A few minutes' walk from Kinshicho Station is a monjayaki restaurant. It's relatively new, and although I knew of its existence, I had never been there before, so I decided to visit. They offer a variety of dishes cooked on an iron griddle, such as monjayaki, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, meat, and seafood. This time, I chose the "Scallop Lemon Monja" and the "Natto Kimchi Cheese Monja." As an appetizer while waiting for the monja to be cooked, I ordered the "Gatsupons," which had a crispy texture and a refreshing balance of vinegar. You can ask the staff to cook the monja for you, but I decided to challenge myself and cook it on my own. It had been a while since I last did this, so I tried to remember how it's done. Perhaps due to nerves, I forgot to take a picture of the "Scallop Lemon Monja" before mixing it. It had plenty of scallop meat mixed with sliced lemon, creating a unique blend of oceanic and citrus flavors. I tried my best to mince the lemon finely, but it was quite tough, so it ended up a bit coarse. Nevertheless, the coarse texture of the lemon added an enjoyable element to the monja, and I was satisfied with the outcome. Next, the "Natto Kimchi Cheese Monja" had a strong aroma from the natto, kimchi, cheese, and green onions. While the appearance of the finished monja may not reveal much, the distinct smell and flavor of the natto were the most prominent, followed by the spiciness of the kimchi. Both monja dishes were unique and delicious. However, despite the tasty meal, the experience was disrupted by a rowdy group causing a commotion in the cramped restaurant. The other customers were put off, and it was difficult to enjoy the meal in such a chaotic environment. The staff could only manage a wry smile and couldn't do much to address the situation, so we had to leave early without being able to relax and fully enjoy our meal. Furthermore, although the restaurant allowed smoking, the ventilation was inadequate, and the smoke was more noticeable than the cooking fumes, leaving a strong tobacco smell on our clothes.

This is a Monja-yaki restaurant located near the station along a main street. I visited on a Saturday night and it was almost full. In addition to Monja and Okonomiyaki, the meat dishes are also delicious. I highly recommend the liver in particular! The Okonomiyaki is fluffy and you can eat as much as you want.

I went to Tsukishima Monja Haru in Kinshicho ^^ This is a restaurant that serves monjayaki and okonomiyaki. It is located on the second floor of a mixed-use building. It can get very hot because they cook right in front of you on a hot plate, but this shop is considerate. The air conditioning is so strong that you can see it coming out, so it's not hot at all. I ordered the mentaiko monja, and was surprised to find a large whole mentaiko inside. They first create a base with the ingredients, then pour in crushed mentaiko soup at the center. You can directly taste the flavor of the mentaiko, so I highly recommend this menu. Good points: - Alcohol is served quickly - Mentaiko monja has a whole piece of mentaiko inside

The amount of mentaiko was really luxurious and the geso was delicious that I even had it twice! The scallops were also amazing. It might be necessary to make a reservation on weekend nights. (I visited around 6pm on Saturday) Those without reservations were not able to get in. The okonomiyaki and monjayaki are cooked self-serve style. The staff were straightforward but attentive, which was good. ✊

I was walking around Kinshicho looking for a place to casually drink, when I noticed the sign that read "monja." My mouth instantly watered at the thought of monjayaki, so I decided to check it out. However, the overall experience left me feeling like it was a one-time visit. The food wasn't bad, but it also didn't have any standout qualities. It was just your average izakaya where you can drink and eat monja. Monjayaki itself is considered a type of junk food in the downtown area, so I wasn't expecting too much. It was just a bit disappointing that it didn't meet my expectations. I wish they had at least one dish on the menu that was above average.

