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Reviewers praise the signature monjayaki for its savory, gooey texture and theatrical cooking experience. The overall vibe is that of a fun, hands-on show where the food itself is the star.
“This is Monjayaki, the Tokyo version of Okonomiyaki — it's wetter, more liquid. We cooked it ourselves on the hot plate. First we grilled scallops with butter as an appetizer — amazing, lots of butter caramelization. Then for the main, we made a lake in the middle of the vegetables, poured in the broth with cod roe and mochi. No egg in this one, so it stays liquid. You take a little piece, press it down on the grill to cook it more, then eat it. It's super creamy, tastes like Okonomiyaki but with cheese and cod roe. As you go, a crust forms like when you cook scamorza cheese. It got better and better as we went. Then for dessert we had Ancomaki — a crepe with sweet red bean paste. I was traumatized the first time I had it because I thought it was chocolate, but it's actually bean paste. The owner says it's better than Nutella. It's good, not too sweet, I liked the bean paste a lot. The whole meal — appetizer, main, dessert — cost €24.”
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1 creator has covered Showtime Monjayaki. Most active: Giovanni Fois
A hidden, no-tourist spot in Tokyo serving Monjayaki — a wetter, creamier version of Okonomiyaki that you cook yourself, incredibly cheap at €24 for a full meal.
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Monjayaki
This is Monjayaki, the Tokyo version of Okonomiyaki — it's wetter, more liquid. We cooked it ourselves on the hot plate. First we grilled scallops with butter as an appetizer — amazing, lots of butter caramelization. Then for the main, we made a lake in the middle of the vegetables, poured in the broth with cod roe and mochi. No egg in this one, so it stays liquid. You take a little piece, press it down on the grill to cook it more, then eat it. It's super creamy, tastes like Okonomiyaki but with cheese and cod roe. As you go, a crust forms like when you cook scamorza cheese. It got better and better as we went. Then for dessert we had Ancomaki — a crepe with sweet red bean paste. I was traumatized the first time I had it because I thought it was chocolate, but it's actually bean paste. The owner says it's better than Nutella. It's good, not too sweet, I liked the bean paste a lot. The whole meal — appetizer, main, dessert — cost €24.
