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Tried the Omurice pop up: Demi glace Hamburger Omurice and Black Curry Hamburger Omurice, Karaage and spicy cabbage salad. It was a nice meal but not the best omurice... the eggs was not as fluffy and custard like I'm used to and the hamburger meat was decent. Sauces were excellent and I liked both very much. The karaage was good. Cabbage is a skip unless you're craving raw cabbage with sauce. Service was quick. The price was higher than what you get. I wouldn't try it again, but it was nice to get out and have someone else cook a meal for me.
* The reasoning behind deducting one star is that I found a hair in my food, which was definitely too short to be mine. Otherwise, the experience was good. I ordered the omurice + hamburg steak + tomato sauce and it was really good! The portion looked a bit small at first, but it got me pretty full by the end. For $21, it was a bit pricy, but the food was good & I would definitely recommend it. We came at ~ 5-6pm and were seated within 10 minutes. There is a bar where you can see them make the okonomiyaki and omelettes right in front of you, which I thought was cool. Servers were all nice & helpful, but because it was only 1 person cooking the omelettes + hamburg steaks, it took a little long for our food to come. Halfway through us dining, the restaurant did get a lot busier, and there was a wait to be seated. The inside of the restaurant was fairly clean & well decorated, but somewhat smaller than I expected, which is likely why there is sometimes a wait. The workers are all really nice and welcoming, and even the workers cooking thank you as you leave. I do believe the health standards leave something to be desired, as the kitchen could be cleaner & it was a bit unsettling to find hair in my food. Overall, the food was really good & the service was great, but be prepared to wait a bit. There is also the sanitary issue.
We came to try the omurice pop-up and luckily there wasn't a huge wait. We got seated in 15 minutes. The staff were really quick and efficient. Unfortunately, they were understaffed that day so the food took a while to come out, but the staff was very apologetic and even gave us a drink on the house. We got the kaarage, which was big and super juicy. The demiglaze omurice was soooo good. The beef patty was high quality and the eggs were so creamy. We also got the Loaded Kaisen okonomiyaki, which came with squid and shrimp on top. This was our first time trying okonomiyaki and it was good. Overall, would highly recommend coming by for the omurice pop up!
We came here for the limited-time Japanese omurice, and it was absolutely delicious! The egg was perfectly soft and fluffy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. You can really tell they put care into every dish. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant had a cozy atmosphere. We'll definitely be back to try more of their okonomiyaki next time. Highly recommend if you get a chance to try the omurice while it's available!
I came here for lunch on a weekend and was quickly seated. I shared the Takoyaki and the B&C which I found was plenty of food for two people (we were offering the last slice to the other person from how full we got). Dish Reviews: -Takoyaki tasted good, but could have used more squid inside. I got the smallest sliver in one of my pieces. -The B & C which was very rich and from the mayo and sauce. Strong basil forward flavor which I liked. -Getting the noodles crispy is the way to go. Overall, I thought it was well worth coming here to try Okonomiyaki for the first time. I will be coming back to try others.
This place had plenty of parking and way easier to get to compared to the west la location. Was immediately greeted and seated by a lovely host. The service and the ambiance was great! Kind of loud but thats just the scraping you get from an open plancha show. The food was 10/10 absolutely amazing,flavorful and everything i wanted. I got the mentaiko Hamburg Omurice, mostly because I've had the demi glace before. It was very delicious kind of the mentaiko reminded me of a clam chowder broth and the mint leaves between the Hamburg and omelet was a nice suddle touch that my body appreciated. 10/10 will be back again
I had been here multiple times but never wrote a review. Last week, we decided to go back and took my wife's friend with us. We arrived at 4:20pm and had to wait for them to open at 5pm. When they opened, we were told to sit wherever we liked. We ordered Negi Mamire for our appetizer, Hamburg Steak Omurice (tomato sauce), Had to say, that was good. But, I prefer the Deep Fried Chicken instead. We ordered Hamburg Steak Omurice with ketchup sauce, corn cheese mayo okonimiyaki, and Hamburg Steak Omurice (Demi-glace). You can feel the Japanese vibes in there. Still good after all these time!
