A monjayaki restaurant in Kyoto. Visited on a holiday night with family. Seems to be run by a family, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The menu is extensive. Ordered monjayaki with mentaiko mochi double cheese and chicken white soup. The heart shape was my friend's idea haha. Also had stir-fried seseri and Kujo negi, as well as tsukune and other dishes, all delicious!

Located on Manshuin-dori near Eizan Electric Railway Ichijoji Station in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, this restaurant specializes in monjayaki, a type of Japanese pan-fried batter dish. Upon my daughter's request for monjayaki, we visited this unique spot in Kansai. The restaurant has five table seats with iron plates for cooking. We ordered the recommended Carbonara monjayaki (bacon, black pepper, cheese, and egg) for 1340 yen including tax, and a young female staff member cooked it for us. The Carbonara monjayaki had a delicious flavor with the black pepper giving it a unique taste resembling Carbonara pasta. Although slightly pricey, this restaurant offers a variety of unique monjayaki options that are worth trying.

I was taken to Ichijoji for the first time by a friend to try Monjayaki, and my first impression was "What is this, it's delicious!" Being from Kansai, I was only familiar with Okonomiyaki when it came to flour-based dishes, so I had never tried Monjayaki before, but it was so delicious! The taste, the sauces, the creamy sauces, curry, light dashi broth, all flavors were amazing. Furthermore, there is an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink option, where in addition to unlimited Monjayaki, you also get fried chicken, tsukune, and homemade mayonnaise onion slices, all of which are exquisite. You can feel the love and dedication of the owner throughout the restaurant. And the prices are surprisingly reasonable! For Monjayaki, the first piece is cooked by the staff, and from the second piece onwards, you cook it yourself. As you get used to cooking, you can enjoy changing flavors and can eat multiple pieces. The staff are all friendly and approachable, making it an easy place to visit even if you are alone. It's worth going to Ichijoji just to eat this Monjayaki! I highly recommend this restaurant from the bottom of my heart. If you plan to eat more than two pieces, the all-you-can-eat and drink option is recommended.

This is my 13th visit to this restaurant. It's quite a distance from Kanto, so I can't come here often, but whenever I crave delicious Monjayaki, I head to Ichijoji in Kyoto. The dishes here are made with great attention to detail and love, and there is no disappointment in any of them. The combination of flavors and ingredients is exquisite, and I am always amazed by how the flavors come together. The presentation, texture, and aroma are all well thought out. Even the standard Monjayaki combinations are all delicious. This time, we had the following Monjayaki dishes: - Aonara Monja (limited time only) - Crab, green onion, and seaweed (Kansai-style dashi soy sauce) - Seafood Max (basil flavor) with baguette - Beet cheese (curry flavor) We also had side dishes like fried burdock (we ordered seconds) and stir-fried Kyoto leek and chicken salt. The one-dish meals are surprisingly delicious as well. Eating Monjayaki with baguette is an unexpected combination, but it is incredibly tasty. Despite being a teppanyaki restaurant, the interior is clean and the owner, staff, and atmosphere are all very welcoming. They have implemented thorough measures against COVID-19, so you can dine here with peace of mind. Since it is a very popular restaurant, I recommend making a reservation before visiting. Shortly after opening, the restaurant was fully booked, and many customers who showed up without a reservation had to leave. If you happen to arrive when someone is leaving, you may get lucky, but I saw that spot getting filled up quickly too. So, if you really want to try their food, making a reservation is highly recommended. Thank you for always providing delicious meals and a great time. Every time I eat Monjayaki here, I truly believe that "cooking is magic." Or maybe it's "magical cooking"? Haha. Once again, my stomach and heart are full and satisfied! I am so happy! On a side note, there is a cute picture of a treasure ship drawn by manga artist Miki Yuasa on the inside of the entrance. I couldn't help but take a picture of it. This is my second visit on August 4, 2020. My first visit was on July 28, 2018.

On a certain Saturday, after going shopping, when I suggested having dinner somewhere with my family, the kids requested their recent favorite, "monjayaki." I called our usual restaurant, but they were fully booked... So, I found this restaurant through a search. As the name suggests, it's a teppanyaki restaurant that mainly serves monjayaki. They have yakisoba, but no okonomiyaki, they seem to specialize in monjayaki. The restaurant was packed with families from the neighborhood, and we were lucky to get a table. The adults started with highballs. For appetizers, we ordered fried burdock, beef tendon stew, and squid kimchi. The main attraction, the monjayaki, had a wide variety of options! Since it was our first time, we went with a classic option (I forgot the details...). The fried burdock was delicious, you could eat as many as you want. The beef tendon stew was tender and flavorful, perfect with drinks. The squid kimchi had a nice crunch from the squid and a strong kimchi flavor, great with drinks as well. And finally, the monjayaki we came for. This time, the staff cooked it for us. I haven't had enough monjayaki to compare, but I was impressed by how well all the ingredients came together even with so many different ones. Of course, it was delicious! We also added the stir-fried leeks and chicken nanban on the hot plate. Both were juicy and tasty, perfect with drinks. Everything was delicious, served quickly, and it was clear why this place was so popular. I'll definitely come back here when I crave monjayaki again!

Even though it's a Monja restaurant, I missed taking a photo of the Monja. It's a family-run, cozy place. It's always full at night, so I worry about the slow turnover. My recommendation is the Gobou Fry - it's a must-try!

Monjayaki is delicious. The most popular dish is the Mentaiko Mochi Monja, recommended by the staff. The Carbonara Monja is also recommended. The Gobo Fry (definitely worth trying) is a must-try. The limited-time Kaki Fry is tasty. The Sanzuri Teppan Negima Okonomiyaki is good. I usually like Okonomiyaki, but I wasn't very familiar with Monjayaki. However, I enjoyed it without getting tired of the flavors. It's a place where you can safely explore various tastes. The staff who cooked for us were chatty and we had a fun time. There were many interesting menu items, so I want to go back again. We went at 5 pm and it was instantly full. It's a popular place, so next time I'll have to make a reservation.

The portion size is small for the price.

I visited the restaurant on Saturday evening. Around 6 pm, it was full with 2 reservations already. They said they would call when a table is available, so I had to wait nearby (couldn't wait inside). Finally, around 7 pm, a table opened up and I was able to try their popular mentaiko mochi with double cheese sauce base monja and shrimp okonomiyaki. You can cook the monja yourself, and the staff even gave me some tips. They said my cooking was about 80 points. It was fun. So much fun! And delicious! The okonomiyaki came with special mayonnaise, which was surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered another one - chicken shimeji curry base monja! Oh, I'm so full now! Thank you for the delicious meal. There are also many other teppanyaki dishes on the menu!