Returning from an expedition to Hyogo Prefecture, it was raining continuously, so I took a break at the inn while looking for a dinner restaurant. I had only planned to visit a soba restaurant for lunch, but for dinner, I kept my options open based on my stomach condition. I didn't make any reservations for the evening, just made a list of possible restaurants. Since I didn't have much knowledge of the area, I wasn't sure which places were easy to reach or how to get there from the inn just by looking at the nearest station and a map. But well, when in Osaka, you can't miss udon and okonomiyaki, so I went to a udon restaurant on the first day, so for dinner, I decided to aim for this restaurant where it clearly stated "no reservations". When I arrived around 6:00 PM, there was a crowd as expected. I couldn't tell how many were waiting. I made my way through the crowd and entered the restaurant to sign in at the registration counter. The man behind the grill asked me in a loud voice if I was okay with waiting for quite some time. I said it was fine and waited outside. While waiting, a young man called out the names of those who had signed in. Surprisingly, many people who signed their names seemed to leave somewhere. They handed me a menu while waiting. It was a system where you choose your order while waiting. I was pondering over what to order. The yakisoba also looked tempting, but I thought, well, if I'm in Osaka, I can't miss having "okonomiyaki," so I decided on okonomiyaki. And the absolute ruler of okonomiyaki, the "butatama," was a must. I also ordered a beer. However, the menu had some intriguing items listed under "today's recommendations." Items like grilled chicken and leeks, among others, caught my eye. Strangely, the top item written in red caught my attention - the Wagyu steak. Okonomiyaki with steak. That got me curious. After much deliberation, I added a mini Wagyu steak. Now, I was all set for a solid lineup and eagerly waited. After about 30 minutes, I entered the restaurant. I was seated right next to the grill master. As soon as I sat down, a beer was placed in front of me. The expert man grilled the leeks and okonomiyaki one after another. While watching him, I sipped on my beer. It was a prime seat. As I was enjoying the scene, the grilled Wagyu steak was brought to me. It was truly exquisite, as expected from the top recommendation listed. The surface was crispy and the inside was cooked rare to perfection. When you chewed, the fat and meat juices burst out. The steak sauce that came with it had an exquisite salty taste. Topped with garlic chips, it was a delight to savor. I couldn't help but think that this was something you'd pay around 5,000 yen for at a fancy Italian restaurant in Tokyo (if not more). Yet, here it was for 1,880 yen in Osaka's downtown Namba area. The chef in the back kitchen who prepared the side dishes must have some serious skills. Osaka is truly amazing. Just before the grill master finished cooking the "butatama," he brought over the plate with the steak and when I told him "it was delicious," he smiled happily and said "ookini" (thank you in Osaka dialect). And then came the "butatama." I've never really thought okonomiyaki was delicious, but I was truly impressed by how delicious it was. Crispy, fluffy, and rich in flavor. It had a force that could overpower anyone who doubted its deliciousness. The total bill for this satisfying meal was 3,440 yen. As I was leaving the restaurant, the "ookini" from the grill master, who was grilling leeks and okonomiyaki one after another at the forefront of the restaurant, left a lasting impression. It wasn't just his lively and spirited demeanor, but there was a warmth and strength in his "ookini" that made me feel really happy when he said it. I've become a fan. I might get scolded if I called this place the "heart of Osaka," but for the first time, even a Tokyo-centric person like myself could understand and appreciate the charm of Osaka. I felt like I touched on the "appeal of Osaka" that I want to make a regular visit when I come to Osaka (but�

I stopped by after visiting Namba Grand Kagetsu. It was lunchtime on a holiday, so there were many people waiting outside. However, we were able to enter without waiting for 30 minutes because the turnover was fast. We ordered the popular dishes - mixed yakisoba, beef tendon with green onions, and triple tamagoyaki. They were as delicious as expected, and we were very satisfied.

As soon as you leave Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station, you will find Fukutaro Honten. Among the many okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka, this place is considered top-tier, with several locations within the city. So, I felt the urge to try it out at the main branch located in an area known as Ura-Namba. The main branch operates on a reservation system, and many reservations are made even before the opening hours. They start seating customers from the opening time, with tables available next to the main branch. The restaurant can accommodate around 50 people at a time. They cook okonomiyaki and yakisoba on the central counter and serve it to the customers. I ordered Mizunasu (water eggplant) and seseri (chicken neck) with yuzu flavor while enjoying a beer, waiting for my okonomiyaki. For the okonomiyaki, I went with the classic Butatama (pork and egg). Fukutaro's okonomiyaki is characterized by its soft texture and sweet and sharp sauce. It's a classic Osaka-style okonomiyaki packed with the essence of Osaka, almost like a perfected version. The Sujinegi-yaki (pork and green onion) I ordered with garlic had a subtle garlic flavor on the surface of the dough, which was very delicious. This one is soy sauce-based, so it's not as sweet and goes really well with beer. When two people visit, they usually order one okonomiyaki and one sujinegi-yaki each. Both dishes clearly showcase Fukutaro's unique characteristics, which is quite satisfying. I already liked Fukutaro when I tried it at Umeda before, but after trying it at the main branch, I liked it even more.

I was able to enter the restaurant during the first round at the 12:00 pm opening. Today, I had okonomiyaki, negiyaki, and some side dishes. The scallop butter yaki from the side menu was delicious. The okonomiyaki and negiyaki were fluffy, and every bite made me feel like "Ah, I'm in Osaka." I want to come back again.

On the second day, I visited this restaurant for lunch, which is close to the hotel. I arrived one hour before opening and was able to enter on the first round, being the 10th in line. I ordered the famous suji kon negi yaki, yaki soba, and buta tama! It was undeniably delicious, and it goes perfectly with beer. It's a great restaurant with friendly staff, making it a wonderful lunch experience.

The restaurant is lovely and the line moves quickly. The yuzu chicken is very delicious with a refreshing taste. The okonomiyaki is also well-made with shrimp, squid, beef, green onions, and noodles inside. Both dishes are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just the right balance.

A must-try in Osaka is okonomiyaki. We visited this restaurant within walking distance from our accommodation because it looked delicious. We ordered the okonomiyaki (with squid) and the suji negi yaki. The okonomiyaki had a fluffy texture with a perfect balance of vegetables, sauce, mayo, and seaweed - it was incredibly delicious. The suji negi yaki had a punchy flavor with a hint of garlic, providing a different texture to enjoy alongside the okonomiyaki. It was a fantastic meal. Thank you.

Around 1740, three people were able to enter and sit at a table in 1755! Lucky! We ordered the Triple Negiyaki (1,480 yen), Butatama-yaki (980 yen), and Ebi Topping Yamaimo-yaki (880 yen). The yamaimo flavor is stronger at Torikizoku, and the tamagoyaki tastes like it's been stretched with ponzu-flavored dashi. The negiyaki feels like a dashi shoyu-yaki with pork covered on top. Okonomiyaki might be tastier. It's a bit small, so I feel like I could eat a little more. The cabbage in the okonomiyaki is soft and sweet, similar to the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It's delicious! I still want extra sauce on top! [About the review] This is purely my personal subjective opinion. I take notes on wait time, entry time, and serving time to help plan my schedule. Taste preferences vary from person to person, so I prioritize customer service in my evaluation.

The triple negiyaki was incredibly delicious!!! We also ordered Dotombori yakisoba and satoimo. Everything was so tasty!!! I definitely want to come back when I visit on another business trip!!!

Tsujinegi-yaki. A popular shop with long lines. The taste was quite delicious. It was different from okonomiyaki, and the negiyaki was good. The negiyaki had Osaka-style suji inside, which was tasty. It was a shop called "The Osaka." I want to go again.