I came to try the new omurice and I left feeling concerned. I've always like Chinchikurin and it's food and I've always had a wonderful time when the waitresses would serve me in the morning however I had a particularly questionable experience the last time I went on a weekend night. I saw one of the waiters (the older looking guys) drinking alcohol while on duty. He would walk around the restaurant and then stand by a customer and drink with them. I am extremely concerned since that must be a violation of the law? I also question the food safety of the servers if he is drinking on duty. While I do love this restaurant I'm not sure if I would want to continue coming when their waiter is so clearly violating the ABC act. I wonder how loose quality control if this allowed by management out in the open.
Tried the Ikura hamburger steak & omurice pop up here and it was super yummy! I ordered the demi-glaze sauce and the creamy mentaiko sauce. Both were great but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the demi-glaze. I recommend sitting by the bar so you can watch the chef cook up close for a fun experience. My server was Airi and she did an amazing job! She was quick with service and friendly! Ambiance here is casual style and clean, with lots of tables perfect for families.
For newcomers, Chinchikurin is not a cook-it-yourself okonomiyaki restaurant and serves Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki which is layered and not as pancake-like as Osaka style okonomiyaki. The okonomiyaki here comes in a variety of flavors, which all change out the layers for different ingredients. The layers are distinctly separate and you can see the layer lines when cutting. The flavors will mix when you eat it though and sauce is recommended. The Chinchikurinyaki was ok, the ground meat layer was a little dry and didn't add much flavor. Adding okonomiyaki sauce and mayo helped but it should have stood on its own. The broc n shrimp was much better, with a better match between the layers and nicely cooked shrimp on top.
Popped on over here because of the Ikura omurice collab! Was awesome to see it here too after being at the Sawtelle location mostly. To note, make sure you join the waitlist prior if you see it via Yelp! We didn't do that to start so we had to wait about 20 minutes more. It was an error on our part because we didn't realize it was a bit of a smaller place. It was extremely cozy and nice once we did get in there, the servers were all really kind and helpful and they waited a bit while we figured out what we wanted to get. The restaurant was pretty full, but it was to be expected since it was a limited collab going on along with just plain good okonomiyaki! We ordered three of the omurice sets, and the best one of the night to us was the classic demiglace. The rest were good, but not quite as good as the OG! The corn cheese mayo okonomiyaki was also heavenly. We got it with crispy noodles and they had a good texture. We may wanna try it with the normal softer noodles next time, perhaps Basil Cheese next time. All in all, a great visit and hopefully can come again for some other varieties!
Being from Portland, okonomiyaki is near impossible to find. So when Yelping places to dine on Japanese food in particular, we were thrilled to learn Chinchikurin was walking distance from our hotel. Got seated promptly and with a smile. Felt like we were back in Japan with the set-up and decor. The grill is a full counter right in view of the customers. Chefs take their jobs seriously and perform them efficiently. We started our meal with the Pork Wrapped Mochi Skewers with Spicy Sauce. This was delightful, don't miss it! See picture and drool. This chain restaurant serves Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. Very different from the. version we had in Kyoto. This style adds noodles, bean sprouts and an egg. I recommend ordering noodles crispy! Ooh, adds something extra that is tasty! The finely shaved cabbage is not mixed into a batter or it is a very thin batter. As a result, the cabbage is a bit watery for my taste. My husband actually preferred this style --- and he doesn't even like cabbage!! They have the usual sauce on top and you can add more (I did!) plus Kewpie mayo (i didn't. Most people do.) I ordered the Classic with extra green onions. Hubs ordered the Hiroshima. We were stuffed afterwards! Japan does chains well. This is a fine example of that. If you are craving something delicious in an unpretentious setting that is pure Japanese, you would like Chinchikurin!
