"Though it also serves sushi and ramen, the savory pancakes known as okonomiyaki are this creative Japanese kitchen’s calling card: Get them topped with pork belly or grilled seafood or, when available, stuffed in the form of “Osaka burgers” with popcorn shrimp and fried egg, teriyaki chicken, sukiyaki beef, and more. Sake- and shochu-based cocktails only up the charming ante." - Ruth Tobias