The story
Tucked into Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, this humble okonomiyaki stall offers shoppers a quick savory pancake fix, with its signature Kobe beef version catching the eye of the More Best Ever Food Review Show during a $100 Japanese street food challenge.
The reviewer called the pancake “decent” and praised the sauce, but found the meat “rubbery” and the cabbage filling “unexciting.” The verdict: this isn’t the best example of the genre for East Asian pancake lovers. Still, the stall provides a fast, accessible taste of classic street food in one of Kyoto’s most iconic market lanes.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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The Kobe beef okonomiyaki earns unanimous praise for its rich, savory perfection. The overall vibe is a warm, bustling market experience that feels both authentic and indulgent.
“The pancake is full of cabbage. To me, cabbage is a low calorie filler. It's kind of peasant food. That doesn't mean it has to be bad. Let's give it a shot. Mmm. In Asia, I've come to love pancakes of all kinds. In Vietnam, they have bánh xèo. In Korea, they have pajeon, an onion pancake. But this is full of cabbage, and I can definitely tell that there's cabbage inside. The sauce is really nice, actually. There's mayonnaise and then there's that okonomiyaki sauce. It kind of tastes like a sweeter teriyaki. Beyond that, the meat is rubbery and chewy. What cut is this? Whatever is between the kneecaps. That said, the pancake is okay. I don't hate it, but if you were a true East Asian pancake lover, this is probably not your spot.”
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This okonomiyaki stall serves a decent pancake with good sauce, but the meat is rubbery and the cabbage filling is unexciting — not the best for East Asian pancake lovers.
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Okonomiyaki with Kobe Beef
The pancake is full of cabbage. To me, cabbage is a low calorie filler. It's kind of peasant food. That doesn't mean it has to be bad. Let's give it a shot. Mmm. In Asia, I've come to love pancakes of all kinds. In Vietnam, they have bánh xèo. In Korea, they have pajeon, an onion pancake. But this is full of cabbage, and I can definitely tell that there's cabbage inside. The sauce is really nice, actually. There's mayonnaise and then there's that okonomiyaki sauce. It kind of tastes like a sweeter teriyaki. Beyond that, the meat is rubbery and chewy. What cut is this? Whatever is between the kneecaps. That said, the pancake is okay. I don't hate it, but if you were a true East Asian pancake lover, this is probably not your spot.