1 day ago
Needed to experience the viral egg omelette pop up before it left. Arrived kind late but the server was kind enough to allow me in to sit at the bar. Has a nice discussion with h to r man dining alone next to me. He said the egg omelette hamburg was delicious. That is what I ordered. I just love that server!! I'm sure I will return soon. Ok, bye. read more
16 days ago
Super excited to try the omurice that was previously here as a pop up by Ikura. We went when they opened and had no issues with wait times. The staff greeted us, sat us down, and we ordered very swiftly. We ordered to demisauce style omurice along with their yakisoba. I made a video about the experience. Overall, the food was delicious and very hearty. Even though one plate is a serving I could have split it with someone. The yakisoba tasted like from the Hiroshima area. When I visited Japan, I tried an okonomiyaki local restaurant and it reminded me of that. I would love to come back to try what they're known for which is okonomiyaki. The omurice was safe and the taste didn't slap you in the face so that is the only reason I did 4/5. But might edit once I try other dishes. read more
Awesome experience. Went to this pop up and it hit on all the hype. The omurice was just like what you see on social media, it was just delicious with the demiglaze. The chicken Karaage had balanced flavor and seasoning. The okonomiyaki was amazing with all the layers of ingredients. Everything was on point. The whole experience watching the chefs make the omurice was fun. read more
Tried the Omurice pop up: Demi glace Hamburger Omurice and Black Curry Hamburger Omurice, Karaage and spicy cabbage salad. It was a nice meal but not the best omurice... the eggs was not as fluffy and custard like I'm used to and the hamburger meat was decent. Sauces were excellent and I liked both very much. The karaage was good. Cabbage is a skip unless you're craving raw cabbage with sauce. Service was quick. The price was higher than what you get. I wouldn't try it again, but it was nice to get out and have someone else cook a meal for me. read more
1 month ago
* The reasoning behind deducting one star is that I found a hair in my food, which was definitely too short to be mine. Otherwise, the experience was good. I ordered the omurice + hamburg steak + tomato sauce and it was really good! The portion looked a bit small at first, but it got me pretty full by the end. For $21, it was a bit pricy, but the food was good & I would definitely recommend it. We came at ~ 5-6pm and were seated within 10 minutes. There is a bar where you can see them make the okonomiyaki and omelettes right in front of you, which I thought was cool. Servers were all nice & helpful, but because it was only 1 person cooking the omelettes + hamburg steaks, it took a little long for our food to come. Halfway through us dining, the restaurant did get a lot busier, and there was a wait to be seated. The inside of the restaurant was fairly clean & well decorated, but somewhat smaller than I expected, which is likely why there is sometimes a wait. The workers are all really nice and welcoming, and even the workers cooking thank you as you leave. I do believe the health standards leave something to be desired, as the kitchen could be cleaner & it was a bit unsettling to find hair in my food. Overall, the food was really good & the service was great, but be prepared to wait a bit. There is also the sanitary issue. read more
2 months ago
We came to try the omurice pop-up and luckily there wasn't a huge wait. We got seated in 15 minutes. The staff were really quick and efficient. Unfortunately, they were understaffed that day so the food took a while to come out, but the staff was very apologetic and even gave us a drink on the house. We got the kaarage, which was big and super juicy. The demiglaze omurice was soooo good. The beef patty was high quality and the eggs were so creamy. We also got the Loaded Kaisen okonomiyaki, which came with squid and shrimp on top. This was our first time trying okonomiyaki and it was good. Overall, would highly recommend coming by for the omurice pop up! read more
8 days ago
We came here for the limited-time Japanese omurice, and it was absolutely delicious! The egg was perfectly soft and fluffy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. You can really tell they put care into every dish. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant had a cozy atmosphere. We'll definitely be back to try more of their okonomiyaki next time. Highly recommend if you get a chance to try the omurice while it's available! read more
I came here for lunch on a weekend and was quickly seated. I shared the Takoyaki and the B&C which I found was plenty of food for two people (we were offering the last slice to the other person from how full we got). Dish Reviews: -Takoyaki tasted good, but could have used more squid inside. I got the smallest sliver in one of my pieces. -The B & C which was very rich and from the mayo and sauce. Strong basil forward flavor which I liked. -Getting the noodles crispy is the way to go. Overall, I thought it was well worth coming here to try Okonomiyaki for the first time. I will be coming back to try others. read more
