The popular restaurants around were all crowded with a one-hour wait, so I gave up and decided to line up at this place where there were only a few groups waiting. By the time we got in, there were about 8 groups waiting, mostly foreign tourists. There was a performance of pouring mayo and sauce, and the taste was delicious, so I was satisfied.

The famous Senba main store in Sennichimae. There are many okonomiyaki restaurants in this area, but on the day I visited, it seemed like this store had the shortest line. I ordered the pork modern, which is not on the menu, but they were able to make it when I asked. The cabbage in the batter was finely chopped, giving it a light overall feel. The taste was decently good. However, it didn't leave a lasting impression.

*I visited in January, so the menu and prices may have changed as it was over 3 months ago. After work, when I feel like having some flour-based food, I always go to Senbo. This time, I ordered the Mix Okonomiyaki with extra egg and topped with green onions. It was really filling (lol). But if you can't finish it, apparently you can take it home. I had about half left this time, but I didn't ask for a takeout. Green onions and egg go really well with okonomiyaki, it's a classic topping. The original Senbo okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise on the table are a must, and you can add more to your liking. I cut it with a spatula and took a bite. The smell of the sauce browning is irresistible. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Let's have some chu-hai after a long time ^_−♡ The night-only "Chibo set" is ¥1760- The main options are 1. Mixed okonomiyaki 2. Mixed negiyaki 3. Mixed yakisoba 4. Mixed Hiroshima-yaki, you can choose one. It also comes with salad and a choice of soft drink, rice, or dessert. I chose negiyaki and oolong tea. You can also choose one more dish from 1. Mini grilled dumplings (half size) 2. Tonpei-yaki (half size) 3. Stir-fried bean sprouts (half size) 4. Pork kimchi (half size). I chose tonpei-yaki (half size). It was a very hot day, so I chugged the oolong tea that came with the Chibo set. Then, feeling like trying alcohol after a long time, I added a Calpis chu-hai. By the time I finished the Calpis chu-hai, I was already full (lol). I asked for the mixed negiyaki to go and my son ate it immediately when we got home. He said it was delicious too. Thank you for the meal.

A very popular okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka. The okonomiyaki is filled with yamaimo (Japanese yam) and incredibly delicious! The presentation looks like it was made for Instagram, but the taste is spot on. I was lucky to get a table during the Obon holiday period.

While I usually go to Tsuruhashi Fugetsu in Osaka, this time I happened to come across Senbou's sign on my way back from Namba Grand Kagetsu and decided to give it a try. I was craving for some flour-based dishes, so I was drawn in by the sign. I was seated at the counter where I could see the okonomiyaki being cooked right in front of me, which was quite enjoyable. The finished okonomiyaki were placed on a hot plate at the back of the counter to keep them warm, so they stayed hot until I ate them. I tried the okonomiyaki, modanyaki, butahira yaki, and moyashi itame, and all of them were delicious. Thank you for the meal. I would love to visit again.

I ordered the Tokutoku Pair Set for 4500 yen. It came with Senbo Salad, Tonpei Yaki, Dotonbori Yaki (large portion), Mixed Yakisoba, and Senbo Soda for 450 yen. I'm not a fan of sauce, and I don't usually like okonomiyaki, but the one here has beef tendons, cheese, and squid which makes it delicious in my opinion. I recommend it! The Senbo Soda is actually tea soda. Thank you for the meal! ♡

I was wandering around in Minami-Namba looking for a place to eat after a long time, but everywhere was full and it was like a refugee situation... Sweating profusely from the heat, I happened to spot this place and thought, "Okonomiyaki sounds good!" and decided to go in right away. The first floor seemed full so I was guided to the second floor. The air conditioning was working really well and it felt like heaven. I ordered the famous Tonpeiyaki, Daikon Salad, fluffy Tamagoyaki, and Mixed Yakisoba! The Daikon Salad was cut in a very chunky way, and it was a bit of a shock to eat it with a crunch. The Tonpeiyaki lived up to its name as a specialty and was incredibly delicious! The performance of pouring mayonnaise from a high position right in front of you for the fluffy Tamagoyaki was entertaining. There were toppings like bonito flakes, seaweed, and sauce on the table that you could add yourself. The Yakisoba was consistently delicious as well. I would like to go back again if I have the chance!

