オコノミヤキPROKO — Restaurant in Osaka

We enjoyed the first dinner of our recent Japan family holiday at PROKO. This Okonomiyaki restaurant is an absolute delight and fully deserves all the praise it receives. The Okonomiyaki here was amazing—we had the chance to try both the Kansai style and the Hiroshima style, and loved them equally. Another highlight was the homemade Umeshu (plum wine) and the deliciously homemade sesame ice cream 🍨. The restaurant is cozy, beautifully decorated, and situated in a charming neighborhood. Watching the owners prepare each Okonomiyaki is part of the experience ✨. The hospitality of the owners was outstanding. Despite the restaurant being busy, all our questions about the dishes were answered with enthusiasm. It's clear the owners love what they do, and it leaves a lasting impression. Thank you for an unforgettable evening—we enjoyed it a lot! We also appreciate the recommendation for another Osaka specialty, the Osaka Mixed Juice, which we tried the following day. It would be wonderful if the Proko team opened a branch in...

We found this place when looking for some authentic Japanese cuisine, and this place was it. The restaurant was small but a gem. Seeing the chef prepare the food gave us a lot of joy, the owners are super friendly, and the food was so delicious. The pricing was fair and the serving was enough. The drinks were good too! Especially the Kiwi one. This one is definitely a must try!

Just one thing, since only one person is cooking everything we did have to wait 20 minutes after being seated, but it didn’t feel like long when watching the chef cook your dish....

Proko was an absolute gem. It’s run by the sweetest couple, and from the moment we walked in, we felt completely welcomed — almost like visiting family. They specialize in okonomiyaki, and everything was homemade, fresh, and full of flavor. The Kiwi Sour was delicious too! The food was made in front of us, so fresh, but what really made the experience special was the warm, personal atmosphere. It was the perfect local dining experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for authentic, home-cooked Japanese...