30 days ago
This place had plenty of parking and way easier to get to compared to the west la location. Was immediately greeted and seated by a lovely host. The service and the ambiance was great! Kind of loud but thats just the scraping you get from an open plancha show. The food was 10/10 absolutely amazing,flavorful and everything i wanted. I got the mentaiko Hamburg Omurice, mostly because I've had the demi glace before. It was very delicious kind of the mentaiko reminded me of a clam chowder broth and the mint leaves between the Hamburg and omelet was a nice suddle touch that my body appreciated. 10/10 will be back again read more
I had been here multiple times but never wrote a review. Last week, we decided to go back and took my wife's friend with us. We arrived at 4:20pm and had to wait for them to open at 5pm. When they opened, we were told to sit wherever we liked. We ordered Negi Mamire for our appetizer, Hamburg Steak Omurice (tomato sauce), Had to say, that was good. But, I prefer the Deep Fried Chicken instead. We ordered Hamburg Steak Omurice with ketchup sauce, corn cheese mayo okonimiyaki, and Hamburg Steak Omurice (Demi-glace). You can feel the Japanese vibes in there. Still good after all these time! read more
I came to try the new omurice and I left feeling concerned. I've always like Chinchikurin and it's food and I've always had a wonderful time when the waitresses would serve me in the morning however I had a particularly questionable experience the last time I went on a weekend night. I saw one of the waiters (the older looking guys) drinking alcohol while on duty. He would walk around the restaurant and then stand by a customer and drink with them. I am extremely concerned since that must be a violation of the law? I also question the food safety of the servers if he is drinking on duty. While I do love this restaurant I'm not sure if I would want to continue coming when their waiter is so clearly violating the ABC act. I wonder how loose quality control if this allowed by management out in the open. read more
2 months ago
Tried the Ikura hamburger steak & omurice pop up here and it was super yummy! I ordered the demi-glaze sauce and the creamy mentaiko sauce. Both were great but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the demi-glaze. I recommend sitting by the bar so you can watch the chef cook up close for a fun experience. My server was Airi and she did an amazing job! She was quick with service and friendly! Ambiance here is casual style and clean, with lots of tables perfect for families. read more
For newcomers, Chinchikurin is not a cook-it-yourself okonomiyaki restaurant and serves Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki which is layered and not as pancake-like as Osaka style okonomiyaki. The okonomiyaki here comes in a variety of flavors, which all change out the layers for different ingredients. The layers are distinctly separate and you can see the layer lines when cutting. The flavors will mix when you eat it though and sauce is recommended. The Chinchikurinyaki was ok, the ground meat layer was a little dry and didn't add much flavor. Adding okonomiyaki sauce and mayo helped but it should have stood on its own. The broc n shrimp was much better, with a better match between the layers and nicely cooked shrimp on top. read more
1 month ago
Popped on over here because of the Ikura omurice collab! Was awesome to see it here too after being at the Sawtelle location mostly. To note, make sure you join the waitlist prior if you see it via Yelp! We didn't do that to start so we had to wait about 20 minutes more. It was an error on our part because we didn't realize it was a bit of a smaller place. It was extremely cozy and nice once we did get in there, the servers were all really kind and helpful and they waited a bit while we figured out what we wanted to get. The restaurant was pretty full, but it was to be expected since it was a limited collab going on along with just plain good okonomiyaki! We ordered three of the omurice sets, and the best one of the night to us was the classic demiglace. The rest were good, but not quite as good as the OG! The corn cheese mayo okonomiyaki was also heavenly. We got it with crispy noodles and they had a good texture. We may wanna try it with the normal softer noodles next time, perhaps Basil Cheese next time. All in all, a great visit and hopefully can come again for some other varieties! read more
