01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Cooked on a thick iron griddle, the okonomiyaki here achieves an appealing contrast of savory, crisp exterior and light, fluffy interior. The menu covers multiple variations, from the signature Arachan-yaki to the noodle-layered Osaka modern-yaki and the seafood-packed Seafood Arachan-yaki. For an eye-catching centerpiece, the Arachan DX layers crisp yakisoba noodles, a whole king prawn, and melted cheese right over the savory pancake for substantial, multi-layered eating.
While waiting for the griddle dishes to cook, diners can lean on a plentiful spread of drinking snacks. Bar classics anchor the small plates, including long-simmered special beef tendon stew, refreshing gari tomato to cleanse the palate, and crisp boiled beef third stomach (senmai sashi). Fresh off the iron plate, 10-piece batches of teppan gyoza and yuzu-kosho-grilled chicken neck (seseri) make dependable companions for beer or a highball.
Tucked under the elevated railway tracks in Nakameguro, the shop opens at 15:00 on weekends, making early afternoon drinks over sizzling teppan dishes remarkably convenient. It serves equally well for a full, comforting meal or as a casual tavern stop for sharing a few plates over drinks.
