I took my mother to the hospital and on the way back, she said she wanted to eat okonomiyaki, so we decided to stop by this restaurant. We made a reservation through Tabelog and they had a table ready for us. The young female staff was quite friendly and showed us to our seats. My elderly mother was very happy to eat okonomiyaki at the restaurant after a long time. We chose the Pork Tamamodern Yaki from the menu. The freshly cooked okonomiyaki was served on a hot plate and we enjoyed it together. When we cut into it, the fluffy batter, crispy noodles on the edges, and sauce were incredibly delicious. My mother couldn't finish a thick piece, so we asked the staff to pack it for us, and they did so neatly. My mother was delighted to eat at the restaurant after a long time.

The okonomiyaki was delicious. I wish there were more variations available. The yakisoba had thick noodles which made it satisfying to eat.

I love it.

A local colleague (who claims to be "particular about taste") recommended this place to me. I saw their sign often while driving on the streets of Kyoto, with a picture of cabbage that looked delicious. I decided to give it a try since they have one around here. The very friendly staff recommended their specialty dish, the "warai yaki", which I had never heard of before. I originally planned to order the pork balls and yakisoba, but I ended up changing my order to the "warai yaki" due to their enthusiastic recommendation. While waiting, I ordered a quick appetizer of "fresh cabbage with special miso" and "cold tofu". The cold tofu was good without any comments needed. The special miso with fresh cabbage had a salty taste similar to salted fish, which was addictive, but the cabbage, which was supposed to be fresh and plentiful in their okonomiyaki, had a yellowish color that was a bit unexpected. The "warai yaki" took a while to be served, and I also ordered a rice set. When the "warai yaki" finally arrived, it looked visually appealing with toppings of green onions and egg. I took a bite and found the texture to be fluffy and soft, but I couldn't help but wonder, "So what?" It didn't satisfy my craving for the taste of okonomiyaki that I grew up with in Kansai and missed while staying in Kanto. The restaurant was crowded, and I suddenly remembered a similar experience at another Kyoto-style okonomiyaki chain called "Kin***ro," which was recommended by my sister living nearby, but left me disappointed. Locals who have been eating okonomiyaki for many years might appreciate the unique taste, but for people like me who have lived elsewhere and returned, we only seek the nostalgic flavors. So, while the locals may find it a good restaurant, my personal rating is lower, and I apologize for that. However, the fact that I spent over 2,000 yen and still didn't feel full affects the value for money aspect, which is a separate issue.

Today it's raining, but that doesn't matter. I came near Yao City for lunch, so I decided to visit this place again. This chain is currently holding an "Oyster Fair". I saw oyster salt-grilled and okonomiyaki at another store, but this time they had oyster yakisoba too! Since it's right before payday, I decided to indulge a bit and ordered the "Vegetable-packed Oyster Yakisoba (1,166 yen)". You can choose between soy sauce and salt flavors, and at this store, you can even have it with sauce. I thought the salt flavor would be safe since it's seafood. The yakisoba is indeed packed with vegetables like cabbage, onions, bean sprouts, Chinese cabbage, carrots, and watercress for mixing in at the end. There were four slightly small oysters, but they were rich in flavor.

I came again to enjoy some "warayaki" without getting tired of it~♪ I wonder how many times I've visited this chain restaurant? (laughs) I arrived right at opening time, so I had the place all to myself (laughs), but soon another customer came in. They have a great lunch menu deal, but I just ordered a single item this time. I got the "warayaki/cheese" served on a plate instead of the hot plate. This way, it cools down quickly but stays gooey until the last bite♪ The gooeyness level increases even more with just the cheese topping♪ So, it's no longer just food, it's like a drink (laughs) *This is just my personal opinion (laughs)* Now, I wonder which "nishiwarayaki" to try next~

The okonomiyaki here is fluffy and light, making it easy to eat! This time I used it for lunch. The set meal includes warai-yaki, rice, miso soup, and pickles. It's definitely Kansai style. It's a combination of carbs + carbs, right? I couldn't take a good picture this time, so I didn't upload it, but I highly recommend the Kyoto tempura with plenty of kaiware (radish sprouts) on top! It's crispy, fluffy, and crunchy. There's also one store in Kanto, but I want more!

On June 29, 2014, we had a party at the Nishiwara Eight-Tail Store with the theme of "Gourmet Cosmos." We enjoyed the party course with all-you-can-drink option. We had special miso with fresh cabbage, tofu salad, Kyoto-style deep-fried tofu with green onions, grilled thick-cut beef tongue steak, recommended teppanyaki, classic yakisoba with thick noodles, and fluffy warai-yaki. Lastly, we had matcha ice cream. The party course with all-you-can-drink option costs 4000 yen. The chu-hai drink is quite sweet, so be careful. It was a party at an okonomiyaki restaurant, and we had a variety of dishes that filled us up. Definitely worth a visit!

Today, my companion wanted to eat okonomiyaki, so we went to the nearby restaurant called Kinwara. Despite the fact that it didn't seem too busy, we were ignored for about 5 minutes upon entering. The staff seemed quite bold. I was a bit put off by this, but we sat down anyway. We ordered the recommended yakisoba with thick noodles, warai yaki, negi yaki, and Kyoto tempura yaki. The yakisoba noodles were like thin udon with a good chew, and the slightly sweet sauce would likely appeal to most people. Personally, I prefer a bit more spiciness. The negi yaki was like takoyaki batter spread thin with plenty of green onions and half-cooked egg folded inside. It reminded me a bit of squid balls. The new texture of the Kyoto tempura yaki was light with lemon soy sauce, but it didn't feel particularly new to me. The famous warai yaki was surprisingly fluffy. The noodles inside were overcooked and not very tasty, but it was an interesting concept. At the end, they gave us a half-price voucher for our next visit, so I'm looking forward to that.

I pass by this restaurant frequently but had never actually been inside. My family of four visited and immediately ordered the yakisoba with pork (large portion). The yakisoba we received had a classic flavor and was delicious. Each of us ordered different items - mixed okonomiyaki, seafood okonomiyaki, the restaurant's specialty "waraiyaki garlic" (topped with corn and mochi), and the item that caught my interest, the "torotoro yaki gyusuji tamago" (soft and tender grilled beef tendon). The waraiyaki had a fluffy texture and was interesting, but the taste was just average. I ordered the torotoro yaki because I liked the gratin-like white sauce, and it turned out to be surprisingly good. However, I was a bit disappointed by the small amount of beef tendon in the dish. Lastly, we ordered the yakisoba with pork (large portion) again. Overall, the rich flavors were delicious, and the kids seemed satisfied. The prices were a bit on the higher side, but with a wide variety of options, I think it's a place where you won't get tired of visiting. We will definitely go back again.

I went to the popular okonomiyaki restaurant "Nishikiwara" which is a hit in the evening. They offer a variety of okonomiyaki and teppanyaki dishes, making it hard to decide what to order. I tried two recommended dishes: the Omusoba, which was incredibly fluffy and almost seemed like it had Kyoto-style fu in it, and the signature Kyoto Tempura Okonomiyaki, topped with plenty of daikon radish and served with lemon soy sauce. Both dishes were unlike any okonomiyaki I've had before, and as a big fan of okonomiyaki, I must say they were delicious! I definitely want to go back for more.

I had some errands nearby and decided to stop by this restaurant on my way back. I was happy to see a large parking lot available. The main reason I visited here was because I had received a half-price coupon from a previous visit to Kinuwari in Togioka. The coupon allowed me to get half off on my favorite okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and teppanyaki dishes. I wanted to take advantage of this great deal. The restaurant, Okonomiyaki-ya San, has a wide variety of menu options, including their original okonomiyaki dishes. The menu states that okonomiyaki takes some time to cook, but this time it took over 30 minutes. We ended up ordering a lot of food and ate so much that we were stuffed when we left. The overall taste was on the rich side, with the saltiness of the salt yakisoba and the strong flavor of the okonomiyaki sauce. There were condiments like sauce and mayonnaise on the table for adjusting the flavors, which I prefer to do as I am not a fan of heavy sauces. The restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from families to couples.

On January 2nd, I went to eat okonomiyaki with six middle and high school students for New Year's. We had to wait for about 15 minutes even though the restaurant had many seats. Besides okonomiyaki and yakisoba, there were various teppanyaki menu items like those you would find at an izakaya, making it difficult to choose. The most delicious dishes we ordered were the "sobameshi" (580 yen) which we ordered twice, the unique "miso butter soba" (large size for 1,030 yen), "ebi jagasweet" (580 yen), "kaki shioyaki" (980 yen), "yaki tebasichiban" (480 yen), "okonomiyaki mix" (830 yen), "buta negi tama" (780 yen), "Super Dry draft beer" (500 yen), "lemon squash" (280 yen), and "ginger ale" (280 yen). The total bill came out to be around 10,000 yen.

During the New Year holiday, when I went back to my hometown, I visited a new okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant called "Waraitekiya". I was skeptical about having okonomiyaki for New Year's, but their signature dish "Waraiteki" was delicious!! It was creamy and fluffy, completely overturning the usual concept of okonomiyaki. It was so tasty that we all got excited and enjoyed it. The teppanyaki was also delicious! We went in a large group, including children, but the staff was very kind and thoughtful, providing extra plates and napkins for the kids. We were able to eat leisurely. They also had a reasonable limited-time party course, which was great. It seems that reservations are required, so we couldn't try it this time, but I'll definitely visit again. They apparently have a branch in Kyoto as well. Can't wait to go back!!