鉄板焼き諭吉 — Restaurant in Okayama

My wife and I were looking for a typical place near the hotel. Walking around we found this small restaurant intrigued with an authentic and welcoming appearance.

It was one of the most beautiful experiences of our trip. The owners welcomed us warmly making us feel at home. We had dinner together with some of their friends and regular customers, chatting. The food was great! We tried the oden, the okonomiyaki and a beef skewer. Delicious! We also drank several beers and a sake and soda cocktail. Really good!

It was a wonderful experience! If we go back to Okayama, we will...

This is a popular, homey izakaya in Okayama. There are many regulars, so even if you drop in alone you can have a good time. The interior of the restaurant has a Japanese izakaya atmosphere, with cute lanterns. First-time customers who are here on business trips also join in, so it's a great place to meet new people. Credit...

A real local gem! We were the only non-locals in the place — hardly any English spoken, but that only made the experience more authentic and memorable. The staff were super friendly and fun, and made us feel so welcome despite the language barrier. We had some great bites and really enjoyed the lively,...