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(Shishi-odoshi) Kon!! I was able to recite it well. This is the Japanese number one okonomiyaki chain with the most number of stores. They have over 280 stores, while the second place, Senbou, has about 60 stores, so they are way ahead. Kansai people may think of Senbou or Tsuruhashi Fugetsu, but people in Kanto think of "Dohtonbori". It is mainly located in the Kanto region. Two years ago, there was also a branch near the Yao-Hirakata Line at Aeon Town Higashi-Osaka. At that time, we heard voices from the kitchen saying, "Order ○○, ponpokopon! Ponpokopon!!" (chorus). This chant and the raccoon dog are their trademarks. This time, I visited on a Saturday after 9 pm. The famous Hozenji, known for Mizukake Fudo, is nearby. The 1st and 2nd floors have different concepts, with the 1st floor being a stylish teppanyaki atmosphere and the 2nd floor having a more casual izakaya feel. To use the 2nd floor, you have to open the common door with the 1st floor and go up the stairs on the right side as instructed. The 2nd floor was very lively with a total of 9 tables, and I was lucky to get the only available table for 4 people. The 2nd floor is a self-cooking style. The menu comes with a "delicious grilling method lecture" with detailed explanations and photos, so even first-timers should be able to grill safely. The prices are quite reasonable, and they have a variety of side dishes that would go well with alcohol. I ordered the "Tokudama Pork Offal" for a tax-exclusive price of 500 yen, which seemed like a good deal. Here at the Osaka main store, we didn't hear the chant "ponpokopon!" Maybe it's because of the Minami area. Soon after, the staff brought the dish. In addition to the usual ingredients, there were pork, minced pork, and meat offal. It had a small amount of binder. You have to oil the teppan yourself, and although they lit the fire on the teppan when you ordered, you also have to refill the water yourself. Following the grilling method lecture, I cooked it while checking the doneness with a spatula, flipping it halfway through, and it was ready in about 15 minutes. The taste was quite good, with a strong offal flavor spreading throughout. There was no powdery texture at all. However, the portion was quite small. When I ordered the "Standard Mix" before, it was a normal size, so maybe only the Tokudama series is small. So I decided to order an additional item, the "Regular Gyoza". This was also a self-cooking style. What was brought to me was frozen raw gyoza, a lid for steaming, ice, and vinegar for dipping sauce. When one side had a brown color, I placed the ice on the teppan and covered it to create steam. Since they were frozen, I cooked them a little longer. It was a chewy, thick-skinned gyoza with a flavorful filling. "Dohtonbori" is a restaurant chain in Kansai where you can enjoy cooking together while having fun. Next time, I would like to try many other menu items. Thank you for the meal.♪ Tore, Torepiichi, Pichiponpokopon.