It's been a while since I visited. Today was so cold, so choosing this restaurant was a great idea. On the way back, I felt warm. I chose the Ikaking Monja again. I don't remember what I had last time. Thank you for the meal.

In Fukuoka, there are few places that serve Monjayaki, so I visited Dotonbori, where I used to go often back in Tokyo. This place is a self-cook type of restaurant. I ordered Okonomiyaki and garlic fried rice. While cooking the Okonomiyaki, I also made the fried rice next to it. I took a bite of the fried rice first. It was delicious! When I finished the fried rice, the Okonomiyaki was ready. I took a bite of it. It was delicious! I could eat as much as I wanted. Lastly, I had Monjayaki. I chose the squid version, and it was filled with squid. It was also delicious! I am so full now. Thank you for the meal.

I revisited because it was delicious. I ordered the same okonomiyaki as last time. I ordered one Kansai-style okonomiyaki and one Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. I was prepared to cook it myself and had a relaxed mindset, so I was able to enjoy cooking it myself and savor the delicious okonomiyaki. I ate half of the Kansai-style and half of the Hiroshima-style. Since the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki cooks quickly, I ate it first while making the Kansai-style okonomiyaki, so I could eat freshly made ones one after another. The fluffy texture and the combination of sauce and mayonnaise are the best match! A delicious okonomiyaki restaurant.

It was a delicious okonomiyaki restaurant that offered both Kansai-style and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It was a self-cook style restaurant where you cook your own okonomiyaki. I was a bit hesitant at first because I was expecting the staff to cook it for me, but it turned out to be a fun and tasty experience. They provided laminated instructions on how to cook the okonomiyaki, complete with photos showing when to flip it. Following the instructions, my wife and I were able to make a delicious okonomiyaki in about 15 minutes. Despite my initial hesitation, we left the restaurant discussing when we could come back again. It was a great experience at a delicious okonomiyaki restaurant.

This was my first time visiting Dotombori in Itoshima with my child. The taste was good, but the prices were a bit high. If the teppan was a little bigger, it would have been perfect. However, the staff's customer service attitude was very pleasant.

The portions were generous and the taste was delicious. I also liked the friendly service from the staff.

This is a recommended restaurant when you want to eat okonomiyaki and yakisoba. I recommend ordering the simple course and trying various types! Thankfully, each item is a small size, so you can enjoy a variety of dishes and feel very satisfied!

Okonomiyaki... My family had never been to an okonomiyaki restaurant before. Okonomiyaki was not a part of our culture at home. The first time I cooked it myself was when I was in junior high school, right after I entered. There was a new restaurant near my school, and I used to go there. The owner's wife was beautiful. It could get a bit rowdy with all the yankees hanging out there, but it was a fun place. I felt proud when I could cook okonomiyaki well. As I grew older, I had fewer opportunities to go, but recently, my daughter said she wanted to try okonomiyaki, and that made me want to eat it again. So, we decided to go to "Dohtonbori." There used to be a local okonomiyaki restaurant called "Dondon-tei" near my place, but it closed down, so this big restaurant is the only one left. Personally, I preferred this place, so I'm glad it's still here. We arrived just before 8 pm. It was a bit late for dinner for us, but the parking lot was almost full! The restaurant was bustling with customers. I don't remember this place being so crowded. We were seated at a table towards the back and checked the menu. There were many options, but we ordered the "Mochi Cheese" (810 yen) and the "Otokudama" (540 yen) okonomiyaki. Even though they are both okonomiyaki, the cabbage in Otokudama is shredded, while in Mochi Cheese, it is finely chopped, creating a different texture in the finished dish. Both were delicious. Mochi Cheese lived up to its name with mochi and cheese inside. They worked surprisingly well together. It disappeared in an instant. Otokudama was really worth it. For just one coin before tax, you could enjoy a satisfying okonomiyaki. It was perfect for my daughter who doesn't like too many toppings. I quietly enjoyed the "Hiroshima-yaki" (961 yen) by myself. The batter, cabbage, meat, condiments, egg, and yakisoba noodles made it quite complex. The instructions on how to cook it were clearly explained, so I followed them diligently. It turned out cleaner than I expected, and I felt proud of myself. As I praised myself, my daughters immediately wanted to try it, but they also said, "The yakisoba is crispy and delicious!" It made me happy to hear that. It was really delicious. I'm sure I'll do even better next time! But it only happens when you least expect it. (laughs) My wife, who said she wouldn't eat much, also ate well and looked satisfied. My daughters said, "We're so full, it hurts!" They usually don't eat much, but they had fun flipping it on the hot plate, pouring sauce and mayo... It was entertaining for them. But, of course, having fun also takes time. It became a very late dinner for us, which is unusual. Well, it's a holiday weekend, so let's just enjoy it. We'll come back on a day when we have more time.

