Okonomiyaki

A unique Japanese dish!

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Okonomiyaki is basically a “pancake” consisting of flour, egg, cabbage and mountain yams, with ingredients which you can choose off our menu. Once cooked the okonomiyaki is toped off with okonomiyaki sauce, a Japanese version of plum sauce, a mayonnaise sauce, seaweed powder and dried bonito flakes. Okonomiyaki originated from a baked snack made from baked flour and soybean paste. The roots go back to the Edo period. Okonomiyaki became very popular after World War II to help alleviate the food shortage. Over the years, Okonomiyaki has evolved with many variations. The most popular being the Osaka style Okonomiyaki.

Where can I find Okonomiyaki in Hawaii?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by elledang

Here in Hawaii there are not too many places where you can find Okonomiyaki. Below are restaurants that specialize in this savory pancake dish.Click on the restaurant name to go to their website or yelp page!

1. Chibo Okonomiyaki: Royal Hawaiian Center 2201, Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii