Sakura Okonomiyaki @ Umeda, Osaka Mix Modern Score 4.7/5 ★★★★☆ This is the kind of okonomiyaki I wanted to eat!! The taste is nostalgic... The density of the batter is firm and has a good texture (not too firm, just right). The batter is rich in eggs, and you can also feel the mellowness of the eggs. This batter, combined with the sweet and savory sauce and mayonnaise, was incredibly delicious! I can't quite put my finger on what makes this okonomiyaki different from others, but I was so impressed that I felt like crying. I want to eat this again. I want to come back again. ~Other Information~ Weekday (end of the year) after 1:00 PM, there was quite a line. Due to the limited space outside the restaurant, there was a limit to the number of people who could line up, about 15 people. The line constantly stayed at that number until I finished eating, and it didn't seem to get any shorter. If you are with 2 or more people (for a table), you might have to wait 20-30 minutes or even longer. Since I visited alone this time, I was seated at the counter in about 5 minutes. It seems that the wait is relatively shorter when dining alone. #UmedaOkonomiyaki #OsakaOkonomiyaki #OsakaGourmet

I ordered the "Tamago Bukkake Yakisoba" for 1000 yen and a draft beer for 600 yen. When I asked if there was a seat available, I was lucky to be able to sit at the counter right away. I placed my order with the kitchen staff across the counter. The yakisoba arrived quickly as there were two cooks working efficiently. The half-cooked egg on top of the yakisoba was just right, a taste that I can't replicate at home. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It was a long-established restaurant in Shin-Umeda Food Street. When we arrived at the shop right at 11 o'clock, there was already a line, so we had to wait for about 30 minutes before we could get in as soon as the shop opened. As a party of two, we took seats at the counter. This time, we ordered the recommended mixed egg and suji negiyaki. We chose the suji negiyaki in both sauce and soy sauce flavors. Both were delicious! - Personally, I preferred the suji negiyaki in sauce flavor. There was no strong green onion flavor, and the soft suji mixed into the fluffy batter was a great combination. - It may have been a while since I had okonomiyaki, but the crunchy texture of the cabbage remaining in the batter was impressive. The freshness of the shrimp and octopus in the mixed egg was also good, and they were firm and juicy. The staff were very kind and provided attentive service, introducing the menu enthusiastically and guiding us efficiently. I'm not sure about the crowdedness at other times, but if you aim for the early morning, I recommend arriving at the shop before it opens.

I was also interested in the deluxe and salt yakisoba, but today I had the champon butadama (a mix of leeks and cabbage in champon) and a tomato shochu highball. I sat at the counter as a solo customer, and the wait was reasonable with about 3 people ahead of me. Although the counter only had 4 seats and I had to wait a bit, I was greeted warmly by the chef with "Thank you for waiting." I enjoyed my meal today as well. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I found a okonomiyaki restaurant that is open for lunch and had a toast with beer. I arrived at SAKURA while searching for okonomiyaki near Osaka Station. It was located between two other shops, so it had plenty of seating. Since I visited around 5pm, it wasn't crowded. I ordered Butatama (pork and cabbage) and Seafood Mix okonomiyaki as it was one dish per person. The okonomiyaki was fluffy and very delicious. I wished I could have eaten more, but it was my third stop so I listened to my stomach and finished there. Thank you for the meal!

Omusoba! It was delicious with plenty of mayonnaise on top. I also ordered the negiyaki, even though I'm not a big fan of green onions, it was delicious! I recommend getting the half and half so you can enjoy both flavors. The butatama is always a good choice! I will definitely order it again. It was around 4 o'clock so we only had to wait for about five minutes to be seated. I imagine it would be much busier during peak hours.

After finishing work, I met up with my wife at Osaka Station and decided to go shopping together. We decided to have dinner first and remembered this particular restaurant. When we arrived around 6:30 pm on a weekday, there was a wait for one group. We waited for about 15 minutes before being seated. We ordered the Buta Tamago okonomiyaki, Negiyaki with suji, and a side dish of Buta Kimchi. The food came relatively quickly since we were able to order while waiting. The okonomiyaki had a thick layer of sauce, which made it a bit overwhelming. When I tried just the dough, it seemed to be lacking in flavor. On the other hand, the negiyaki had a strong dough flavor, with soy sauce adding a nice touch. Personally, I felt a bit uncomfortable with the staff's customer service. The person who seemed to be the owner was dressed in casual clothes, so when they came to clear our plates, it was unclear if they were a staff member, which was off-putting. I wish they would unify their attire. Overall, the staff's attitude was not particularly friendly.