Being from Portland, okonomiyaki is near impossible to find. So when Yelping places to dine on Japanese food in particular, we were thrilled to learn Chinchikurin was walking distance from our hotel. Got seated promptly and with a smile. Felt like we were back in Japan with the set-up and decor. The grill is a full counter right in view of the customers. Chefs take their jobs seriously and perform them efficiently. We started our meal with the Pork Wrapped Mochi Skewers with Spicy Sauce. This was delightful, don't miss it! See picture and drool. This chain restaurant serves Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. Very different from the. version we had in Kyoto. This style adds noodles, bean sprouts and an egg. I recommend ordering noodles crispy! Ooh, adds something extra that is tasty! The finely shaved cabbage is not mixed into a batter or it is a very thin batter. As a result, the cabbage is a bit watery for my taste. My husband actually preferred this style --- and he doesn't even like cabbage!! They have the usual sauce on top and you can add more (I did!) plus Kewpie mayo (i didn't. Most people do.) I ordered the Classic with extra green onions. Hubs ordered the Hiroshima. We were stuffed afterwards! Japan does chains well. This is a fine example of that. If you are craving something delicious in an unpretentious setting that is pure Japanese, you would like Chinchikurin! read more
2 months ago
Since the owners of Doya Doya retired back to Japan, Chinchikurin is the only place that satisfies that itch for a great Hiroshimayaki. Don't get anything soggy like a raw egg. Hiroshimayaki isn't like normal Okonomiyaki where you can do whatever you want with it. Hiroshima Style should be cooked in layers and anything you do to compromise it is you exercising your free will in questionable ways (don't let me stop you from ruining your meal, eat it however you like) read more
2 months ago
Had the omurice and it was tasty! This dish is only offered until August so come and try it before it's gone! read more
The location is popular so you may have to wait a while to be seated and served but it's worth it. Delicious okonomiyaki with plenty of veggies and nice and crispy. Ordered some squid legs and they were also well cooked and seasoned. Tried their yuzu drink and it was refreshing. read more
TL;DR - chinchikurinyaki is their signature dish. They use ground beef instead of pork or bean sprouts. Really good. Got the Spicy Sauce pork wrapped mochi skewer which was very fun to eat. I wish I ordered another This is always a fun spot to visit for a meal. If you like okonomiyaki then this is the place to be. I tried their chinchikurinyaki which is their signature dish in Hiroshima. It's a local favorite without pork or bean sprouts. Instead they use ground beef. In a way it reminds me of eating a hamburger bun but buried in fried noodles, vegetables, and savory sauces. It's very crispy up top so you get this tiny spatula to cut it up into smaller slices. You get additional sauce and kewpie to supplement. I also decided to try their pork wrapped mochi skewer as well. I got the "Spicy Sauce" which has siracha and spicy mayo on top. It was really good and very fun to eat. Think of a hot dog on a stick but it's mochi instead. Then wrap this up in a thin layer of pork that gets fried against a hot skillet/surface. Then drizzle with their sauce. Super fun to eat. I wish I bought a second one. Very friendly service and nice ambiance. Easy to hold a conversation and eat with family and kids. read more
2 months ago
Kept seeing my Instagram feed filled with the hamburg omurice pop-up event and had to try for myself, out of the 4 flavors I tried the creamy mentaiko. Pretty filling and might be an odd flavor for some. Not sure if this pop-up event has an end date but looking forward to trying the other flavors. read more
Went to Chinchikurin over the weekend after touring the area for Japanese restaurants! I've had Okonomomiyaki in Japan a couple places and didn't enjoy it asuch as I'd hoped. Figured I'd give it another try here. This place was amazing! We got the two main dishes to go, the namesake beef and the B&C Basil and Pork. The server was nice and professional, she recommended doing the crispy style with a home air fryer reheat over the traditional cooking method. There were plenty of other selections I was hoping to get, settled on the most popular for now. Price was fair, 40 bucks for two. I love Japanese food, looking forward to going back! read more
Super great experience! Came on a sunday at 6 pm and there was no wait but i heard this place can get a wait. We got the signature one and was so good! I think one would be good for two people to share. Also tried the mochi wrapped in pork which was a like a savory mochi wrapped in bacon. read more
7 months ago
Our favorite Hiroshima style okonomiyaki place! My son's been asking for this since before the holidays, my husband tried 4 times to go and every time it was closed over the break or he just didn't know the operating hours (closed in afternoons and also all day Monday and Tuesday). The lady who is always there is very nice and works the place herself, so please have patience. My husband and I always get the classic with double crispy noodles, my mom gets the classic with soft noodles, and my son gets the classic with crispy. Sometimes we finish it, sometimes not, but we've learned how to reheat it pretty well at home. Parking is sometimes hard to find in the plaza, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours. We love it and will make the drive from the OC just to get it. read more
5 months ago
