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Update-Date: Jun 3, 2025

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Top 10 Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki Restaurants in Tokyo Loved by Locals

Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is usually classified as a specialty of Osaka and Hiroshima, but Tokyo has several restaurants that boast their own version as well. Many of them also serve monjayaki (a runnier version of okonomiyaki), a typical delicacy of Tokyo's downtown areas. Discover the 10 most recommended places in Tokyo to enjoy them!

1. Yurakucho Kotegaeshi

At this restaurant, guests grill okonomiyaki and monjayaki right at their table. Guides and recipe videos make cooking easy and fun, with staff on hand to assist. Praised by overseas visitors for its interactive experience, the restaurant uses seasonal domestic cabbage and top-grade flour for fluffy okonomiyaki, enhanced by a signature sauce. For Tsukiji Monjayaki, premium ingredients are sourced from Maruju, a 160-year-old Tsukiji wholesaler. Its rich dashi blends seabream, bonito flakes, scallops, and chicken broth—all made in Japan.

Yurakucho Kotegaeshi

Open: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) Drink L.O. 9:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: 1-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on the Keihin Tohoku Line
Address: 2F, Itocia Plaza, 2-7-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Teppanyaki Okonomiyaki Wa

The proprietress, elegantly dressed in a kimono, warmly welcomes guests to Teppanyaki Okonomiyaki Wa. Her iron plate cuisine is exquisite, with the Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki as the signature dish. Made with a special batter, layered with vegetables and noodles, and finished with a sweet sauce, its deliciousness brings an instant smile. A curated selection of sake and whiskey complements the flavors. With a stylish, serene ambiance, it suits casual dining, business gatherings, and anniversaries, offering a relaxed way to experience Japanese food culture.

Teppanyaki Okonomiyaki Wa

Open: [Monday-Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Food L.O. 11:00 pm, Drink L.O. 11:50 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Shin-Koiwa Station on Sobu Line
Address: 1-3-2, Nishi-shinkoiwa, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Jinroku

Jinroku, a prestigious Shirokane restaurant, provides luxurious Teppanyaki in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. The menu features high-end dishes like Wagyu steak and lobster, as well as dinner-friendly Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. The famous Jinroku Gomoku Takoyaki is a celebrity favorite. The restaurant offers counter seats for watching the chef's expertise and private rooms. Frequently visited for business entertainment or after-work meals on weekdays, it's a weekend hotspot for dates and families. Its wide-ranging menu, friendly service, and refined cuisine ensure a memorable dining experience.

Jinroku

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: From Hiro-o Station Exit 2, go south on Tokyo Metropolitan Road 418. It's on the right side after passing two intersections. 15-minute walk from Ebisu Station and Shirokanedai Station Exit 1.
Address: 1F, WATOREI Shirokane, 6-23-3, Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Ocomo (Asakusa)

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This is a popular restaurant in Asakusa, one of the working class areas of Tokyo. In its classy interiors, whose design evokes a resort lounge, you can savor lots of delicious dishes. For both your okonomiyaki and monjayaki, you get to choose your favorite toppings among pork, cheese, garlic, kimchi, and many more. Create your original combo! In addition, the menu also offers several teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) dishes, as well as snacks to pair with your alcoholic drink so that you can enjoy a variety of foods.

Ocomo

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dinner 5:00 am - 12:30 am *During lunch on weekdays, only groups reservations are accepted.
[Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:30 am *We are open non-stop 11:30 am - 12:30 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: A 1-minute walk from either exit 1 from Asakusa station on the Toei Asakusa line, exit A4 from Asakusa station on the Ginza line or exit A1 from TX Asakusa station.
Address: KN Asakusa Bldg. 2F , 1-10-5 Asakusa , Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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5. Okonomiyaki Monjayaki Asakusa Tsurujiro (Asakusa)

2. Okonomiyaki Monjayaki Asakusa Tsurujiro (Asakusa)

This place has the refined interiors of a top-class restaurant. Trained in a traditional Japanese kitchen, the chef-owner prepares a large variety of dishes, focusing on okonomiyaki and monjayaki. There are also several a-la-carte options. One of the most recommended types of okonomiyaki is the [Asakusa-yaki], wherein ingredients like shrimp, squid, and perilla leaves create a nice and refreshing flavor. Also, don't miss their richly flavored [Monjayaki], which incorporates dashi (broth) created by boiling chicken and vegetables for 3 days. They have multilingual staff (English, Chinese, and Korean).

