Botejyu Kanazawa — Restaurant in Kanazawa

You know you’re doing something wrong here when you’re walking on a mostly empty big street (especially if the only other people are sloppy-looking Australians). In Tokyo, it’s probably because everyone else is on a parallel walking street or else underground. In Kanazawa it’s apparently because they’re all in the mall. That’s where (after an alienating walk up from the station - don’t worry, the rest of town is much nicer) I found this spot on B1 of a mall that while not exactly hopping midafternoon at least had a Japanese pulse. A final okonomiyaki was on my bucket list as I wind down in Japan, so why not.

At the counter with a big griddle before me. Went for the pork and a late afternoon nama beer. The clerk cooked it capably. Not a particularly charming shop, and the soundtrack sounded like the song on endless loop at Daiso. But it was good, in that indulgent pancake kind of way, slathered with mayo and sweet sauce. Unlike say Hamburg steak and omurice, okonomiyaki seems worth coming back...

Botejyu, located in the basement of Kanazawa Emza, is an okonomiyaki restaurant popular with locals and reasonably priced. The restaurant is homely and Botejyu has an original Kanazawa flavour that differs from other chains, with its characteristic layered sauce. The restaurant offers a unique Kanazawa flavour and is said to be recommended as a hidden gem that is not well known to tourists.Botejyu, located in the basement of Kanazawa Emza, is an okonomiyaki restaurant popular with locals and reasonably priced. The restaurant is homely and Botejyu has an original Kanazawa flavour that differs from other chains, with its characteristic layered sauce. The restaurant offers a unique Kanazawa flavour and is said to be recommended as a hidden gem that is not well known...

Dropped by Botejyu Kanazawa while exploring the shopping mall and had a really satisfying meal. The okonomiyaki was the star, fluffy on the inside with a nice crisp on the outside, and packed with flavour. The yakisoba was also really solid, savoury with just the right amount of sauce and a generous mix of meat and veg.

Service was friendly and efficient, and the space was cosy although a bit cramped. It’s a great spot for a comforting bite if you’re in the area and craving some good old-school Osaka flavours. Would happily...