Genten

Go for a classic okonomiyaki, or try one with a more unusual combination of toppings. At Genten in Ikuno Ward, part of the pleasure is browsing the menu and deciding what you feel like eating. One dish that reviewers say left an impression is the tofu okonomiyaki, topped with kaiware sprouts, shredded nori and mentaiko mayonnaise. Its distinctive mix of toppings makes it a good option if you fancy something different from pork or squid okonomiyaki. Visitors have also described the restaurant’s namesake Genten-yaki as a seafood-filled choice. Other combinations include the Uma2-yaki, with pork, potato and cheese, and a meat okonomiyaki paired with potato and garlic. There’s plenty here beyond the standard line-up.

If you’re in the mood for yakisoba, reviewers have praised the salt-flavoured version; one visitor, on the other hand, reported that it had sold out and enjoyed udon instead. The menu also lists a mixed yakisoba marked as popular No. 1, alongside pork yakisoba and tomato sobagetti. Beyond okonomiyaki, you can choose from pork sobameshi, beef-sinew sobameshi and omelette-wrapped sobameshi, while the teppan-grilled dishes include prawns and scallops. Whether you opt for okonomiyaki or a dish combining noodles and rice, there are options to suit different appetites and moods.

For a meal with a group, the menu lists an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plan for 4,000 yen. Beer is available and reservations are accepted, so it may be worth checking ahead if you’re planning to share several dishes.