Fussa, Tokyo, Japan｜Doutonbori

Savory, meat-based pancakes you make yourself are a uniquely Japanese thing and not for everyone. However, they do them very well here. The staff is good enough with English to get by, and the menu had enough grill-based stuff (yakisoba, yakiniku, fried rice, etc) that it should satisfy people who aren't convinced about making pancakes with squid in them. It's a fun group outing and not too expensive either.

First time having okonomiyaki and it was very enjoyable. They have an English menu for you to choose from. However, be sure to take a look at their online site as they have an English version of their lunch specials. Be aware the lunch specials are 1/2 the size of their normal portions so if you have a healthy appetite - you should probably order the normal-sized portion. Their lunch special also has an add-on option for around ¥200 to get 2 sides, both with 2 different options. First side is a salad, choose from a cabbage salad or daikon salad. Next, you can choose a miso soup and frozen orange slices or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I didn't know how to make my okonomiyaki and the waiter was very helpful and spoke English. First, you put oil and spread it across the teppan surface. Mix your okonomiyaki well then put it onto the teppan. Use the spatulas to make it round and wait about 5 minutes then flip it over to cook some more. In the picture I took, the oil container is the one on the right. The other container has yakisoba sauce. Add the okonomiyaki sauce which is in a squeeze container along with the katsuoboshi (dried bonito flakes) and aonori (dried green seaweed) which are in metal shakers.

Potato pancake/cabbage egg pancake dishes with choice of pork, beef, veggie, or cheese. Egg and flour batter. All ingredients are brought tableside in a mixing dish where you then cook it yourself on a flat top. It's pretty delicious. The drink bar includes fountain soda and coffee. Over priced chu hi and highballs are available as well.