After a long, tiring workday on Valentine's Day--no date, and totally unbothered--I decided to stop by OK Yaki, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots. It was busier than usual--probably thanks to the holiday--but the atmosphere was still fantastic, as always. The service was impeccable--attentive, warm, and full of great suggestions. I ordered the chicken okonomiyaki, a miso soup, and, after my last time's mistake, just one negroni--because, wow, that drink hit like a Mike Tyson punch the first time. The miso soup was, as always, a comforting classic--those little tofu cubes floating in that warm broth are just perfect. But the star was the chicken okonomiyaki. I only got the small one, but the flavor was out of this world. The chicken was so unbelievably tender--like, the A5 wagyu of chicken. I can still taste it days later--it was that good. I can already see it becoming my go-to, though I might go bigger next time, depending on my appetite. One of my favorite things is that OK Yaki keeps the kitchen open super late--especially handy on a Saturday night. If you're reading this and you're on the fence--don't second-guess yourself. Get in there, soak in the vibe, and treat yourself to some of the best food around. I can't wait to go back! read more

Ok Yaki - Okonomiyaki with chicken, Negroni, and miso soup - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is a cool little spot. It is, obviously, heavily Asian-influenced and they have plenty on the menu for you. Just to be clear this is not a spot you would go to watch a game or bring a large party so don't do that lol. The parking lot that they have is very small so keep that in mind. You can see signs that point to around the neighborhood, which is around the corner. It's in a strip mall so it shares a lot with a few other places. It's not surprising that the lot is going to be full of homeless people if you try to go. When you come in, you have to wait until you're seated and once you get greeted it's usually pretty cool. Everybody else is pretty friendly and they keep coming up to the table to make sure you're good. Well that was my first time experience at least. Handmade gyoza - the gyoza was really good and it had a very savory flavor and taste to it. It felt like they were very fresh and they filled them to the brim and you could taste it. I got the pork ones because I wasn't getting tofu lol and they were really really good and I would actually go back for those when I go back. Okonomiyaki - this one is a weird one so it's a pancake type of situation but it's more cabbage than pancake. I'm not sure how I feel about it but it wasn't terrible but it wasn't really good either. Now I will say that the fact that what sent this over was all the sauces that they put on it. I'm not sure what the brown sauce was but at the same time I know that the mayo was basically drenching it as well. You can get one topping on there and the selected topping was steak. The flavor of the sauces and the steak pretty much carried the pancake because it didn't have a lot on its own. I am glad I tried it but I probably would not rush back for this. Karaage - it's fried chicken. It's not like it's anything earth-changing or somebody's auntie or grandma making it but it was pretty decent fried chicken. It came with mayo that you can dip it in but it wasn't anything life changing to me. Japanese curry (steak) - the Japanese curry was good but it was just curry. It wasn't anything that I couldn't get anywhere else at another type of restaurant but it was good and it was savory and it gave me exactly what I needed. When I ordered curry it came with rice, which was also nice that you could use as part of the meal as well, but it was just pretty good curry. Just if you need options... It comes in vegetarian if you want to do that because they have a tofu version as well but I didn't get that at all LOL! Overall I would give this another go but it wasn't a complete five star thing for me. It wasn't bad but at the same time it wasn't life-changing. I'd have to try a couple more things just to make sure. It was worth my time and effort and it will be worth my time to give it another go when I go on that side of town. read more

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Outstanding! Came here one night on a whim and there was a long wait... always a good sign! We got some cocktails while we waited. I got the Goma'retto Sour... I think it was possibly the very best cocktail I've ever had in my life. (And I've had my fair share!) We sat down and got the vegan gyoza, which were very good. I had the okonomiyaki as my entree, which was great-- very rich! I got the large size but probably could have gotten away with the smaller. How many times do we have to come to be regulars? We'll be there... and more! read more