When it comes to Osaka, you think of flour-based dishes♪ I stopped by after watching a movie in Namba! The fluffy okonomiyaki with plenty of yam and a sunny-side-up egg on top go really well together✨ The flavor and fluffiness were incredibly delicious♪ When you come to Osaka, you just have to eat okonomiyaki!

I visited the Chifusa main store in Namba, Osaka for the first time in 4 years and ordered the Okonomiyaki Mix with Egg (¥1630). The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm compared to regular okonomiyaki shops. The okonomiyaki balls were on the smaller side. There were a lot of shrimp in it and it was delicious. I felt like I could eat more, but eating until about 80% full is probably good. Next time, I want to try the Modern-yaki.

I found a okonomiyaki restaurant where I didn't have to wait in line before meeting my wife. I debated between modern-yaki and omu-soba for about 5 minutes, but ended up ordering pork modern-yaki with kimchi and cheese toppings. It said it would take about 20 minutes to cook, but they cooked it right in front of me so it didn't feel like a long wait. When the modern-yaki arrived, it was comforting to eat. It was delicious.

Located near Namba Grand Kagetsu and along Sennichimae Street, this okonomiyaki restaurant was recommended to me for its Osaka-style dishes. I was told that it is a popular chain with a history of almost 50 years. The first floor, which mainly consists of a counter, was closed, so we were seated on the second floor. It was a weekday evening after 7 pm, and the restaurant was not crowded but had a steady flow of customers. The system was such that the food was cooked for us and served, instead of us cooking it ourselves. If you sit at the counter on the first floor, you can watch the food being cooked right in front of you on the iron griddle. We ordered the following dishes: - "Dotombori-yaki (¥1820)" - "Mix Fuwatoro-yaki (¥1480)" - "Tonpei-yaki (¥600)" - "Crispy Teppan Gyoza (¥550)" - "Negi Salad (¥720)" After waiting for about 8 minutes, the salad dishes arrived, followed by the okonomiyaki dishes after another 10 minutes. The waitress asked if we wanted mayonnaise on top, and she added it beautifully. The "Dotombori-yaki" was a mix of pork, squid, beef tendon, shrimp, cheese, and more. The fluffy texture of the batter allowed the individual ingredients to stand out. The sauce was sweet and had a strong presence, but it blended well with the dish. The "Fuwatoro-yaki" had a batter base of yam, giving it an even fluffier texture. It had a Japanese touch with seaweed, but since the regular batter was already fluffy, it didn't leave a strong impression. The "Tonpei-yaki" was a moist and fluffy omelet with pork inside. It was quick to cook compared to okonomiyaki and served as a great side dish. The "Crispy Gyoza" had a crispy texture, especially on the edges, similar to a wonton. It had a light amount of filling, making it an easy-to-eat appetizer. The "Negi Salad" was a salad consisting mostly of small green onions, with a slight spiciness and a firm texture similar to Shimonita onions. It was served with sesame dressing and okonomiyaki sauce, a unique dish that can only be found at a specialty restaurant. For drinks, we had: - "Sapporo Draft Beer (¥660)" - "Senbou Special Highball (¥570)" The "Special Highball" was made with black tea and topped with lemon. It had a unique taste that may take some getting used to at first, but it was quite enjoyable. While it can be fun to cook your own food, leaving it to the professionals is also a great choice. This restaurant is definitely a safe bet for delicious okonomiyaki.

It seems that Senbo started from the 2nd floor of the Michi Kaze Building in Namba and Shinsaibashi. Right next to Namba Grand Kagetsu. There are many okonomiyaki and takoyaki restaurants around here, but I felt the weight of Senbo's main store. Inside the store, there are photos from the time of establishment, and surprisingly, the president of Senbo (Mr. Kanji Nakai) was there, wearing a stylish suit and looking refreshing, with a very funny and charming talk in a typical Osaka style (laughs). Established in 1973, so it's been 48 years. Almost 50th anniversary!! What they have cherished since the establishment is that the three flavors of "pre-taste, mid-taste, aftertaste" need to be present for Senbo's okonomiyaki to be completed. "Pre-taste" is the energetic welcome smile, "mid-taste" is the taste of the okonomiyaki itself, and "aftertaste" is the impression until you leave after finishing eating. I was very happy when a young female staff member carried my carry bag smoothly to under the stairs as if it were natural. Thank you, Kohzuki-san. I wanted to visit again to see Kohzuki-san. In the midst of the many okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka Minami, I realized that taste and memorable service are really important. The steak I had at Senbo was also incredibly delicious. By the way, there is a Senbo steak house in Toranomon Hills in Tokyo! "Kohaku Senbo Toranomon" It seemed very high-end at night (average 20,000 to 30,000 yen), so I definitely want to go for lunch (average 4,000 yen).

