband got a different one but really enjoyed it. Staff were efficient and welcoming. I think this restaurant tends to be overshadowed by all the popular ramen restaurants on this strip, but it was so good that I hope more people will try it. read more

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We had a show to catch at the Regent Theatre in DTLA so we stopped in Little Tokyo to see what we can have for a fairly quick dinner. We've been to the location in Torrance and enjoyed the experience. This is a popular spot for visitors staying at the nearby Miyako hotel and for young people in general, so the vibe was fun, light and casual. We ordered the Jalapeno Takoyaki to start with and it was excellent. We also each ordered the Hiroshima style Okonomiyakis which are prepared and then brought to your table, kept warm on the tabletop. The Goan with the kewpie mayo was especially tasty. Validated parking. read more

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Got here for a late lunch on a Thursday. We were able to get seated immediately. The atmosphere is lively. Nora private affair. There was sufficient seating for the crowd present. They also had a private area for parties. My wife ordered the corn and cheese and I requested the classic Okonomiyaki. We also got karaage as an appetizer. The karaage came to us still hot from the kitchen and our main dishes were placed on the hot griddle in front of us. The food was good and plentiful. No complaints from us on portion size. The wait staff was attentive to our needs and were very helpful. We'll return to sample the rest of their offers the next time we're in the vicinity. read more

Chinchikurin - Karaage, Classic and Corn & cheese okonomiyaki. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

(Stars:4.75) We finally got to this restaurant after more than a year of saying "one day we will visit" Sooooooo glad my son and I chose Chinchikurin to celebrate the end of his summer!!! We had Garlic Edamame ($6)- a good amount for 2 people but a bit too oily for me (waitress said it was made with butter) However that soy sauce of theirs is aaahhhhhmazing!!!! Seating: Every table had a hot plate in middle for the okonomiyaki dishes. But we didn't need it at all so felt a little constrained for eating. Great staff!! They were all very nice and welcoming! One of the hostesses was extremely kind. I mentioned that my son's learning Japanese and she took the time to speak with him! (Her name begins with an S) Ok to the food.....extremely delish!!! Best beef curry I've tasted since living in Hokkaido, Japan!!!! My host mom used to make every type of curry and rice. I have tried so many the past and have been extremely disappointed....not today! My son had the tsukamen dish. He said it was amazing! (Looked like he was in heaven!) The dish is cold noodles with a spicy dipping sauce. Toppings that come with it is beef, tomato slices, lettuce, and spinach! He says it was the best noodles he has ever had! Definitely coming back again!!!! read more

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Worth the wait, the line was long and we went an hour or two close to closing on a weekend. Service was good. Ambiance was cute Japanese Spot. Every food item we ordered (photos below) we loved. read more

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It was a Saturday night in Little Tokyo and it was time to try something new. It was my job to pick where we ate and after staring at a picture of what this place served, I know I needed to check it out. Chinchikurin is located right at the entrance of the Little Tokyo village and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We came here around 7PM and got seated right away, even though the place was pretty busy. This was my first time checking out this Hiroshima style comfort food and I am super stoked I did. The menu here is full of a ton of different types of "Okonomiyaki" and they all looked pretty darn amazing. I ended up ordering the "The Loaded Kaisen" which was packed with Squid, Shrimp, Green Onions, Noodles, and whatever else was packed inside, I don't even know anymore. This thing was brought out cooked and put on the hot plate on the table to keep it warm and hot. Not only did this thing look so good, it tasted so good as well. The seafood and noodles and shell it transformed into was such a fun experience and definitely left me with a full belly. Overall, Chinchikurin was a super fun place to eat at and definitely somewhere I would come back to in the future. I loved what I ate, the environment was fun, and the service was solid as well. Want something new to try? This place has something for everyone! read more

Chinchikurin - The Loaded Kaisen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Spicy Goam 10/10 - Good to share with someone else - Not too spicy - Bursting with various textures and flavors - Great toppings and dressings - Added an egg and kimchi, was very good together Mango habanero Takoyaki 8/10 - strong squid flavor - Crispy outside and soft inside - Stuffed with other things - Not spicy Garlic Edamame 10/10 - good garlic flavor - fair amount for the table Came here for the first time and was not disappointed at all. I've never tried fried noodles in this way and I'm so glad I did. The food was amazing, I will definitely be coming back! All the dishes we ate had a bunch of flavor and different textures that mixed well together. I'm a big fan of spicy food but unfortunately none of the spicy plates we got actually had a kick to it so I just added a bunch of Sriracha to my dishes. The workers here are very kind and attentive. When we walked in everyone in the restaurant welcomed us in, it was really sweet. The server was very kind and patient with us since it was our first time. The restaurant is not so big, creating an intimate feeling. They also have some outside sitting. Definitely a spot to check out if you visit Little Tokyo! read more

