Hayashi no Okonomiyaki — Restaurant in Tokushima

First time ever in Tokushima, looked for an interesting place to lunch at and found this on Google Map. Of the few places I made reservations at (it’s not a must, you can walk-in, but I had a train to catch so I didn’t wanna have to queue), this is the only one that prepared English menus on my table before my arrival. I think this feels really welcoming as a foreigner. The menu has quite a selection but I only had my eyes on okonomiyaki so the choices were simple, just the toppings. I had the shrimp, squid & pork one, it was nicely cooked and the hot plate kept it pipping hot as we eat (so our faces were red and sweaty too 😆). The table has seaweed, chilli powder and sauce for you to add on the food as you eat. The restaurant felt like a family business and all staff wore aprons and head coverings. The big boss is probably the grandma / main chef. She is quite fluent in English and proactive asked us where we were from and how we knew about their restaurant. The fact that they seemed to like having foreigner customers is the main reason I’m writing this review. They open at 11am and start letting...

It’s a joy to watch the chef making Okonomiyaki. And the restaurant only sells one thing you will know it’s good!

I come for the Tokushima special with bean and egg, (they have English and Chinese menu) I was seated and offered a kettle of cold water. While waiting I took a glimpse on how other locals eat.

my meal came and put on the hot pan in front of me. I sprinkle the green powder for vege healthy reasons and red powder for spicy option. The taste was yummy and very hot (be careful)

I thought it was too much but I finished them all, bite by bite, it was delicious.

I paid ¥800 and happily leave...

It's a perfect place to eat Okonomiyaki your taste of choice. Okonomiyaki is a traditional Japanese pizza made of shredded cabbages and served with different flavors. It's one of the warmest places in Tokushima to eat with friends and fam. The hospitality of all the persons who work here is a bonus, I've been treated quite well. Add it to your foodie destinations and forcefully ask your guide to...