Sakura-tei

This gem is hidden away in a quiet side street in the heart of Harajuku. We visited during an off hour (3pm) but service was fast. English menus and easy-to-follow English instructions for making your DIY okonomiyaki and monjayaki were provided. Vegetarian and vegan options are clearly labeled which takes the guesswork out of ordering. The vibe is quintessential Harajuku, with colorful local street art and hip hop music. Highly recommend for a fun interactive dining experience!

I liked it. The food was great! Our hostess/waitress was very nice. It’s very spacious inside & out. Define come by here if you want a relaxed little cooking session. This is my 1st time in Japan but if I ever come back I’d love to come back here.

Wow so many vegan and vegetarian options! As a vegetarian living in Japan, I honestly thought I’d never be able to enjoy okonomiyaki — but Sakura-tei made it possible! You get to cook your own savory pancake on the hot plate, and they even have vegan and vegetarian versions of Monja-yaki and Okonomiyaki. They also provide a separate vegetarian sauce, which is amazing attention to detail. There are English instructions for how to make everything, and the staff speak a bit of English too. The price is very reasonable (under ¥1500), and the atmosphere is great — cool music and chill Harajuku vibes. Highly recommended for vegans and vegetarians living in Japan, or anyone visiting who wants to experience a truly inclusive okonomiyaki restaurant. Absolutely loved it!

The food was average, the service was terrible. They simply do not care. I've had significantly better service and much friendlier staff in Japan at izakaya and other restaurants at prices that are 1/3 or 1/2 of what they are here. The Wi-Fi did not work and they could care less, they had trouble bringing hot water. And it's a place where you are encouraged to make your own food, so if you like that sort of thing, maybe you can give it a shot, but honestly, the prices are too high for what they are offering and from what I can tell from other reviews, they have a separate menu for foreigners, which is much higher prices than locals. Avoid this place.

SOO GOOD. Wanted okonomiyaki but it’s hard to find a place with vegetarian okonomiyaki! I’m so glad this place offers just that! Satisfied my craving and was so good. You order on your phone too so no worries if your Japanese is bad! Also there are cooking directions so it’s ezpz!

Delicious food, SUPER fast service, very fun to make your own okonomiyaki on a cold winter day and good value to boot. However, restaurant is on a moderately steep slope so those that are in wheelchairs may find it difficult to reach the front steps.

Went here twice in 2023 and it was our first meal on our current trip. Food is amazing & they have great vegetarian options! The experience is great making them yourself. Staff is nice and helpful

Fun cook-it-yourself okonomiyaki experience. Super casual setting, lots of street style art on the walls, tables and seating have maybe a dive bar vibe. Instructions are given on a card and then you’re left to your own devices. It’s fine though, this is casual street food so you can’t really go wrong. It’ll psychologically taste better since you cooked it :p We’ve been here twice over the span of a decade. It’s a super consistent experience. Portions are large. Don’t really recommend the all you can eat … but to each his own! If you’re looking for a fun interactive casual experience this is worth a visit. Note that since you’re cooking, you’ll leave with a strong food smell on your clothes. They do provide a reasonably effective deodorizer spray, but there are limits. Recommend as a cute family or group activity.

When we were in Japan, I told our private guide that I never tried the Japanese pancake, Okonomiyaki. She mentioned that she'd be happy to take us one day. On our last day in Tokyo, she walked us through the streets of Harajuku and said we're having Okonomiyaki for lunch! Cool! She took us to Sakuratei and ordered our pancakes and cooked it on the grill for us. It was quite heavy and very tasty; reminded me sort of an egg foo young with more ingredients! Thank you Rie for our delightful lunch!

Great table cooking spot in upscale Tokyo neighborhood. Extensive Okonomiyaki options drew us in after visit to wood block print museum around the corner.

Fun atmosphere, good service, good food. We had the okonomiyaki and it was great. Wait staff was quite proficient in English and they have menu and cooking instructions in English as well. We were able to get in without reservations but might be a good idea since the restaurant gets quite busy.

Just reminiscing on our Tokyo trip almost 3 years ago. This place is DIY okonomiyaki off the main streets of Harajuku and has a super cozy and quirky atmosphere. While you do grill for yourself, the ingredients and seasonings that are prepared for you are spectacular. Especially recommend trying out the monjayaki too! So filling and mouthwatering, definitely full of flavors to remember.

