Takoyaki is prevalent throughout the city, as is okonomiyaki, but for a restaurant focused on the latter, Ajinoya in Namba is one of the best. They even sell ready-to-take-home frozen okonomiyaki as a souvenir. (You’d have to cook it wherever you’re staying, however, lest airport officers confiscate the stuff at customs.)

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Bib Gourmand-certified restaurant, Ajinoya specializes in okonomiyaki and yakisoba, among other signature dishes in Osaka. For approximately seven decades that Ajinoya has been in existence, it has perfected the craft of making okonomiyaki to the extent of consistently serving diners with soft, fluffy, and tasty Japanese savory pancakes. In Ajinoya, the okonomiyaki is prepared on a hotplate in front of the customers for them to admire the art and to give them confidence in regard to the authenticity of ingredients used.

This shop is highly rated by both locals and by the Michelin folks that they included Ajinoya in their Bib Gourmand list. It’s pretty much like Houzenji Sanpei but the queues are longer (I suggest getting there extra early before opening time) and okonomiyaki are tastier, bigger and more plump. I recommend trying their Ajinoya’s Mix Okomiyaki (¥1,300) with octopus, pork, squid and shrimp.

Although, to be fair, we also ate okonomiyaki at Ajinoya for dinner. Okonomiyaki is a kind of griddled Japanese pancake that includes batter, shredded cabbage, and other ingredients and toppings which vary but generally include okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and seaweed flakes. You usually have it prepared either by the chef or you make it yourself at the table.

Ajinoya (味乃家) is a long standing Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka, which was founded in 1965 and has been running for the 4th generations now. There are 2 branches currently in Osaka, and the flagship store is located near Namba Station. The restaurant has cozy and homey atmosphere, and has counter seats and tables with built-in iron griddles.

I have been wanting to try Ajinoya Honten but whenever I go, there’s a huge line and I haven’t had the time to wait, unfortunately. Once I passed by at 3pm and there were even more people waiting than there had been at noon!. However, this is a testament to the popularity of this place, which has been in business for decades.

If you’re looking for something a little on the lighter side, try the okonomiyaki at Ajinoya. The cabbage-flour ratio of the batter swings in favor of cabbage, lightening up the meal. But what makes it truly delicious is the skill with which the chef puts it all together, frying it to an almost mysterious level of perfection.

Located in Dotonbori, the renowned okonomiyaki establishment Ajinoya attracts long queues even before opening. The okonomiyaki portions are larger than those at other restaurants. Coated in the restaurant's special sauce, the savory pancakes make it impossible for one to resist taking bite after bite.

Ajinoya” has a history of 65 years and has also been featured in Michelin’s Big Gourmet. Their batter has plenty of cabbage and the pork is also prepared with care to create to perfect pancake. Their “scallion fry” uses scallions from Kyoto and is prepared with a softer meat.

Ajinoya is one of the most popular okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka. Known for its fluffy okonomiyaki made with plenty of cabbage, the restaurant draws long lines of customers every day. The sauce used on their okonomiyaki is also exceptional and is a popular souvenir choice.

Ajinoya is a Bib Gourmand okonomiyaki specialist near the Dotombori Arcade. With fast, friendly service, and rich, delicious okonomiyaki, it’s one of our favourite places to sample Osaka’s signature dish.

Located in Nanba near Dotombori, Ajinoya is a Bib Gourmand restaurant known for their okonomiyaki. As a Michelin-rated restaurant, you can guarantee you are in for a treat. Price: From 1,000 JPY

The award-winning restaurant specialises in okonomiyaki and yakisoba dishes. Staff prepare, mix and then cook the food on a hotplate at your table in front of you.

This famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Nanba is also well-known for its delicious yakisoba. Prices are below $10. 1 Chome-7-16 Nanba Chuo-ku, Osaka ( Google Map)

Osaka is known for its okonomiyaki restaurants and Ajinoya is one of the best. Okonomiyaki are savory pancakes typically fried right at your table.