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"Opened by owner Koji Tamura and named for his hometown, this new Boulder restaurant centers on okonomiyaki-inspired dishes, including a signature okonomiyaki-style “burger” that isn’t a traditional burger but various meats, fish, or noodles sandwiched between savory shredded-cabbage or kale pancakes. These pancakes can be served open-faced in a skillet for dinner or as bun-like bookends at lunch, with toppings such as vegetable fixings, a fried egg, mayo (and occasionally ketchup); a gluten-free kale pancake option is available. A tray of mini sliders offers fillings like ponzu mushroom and teriyaki chicken, and the evening menu shifts toward more traditional Japanese plates—grilled yakimono, fried agemono, and rice-based gohan mono. The restaurant positions the easy-to-eat okonomiyaki-style sandwich as a novel offering for Boulder’s health-minded diners and will operate lunch, dinner, and happy hour service (with takeout to follow), opening at the listed location on November 2." - Josie Sexton