Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan｜Kiyohara

There are so many choices to eat okonomiyaki in the area, why this little hole in the wall joint in the middle of a neighborhood? Because it really stands out. The same little old lady cooking everyday, its only open at certain hours. There can be a wait but if you are basically committed once you go here. Her secret is little pieces of pork fat she uses in the yakisoba. When it gets incorporated into the okonomiyaki, its like little bits of heaven. Hard to find, but worth the effort.

I went there when I was in high school. I went out to eat with my old friend for the first time in about 40 years. The animal fat that fills your mouth is the perfect match for cabbage and flour! Hurray! Hurray! Landlady! Let's eat again ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ

The menu here includes greasy lees, and the sauce is also special! It's super delicious. Uso-yaki, a grilled mix of udon and soba, is a little-known specialty!