We came on a late Sunday afternoon. Parking is a bit tight but it's a big plaza so you I'm sure you can always find a spot. Restaurant was cozy and the staff were welcoming. Our waitress was very prompt. She answered any questions we had with a friendly smile. We ordered the Negi Mamire chicken karaage appetizer and two different okonomiyakis, the Chinchikuranyaki and the B&C respectively. All items we ordered were seasoned well and had plenty of sauce. I'd recommend ordering okonomiyakis based on the meat served. I wasn't a huge fan of the ground beef Chinchikuranyaki but it was cooked and seasoned well, just not my preference. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking to try Japanese dishes you don't normally find locally in the states :) read more
28 days ago
It was quick service since I was on the waitlist. Once I checked in, I was seated right away and was able to order. I waited about 15-20 min before my food came out. I ordered the chinchikurinyaki because it was the only beef option. Rest were pork based. I miss back then when they let us have the kewpie mayo and oko sauce bottles instead of packets. It would be cool if they allowed meat substitutes because some of the other options for okonomiyaki had variety of toppings. They make it fresh in front of you and they make several at a time so the wait isn't as bad as you think. You just never know which might be yours. Ambiance was casual. They played music typically heard off the top 40/hits. Price with tax at least $20. Restaurant is on the small side though so depending on party size there may be a bit of a wait. read more
1 month ago
7 days ago
This place is bomb. Nostalgic feeling of being in Japan again. The pork skewers with mochi is so good! So many options with the okonomiyaki, which is like a pancake. You can add any toppings and the noodles can be crispy or soft. But every bite has so much flavor and yumminess! Definitely should try if you're in the area! read more
Wonderful family lunch on a Sunday. Wanting to avoid the crowds, we arrived as they opened. Oh my gosh...everything was REALLY good! Shared: Chinchikurinyaki- original okonomiyaki. A winner with a layer of flavorful gr beef. This arrived last as it does take a minute to cook down the pile of shredded cabbage. Seasoned perfect. Not overly sauced. Hiroshima-with pork belly slices. Another winner. Topped with Kewpie mayo. Both were really yummy. Crispy battered bottom, full of veggies & noodles. Fried oysters-juicy & plump with a side of kewpie, lemon wedge & O sauce. Fried chicken (karaage)- VERY juicy pre-marinated thigh meat. They do a great job here. Grilled squid- mostly legs & thin strips. Could have been grilled a bit longer. Still yummy though. Spicy Kurobuta sausage- Good. Similar to those sold at J-markets. Umadare cabbage-needed salad or similar. Large crisp cabbage pieces topped with kewpie Mayo,sesame oil & sesame seeds. So simple but so yummy. I'm going to make this at home now. Edamame-Always a great tsumami-mono. Gmas shared Strawberry and matcha mochi ice creams. Served with small dessert forks, as done in Japan! They do refill sodas gratis. My second glass tasted weird tho. Coffee? Reg Coke? Not like the first glass which was great. Didn't complain cuz it was free & we left soon after. On hind sight, should have said something. Their dispensary tubing could've been corrupted... Helpful friendly waitstaff. Open grill for easy viewing of the 2 chefs grilling the Okonomiyaki. read more
10 months ago
I've had Chinchikurin bookmarked for a while now, but after an active morning of pickleball, my friends and I decided to stop in for lunch. What a menu! So many okonomiyaki variations to choose from - and they also offer a variety of other noodle and rice dishes too! My partner and I decided to order our own okonomiyaki along with sharing an order of takoyaki. You can choose between having your noodles as-is or crispy. I ordered The Hiroshima and chose crispy noodles for a texture difference. All the food was piping hot and freshly made! You can even see the chefs preparing the okonomiyaki on the grill. While the dish overall was tasty, I personally didn't enjoy how tough the squid pieces were to cut and chew. Unfortunately, even with the paddle/knife, it was still hard to cut into pieces. Despite that, I would definitely give Chinchikurin another chance and try another dish that's more aligned with my texture preferences. The staff were all really nice and attentive, and service was easy and fast. Luckily, even for a weekend afternoon, we were quickly seated and quickly served. No hiccups at all! read more
10 months ago
Hokkaido style okonomiyaki which means they add noodles to the pancake. There's a large menu that's very descriptive. The food is delicious and service is attentive. Reasonable prices and would return to try something else on the menu. read more
