When I first saw the building of this restaurant, it looked eerie and I couldn't bring myself to step inside. But, as they say, you get used to things. I decided to visit because of the unbelievably cheap lunch offer of okonomiyaki for 390 yen. I went around noon and there was one customer before me and one after me. The restaurant mainly has counter seating, with tatami seating in the back. There are other lunch menu options, but the okonomiyaki was the standout in terms of price. I was curious about the ginger yakitori, which was available with pork or chicken, but I decided to play it safe with the pork ginger yakitori. The meat was seasoned and cooked on the hot plate right in front of me. It was served in about 10 minutes. Let's dig in. There were 3-4 slices of pork, not too thick but tender when bitten into. The sauce was slightly sweet, reminiscent of okonomiyaki sauce. It was delicious. The soup with enoki mushrooms was also a nice touch.

Visited around 12:10 on a regular day. There were 5 customers before me and 3 customers after me. I ordered the Pork Belly and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Salt Sauce for ¥700 from today's set meal menu. It seemed like everyone ordered at the same time, so it took about 20 minutes for the dish to be served. The chef, who was the only one working, apologized for the wait. The pork belly had a nice texture and was delicious. The saltiness was just right for me, and it went well with the rice. They offered a free rice refill, so everyone around me got another serving. The vegetables included cabbage, onion, and shimeji mushrooms. The miso soup had green beans and tofu with a poached egg. Thank you for the meal.

I found a surprising sign for a 390 yen okonomiyaki lunch at the entrance of Shinjuku Town Plaza on the way from Odaki Bridge Street to Okubo Station (*'▽'). There are quite a few restaurants in this mixed-use building on the first floor, but if you climb halfway up the stairs to the 0.5 floor, you will find a mysterious half-tatami-sized tenant with fortune-telling, nail salon, and musical instrument repair shop. Going further back, I discovered "Teppan Sakaba Okubo Base"! It was just before 2:00 p.m., so I made it just in time. There was no one in the restaurant when I entered. I ordered the 390 yen okonomiyaki at the counter. They cook it right in front of you at the counter. It took a little time to cook, but I didn't mind as a wide show was on TV. The okonomiyaki arrived - a square one with an egg in the middle, lots of cabbage, and finely chopped squid legs. It was delicious as it was freshly cooked. It came with a red miso soup with fried tofu and green beans. All this for 390 yen is a great deal! They also had yakisoba and lunch sets. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back again.

Lunch with soup and okonomiyaki for 390 yen! I visited around 12:15 on a weekday. No customers were there yet, just one person came in later. There was a hardworking man running the shop, very kind and reassuring. The menu also includes yakisoba for 600 yen, daily specials, and ginger pork or chicken set meals at regular prices. If you feel like the okonomiyaki isn't enough, you can add rice for an extra 100 yen. I decided to order the okonomiyaki. It took a bit of time to arrive, but I don't mind because for 390 yen, it's understandable. It was filled with plenty of cabbage and a half-cooked egg hidden in the center. The homemade mayonnaise melted from the heat. My mouth was filled with the flavors of the batter, egg, cabbage, nori, and sauce. It was a satisfying amount for the price. I am grateful for the service at this price. If I had to ask for one thing, I would have liked some pickled ginger.

I visited around 12:10 on a regular day. There were two customers before me. I ordered the daily lunch set menu "Ginger Pork" for 700 yen. It came out in about 10 minutes. The pork was a bit tough and dry, but still tasty. I was curious about the cheap price of the "Okonomiyaki for 390 yen" on the lunch menu. Thank you for the meal.

I used the counter for a drinking party with friends. The food was delicious, the restaurant was lively, and the service was good.

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Exquisite minced meat bowl

A teppanyaki restaurant near Okubo Station. It is located on the first floor of Shinjuku Town Plaza Building, where unique dining establishments are lined up, and the interior has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere with both counter seats and tatami rooms, making it quite spacious. This time we ordered the following: - Burrito - Stir-fried chicken gizzards with garlic sprouts - Thick noodles yakisoba - Okonomiyaki All dishes are reasonably priced with a homely taste. The okonomiyaki, with just cabbage, squid, and half-cooked egg as toppings, is only 390 yen, which is very cheap. It may be a good place to go for a budget-friendly meal.

When I hear teppanyaki, I usually think of very expensive restaurants, like in Akasaka or Roppongi. I used to go to those high-end places occasionally in my thirties and early forties when I felt a bit like in the bubble era. However, this place is completely different. It has a more down-to-earth vibe, like having yakisoba and Hoppy as snacks. I went there when I was already full, so I couldn't try everything, but everything was delicious. The motsu-ni was very tender and tasty. I want to try it again. The yakisoba is particular about the noodles. Slightly thick and firm noodles are good. The sauce is also delicious. I recommend this. The manager told me that the okonomiyaki is also delicious, so that's for next time. It's a cozy little place tucked away in a mixed-use building. It's just a short walk from Okubo Station. I will definitely go back.