The okonomiyaki restaurant recommended by my mentor was too crowded, so I decided to go to Haru Monja in Kinshicho instead. It's about a 3-minute walk from the north exit, located on the 2nd floor of a building next to Mini Stop. I tried the mentaiko mochi cheese monja, which was delicious with a strong dashi flavor. The combination of mentaiko, mochi, and cheese was perfect. I also tried the umeshiso monja for the first time, and the sourness of the umeboshi paired well with the dashi. Lastly, the Haru seafood mix monja was amazing with a variety of seafood ingredients. The scallop was so fresh that it could be eaten raw. The side dishes like cucumber pickles and green onions were also delicious. I will definitely be going back. After paying the bill, I couldn't resist getting soft serve ice cream from Mini Stop as well. (Such a great location!)

I arrived before 6:00 PM and it was my first time visiting this restaurant. I originally planned to go to "Maron," but it was closed due to the coronavirus (sad face), so I ended up here. Overall, I don't think I will come back. The taste is not a problem. Actually, there isn't much difference in taste when it comes to monjayaki. The issue is the lack of energy from the staff. The waiter, who looked like a gloomy visual kei guy, had such low motivation that I couldn't understand what he was saying. When I asked if I could have the all-you-can-eat and drink option for 3,850 yen, he mumbled without a smile, "Basically, you need to make a reservation." What do you mean "basically"!? After pushing a little, he finally agreed to the all-you-can-eat and drink option. As I mentioned before, monjayaki is self-cooked on a hot plate, so there isn't much difference in taste. I believe the difference between restaurants lies in the lively atmosphere of the downtown culture and the homely feeling, so I felt it would be a waste if they don't improve on that. Honestly, I wanted to go to Maron for monjayaki after 20 years, but the taste here was not a problem. Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant gets full quickly! When we arrived around 6:30 on Saturday, we were the only customers, but by 7:00 it was already full! It's better to go early! We had mentaiko monjayaki and seafood okonomiyaki. I forgot to take a photo because we decided to cook it ourselves and I was so focused on that, maybe because I'm not very skilled. The food was so delicious that I was completely absorbed in eating. The big takoyaki was also tasty, although there weren't many. I want to go again! Please let me go! Thank you for the meal!!!!

I used this place for drinking. The restaurant was full, so I had to wait a bit. I started with a toast with beer, but I noticed an interesting drink on the menu, so I decided to try that instead (like strawberry milk or banana milk). It was not too sweet, easy to drink, and delicious. I ordered the "Curry Corned Beef Monja" that I saw on display. The cabbage was already finely chopped, which made cooking much quicker. It was easy to make a mound with the batter. It stuck well to the spatula, so maybe that's the type of batter it is. It had a rich flavor and paired well with alcohol. Just be prepared as the smell can get really strong on your hair and clothes. Thank you for the meal.

Upon seeing a glowing sign in the middle of the night, I climbed the stairs to find a cozy okonomiyaki restaurant. Okonomiyaki is cooked on a small griddle, so you can indulge without guilt. It's fun to watch it being made, but sharing it with friends is the real joy. If you're ever in need of a late-night spot, give it a try.

After shopping in Kinshicho, I stopped by a Monja-yaki restaurant. The restaurant boasts confidence in their meat, with signs both outside and inside the store. I tried taking a photo, but no matter how I took it, the Monja-yaki didn't look appetizing. When the staff cooked and spread out the Monja-yaki, it turned out to be huge! It was the largest portion I had ever seen in the restaurants I've been to, and even with extra toppings, it was priced in the 1000 yen range, which was very reasonable. The meat was fresh and delicious. After eating and drinking, the total bill for two people was 7000 yen, making us both satisfied in both our wallets and stomachs. Thank you for the meal.

This is a review of a monjayaki restaurant in Kinshicho, without a Tabelog score. The restaurant is located along Yotsu-me street and seems to have opened in November last year. I vaguely remember there being a monjayaki restaurant before, so it may have been replaced without me noticing. Normally, they are open until morning, but they closed at 8 pm when I visited. I went there right after they opened. We ordered some appetizers, grilled dishes, and then enjoyed okonomiyaki and monjayaki to finish, following the standard flow. I think their specialty is monjayaki, but it had almost no flavor, and it seemed like you had to season it yourself. I made a big mistake by cooking it as it was without asking for instructions. I should have asked.

It was average...