I have always wanted to go to Japan. I hope one day I do. But maybe I will not. Life is full of limitations and also possibilities. But today I found this place as I walked around a plaza in Torrance. So today I visited Japan for a bit. And no I am not delusional nor did I board the imagination express or the Magic School Bus. This place was authenthic Japanese culture for a beat of time. I made sure to tune my ears and eyes to fully absorb this cultural beat and thus I heard the notes of okonomiyaki being pan fried, I savored the taste of Hiroshima comfort food, and more importantly, I heard the bells of a rising sun and the clink and clank of cherry blossoms floating on a bullet train full of extremely polite passengers. More simplistically said, I ate some bomb Japanese food that made me feel like I knew the land of Japan better because I tasted its fare with great respect. First, I want to celebrate the great service that Mirako (I hope I spelled her name right) provided. After I received my rice bowl and my cheese and corn okonomiyaki , I also was given sauce and mayo. She saw me struggling opening the mayo. I was using my hands. I was using my teeth. I could not free the mayo from the packet. She approached me with another packet and pointed to the small tear that facilitated the liberation of the mayo and said "maybe here." I was not belittled, I was not embarrassed or infantilized. I was treated like a human who was struggling, with a basic task. She chose the higher road. She was a small hero. But more importantly she represented the establishment well, and embodied a sign with the joint, "Let's be professional at all times! Provide the best and warmest service...." She was a credit to the brand. She deserves a Haiku, for her service was the gift, a land in her hands. I have eaten okonomiyaki before. I was invited to a japanese home. I sat in the ground, and had a table in front. I was served okonomiyaki--- Japanese pizza. I loved it! Yum! But here the menu was so extensive, and it was not sushi forward. It was different. It was a different side of a Japanese menu. I started my culinary experience with a rice ball- a Crispy Rice Ball Mazuke to be exact. It was the first thing that Mirako brought me. The broth eventually made the Rice ball into a savory porridge. But before I tasted the end, I tasted the crispy beggining. The flavors were good--- I can truly describe it as comfort food. I felt like I was eating a good soup to warm me, from the belly to the body, kind of like a good stew is suppose to do. Before I describe the okonomiyaki I have to describe this television at this joint. I thought it was a small jumbo tron showing the action of the joint, for a second or two. In reality, it tells you, factoids about the food and other related items. For example, one of the slides discussed what a Hera is, which expanded my mind cause a Hera before this point was a queen of the Gods for me. But I learned that a Hera can also be a spatula used to cut okonomiyaki. Other slides told me how to use the Hera to cut the okonomiyaki. I saw a customer used the Hera to eat her okonomiyaki. When I saw that I did too. Again, Japanese culture was all around me, if I cared to view the notes. Another slide informed me that the okonomiyaki sauce used at the joint was the most popular sauce used in Japan. And yet another sauce told me that this place uses 12 different fruits and vegetables and 20 different spices to make its food which likely explains why I enjoyed my okonomiyaki- like a lot- but could not fully understand the flavors I had eaten. After I ordered the okonomiyaki Mirako asked me if I wanted my noodles crispy or soft (traditional). I chose crispy. I tasted the corn, as I wrote this my taste buds remember the grand flavor. I tasted the mayo the sauce, the chicken, and all so many other good things that I did not fully comprehend but enjoyed. I enjoyed both dishes so much but for the okonomiyaki I used the Hera to pick up every small piece of food. It was a pleasure to enjoy these dishes. I guess I am grateful because I visited a far away land and I did not pack my bags. Yeah, the culture in this place was that deep. It was not a place to enjoy cultural bites, it was a place to have a micro cultural experience, and for that I am grateful. I wish I could speak Japanese at least in a small way to say Arigato with full respect and broadness of phrase. read more
Just as good as the okonomiyaki I had in Hiroshima. How I've missed that rich crispy noodle base-- I'm so glad we have one of these in both South Bay and in Dallas TX. Wait times aren't too bad if you come before rush dinner time (~6 PM). Staff are quick and professional, be aware that you'll probably food coma for a few hours after eating this hahaha. Extremely solid okonomiyaki (and they do offer traditional osaka style too if that's what you prefer). Many variations and delicious appetizers, just also keep in mind that the main entree is enough for lowkey two people. We should have shared it in hindsight, but it was a wonderful time read more
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Can you make your own here?
Does anyone know if they contain nuts?
Is it good for big groups (around 10-12 people)?
I feel you can take a large party! Sit at the long table that runs down the center of the restaurant. You could call and ask them if they can hold 12 seats for you or send someone a little early as this is typically a communal table. Also the tables…
Question is this like yakisoba?
It mostly has the same ingredients, but it's more of a pancake style.
Is one okonomiyaki enough to feed one person because in the pictures it looks pretty small?
Yes. I could not finish one by myself.
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