On our last night in Osaka, we had okonomiyaki! We sat at a counter where they cooked it right in front of us, which is my favorite way to enjoy okonomiyaki. We ordered the Modern (with a cute little octopus on top) and Kujyo Negi styles, as well as yakisoba instead of udon. We shared the dishes between the two of us and even though we ate a bit too much, it was delicious. We also had beer and a drink made with ginger ale (I forgot the name). We also had kimchi as a snack. We really enjoyed our time in Osaka. The total cost for two people was 6580 yen.

Today I feel like eating okonomiyaki. Let's see where I should go. I'll search online as usual. Found it! It's a bit of a walk but still within walking distance. So, I arrived at the restaurant. The first floor has a grill and counter seats. The second floor has table seats with a hot plate on each table. I ordered a drink and was disappointed to find out they don't have bottled drinks. So I settled for draft beer. I also ordered spicy cucumber as an appetizer. While waiting for the okonomiyaki, I had pork yakisoba. It came with a fried egg on top. The yakisoba was a bit on the firm side, making it a bit difficult to eat towards the end. Finally, the okonomiyaki arrived. It was delicious, just as expected. I'll have to go try more delicious okonomiyaki next time.

Tonpei was delicious and modern! You can relax and enjoy your meal. They cook it in front of you, offering a wide variety of teppanyaki dishes to suit your taste. The counter table setup allows you to watch as they cook and serve the food. I would definitely visit this restaurant again when I come back to Osaka. Thank you for the meal!

Located in Yodoyabashi, "ArAkA" is a teppanyaki and okonomiyaki restaurant between Higobashi and Yodoyabashi. We tried the Oyster Butter and Mix Tororo Yaki, which were both well-seasoned to go well with drinks. We also ordered the Aspara Bacon made with thick bacon and Yuzu-flavored Yamaimo Slices, but unfortunately forgot to take photos. The main branch is in Kitahama. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I stopped by on a whim after seeing the sign on the street. I sat at the counter on the first floor so I didn't know what was on the second floor. I ordered the Osaka Modern Yaki, the MIX Tororo Yaki, and the Firefly Squid. The Firefly Squid was quickly grilled on the hot plate and served, making it a perfect snack to go with drinks. It had a taste that went well with alcohol. Next, I tried the MIX Tororo Yaki, which was delicious. It's a specialty dish that I highly recommend trying. Lastly, the Osaka Modern Yaki! This is a must-try as well. There's a piece of octopus sticking out (lol) but it was a bit smaller than in the pictures I've seen. The taste of all the dishes was delicious and easy to eat. It wasn't heavy at all. Highly recommended.

A shop open on precious Sundays. The food is simply delicious.

I went after work (^ ^) The okonomiyaki with cheese on top was incredibly delicious! There were many customers who had just finished work! The atmosphere of the staff was great, and it was a cozy, welcoming restaurant♪

The prices are high.

Located around the middle of Yodoyabashi and Higobashi stations, this okonomiyaki restaurant allows customers to enjoy their meal even if they arrive a bit late. The first floor has about 8 counter seats, making it easy for solo diners to enter. They offer a variety of side dishes such as grilled squid tentacles in soy sauce. I ordered Osaka-style okonomiyaki and negiyaki. The negiyaki tasted refreshing with lemon and shiso. The Osaka-style okonomiyaki had a cute octopus topping. Okonomiyaki paired with highball makes for a satisfying meal, and the yakisoba with okonomi sauce at the end leaves a memorable taste.

On May 7th, it's "Good Kona Price (1157 yen & 570 yen) to celebrate Kona Mon Day!" ★ Limited menu for Kona Mon Day [100% Yamaimo (Japanese yam) Cheese Tororo Yaki + Draft Beer: 1157 yen] at ArAkA Kitahama Main Store. The day is celebrated with special prices of 1157 yen or 570 yen at various popular restaurants in Kansai. Enjoy different dishes at different places and have a great time! For those interested in participating, please contact the Japan Kona Mon Association.

Located at the intersection of Yodoyabashi and Korea Bridge, in a small two-story independent building just before the Hanshin Expressway overpass, is a teppanyaki restaurant. The interior has a counter on the first floor and table seating on the second floor. Visiting on a weekday evening, the restaurant was almost full, but we managed to get a seat. We started with fresh beer for 500 yen, followed by ordering the following dishes: - Edamame soy sauce butter grill for 480 yen: Lightly sautéed edamame grilled in foil, giving it a lasting delicious flavor. - Beef tendon and bean sprout stir-fry for 680 yen: Similar to the previous dish, served grilled in foil with a good balance of beef tendon and soy sauce butter aroma. - Butatama for 880 yen: The sauce was fragrant, with a fluffy top and crispy bottom, cooked to perfection with a good dashi flavor. - Osaka Dotombori pork yakisoba for 1080 yen: Thick noodles resembling udon, with a firm texture, providing a satisfying eating experience. - Wagyu belly teppanyaki for 1080 yen: The meat was well-seasoned and delicious. Although not cheap, the food was of good quality. The staff were also interesting and had their own unique personalities. I thought it would be a good idea to make a reservation next time and try the course with all-you-can-drink option.

A small okonomiyaki restaurant located between Higobashi and Hommachi, which seems to be a branch of the original shop (ArAkA) in Kitahama. It appears that this place took over from a different okonomiyaki restaurant that was previously here. I visited during lunchtime and had the yakisoba set meal for 800 yen. The set meal comes with rice, miso soup, pickles, and a raw egg. You can have unlimited rice and raw egg, which might be good for big eaters. The restaurant has seating on the first and second floors, with only counter seats on the first floor. The yakisoba is prepared on the second floor, while the okonomiyaki is made on the first floor. The yakisoba was made with beef instead of pork, which I personally think pork would be a better match. The yakisoba itself was not bad, but it was served on a regular plate and the seat I was in was directly under the air conditioning, so it cooled down quickly, which was a bit disappointing. The okonomiyaki is served on a hot iron plate.

Recently, I visited the new teppanyaki and okonomiyaki restaurant called Araka with my friend. We started with a cheers with a draft beer for 600 yen. Other drink options included oolong tea for 300 yen, soft drinks for 350 yen, shochu starting from 400 yen, and various types of sake. We first ordered the recommended buttered oysters for 980 yen, which came with six large oysters on a hot plate. Next, we ordered the Osaka vegetable foil grill (price forgotten), but unfortunately, there was no explanation of the vegetables, so we had to eat them without knowing what they were. Then, we tried the popular tororo yaki for 980 yen, which was fluffy and delicious, but I felt it was a bit lacking to be the restaurant's signature dish. Lastly, we tried the Osaka Dotonbori yakisoba for 1080 yen, which had a good name but was made with thick noodles and had a yakisoba-like taste. The restaurant also offered other unique dishes such as Osaka yaki and Araka yaki. While I appreciated the creativity and attention to detail in the menu, the staff's explanations and service were disappointingly lacking. Since the restaurant is new, I hope they will improve in the future. After paying the bill, we went to another bar for more drinks before heading home.