It's legit DIY okonomiyaki, you cook the entire meal yourself. It was so much fun and interactive and it tasted great. There are step by step directions how to make the food, just follow the instructions and you will be fine. The place will make your clothes smell but they do have plastic bags if you want to put your clothes away. Also, this place is so hidden, it is not on the main road so follow Google Maps. The food: Special Modern Yaki- Pork, shrimp, squid, yakisoba noddles, egg. I enjoyed the flavor and the texture of this was good, I enjoyed the yakisoba addition. I thought the bacon, shrimp and squid really added a nice flavor. I would get this again. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7do_1vv6aS_TYvqMJpsycw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Flavored Eggs on Bamboo- This was a small app to start and I thought it was good, the flavor of the seasoned egg was nice but I really liked the bamboo.

This place was a bit hard to fine as you have to go down this tight walkway that we missed a couple of times. There is a small sign that points however from looking at the walkway, you wouldn't think it was down that path. When you walk down that path, you have to walk passed some other shops so it doesn't look like it is the correct place but if you keep going and then turn left and walk a few steps, it is to your left. Once we found the place, they have spots inside and outside on their covered patio area. We chose the outside since we didn't want the smoky smell but then realized that we cook it ourselves. The patio is covered so most of the smoke stays there. It was a cool experience to make it as they do give you a small sheet of paper with instructions on how to make each dish. We made the okonomiyaki and the monjayaki. I just hope I did a good job making it and not ruin it. :)

This is a super cool experience that I would totally recommend if you ever come to Tokyo. Okonomiyaki is a Japanese treasure, and this was my first time i got to make it myself- super fun. First, you choose the okonomiyaki you want. They have ones with traditional ingredients with seafood and meats, but they also have many types that are more unique like avocado/mushroom, etc. The ingredients arrive at your table and it's your turn to play chef. They hand you slips of paper with instructions on how to cook it, but it's really not that complicated. The hardest part was flipping the pancake!! Cooking was a lot of fun with friends :) I also want to mention that the inside of this place is super cool. it's got hipstery vibes with murals covering all the walls.

TLDR; DIY okonomiyaki and monjayaki. They even have AYCE deals which seemed pretty worth it. There's some kind of fun in cooking your own food and that's exactly what you do at Sakuratei. Tables are set up like KBBQ places with metal racks of various seasonings and sauces to accompany your meal. Be careful and make sure the rack isn't too close to the grill. I didn't realize how close it was and burned myself while picking up the oil pot. My friends picked this place to cook their own okonomiyaki but I ordered the monjayaki since it was something new...I've never heard of it before coming to this restaurant. The way the menu described monjayaki was that it was a thicker consistency, almost like melted cheese. Sounded pretty intriguing! We also ordered dumplings and a squid, which you'll have to cook yourself. All you have to do is follow the directions and use your judgement. With monjayaki, there are some steps where you just have to eye it to figure out if you should move to the next step. Surprisingly, all of our dishes came out pretty good! I thought we would mess up somewhere since we had to cook it on our own. When you're done, pay at the cash register with card or cash. The only downside was the wait to be seated. It seemed like a lot of groups were leaving but they weren't seating anybody. When we were finally seated, we saw a lot of empty tables so I'm not sure why it took as long as it did. Other than that, I enjoyed my experience here!

Experience: Teppanyaki is a super interactive cooking experience! You'll sit at hot plate tables and order the ingredients in a meal to be cooked by you! Thee ordering process is a little clumsy for a first timer--the menu is not very straight forward. But take some time with it and you'll discover that there are three or four broad types of meals to choose from, which are then broken down into what ingredients you want. Wait: This was a great spot for a group of five. No reservation on a Friday evening at 7, and they seated us within 10 minutes. Ambiance: The atmosphere is so fun! Murals line the walls, and it's down a cool alleyway. Overall: recommended if you want to try an off the beaten path, fun place with good food!

Eating okonomiyaki in the states made me dislike it... but I know Okonomiyaki in Japan would be different, so of course in gonna jump at the chance to try it. I always avoided it bc of the floury pancake like feel and taste to it. We were in Harujuku and needed food. We searched yelp and saw the many reviews and searched for this place. It's located in a tiny alley way- like walking through someone's backyard. It looks hella shady walking into it... but us Japan, so it's very safe. We took the chance and found it. I didn't know it was a do it yourself. I ordered the most filling one that came with everything (seafood, pork, bacon, yakisoba). I sucked at cooking it and mine looked horrible but it tasted delicious!! The instructions are in english. I only wished they had a ventilation bc the smoked got way to thick and the grease splashed and got everywhere. What a fun experience though!! You gotta try it when you're in the area!

