Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is one of Japan's most expressive and participatory dishes, a savoury pancake built on a batter of flour, egg, grated nagaimo yam and shredded cabbage, then topped with whatever the cook chooses (the name translates roughly as grilled as you like it). In Osaka, the toppings are mixed directly into the batter; in Hiroshima, they are layered with noodles in a more structured construction. Both versions are covered with a generous application of okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, dried bonito flakes and aonori seaweed, then eaten directly from the pan or from individual plates.
Making okonomiyaki at home is genuinely straightforward and produces results that are hard to distinguish from restaurant versions. The batter comes together quickly, the cooking time is around five to seven minutes per side on a medium-heat flat griddle, and the toppings are applied and decorated at the table, which makes the dish particularly well-suited to group cooking where everyone can customise their own portion. The bonito flakes applied on top, which begin to wave and dance from the residual heat of the pancake as it is carried to the table, are one of Japanese food's most delightful visual moments.
The key equipment requirement is a flat griddle or frying pan with good surface area and even heat distribution, a cast iron flat plate or a dedicated teppan is ideal but a wide non-stick pan works well for home use. A wide spatula for flipping confidently, a squeeze bottle for the mayonnaise and sauce, and a brush or small ladle for initial batter spreading are the other tools needed.
Okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, dried bonito flakes and aonori are all available in the ingredients section.
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The Eatco spatula is a slim, flexible Japanese kitchen spatula with a heat-resistant nylon head. Its thin edge slides easily under delicate foods without breaking them. Includes 1 spatula Dimensions 4.5 × 24 cm (9.1 × 5.9") Material 18-8 stainless...
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Tenkasu Bits (120g), crispy fried tempura batter scraps. A beloved Japanese topping for takoyaki, okonomiyaki, udon, and ramen that adds irresistible crunch and savoury depth. Crispy, airy tenkasu adds irresistible texture to takoyaki and okonomiyaki Sprinkle over cold udon or...
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Okonomiyaki Flour Mix, Japanese ready-mix flour blend for making authentic Osaka-style savoury pancakes. Just add water, egg, cabbage, and toppings. Product Typology Okonomiyaki-ko (お好み焼き粉: Premium Seasoned Savory Pancake Base) Brand Authority Nissin (Japan's #1 Most Trusted Flour Producer) Yield Capacity...
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The Okonomiyaki Spatula, wide, flat Japanese spatula specifically designed for flipping and serving okonomiyaki savoury pancakes without breaking them. Traditional Nomenclature Kote / Hera (コテ・ヘラ, Teppanyaki Griddle Spatulas) Primary Utility Simultaneous dual-hand lifting, shaping, flipping, and cutting Package Configuration 2...
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Bonito Flakes (70g), generous pack of shaved katsuobushi for making authentic Japanese dashi stock, garnishing dishes, and preparing okaka rice topping. The cornerstone of Japanese cooking. Product Typology Katsuobushi (かつお節: Shaved Aged Skipjack Tuna Ribbons) Biological Source 100% Genuine Skipjack...
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The Spice Dispenser is a Japanese tabletop spice container with a rotating or dispensing mechanism for easy one-handed seasoning of ramen, grilled dishes, and Japanese hot pots at the table. Product Type Traditional Natural Bamboo Spice Shaker & Condiment Dispenser...
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Otafuku Okonomiyaki Sauce, the definitive condiment for Japanese savoury pancakes. Rich, thick brown sauce balanced with fruit sweetness and Worcestershire depth from the original Osaka brand. Product Typology Okonomiyaki sōsu (お好み焼きソース: Traditional Viscous Teppanyaki Glaze) Primary Pairing Classic Osaka or...
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Kewpie Mayonnaise, Japan's most beloved mayonnaise. Richer and creamier than Western mayo thanks to egg yolks only and rice vinegar. Transforms takoyaki, okonomiyaki, sandwiches, and salads. Product Typology Tamago-no-Kimi (卵黄型: Authentic Egg Yolk Rich Japanese Condiment) Culinary Pairing Okonomiyaki, yakisoba,...
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Katsuobushi Bonito Block (220g), premium whole-cut block of dried bonito for shaving fresh katsuobushi at home. Freshly shaved flakes deliver incomparably richer dashi than pre-packaged flakes. Freshly shaved bonito delivers far more aromatic dashi than pre-packaged flakes 220g provides many...
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Bonito Flakes (2g × 20), individual portion sachets of shaved katsuobushi for making single-serve dashi, topping okonomiyaki, and garnishing dishes with the signature dancing bonito flake effect. Product Typology Katsuobushi (かつお節: Single-Serve Shaved Aged Skipjack Tuna Packets) Biological Source 100%...
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The 3-Holes Mayonnaise Dispenser is a Japanese bento squeeze bottle with a triple-hole tip for drawing decorative mayonnaise patterns on bento lunches and okonomiyaki. Brand Torune Tip 3-hole decorating nozzle Origin Japan Triple-hole tip creates decorative patterns for kawaii bento...