Hanakoma

Some diners say Hanakoma’s savoury sauce and the texture of its batter made an impression. Those who ordered both okonomiyaki and yakisoba have also praised both dishes.

The mixed okonomiyaki on the menu comes with pork, shrimp and squid, making it a good choice if you want a combination of toppings. Pair it with the mixed yakisoba to compare the satisfying textures of a flour-based dish and noodles.

Yakisoba has won fans, and the menu also lists chicken yakisoba made with local chicken. It’s another option if you fancy noodles rather than okonomiyaki. Beer is on the menu, too, for pairing with the teppan dishes.

Hanakoma, in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward, offers dine-in service and lunch and dinner menus. It is closed on Tuesdays; on Mondays it is open from 11:00 to 15:00, and on other business days from 11:00 to 19:00. Alongside okonomiyaki or yakisoba at lunchtime, you could finish with matcha-flavoured soft serve.