Stopped by here last night after checking out Robert Glasper at City Winery to grab a to go meal. The service was Exceptional, Ashley was my server! She was very friendly, polite and attentive. The ambiance was chill for a Tuesday evening, not too crowded! I ordered the Japanese Pancake Combo with noodles to go and as I waited for my to go meal, I ordered a cocktail that was really good! Free parking in a small lot, will definitely be back! read more

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Ok Yaki is a great lil Japanese spot in ATL. When you enter, it feels like you're transported with the vibe and decor of the place. We came with a few friends who just came back from Japan and they love Ok Yaki! For dinner, it wasn't tooooo busy so we were seated right away and were able to take a quick look at the menu. For the small plates, we got the onigiri and karaage- classics. Both were really simple yet flavorful. For bigger dishes, our table shared the teppan steak, mentaiko pasta, and the okonomiyaki. Everything was so delicious but our favorites would probably be the teppan steak and the okonomiyaki. This spot feels perfect for a date night or dinner with friends! Great spot for Japanese eats! read more

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Came in last night and love it! Been wanting to try this spot for a while and so glad I did! They have a happy hour during the first and last hour of service. We started with some cocktails. They have some unique options. We both loved what we got - the giri giri shake was so refreshing so summer. The Selena especial was strong but good! For food, we started with the korokke. It was rich but a great little bite to share with someone! We split the combo, which is the okonomiyaki on top of the yakisoba. We got the pork belly as our topping. AMAZING! This is a must order. And it was a ton of food! So I suggest sharing or plan on bringing leftovers home! Great service as well! Our waitress was super sweet and gave us great recs. They have limited seating but have some fun bar and kitchen side seating! Parking is also a bit limited but I had no issues parking on the weekday evening that we were here. read more

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I came back to the spot after many years and I have to say I'm not disappointed. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating was rained out when I went but inside is absolutely beautiful with areas for sitting at the bar where the food is being cooked or near the cocktail area. We sat by the cocktail bar and our bartender was fantastic and was one of the menu designers and he suggested some drinks. If you come here please try the cocktails they are unique and very very balanced. We ordered the combo okinmiyake with the noodles and steak topping and the Burger on recommendation of a bartender. Both dishes were five stars and we were definitely come back and try this place again for the remaining menu items read more

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When visiting Ok Yaki on a Friday night, the place with abuzz with merriment and energy. Definitely a happening place. Yet the food turned out to be average. I was expecting fireworks but instead found a gentle fizzle. Only one dish really impressed us - the Karaage - considering its great flavor, juiciness, and crispiness. The gyozas, on the other hand, we're limp and flavorless. Every other dish we ordered was good yet unremarkable. That included a large okonomiyaki, the yaki udon, age-onigiri, tonkatsu, hiyashi kyuuri, and the teppan steak. We spent $127 for a four-person dinner, before tipping (no alcohol, no dessert, 2 mocktails, 6 small plates, and 3 main entrées). We won't be returning to Ok Yaki. read more

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Went here Friday with some coworkers and I already cant wait to go back. I love how clearly marked the vegan menu items are. I started with the vegan gyozas. I believe they had a veggie and soy sausage filling. The wrapper was perfectly browned and not too thick. Served with a typical soy-y sauce on the side. My main was the yakisoba (deluxe option) with tofu. I suggest absolutely doing the upgrade to get the extras veggies (bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, etc.) Tofu could've had more flavor but the sauce kind of made up for it. Umami is what comes to mind when trying to describe the sauce. Small portion was a great size if you're doing apps or sharing multiple plates. Was glad to be back in this space after trying So So Fed. I can see why both spots are recommended around town. read more

