Hashizume — Restaurant in Tanabe

We were looking for some local affordable okonomoyaki and found this place through a Google search. There are only about 8 seats inside, but it's really cozy and it was so tasty that we ordered a second round! The place is really warm and the beers are really cold. We don't speak any Japanese so there was some sign language required but the cook was super friendly...

Even though I don't speak Japanese the cook started communicating with a translator and hand gestures right away. The shrimp okonomiyaki was delicious and filling and the simmered tofu with mustard was among the best I had. It's a very small place with only 6-8 seats but a very homely and...

Loved this little local Okonomiyaki spot. Worth the short walk away from the main town centre. Google translate from us and the owner gave us a great meal and beer for the price of a few coffees in a western style cafe. Great cosy atmosphere and meal cooked right in...