Okonomiyaki Monjayaki Asakusa Tsurujiro

Open: [Weekdays, Saturdays, Days before holidays] Lunch 11:30 am -3:00 pm (last order 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm)
[Sundays, Holidays] Hours 11:30 pm - 9:00 pm (last order 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesdays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: A three minute walk from the number 1 exit of Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station. Head straight toward Asakusa Public Hall, on the right.
Address: 1-20-8 Asakusa , Taito-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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6. Azabu Juban Romantei (Azabu-juban)

If you want to experience a more formal and solemn atmosphere, eat here. This restaurant is mostly popular for its teppanyaki dishes made with high-grade ingredients like uni (sea urchin), abalone, and Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef), to name a few. Without any limitations in terms of brand or production area, they only stock "the best products available on the day". They're cooked in ways that enhance their flavor, and served the exact moment they reach their peak deliciousness. A recommendation would be the luxurious [Deluxe (Okonomiyaki)], a sublime delicacy in which high-grade ingredients like shrimp, crab, and Iberian pork are wisely combined. They also have an English menu.

Azabu Juban Romantei

Open: [Weekday/Saturday/national holiday/eve of national holiday] Normal hours: 6:00 pm -11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Sunday] Normal hours: 5:30 pm -11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Exit Azubu-Juban Station on the Toei Oedo Line from Exit 7. From there it's a 1 minute walk.
Address: New Takao Heights 2F, 1-5-13 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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7. Monja Mugi (Tsukishima)

Established over 35 years ago, this long-established monjayaki spot is extremely popular among both locals and tourists. The diverse menu is comprised of delicacies like the [Kimchi Mix Ten], filled with kimchi, mochi (glutinous rice), and meat; the [Healthy Monja], made with shirasu (whitebait), tofu, and great burdock; and the [Sea Monja], whose ingredient list includes squid, shrimp, and mentai (walleye pollack roe). There are also okonomiyaki, teppanyaki, and a-la-carte dishes that accompany alcoholic drinks. If you decide to visit, make sure you order one of their original menu items, like the [Mugi Original Mugiyaki], a sort of grilled crepe stuffed with cheese and vegetables. Their menu also comes in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Monja Mugi

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday/Holidays/Day Before Holidays] Normal hours 11:30 AM-10:30 PM (last order 9:45 PM)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: A two minute walk from exit 7 in Tsukishima Station.
Address: 1-23-10 Tsukishima , Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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8. Oshio Ataru (Tsukishima)

There's a high concentration of monjayaki restaurants in Tsukishima, and this is one of the most popular. Other than monjayaki variations like the praised [Ataru Original Monja - Mentaiko, Mochi, and Cheese], the menu includes several teppanyaki dishes - made with super fresh seafood and vegetables, which are served to you freshly grilled and piping hot - and okonomiyaki dishes. This restaurant is also appealing for its collection of wine and champagne, starting from the well-known Dom Perignon. These dishes are usually paired with beer, but don't miss this opportunity to taste them with champagne and wine!

Oshio Ataru

Open: Normal hours: 12:00 pm -11:00 pm, last order at 10:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Leave exit 5 of Tsukishima station and turn right at the first corner, the restaurant is down the second left, at the first corner.
Address: 1-10-4 Tsukishima , Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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9. Chacha (Azabu-juban)

Walk 5 minutes from Azabu-juban Station, and you'll find this famous restaurant on the 3rd floor of a stylish building. Here, you can have many variations of okonomiyaki and monjayaki, such as the [Tonpeiyaki], consisting of pork wrapped in egg and grilled, or the [Okonomiyaki - Asparagus Tomato-yaki], made with plenty of vegetables. Other items worth a try are their teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) dishes made with fresh scallops, squid, and other seafood, as well as juicy sirloin steak. Thanks to its fashionable atmosphere that offers a sense of freedom, as well as the lineup of cider and other sweet liquors, this place is particularly appreciated by many.

Chacha

Open: (Sunday) Normal hours 5:00pm- 11:00pm (last order 11:30, Food and Drinks)
(Tuesday-Saturday) Normal hours 5:30pm- 1:00am (last order: Food 12:00am, Drinks 12:20am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Five minute walk from exit 7 of Azabujuban station on the Toei Oedo line or Namboku line.
Address: Kadoru Azabu Juban 3F, 3-11-2 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

10. Ebessan (Ebisu)

Only 1 minute away on foot from Ebisu Station, there's this famed restaurant where a skilled Osaka-born chef offers authentic Kansai-style okonomiyaki to the citizens of Tokyo. If you don't know what to get, try the [Ebessan Special], voluminous okonomiyaki filled with shrimp, squid, scallops, and pork. You won't be able to stop eating or drinking when faced with its fluffy texture combined with the delicious sauce. Aside from that, there are many other popular Kansai dishes available on the menu, like the [Omu Yakisoba], wherein Chinese noodles are wrapped in a thin omelet, and the [Sujikon no Negiyaki] that consists of sweet-and-salty stewed beef sinew and konjac.

Ebessan

Open: Normal hours: 5:00pm - 1:00am (last order 12 midnight)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: One minute walk from JR Ebisu Station. 104 meters from the station. Next to the fish store.
Address: Daikoku Bldg. 1F, 1-8-14 Ebisu , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Next time you visit Tokyo, treat yourself to a fragrant, piping hot, freshly grilled okonomiyaki or monjayaki at one of the restaurants above!

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