Sometarō Okonomiyaki restaurant
Experience the joy of cooking your own okonomiyaki in a charming, traditional Japanese restaurant that feels frozen in time.
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Sometarō Okonomiyaki restaurant
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Must-see attractions
Experience the joy of cooking your own okonomiyaki in a charming, traditional Japanese restaurant that feels frozen in time.
"An unforgettable dining adventure where you cook your own savory pancakes in a cozy, old-school setting!"
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds and enjoy a more intimate dining experience by visiting during less busy times.
Try Unique Variations
Explore creative okonomiyaki options like pizza-style or with pork and kimchi.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese
Price
$
Phone
+81 3-3844-9502
Address
2 Chome-2-2 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan
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DIY Okonomiyaki Experience
Grill your own delicious okonomiyaki pancakes at your table, a fun and interactive dining adventure.
Nostalgic Atmosphere
Step back in time in a traditional, old-style building with tatami mat seating for an authentic feel.
Warm Hospitality
Experience genuine kindness from attentive staff, making your meal memorable.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds and enjoy a more intimate dining experience by visiting during less busy times.
Try Unique Variations
Explore creative okonomiyaki options like pizza-style or with pork and kimchi.
Vegetarian Options Available
Inquire about vegetarian choices; they are available upon request.
Cash is King
The restaurant is cash only, so be prepared before you arrive.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds and enjoy a more intimate dining experience by visiting during less busy times.
Try Unique Variations
Explore creative okonomiyaki options like pizza-style or with pork and kimchi.
Vegetarian Options Available
Inquire about vegetarian choices; they are available upon request.
Cash is King
The restaurant is cash only, so be prepared before you arrive.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Sometarō offers a unique and fun DIY okonomiyaki experience in a charming, nostalgic setting. Diners praise the authentic atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food, particularly highlighting the interactive cooking aspect. While it can get warm due to the lack of AC, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a memorable meal in Tokyo.
"Great find. Didn’t know where to eat. Ate at a okonomiyaki place in Kyoto. Surprise you cook your food yourself. Not sure if this is typical, but wasn’t the case in the other one. Recommend."
Eric Krieger
"If you’re looking for something truly different and unforgettable in Tokyo, Sometarō is an absolute gem! This old-school okonomiyaki restaurant in Asakusa is packed with charm, tradition, and flavor. You sit on tatami mats, cook your own savory pancakes on a hot griddle, and soak up the nostalgic vibes of a place that feels frozen in time—in the best way.
A massive thank you to Sissy for the warm hospitality! You work so hard, and your kindness and energy made the whole experience even more special. Your Japanese skills are seriously impressive—I really admire you! You’re amazing, take care and never stop shining. This place is a must-visit for anyone craving something local, authentic, and a little out of the ordinary."
markos paterakis
"Gorgeous old style building, traditional interior with on the floor seating around a grill where you cook your own okonomiyaki, very clear instructions and very easy to do, very nice staff and delicious plum wine highly recommend."
joe salmon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake made with batter, cabbage, and your choice of fillings, cooked on a hot griddle.
Yes, a key part of the experience is cooking your own okonomiyaki at the table on a built-in hot plate.
Yes, the restaurant offers an English menu to assist foreign diners.
Yes, vegetarian okonomiyaki is available upon request, and they can provide meat-free cooking oil.
Reservations are not typically required, and wait times are usually short, even for walk-ins.
The restaurant is in an old building and does not have air conditioning, so it can get warm in summer.
The restaurant is cash only.
Seating is on tatami mats on the floor at low tables with built-in hot plates.
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For an experience that feels more like straying into a private family home than eating in a restaurant, head to Sometaro. The family-run restaurant is located in an atmospheric old wooden house on a quiet lane in the Asakusa district. Slip shoes into plastic bags at the genkan (entrance) and then sit on the tatami mat floor at low tables with in-built hot plates, where staff help visitors cook their own okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pancakes).
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This grill-it-yourself okonomiyaki restaurant has affordable prices, with a very basic okonomiyaki (with only pickled ginger and cabbage as ingredients) costing ¥ 380. The ones with more fillings cost anywhere between ¥ 630– ¥ 880. Be sure to try their unconventional okonomiyaki: pizza (with peppers, bacon, and cheese), curry, mochi (with cheese, bacon, and mochi), and pork with kimchi.
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The most budget friendly restaurant (but still yummy) is Sometaro where you can grill your own okonomiyaki. The basic okonomiyaki filled with pickled ginger and cabbage costs 380¥ while added fillings cost between 630 to 880¥.
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Where to Try: Sometaro in Asakusa is a historic okonomiyaki restaurant where you can cook your own pancakes at the table. For a more modern twist, try Okonomiyaki Chitose in Shibuya.
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We highly recommend you try Okonomiyaki in the Making and Teppanyaki Prawn with Garlic. Price: From 1,000 yen. Location: 2 Chome-2-2 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
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