It's been a while since I visited Senbou. I wonder how many years it has been. I have been to places like Dotonbori and President many times, but this is my first visit here. The interior of the restaurant mainly has table seats, with some counter seats as well where you can watch the staff cooking. This time, we were seated at a table. I ordered the Mix Modern Yaki for 1680 yen. Since it's okonomiyaki, it takes a bit of time to cook. But compared to other places, it was relatively quick. The Modern Yaki arrived with sauce and mayonnaise already on top. You can add your own green laver and bonito flakes from the condiments on the table. The mix included pork, squid, and small shrimp. It was slightly smaller in size, making it easy to eat. The outside was crispy while the inside was fluffy and light. The soba noodles were quite ordinary. The sauce was a bit sweet with a good balance of acidity. I prefer a harder texture for the dough, so I felt it was a bit lacking in that aspect. But overall, it had a modern feel that was nice. The service was excellent. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to Osaka, I had only ever ordered okonomiyaki for delivery from famous restaurants, but this time I decided to visit the actual store. It was definitely even more delicious when eaten at the restaurant. The menu was extensive and I had a hard time deciding what to order (lol). The inside of the restaurant was very clean and had a sense of cleanliness. I definitely want to go back again! ✨

I went for lunch and it wasn't too crowded, so I could get a table easily. The interior of the restaurant was clean and the tables were spacious. I had the image of an old lady cooking okonomiyaki, but it was actually being cooked in a kitchen that looked more like a steakhouse, which was interesting to watch. The presentation of the okonomiyaki was also nice. While I enjoy the traditional style cooked by old ladies, it's nice to have a more high-end experience once in a while.

We visited Osaka with our family of four and decided to explore the Minami area. Despite the crowds during the 10-day holiday, we finally managed to get into the Chifusa Chitose main store. Our last dinner of the Heisei era was okonomiyaki. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visited in January 2019. Today, I had a business trip to Osaka and had some free time in the afternoon, so I decided to go eat okonomiyaki. I chose the main store of Chibo near Namba Station. It was a weekday afternoon around 2 pm, and the place was not too crowded, so I could relax. I ordered the Mix Modern okonomiyaki, which cost 1,598 yen including tax, a bit on the pricey side. The sound of the spatula on the grill was like background music as I played with my phone. When the delicious smelling okonomiyaki arrived, my excitement went up. It's been a while since I ate okonomiyaki at a restaurant, so I can't compare it to others, but the cooking was done well. It would have been perfect if I could have had a beer with it (laughs). There was a small grill between the counter and the teppan (iron plate) to keep the okonomiyaki warm until the end. Thank you for the meal.

After watching a comedy show at Yoshimoto Manzai Theater, I tried to go to Fuku Tarou but there was a one-hour wait. Since my family had already gone home, I decided to eat at this less crowded restaurant. I waited for about 5 minutes and then got seated at a table. I ordered the "Dekideki Pair Set" which allows you to try a variety of dishes. First, a salad with a rich selection of dressings was served, followed by the specialty "tonpeiyaki" brought to the table on a hot plate. It was well-cooked and had a simple taste. Lastly, I chose the "Dotonbori-yaki" and the "Negiyaki" with soy sauce. The Negiyaki tasted delicious, perhaps because I had already had enough of the sauce from the previous dish. The Dotonbori-yaki had a texture similar to quiche, not too rich in flavor, and the Negiyaki had a generous amount of fluffy, roughly cut leeks, which was delightful.

We came on a family trip. This was the last stop on the women's tour of local powdered food. The food made by locals is really special! We ordered some unique dishes that you don't find at local restaurants, and everything was delicious. Everyone had a great time and made wonderful memories.