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The wait time is double than stated but the restaurant was not full and had empty seats. We got seated into the bar. The first server was attentive in getting our order but the rest were subpar. A server wanted to kick us out of the bar because we ordered a takoyaki from their front end and paid while waiting for them to call us for our table saying the bar was only for sit down- which was out intention in the first place we were just hungry. They had limited options for ramen- only one traditional ramen, others options include a soupless and cold soup. But their Okonomiyaki was their specialty so that's fine. We got two traditional ramens. They forgot my friend's (without additional chili oil) so we had to order it again and it took a while to arrive. No apologies were given. The food was delicious. Takoyaki had good flavor and the broth in the ramen was so comforting and flavorful. The pork included in it was very little, however. read more

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The takoyaki at Chinchikurin is great! It was served piping hot and fresh. The takoyaki was flavorful and soft. It came in a shareable snacking size for our group. We got to watch the cooks fry them through the restaurant's to-go window. This is a popular spot in Little Tokyo so I'd be prepared to wait in line. It took about 20 minutes for our 1 order of takoyaki to be ready, but it was worth the wait. There's plenty to see in that area to keep yourself busy while you wait. Would definitely come back again! read more

Chinchikurin - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely exceptional okonomiyaki, deeply layered flavors, perfectly warm, and an impressive variety of options to choose from. The service was great every guest is warmly welcomed and sincerely thanked upon departure. The space itself is beautifully decorated, with a cozy, inviting grill setup that adds to the overall vibe. Hope this place gets more recognition from the crowds, I was surprised to see even a few empty tables with how busy it was outside. read more

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PARKING: Parking kinda sucks here. There is a covered parking garage around the corner. Cost is $4 every 15 minutes, with a $18 max. SERVICE: I came at a random time during the weekday, it wasn't busy at all. I sat down at the counter overlooking the grill to watch all the action. I ordered and very quickly after my dish arrived lightening fast. FOOD: SPICY GOAM - it wasn't spicy at all, but Japanese food isn't known to be spicy in general. It had jalapeños, which I honestly didn't love in this. But overall it was delicious! It came served fresh off the grill and piping hot! Enough for one person if you're REALLY HUNGRY. It comes with noodles since it's Hiroshima style, I got mine with crunchy noodles and it was a pleasant surprise. I really loved the flavors and will be back to try more! read more

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For starters, I randomly found this place when I was looking for vegan food I haven't tried yet. So I obviously got the yasaiyaki. I never even heard of it until this. I was blown away by how good it was. So flavorful and different than any noodle dish I've ever had. Highly recommend this place! read more

Came here for a friend's birthday last night. He frequents this spot every weekend and so I was excited to try it after seeing so many photos he has posted. The staff here is super friendly and personable. But most importantly, the food: delicious and reasonably priced! My husband ordered the ponzu takoyaki, but there were about 8 or so different versions to try. They were fresh and super tasty. Excited to go back and try more (you can order them from a take out window as well). I got the chinchinkurinyaki, which was made with ground beef. Super flavorful and and a fun texture from the soft-ish cabbage to the crispy noodles. My husband got the spicy GOAM. Also super flavorful! He was surprised how much he liked it, given he doesn't like cabbage. Overall, delicious and relatively unique experience. We will definitely be back to try other dishes! Shoutout to I think it was Sarah (but our birthday boy Robert mentioned it was spelled differently) for taking such good care of Robert and his party! read more

Having only tried Osaka okonomiyaki before, I was excited to try it Hiroshima style. After a visit to Chinchikurin, I can now say I've been converted to Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. The main reason: Hiroshima style is layered and there's more of an art to it while cooking it on the griddle. I had the Basil and Cheese okonomiyaki and it was every bit scrumptious. The basil is powdered, so it wasn't as pungent as eating a basil leaf would be. I typically like my okonomiyaki with spicy mayo but the otafuku sauce my dish came with was the perfect mix of sweet for an otherwise veggie-based dish. If I lived in California, I'd visit Chinchikurin regularly. It's that good. read more

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