At the south exit of Okubo, I found a hidden teppanyaki restaurant in a building that is hard to notice. They have both counter seats and tatami seating, and the place is surprisingly spacious. The best part is that their okonomiyaki is only 390 yen! This price is hard to come by elsewhere. The texture of the okonomiyaki is fluffy and chewy, with a unique deliciousness. It also comes with a whole egg, and as you eat, the soft yolk flows out. It includes squid and cabbage too, all for this price. They offer both white and black hoppy in large mugs with plenty of refills, making it a fun experience. The steak looked delicious too, but due to budget constraints, I'll have to try it next time. I believe the photo is of chicken with green onions on top. I'm definitely planning to visit this place again.

From Otakibashi Street, near Haruyama General Surgery Hospital, through the south exit of JR Okubo Station... I call it "Day Labor Street." The eateries are all cheap, but that's not the only reason. This area used to be where many day laborers worked and even slept. The street still retains that atmosphere. However, now there are many students due to the vocational school in the area. It has a different vibe compared to the more ethnic towns of Okubo and Shin-Okubo. As soon as you enter from Otakibashi Street, you'll find surprisingly affordable eateries for a place in Shinjuku. Among them is a building filled with unique eateries, with one standout being a teppanyaki restaurant. A young woman was enticing customers outside the building, promoting lunch specials for a small eatery upstairs. Intrigued, I decided to check it out. The entrance had a menu sign, so I went upstairs only to find out the eatery was actually on the first floor... a bit confusing. Inside, the owner warmly welcomed me, along with a young staff member. I ordered the "Ham Steak" lunch set from the menu I saw outside. They grilled thick ham slices next to the okonomiyaki from the previous customer. This teppanyaki restaurant mainly focuses on okonomiyaki and yakisoba. The lunch menu was very affordable, with options to add rice and soup of the day for only 250 yen. They had a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, making it a fun spot for evenings. The owner skillfully grilled the thick ham slices with demi-glace sauce and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg on top. The flavors were rich and satisfying. The miso soup with plenty of beaten egg and wakame was also delicious. The side dishes were average. The rice was perfectly cooked and I even asked for a refill since it was so good. I felt satisfied with the meal and will definitely come back to try the okonomiyaki or yakisoba set next time. The price was worth the quality of the food. I'll definitely be returning. By the time I finished and left, two more groups of four people had entered the restaurant.

Shinjuku's Oikubo, which is not new, is a town where traditional standing bars line the streets, making it a paradise for drinkers. Among them, a new teppanyaki restaurant has opened in the Shinjuku Town Plaza Building, where many food and beverage establishments are concentrated. Their okonomiyaki cooked with olive oil, filled with half-cooked eggs that flow out smoothly and deliciously, is only 290 yen. Just eating this alone is well worth it. Additionally, you can choose between white and black Hoppy for 200 yen, and for an extra 50 yen, you can turn it into Kinmiya. In terms of cost performance, it is truly recommended. I went there again. This time, I tried the yakisoba that I didn't eat last time, and also a new menu item called ham steak. The yakisoba had thick noodles as the manager described, and it was really delicious with a slightly sweet sauce. Normally, pickled ginger is served as a side dish, but it's interesting that this restaurant serves "gari" like at a sushi restaurant. Surprisingly, it goes well together, so I was surprised. Gari with yakisoba is something new. As for the new menu item, the ham steak was thick and had a satisfying texture. It was topped with homemade demiglace sauce, which was really delicious. The ham itself was juicy and crispy when grilled, creating a flavor that becomes addictive. One thing that bothered me was that it took a bit of time for the food to be served, possibly due to a lack of staff. On the day I visited, the manager was working alone, so I would like to be understanding about this. In any case, it was still a great restaurant. Although it is a teppanyaki restaurant, I am thinking of taking my time to drink when I come next time.

This teppanyaki restaurant is a great find because it's really cheap. Their okonomiyaki is only 290 yen, and it's not your typical okonomiyaki. The texture is chewy and the shape is square, with a half-cooked egg inside instead of mixed in. It's a unique and delicious dish. The real surprise here is their lunch menu. You can eat the 290 yen okonomiyaki in the restaurant or take it to go. It's a great deal compared to other fast food options. If you're in the Nishi-Shinjuku to Okubo area and looking for an affordable lunch spot, this place is highly recommended.