I had some business in Umeda, but it got canceled, so I decided to have lunch instead. I was craving teppanyaki, so I went to the New Umeda Dining Area and visited "Sakura" for okonomiyaki. The most popular item is the "Mixed Egg," but it seemed heavy on the stomach with octopus, squid, and shrimp, so I reluctantly ordered the second most popular item instead. I ordered the Beef Tendon and Green Onion Okonomiyaki. The beef tendon is my favorite, so I had to go with this choice. They asked if I wanted sauce or soy sauce, and I chose half of each. The texture of the okonomiyaki was fluffy and gooey, and the beef tendon had a nice flavor with a crispy texture. It was a delicious experience. I usually eat okonomiyaki with the okonomiyaki sauce at home, so eating it with soy sauce was a new experience. The soy sauce didn't overpower the dish and allowed the flavors of the okonomiyaki to shine through. I'll definitely try the Mixed Egg next time!

I felt like eating okonomiyaki, so I went to a popular restaurant in the Shin Umeda Dining District. It was lunchtime and there was a line, but since there were a lot of groups, solo customers were seated quickly at the counter. I ordered the popular menu item, the Mix Tamago (priced at 1250 yen including tax). It was a luxurious okonomiyaki with ingredients like pork, squid, shrimp, octopus, and eggs. The okonomiyaki was fluffy and delicious, with a generous amount of ingredients, especially the chunky squid. Considering the location with many tourists, I think the prices are very reasonable.

I remember when I was in elementary school, my parents took me to this place and I loved the fluffy texture of the food. I visited again after more than 10 years and had yakisoba. There were about an equal number of tourists and locals. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

After a long time, I had okonomiyaki in Osaka. The counter seats are for one person each, with 4 seats, and there are table seats for 2 or more people, completely separated in the restaurant. Depending on the situation inside the restaurant and the wait time, sometimes you can get in without waiting too long. You order while waiting in line, so once you sit down, the food is served relatively quickly. [Mixed Egg Okonomiyaki] The visual is a beautiful round shape. The cross-section is packed tightly, with a thickness of almost 2 centimeters, giving a sense of weight! However, when you actually eat it, the inside is moist and fluffy, with a light and easy-to-eat texture. The pork is crispy and fragrant, and the seafood also has a strong presence, with the sweet and savory sauce being delicious! [Egg Over Rice Yakisoba] At first, I thought it was a poorly shaped okonomiyaki, but it turned out to be yakisoba haha. It's spicier than okonomiyaki sauce, but not too strong, and with the raw egg mixed in, you end up slurping it down like a drink ((´艸｀*)) Oh, this goes really well with beer~ ( ^ω^ ) [Octopus Garlic Butter] The scent of the garlic butter is appealing, and the octopus is springy, with a hint of flavor on the cabbage, making it enjoyable until the end (o^^o). While it may not be a uniquely impressive okonomiyaki, it seems to be a classic okonomiyaki that firmly captures the essence of okonomiyaki! Since there were quite a few women dining alone, I think even solo female diners can easily enjoy okonomiyaki here! Thank you for the meal!

The game at Koshien Stadium went on late, so I didn't have much time until the last Shinkansen train. I searched around Osaka Umeda Station and found "Okonomiyaki Sakura" as a candidate. After a bit of hesitation, I managed to arrive and found a line of nearly 10 people. However, there was one seat available at the counter. When I told the staff that I was alone, they let me go ahead of the people waiting and I was able to enter immediately. Lucky me, and sorry to those who were waiting. - Curry Yakisoba: 950 yen I had udon for lunch, so I ordered curry yakisoba, which I don't often get to eat. It was quite good, and I was happy that it was served quickly due to my time constraints. - Negiyaki with beef tendon: 1300 yen I asked for a half-and-half mix of sauce and soy sauce. They also asked if I wanted mayonnaise in the sauce. It had plenty of beef tendon and the slightly burnt konjac was good. I preferred the sauce and mayonnaise over soy sauce. - Medium Super Dry draft beer: 600 yen Thank you for the meal. I managed to catch the Shinkansen in time (laughs). The Shinkansen was quite empty both ways today.