When you arrive at the restaurant, write your name and the number of people on the "name list" inside the restaurant and wait in a comfortable place for about 30 minutes. Don't worry about the line, just wait for your name to be called to enter (^O^)❒’’ Even though I'm a local, lining up at a popular restaurant in the middle of the Obon holiday allows you to experience a resort-like atmosphere mixed with people speaking various foreign languages. Unfortunately, the "seseri with yuzu soy sauce" that I wanted to try was sold out, so I ended up ordering without a specific dish and enjoyed a beer. I had the Butatama for 980 yen with an additional shrimp topping for 450 yen. I had only been to the Takashimaya Fukutaro before, but the main store is really delicious!!! It may take a while for the main dish to arrive, so it's a good idea to order some appetizers if there are two or more people so that the conversation doesn't stop. The soft and fluffy batter is unique to Fukutaro, and even the cabbage is steamed to a soft texture, which is amazing! The shrimp topping (4 large shrimp for 450 yen) is big and flavorful, so it's worth it. The batter has a hint of garlic flavor, which is nice because it's subtle and not overpowering. The surface is thin and crispy, making each bite deep and satisfying. The heat of the teppan, the size of the okonomiyaki, and the lively atmosphere are all better at the main store! I'm completely satisfied with the sweet and savory sauce! I hope the typhoon passes safely and we can enjoy okonomiyaki again tomorrow ===========

I was introduced to this restaurant by a friend for the first time. We arrived just before closing time and it was late at night, so we couldn't order much. The negiyaki (green onion pancake) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake) were delicious. The negiyaki was fluffy and the okonomiyaki was packed with seafood. I want to go back again. The only downside was the restroom... I wish people would remember to close the door properly. Our seats were right in front of the restroom, so it was a bit disappointing. However, the taste was definitely spot on.

I visited after 2 PM. It's a bit late for lunch, but there were customers already there and more coming in, so the place was full. I ordered a beer and some green onion pancakes. They were really delicious. There's a hot plate on the table, but the food is served ready to eat, warm on the hot plate. The sauce was sweet and typical of Osaka. I personally really liked the green onion pancakes and will come back at a less busy time.

On this day, I went to Namba to watch a comedy live at Namba Grand Kagetsu. Before the show, I went to this "Fukutaro Main Store" for lunch. The restaurant opens at 12:00, but when I arrived around 10:30, there was a waiting list, so I wrote my name and then explored Namba. I was the third group when I signed up, so if you go around 10:30 and write your name, you can get in on the first round. We gathered in front of the restaurant around 11:50 and entered as soon as it opened. There was a line forming, so it was a good decision to write my name early. On this day, I had: - Fresh octopus with ponzu sauce - Triple Tamayaki (egg omelette) - Beef tendon and green onion okonomiyaki - Ginger ale The fresh octopus with ponzu sauce was served quickly, but the okonomiyaki took about 20 minutes to arrive. When I ordered, they told me it would take about 20 minutes, and it was exactly like that. The octopus was chewy and had a nice bounce to it. The acidity of the ponzu sauce paired well with the ginger ale on this hot and sunny day. The beef tendon and green onion okonomiyaki was fluffy and the triple tamayaki was soft and creamy. I was surprised by the texture, as I thought it might be firmer after 20 minutes of cooking. It had big chunks of beef tendon, a good amount of saltiness, and plenty of green onions. The okonomiyaki had a slightly light sauce, allowing the flavors of the vegetables and seafood to shine through. Normally, I cook my own okonomiyaki and monjayaki in Tsukishima, so it was a fresh experience to taste one cooked by a professional. It was a great dining experience to savor the 100% flavor offered by the restaurant, different from the experience of cooking and chatting while eating with friends. There were many staff members, so it was easy to place additional orders. Thank you for the meal.