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Pretty limited parking space in the plaza, especially when it gets really busy - we ended up having to park across the street which wasn't bad. The interior has that Japanese street food feel with the open concept of seeing the chefs cook (you can also sit at the counter where they are). We got seated in a cozy booth and after looking at the menu, knew we had to go family style and share a bunch of things! Food: - Daikon salad ($8): carrot, sprouts, sesame dressing - comes with baby anchovy or tofu. We opted for the baby anchovy and this was honestly my favorite thing we had because it was just so unique! The vegetables had a great crunchy texture and the sesame dressing was sooo flavorful! Would highly recommend trying! - Krokke ($6, 1 piece): panko fried potato and ground beef. Reminded me of a croquette. Nicely fried, and the ground beef mixture inside was very umami - Age onigiri ($6, 1 piece): panko fried rice and cheese triangle. The cheese is gooey and the contrast of the crispy rice was a great balance. It has a light flavor that was nice. - Okonomiyaki ($13 for the larger size): savory pancake with cabbage, green onions, pickled ginger, tenkasu, nagaimo, okonomi sauce, kewpie mayo, seaweed flakes, bonito flakes and a choice of a topping which we decided on steak. This is perfect for sharing (especially the larger size) and so delicious! The pancake is filled with so many things and I loved how they sliced the steak thinly so that it wasn't tough - Yaki Udon ($15): thick noodles stir fried with carrot, cabbage, onion, moyashi sprouts, green onion, and a choice of a topping which we chose pork belly. Had a nice wok like flavor. The udon was chewy and the sauce was good - Mentaiko Pasta ($15): spicy Japanese caviar, cream, spaghetti, shiso, nori, pepper. The caviar gives it a very seafood-like flavor. I think that sharing this item is a good idea, because the flavor needs something to cut it Drinks: All of the cocktails were $15! - Goma'retto sour: amaretto, cider eau de vie, citrus, salted coconut yuzu foam, sesame. Definitely on the sweeter side, almost like a dessert - Japanese slipper: yuzu gin, vermouth, lemongrass, midori, American forest liqueur, Japanese bitters - Selena especial: sotol, prickly pear tequila, lime vermouth, suze, grenadine, allspice, goat cheese garnish. I thought the goat cheese paired nicely with this. It was a smoky and slightly bitter drink. If you like mezcal, you'll like this - Giri Giri shake: tulsi gin, calamansi-lavender cordial, stone fruit bitters, lime, lime leaf tincture Great place for a date or girls night. Unique cocktails and lots of shareable items. read more

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This place is a pretty good spot to get authentic Japanese street food. The food was very good! The service was also excellent! The ambiance was pretty authentic, especially for an American joint! I came here with some buddies because they said it was pretty authentic for being from here and they were right! I had a dish with egg noodles and beef which was awesome! To start we had chicken karage which was nice and crispy. I just wish they had more lettuce leaves for it! I also had an appetizer which consisted of crabmeat and rice wrapped in a shell of seaweed! It was pretty good! I appreciate that they have Japanese beer and everything! Pretty awesome! I will definitely take my wife here at some point so we can try this spot together! read more

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The food, service, and environment were nice. I went on a Thursday around 6pm and there was no wait. I always have a pleasant experience. read more

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Was very excited to try this place because it's hard to find Okonomiyaki or especially a spot that specializes in it. Food was really good but just was a tad off from the authentic Okonomiyaki we had in Japan. I know your never going to be able to replicate it but just a tad off other than that great restaurant read more

