Mizuno Okonomiyaki ((hot)) Jun 2026

: This is the restaurant’s claim to fame. It’s a 100% flourless pancake made from Japanese mountain yam (

Managed by a third-generation owner, Mizuno maintains its reputation as a "holy grail" of okonomiyaki through a concept of "evolved vintage"—preserving traditional techniques while introducing modern variations. The restaurant is located at 1-4-15 Dotonbori, a short walk from Namba and Nippombashi Stations. Signature Menu Highlights mizuno okonomiyaki

A must-order as a side dish. It is roughly 70% scallions, 30% batter, with chunks of beef tendon or shrimp. Do not put sauce on this—the chef will likely advise you to use a squeeze of lemon and a dash of soy sauce to let the scallion flavor shine. : This is the restaurant’s claim to fame

: A lighter option made with green onions instead of cabbage, often filled with pork and kimchi . Signature Menu Highlights A must-order as a side dish

opened its doors in 1945, right as the embers of World War II were cooling. Founder Mizuno-san started with a small yatai (food stall) near the Namba district. While other shops treated okonomiyaki as cheap fuel, Mizuno saw an art form.