Namba Okonomiyaki Ajinoya Honten

If you are craving okonomiyaki and yakisoba, consider visiting this spot! The okonomiyaki and yakisoba is one of the best that I ever had. There are various options / toppings to mix and match. However, the overall taste and experience is comparable to other places I been to. Given the hype, expect a considerable waiting time of around 1 hour based on my experience. If you don't want to wait, I think there are numerous other places that would offer similar experience, so I wouldn't worry too much on missing out. The service is alright, the staff is quick and efficient in cooking / preparing your order. Not the most friendliest / warmest bunch but they get the work done.

The worst part about this was the queue outside. Thank god it moved relatively fast. The okonomiyaki was perfectly cooked with a well seasoned batter and not overly sauced. The scallops with brown butter and soy sauce offered a pleasing mix of textures, with the scallops having a satisfying bite, complemented by the enoki mushrooms and the crunch of the sprouts. I got the counter seat and saw the chef in action. He's almost a one man show and I was in awe of his skills. He was already so busy handling all the different orders but still paid attention to serving me outside of what I would consider his job scope. He kindly handed me an ice cold towel when he noticed I was finishing my meal. All my stars goes to him.

The mix okonomiyaki and yakisoba is good. It's all about the sauce. Service is prompt but the place is always full with a line. If you can't wait for the line, then skip this place. It's not the end of the world. The okonomiyaki is good but not something to die for. Ventilation could be improved because you'll smell like food when you come out. They cook your okonomiyaki in front of you.

Worth all the hype honestly, the Michelin guide mention is fully deserved. By far the best Okonomiyaki I've ever had. Perfectly balanced with a mix of so many delicious ingredients, and cooked to perfection by the skilled staff. Although you should expect a decent amount of waiting, restaurant does a good job making it relatively quicker, by taking your order while you're in line and ensuring that you get your order almost as soon as you sit down. Service was quick and efficient. An added discovery at Ajinoya was the excellent combination of mustard and Okonomiyaki! A very unexpectedly good combo. On top of all this, the restaurant is so reasonably priced, making this restaurant an excellent value for money option. If I had one complaint, it would be that I wish they were more generous with the Katsuobushi / Bonito flakes.

Great food, but not worth the wait, in my opinion. I went to this location because of many recommendations from TikTok. The line was quite long and took about an hour and 10 minutes to get in. The food was good for me and my best friend, but it wasn’t worth the wait for us. The prices were affordable. There are many other okonomiyaki restaurants in the area. Overall, good food. :)

Be ready for a line and good food the food can get a little sickening in the end but thats up for your taste preferences. The okonomiyaki and yakisoba get crispy towards the end so pace yourself The chef who helped us was kind and even spoke some korean phrases for us which got a good laugh Food was good but not worth the wait

Mar 2025: queued for this okonomiyaki and it was well worth it. The ordering system is perfected such that when you take your seat the okonomiyaki is already ready for you! Food is delicious and can understand why there are queues! Take out also available but eating in is an experience too especially at the chefs table where we saw the chefs in action!

Wow what an amazing place. There's usually a wait but it's definitely worth it. We never had Okonomiyaki before but it was awesome and they cook it right in front of you. One of the best lunches we had on our two week trip!