Ok Yaki - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We love this place! It is on our regular rotation. There is a small parking lot for you to use. The ambiance, food, and service here are phenomenal, so know you might have to wait for a table. If it is just my husband and I, we sit at the food bar and watch all the magic happen. When friends are with us, we've sat on the patio and in the booths, but we have never sat at the doctor's bar. In the small plates menu, our favorites are the garage, a fried chicken with a tasty dipping sauce, Wafuu salad with mouthing watering tuna sashimi, and a must try if you like cheese is the age onigiri, a fried rice triangle with melted cheese inside. If you try this and like it, you need to ask for onigiri mi of the day in case they have a filling you many more than just cheese. We have devoured so many delectable mains that this will take a minute. First off, the traditional scallion pancake, Okonomiyaki, is a must. The toppings list is so fun, and we put something different on it from the last time, but some of our favs are the shroom, cheese, and shrimp. Next on the menu is the wheat noodles called Yakisoba. Once again, you get to pick one topping, but I just like to make it deluxe in which they add shrimp, sprouts., bolchoy, mushrooms, carrots, and peppers for $2.50. Next in the Mains for us is the Yaki Udon with one free topping or the Kitsune Udon if you like tofu. The broth and noodles are cooked to perfection so you can slurp your night away. We always have leftovers when we eat here because we love it so much. We get a couple of starters and mains to share. I've eaten the yummy leftovers cold and reheated them on the stove. We cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Ok Yaki - Bar with a kitchen view - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Ok Yaki is a fun spot offering Osaka-style street food. Their specialty is the delicious okonomiyaki ( Japanese pancakes). This spot is laid-back and welcoming, with a fun neighborhood vibe. The okonomiyaki is delicious -- crispy outside, fluffy inside, you pick your toppings and meats. I tried the steak and added mushrooms, it was amazing. They have a great sake and beer selection. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. I recently went to Japan and my date and I kept saying how authentic it is, reminded us of our travels. read more

Great little spot. Good food & drinks. Been a fan since they had their very first pop up at Littles Cafe. Glad to see them thrive. read more

Ok Yaki - Okonomiyaki - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ambience - really dark, pub vibes, love the open kitchen concept Service - servers were really nice and provided some recommendations Food - Tako yuzukosho - octopus was super tender and cooked just right, tomatoes were really sweet, not sure if I like the texture of hikiji (reminds me of brown rice) Tonkatsu- pork was in a drier side Okonomiyaki - star of the show, so so good read more

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This might be my new favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Went for my boyfriend's birthday after getting the rec from a friend and we loved it!!! So delicious and affordable, staff was super friendly and the vibes were fun. Even on a Tuesday it was poppin! We loved sitting at the bar and watching the food get prepared. Our server Tyler was super kind and walked us through recommendations on the menu when we were overwhelmed by everything looking delicious. We got the Karaage (fried chicken) app, Onigiri of the day (tuna), Combo (Okonomiyaki + noodles), kombu burger (so delish and unique flavor) and some beer and wine to drink (they had a great Pet Nat!) The best part is all this was under $80 which is rare in ATL. Can't wait to go back and try more stuff! read more

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Great Japanese restaurant with unique dishes! I recommend the Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake type dish) with pork belly! Or get the combo which gets you both okonomiyaki and the yakisoba in one meal! I love sitting at the bar right in front of the chefs, makes it feel like you're part of the experience, plus watching your food being made just makes you more hungry read more

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Tasted pretty good! We got the combo and a few appetizers. I liked the noodles and bonito flakes the best. Service was really slow since our server was too busy talking to their friends. read more

Ok Yaki - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Pretty cool spot! Nice outdoor area! The food and drinks were delish. The service was excellent. My favorite dish was the pork katsu. read more

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Ok Yaki was a really good place to eat some Asian food in Georgia. It is a cozy restaurant that my mother in law found, and she was very excited to take us. Everything was super tasty, and the service was really good. If you are visiting Georgia, give it a chance! Maybe don't go on the weekend, because they get busy. read more

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This is the best restaurant I have been to in Atlanta in a while. I already want to go back because there are so many other things I want to try. We shared amongst ourselves which is the way to go here. We had the pancake with pork belly on top, the steak, fried chicken, cucumbers, braised pork belly, and edamame. Everything was so stinking good, the Okonomiyaki with pork belly was our favorite dish, followed by the fried chicken then the steak. I probably wouldn't go for the steak again, not because it isn't good, it's just not as special and unique as some of the other dishes plus it is a bit pricey. I've had fried chicken before though, and theirs is exceptional. It's a pretty cramped and busy spot. I think the perfect spot to go on a double date or amongst friends. Its got more of a busy Japanese street cafe kind of vibe. While they were slammed for business, the food came out fast. If you haven't gone here, you just need to stop what you are doing right now and go. read more

