Mizuno Okonomiyaki Dotonbori (Osaka, JAPAN) ★★★☆☆

After finishing 2 bowls of takoyaki, I was still craving for more food and luckily enough, Mizuno was just around the corner. In case you haven't heard, Mizuno (美津の) is widely regarded to have Osaka's best okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake originating from Osaka.

A long time ago, I've already read about this restaurant being a family-run business that originated almost 70 years ago. Their opening-day venue was destroyed during the World War II so they moved around a little bit over the years before finally settling down here at the vibrant Dotonbori. This is a very popular place for tourists and locals so a modest lineup is always expected.



To me, Mizuno is as much a show as it is a dining experience. Behind the U-shaped counter are chefs in jeans preparing each and every pancake right in front of your watchful eyes.

If you're into leeks, their leek pancake is the perfect way to start off a meal here.

 

I went with their seafood pancake with scallops and oysters (¥1,620) on this day because I was craving for some seafood. I love the fact that this is totally flourless. Apart from scallops and oysters, it's mostly diced vegetables and sweet potatoes.






Food Rating: 5/10

Price: ￥￥￥

Address: 1-4-15, Dotombori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 〒542-0071, Japan 大阪市
中央区道頓堀１丁目４−１５
Closest Metro Station: Shinsaibashi / Namba
Tel: +81 (0)6 6212-6360
Website: www.mizuno-osaka.com