Near Umeda Station, there is a restaurant. It was lunchtime, so I had to wait for a bit in the passage in front of the restaurant. It seems like you place your order while waiting. The staff guided me to my seat in a brisk manner. Shortly after being seated, my order arrived. The okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) was chewy and had the typical Kansai-style flavor. It was a reliable taste.

This time, I visited with three friends. It's nice to go with multiple people because you can share and try different dishes. We ordered the omu soba, buta-tama, and mix okonomiyaki. The omu soba had the perfect runny egg texture. The okonomiyaki was as fluffy as ever, especially the mix one. It was worth bringing my friends here. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant on Saturday at 11:00 am. There were about 10 people in line, but the turnover was relatively fast, and I was able to enter the store after waiting for about 20 minutes. They took our order before we sat down, so we were able to eat right away after being seated. The tonpeiyaki was delicious. The flat okonomiyaki was also tasty, but next time I will try the regular okonomiyaki.

Second visit~! Arrived on Sunday at 11:45, waited for about 15 minutes to enter. They took our order while we were waiting in line. Had a beer while waiting, only took 5 minutes. Last time it took a long time to be seated, so I thought it would take a while to get our food, but it was surprisingly fast and I'm grateful for that! We ordered the grilled beef tendon with green onions and the mixed okonomiyaki with egg! The grilled beef tendon with green onions was really delicious... The okonomiyaki was thick and packed, we shared it between two people and we were both full!

The original purpose was to go to the okonomiyaki restaurant "Kiji," but it was so crowded that I gave up. I went to another okonomiyaki restaurant instead, where there were about 10 groups in line. I waited for about an hour, sweating profusely. It was a good idea to buy a towel! The restaurant I went to was "Sakura," a renowned okonomiyaki restaurant. This time, I patiently waited. It was scorching hot, like a burning hell. Finally, I was asked what I wanted to eat, and I ordered the mixed okonomiyaki with egg for 1250 yen. It was served within 10 minutes. The okonomiyaki was fluffy and easy to cut with a spatula. It was truly delicious with pork, octopus, squid, shrimp, and egg as toppings. It was so good that I can't say anything else. I enjoyed it despite sweating profusely. It was really delicious, and I would love to come back again!

I visited the restaurant after 8 PM and there was a long line of tourists. Since I was alone, I was seated at the counter ahead of others. While waiting for my Modern Yakisoba, I snacked on beer and dried squid. When the dish was ready, it was placed on the hot iron plate in front of me, so I could eat it while it was still warm. However, it didn't have the fluffy texture I was expecting, and the taste of flour was too strong with a rough texture. I couldn't taste the broth at all. Honestly, I didn't think it was worth waiting in line for this okonomiyaki. It felt more like something you would get at a festival food stall. I left feeling full but not satisfied at all.

SAKURA is always bustling with tourists lining up. It was my first visit. Watching the cooking process from the counter is a kind of entertainment. The way they finely chop the cabbage and divide it into cups with wheat flour batter is like a show. I ordered the suji meat and egg okonomiyaki. It was a thick and classic Osaka-style okonomiyaki. Thank you for the meal.

I found this place when I was about to become a lunch refugee. It seems to be open all day, which is great. On a Sunday around 4 pm, there were several groups waiting outside. I waited for about 20 minutes before being seated. They took our order while we were waiting in line, but we still had to wait a bit after being seated. The pork and egg dish had a crispy surface with a dense dough, very delicious. I was intrigued by the one labeled as the original dish, so I ordered it. It had a slightly gooey dough with plenty of green onions and various ingredients, also with a crispy surface. It was tasty. It's a great place to go when you want to eat something delicious at odd hours.

There is a popular okonomiyaki restaurant in the new Umeda food street in Umeda, and it is always crowded in the evening. We enjoy beer with teppanyaki dishes, and our go-to dishes are okonomiyaki and yakisoba. The okonomiyaki here is simple and the fluffy batter is delicious! There are many okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka, but this is a recommended one.