Okonomiyaki
Savoury cabbage pancake griddled and slathered with sauce.
About Okonomiyaki
A batter of flour, egg and shredded cabbage is griddled with pork or seafood, then finished with sweet okonomi sauce, mayo, seaweed and dancing bonito flakes. The name means "grilled how you like it".
✅ Before you go to Japan
Round out your trip — most travellers book these alongside their trip.
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