Ok Yaki - Fried Chicken - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The service was wonderful! Very creative food, so don't expect traditional Japanese fare. But it was delicious! read more

Ok Yaki - Japanese curry with tonkatsu - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great cocktails, great food, nice staff, relaxing environment, perfect date night spot, what more can you ask more? Ok Yaki is a super delicious hole in the wall restaurant and is one of a kind in Atlanta. read more

The ambiance is real cool. It's a nice cool spot. They had some nice jazz music playing, food was great and not too crowded for the time I went. I ordered a Sapporo (beer), some Yakimochi for an appetizer and Japanese curry. All was delicious. read more

Ok Yaki - Sapporo a lager beer - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Cute Neighborhood vibes! Indoor/ outside seating as well at "cook top" seating. Once we got settled, our server came to assist us with selections. She gave us great recommendations. My girlfriend tried the pickles and I just wanted soup which was delicious. Not enough. We both shared a combo, pancake, and noodle dish, which was absolutely delicious and I'm glad we shared it because it was plenty of food. The flavors were mild but delicious and the serving size was perfect. My only issue was parking. There's limited parking so if there aren't any spots, I was advised to look for neighborhood parking, which was just less than a half a block around the corner. I noticed there's lots of people walking around, which made it easy for my girlfriend to get to to throw her car safely. I know it was a lovely evening and I'm glad it's in my neighborhood. I look forward to coming back and trying to cocktails. They have my favorite whiskey Yamazaki. read more

Before opening as a restaurant in East Atlanta, Ok Yaki originated as a pop-up serving street foods from Osaka, the food capital of Japan. Specializing in okonomiyaki, a crispy cabbage-based pancake topped with savory meats or veggie delights, and drizzled with okonomi sauce, each bite transported me back to the first time I tried okonomiyaki in Osaka. Chef Corban Irby's love for okonomiyaki sparked during his unforgettable days as an exchange student at Osaka University. His vision for Ok Yaki? To serve up fresh and authentic Japanese food right here in Atlanta! read more

Ok Yaki - Onigoroshi Dry Junmai Sake - Teppanyaki Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Can't believe I'm just now writing this review, Ok Yaki has been a staple restaurant for us for a couple of years now. Very good Japanese bar food at an extremely affordable price. Huge cheap beer. Super nice outdoor seating too for summer nights and they're open super late! Service is always so great and welcoming. Really a little gem, well worth the visit! I recommend the okonomayaki with kimchi but there's nothing on the menu I don't like. Small menu but everything is amazing! read more

Great service. Came in yesterday for my birthday , and the host was great. We got to go but waited in the restaurant while our order was made. The experience to view your food while it is cooked it nice I love the smells. I recommend the tonkatsu always, my partner loves the curry. I think the aged onigiri is good- prices are great. Very cozy interior, good food but, I do wish the menu would be updated more- but hey if it works! I recommend this place when you are in the mood for a relaxed vibe and Japanese food. Dress casually or not, they don't care. This is a great neighborhood spot for this location. read more

Service was great, they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The parking lot is however pretty small and only offer a limited amount of spots. I think you're able to park next door and walk over. The drinks were yummy. We ordered yakisoba, okonomiyaki, and Japanese curry. All were delicious! The ambiance was low lit, and more of an intimate setting. There was bar seating overlooking the kitchen. read more

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Wow I was pleasantly surprised with this place. Safe to say I've found a new go to that will regularly be going to from now on! I never made it to their pop ups but have known about Ok Yaki. They were already super busy when we arrived on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Their place is small but I believe have outdoor seating as well. We opted for the short bar stools next to the open kitchen. As soon as we sat down, a server brought us menus and water. Their service here was wonderful and I felt like we were always attended to. She came back a few minutes later and we hurriedly ordered some small plates - onigiri of the day - forgot what was in it but definitely had tuna and we lucked out because it was the last one. We also ordered the wafuu salad with sashimi and shishito. The onigiri is a must-get when you're here and can be shared between two people. We loved the salad with the soy dressing and the sashimi was nice and fresh. The peppers were decent but I probably won't order again. We ordered the large deluxe yakisoba with steak and was shareable. It had tons of veggies and nice thin slices of steak. It was delicious to say the least. They also had a nice selection of speciality cocktails that we will definitely try next time we're back. read more

