Be warned: many of these reviews may not be organic or genuine reviews. The person who cashed us out (Kosuke) refused to give us our change until we left a review of this restaurant. I said I would leave it later and he refused it as an answer so my husband was in a good mood after his meal and just left a 5-star so we can get our change and leave. He was watching us the entire time, and ask that we include his name. I’m sure many customers feel pressured to leave a 5-star review under these circumstances. We've never experienced this at any other restaurant before—it must be pressure from the owners to incentivize their employees that way. For owners: it’s weird to ask for reviews but even if so, don’t make it mandatory on the spot and allow customers to leave if they don’t want to.

We were initially drawn to this restaurant because of the long queue of mostly locals outside and the high ratings.

Now, about the food: I'm glad we got to try Monjayaki—it was something totally unique and our first time having it. We’ve had plenty of okonomiyaki before, but not this version. They cook everything individually on your table, which was a fun and unique experience. However, because the monjayaki doesn’t solidify and stays gooey and mushy, I don’t think it appeals to many Western palates. Personally, I preferred okonomiyaki with noodles, which you can also order here.

Keep in mind that there’s a 2-hour seating limit, which can feel tight for a table of four if everyone orders monjayaki, as it must be cooked one at a time. You have to finish one before starting the next, and sometimes the staff is busy, causing delays. To save time, I recommend ordering some orders that can be prepared in the kitchen, like the okonomiyaki, so it comes out quicker.