Family of three visited the restaurant. This is my first review, but this is our third time dining at "PonpokoPon". I usually don't review big chain restaurants, but there are only two locations of Dotonbori in Fukuoka, so I decided to write about it. My daughter was already excited just by seeing the raccoon dog at the entrance. "Wow, I've been wanting to eat okonomiyaki for a long time!" she said... We sometimes make okonomiyaki at home. (laughs) It was past 1:30 when we entered. The staff greeted us in a not very cheerful manner, "Welcome to PonpokoPon..." "Welcome. Please write your name and wait." It seemed like the lunch rush was over, but it was still busy. As I looked around the restaurant, I noticed that the tables were not being cleared properly. Maybe many of the customers who came in at the same time as us were thinking the same thing? "There was a coupon in the newspaper, let's use it and go eat!" Probably. The staff seemed overwhelmed, which is understandable. This time, we ordered... [Husband] Deluxe (940 yen + tax) [Me] Dotonbori Mix (860 yen + tax) [Daughter] Dotonbori Mix (860 yen + tax) with Kids Drink Bar (120 yen + tax) *All the orders were okonomiyaki. It took about 30 minutes (or more) for the orders to arrive, mix, cook, and be completed. By the time we left, it was close to 3:00 pm. The total bill without the coupon was 3,001 yen. When I calculated to make it 3,001 yen... - Deluxe (1,015 yen) - Dotonbori Mix (928 yen) - Standard Mix (928 yen) - Kids Drink Bar (130 yen) This adds up to 3,001 yen. Then, deducting two 500 yen coupons (1,000 yen total), the total was 2,001 yen. We saved about 30% with the coupons. If there are coupons again, we might consider coming back. Thank you for the meal.

[2013.08.06] I was looking for a place where I could have a decent lunch with a reasonable amount of food, and that's when I came across this restaurant. As soon as I entered the restaurant, a voice called out from the back of the store. It wasn't the usual welcoming greeting, but rather a cheerful yet suspicious "Ponpoko Pon!" The man who seemed to be the manager was saying it very seriously and earnestly each time a new customer entered. I ordered the "udon set meal" because I tend to be a bit greedy.

I came to Itoshima and decided to try this restaurant called Don Don Tei. The parking lot was spacious and easy to park. There was a big raccoon at the entrance. Inside the shop, the staff kept saying "ponpokopon" repeatedly. It was a bit strange. The lunch menu had a Kyushu limited edition of yakiniku. The prices were quite reasonable. I tried the Pachipachi lunch set for 880 yen, which included half-size okonomiyaki, yakisoba, salad, drink bar, and a choice between Blue Seal ice cream or rice. It was a great deal. The okonomiyaki had cabbage, egg, meat, shrimp, squid, tempura bits, and more. The cabbage was finely chopped and you mix it on the hot plate. I didn't mix it well enough, so some liquid leaked out and it ended up looking messy when I flipped it. Another person made it perfectly, so I took a picture of theirs. It was a filling and satisfying meal. On the way out, the staff kept saying "ponpokopon" again.

I checked the restaurant's website and found out that the Naka River location does not offer all-you-can-eat, so I made the effort to come here! The most affordable original all-you-can-eat course is 1,344 yen, and the drink bar is 199 yen. They have 16 types of half-sized okonomiyaki and 12 types of half-sized monjayaki. Unfortunately, they no longer offer yakisoba or dessert monjayaki like they used to at the Naka River location. But since they are half-sized portions, you can try various types, which is nice. I referred to a blog where someone had tried all the okonomiyaki varieties and chose my favorites: ● Beef tendon - the texture of konjac and tendon is addictive! ● Okonomiyaki with cheese - the solid presence of cheese is amazing! The okonomiyaki is fluffy and delicious, something that is hard to replicate at home. Of course, it's tasty, but when the flavors are all the same, it can get boring. I wish they still offered all-you-can-eat yakisoba like before. Maybe once a year is enough for me?

My wife said she wanted to eat yakisoba, so we decided to visit this restaurant. In the Hatae area, there is a familiar restaurant called "Don-Don Tei" on the same street, but I was curious about this "Dohtonbori" restaurant as I had never seen it in Fukuoka before. The lunch set ranges from 780 yen. The set includes half-sized okonomiyaki or monjayaki, salad, dessert, and a drink bar, which is quite satisfying. I opted for the "880 yen lunch" which includes adding a half-sized yakisoba. I chose the "Original Mix" for my okonomiyaki. It had been a long time since I last cooked okonomiyaki, so I was a bit nervous. It takes time to cook, but it was fun. The end result was very delicious. The "Yakisoba Half" in the set can be cooked by yourself, but the staff offered to cook it for me, so I accepted. The set was filling and worth the price. My wife chose the "780 yen lunch" and predictably went for the monjayaki. I personally prefer okonomiyaki, but my wife is a fan of monjayaki. The lunch set also includes salad, a drink bar, and dessert (Blue Seal ice cream), so the satisfaction level is quite high. If you have time to spare, the okonomiyaki lunch is also a good option. It takes 15 minutes to cook and 5 minutes to eat. They even provide a tutorial on how to cook each menu item, so it's beginner-friendly. The drink bar cups were nicely chilled, and the staff, especially the girl who served us, did an excellent job. Overall, it was a fun lunch experience. It's nice to do this once in a while.

The other day, I went to a okonomiyaki restaurant called "Dohtonbori" with a friend. My friend told me before we entered, "Please don't laugh when we go inside (^^)." I didn't know what they meant, but when we entered, the staff greeted us with "Welcome~Ponpoko Pon"...I almost burst out laughing at the unexpected greeting! Turns out, that's what my friend was talking about! When we sat down, we saw they had a set menu with half okonomiyaki and half yakisoba for 880 yen, which also included a drink bar. We quickly ordered it. I always mess up when I try to make okonomiyaki myself, but here the staff make it for you when you order, so even if you're not good at cooking, you can relax. On our way out, the staff once again said, "Thank you~Ponpoko Pon"...It's a restaurant where you can't help but smile at the "Ponpoko Pon"! (^^)