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Great food wonderful service ample parking. Small business. We have been multiple times this place is a wonderful little gem in East Atlanta. Chill vibes. Love sitting at the bar. read more

Great for a late night dinner after a late flight! Wonderful food! We got the okonomiyaki with mushrooms and while I wouldn't get the mushrooms again, the savory pancake was wonderful. A small was a fine size for one person who wasn't too hungry. The edamame with crispy garlic chili oil was some of the best edamame I've had at a restaurant, a perfect balance of spice, garlic and salt. If we had brought little ones though we probably would have opted for salt only. The gyoza (pork) were good, not great but the sauce they were served with was delicious and once dipped it was hard not to eat all four right away. It is a sweet not salty dipping sauce. The four gyoza are a standard size and were perfectly crispy on the outside and still tender on the inside. The parking was a little tricky just because the lot is small. If you're going at peak hours consider an uber. read more

We walked in late on a Saturday night and were instantly seated at the bar. Service at the bar was amazing, super attentive and friendly staff. Our food came less than five minutes after ordering which was mind boggling, and every dish was incredible and a great price (miso soup $3, pickles with dashi $4, ahi tuna salad $12, curry with steak $14 and red bean pancake $6). Very cozy place that's perfect for a date night or going out with friends. We will be back soon!! read more

Came to Ok Yaki while on a trip because it had great reviews. The place is cozy and is catered towards Japanese street food. We were greeted by a nice waitress and we sat at the bar, which had a great view of the cooks. We started with the drinks which were delicious then for apps, we had the onigiri, gyoza, and pork katsu. All of which were very tasty. For entrees, we had the teppan steak (9/10) and the okonomiyaki with pork. Unfortunately, a hair was found on the okonomiyaki, which was quickly rectified. Will definitely visit this place again next time I'm in ATL. read more

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We had the okonomiyaki, yaki mochi, onigiri of the day, yakisoba, purin, and dorayaki. It was all delicious! The kitchen is open so you can see the food being made fresh. The food came out relatively quickly and we pretty mcuh cleaned the plates. The ambiance was nice and we had no complaints. We would love to come here again. read more

Great vibe in this neighborhood gem! After 7pm is probably best time to come. The staff is attentive and super friendly. The various dishes we tried were hot and extremely fresh, can't wait to try more. Thanks, we'll be back soon! read more

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This is a great little izakaya in east Atlanta with solid food and great service! I stopped by on a Friday night and it was pretty crowded inside but there was a good amount of outdoor seating that we were able to get right away. The food is a mix of traditional and more fun twists on izakaya food, and everything was tasty. I really loved the yaki mochi - essentially mochi grilled with kimchi and cheese. I've never really had that flavor/texture combination before (the mochi was much softer and stretchier than korean dduk) and it was addicting! The karaage chicken was juicy, the burger was delicious and came with some kind of seafood tasting rice chips on the side. And of course, the huge and savory okonomiyaki did not disappoint. Drinks were also very good. There is something on the menu for any dinner/late night craving, and I wish I could be more of a regular here (if only I lived closer!). Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area! read more

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The restaurant is small inside so the few booths are for larger parties, and smaller parties sit at the bar. Weather was too nasty to enjoy their outdoor seating on the patio. We ordered the mochi yaki, chicken karaage, waafu salad, and the combo with pork belly. Everything came out pretty quickly. Each dish tasted really great on its own but even better in combination. The waafu salad had wayyy too many onions in comparison to the rest of the ingredients but I saved them and sautéed them down with the rest of my leftovers the next day. Would def come back. Everything was so good and service was really nice! read more

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