When I came to Osaka, I had to try okonomiyaki, but the popular restaurant I tried to go to without a reservation was a bust! So, I ended up wasting my train fare and went back to Namba, where I found this place where no reservation was needed. Here, you just need to write your name in a book and you can eat. It's really not very grateful to fill up with reservations. Even if reservations are accepted, I wish they would also have a line for walk-ins. Now, looking at the customers lining up here, 80% are foreigners who have all done their research! After waiting for about 30 minutes, I was seated in the restaurant with a teppan grill in front of me, but the actual cooking was done in a separate area all at once. It was a bit disappointing not to have that live cooking experience. I tried the most popular negiyaki and butatama. The fluffy dough with plenty of green onions and soy sauce-based sauce was just perfect! The butatama with mayonnaise and sauce was also delicious, with a crispy yet fluffy texture. The menu is limited, so it's not a place to leisurely enjoy drinks, but more of a spot where tourists come to try okonomiyaki.

The negiyaki and okonomiyaki were both fluffy and delicious. It was worth the wait! The waiting time was about 30 minutes, so I wrote my name and went to the department store to cool off. When I returned about 30 minutes later, my name had already been called. The turnover was fast, so I didn't have to wait that long.

"Fukutaro Honten" in Nipponbashi, Osaka. It is a famous okonomiyaki restaurant known for its negiyaki, located not far from Namba Grand Kagetsu. I arrived at the restaurant around 4:30 in the evening, thinking it would be a good time to visit, but there was already a line of about 10 people due to the holiday. Since they have continuous service, I thought it would be okay, but I was a bit naive. However, I only waited for about 20 minutes outside the restaurant. Soon, I was seated at the counter in the main building. I ordered dishes such as "Fukutaro Salad" for 780 yen, "Geso Shioyaki" for 480 yen, and "Enoki Bacon" for 380 yen, along with some beer. For the main dishes, I had "Sujinegiyaki" for 1,380 yen and "Ika Yakisoba" for 1,180 yen, and the burnt soy sauce aroma of the negiyaki was truly amazing. Since the shift to Level 5 of the new coronavirus, the number of foreign visitors has gradually increased, and this restaurant seems to be particularly popular among foreigners. About half of the customers around me were foreigners? The menu also had English translations, and the staff were very accustomed to dealing with foreign customers.

I arrived at a popular okonomiyaki restaurant around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and had to wait for about 30 minutes as there were about 10 groups ahead of me. There is a separate annex with table seats next to the main store now, which helped us get seated relatively quickly. We ordered the popular beef tendon and green onion okonomiyaki in a large portion, pork yakisoba, and chicken tenderloin. The green onion okonomiyaki was delicious with plenty of green onions and toppings of konjac and beef tendon soaked in soy sauce-infused batter. The chicken tenderloin had a strong flavor of yuzu pepper and was really tasty! It was my first visit in a while, and it was really good. I didn't have okonomiyaki this time, so I plan to try it next time.

Today I had okonomiyaki. There are many restaurants in the Dotonbori area, but Fukutaro Honten is my favorite as they serve delicious okonomiyaki and negiyaki. I wrote my name and waited in front of the store. After about 10 minutes, I entered the store and sat at the counter near the entrance, where the manager skillfully cooked the okonomiyaki in front of me. I enjoyed watching while sipping on beer. I ordered the second most popular Butatama-yaki, the most popular Negiyaki, and the Triple Negiyaki. The store was crowded with people waiting outside. The manager's cheerful voice calling out names in various languages added to the lively atmosphere. The okonomiyaki and negiyaki were delicious, and I decided to add some sake to enjoy the experience even more. I felt like I could eat a little more, so I ordered yakisoba. It was delicious! My heart and stomach were satisfied, and I had a great time. Thank you for the meal.

The okonomiyaki here is a bit different, but still fluffy and delicious. The octopus was from Akashi, bigger than expected and really tasty. It's better to go with a larger group so you can try more dishes, as the portions are limited for two people. It was a bit hot because of the teppan grill and the location near the entrance.笑

It's crowded, but the restaurant is quite spacious, so you can manage to have lunch. It might be a good idea to go before opening, sign in, take a stroll around Namba, and then go to the restaurant. [Access] Excellent, just a short walk from Nankai Namba. [Good Points] The okonomiyaki batter is very soft and fluffy.