This place is slightly hidden but truly a gem! The food and service was amazing!!! Very clean and spacious. The Okonomiyaki/Yakisoba was provided with all of the ingredients and sauces(optional) and you get to cook it yourself (instructions are provided). My family and I customized our orders and loved our first meal in Japan! We got the avocado Okonomiyaki and added garlic and shrimp. We got Yakisoba with pork. Would highly recommend this place!!!

This place is really good. I'd never had make your own okonomiyaki so this was fun. They had this "mega highball" thing that was really nice.

Okonomyaki. Do it yourself. Does this actually work? YES. Really fun place that is very chill and filled with gaijin. Ok, my finished product looks even worse than the other pics on here. But I don't think it's fair that I can be judged on how well I make something that I can't even pronounce. Looks aside, we got two okonomiyakis (a Teletubby should be named this), one with meat and the other seafood. Both were yummy and very filling. Tack on an ice cold beer with that and what do you have? A perfect lunch in the Shinjuku/Harajuku area.

Really fun DIY okonomoyaki place! I still think it tastes better when someone else cooks it for you (although a plus here is that you can control how much sauce/salt/seasoning to put on), but if you want to have some fun with friends then this is the place to go. It gets really smoky inside, so you'll definitely leave smelling a bit like grilled meat. They have a few vegetarian options, and there's an English menu. Definitely a lot of tourists here, they push themselves pretty hard on TripAdvisor There's two entrances (the front is quite easy to miss) but there's a nice small art gallery of sorts attached to the restaurant which is fun to look through.

Okonomiyaki joint in Harajuku. It's kind of hard to find at first, it's in the back alleys on the west side of Omotesando and it doesn't face any streets. It's oddly located in the middle of a cluster of buildings so you walk thru a path and through other shops to get to it. But they put out sandwich board signs outside on street so keep an eye out for that. Inside, it's very large restaurant!!! Def not Tokyo sized. There's multiple rooms and each seats a lot of people. They Do okonomiyaki, monja and yakisoba. We got The okonomiyaki and our friends got the yakisoba. The okonomiyaki is the way to go imo. You get enough stuff to make a pretty large pancake that is easily shareable so don't do the all you can eat option. You'll be stuffed after just one. You can pick the ingredients inside (they recommend no more than 4) and you mix it in the bowl before you cook it. It's important you mix it really well!! The bowl isn't large so it's kind of hard to mix and you have to do it slowly so you don't throw ingredients out of the bowl while mixing. Once you're done you throw it on the hot plate. 10 min each side (in reality about 12 is perfect). The flip to cook side 2 is where it can get tricky!!! You want to try and flip it in one piece so it doesn't break up when you flip. If it's cooked properly it shouldn't be a problem. The yakisoba looked good but they don't give much meat or other ingredients to mix in, so it ends up being very heavily noodle based. It's also portioned for 2 people so it's meant to share but I suppose one American glutton can easily eat it himself.

The GPS will take you to the back of the restaurant so walk around and it can get you there. It's worth it. We got seated right away but it was 3 pm. We were able to get a person who spoke good english and helped us. You cook your own food on a hot plate. I ordered the sakura lemonade and it was really good, a little sour but with the right mix of sweet. We ordered a bunch of steak, chicken and shrimp dishes. There was chicken that tasted and felt like rubber. The steak was really tender, juicy and tasty. The gyoza was pretty good and the shrimp was also good but nothing special. I don't think we cooked very well as a group but that's our fault and can't blame the restaurant. They gave instructions but we just didn't follow well. Oh well we had fun as a group and had some laughs. The end result was some decent tasting food. The prices weren't bad as well. It was worth going.

Make your own okonomiyaki. This place is definitely a tourist spot and is located in the corner at the end of a street. The whole process was really interesting and super hands-on, you make everything you eat which makes it taste better in my opinion. I ordered the mushroom and pork okonomiyaki and it was so good! The restaurant gives you instructions on how to make your specific dish so don't worry if you don't have any previous experience. My biggest tip is to stir the ingredients as best you can without spilling out of the bowl because the better you mix the ingredients, the better the food will stick together when you flip it. If you're not in a rush and want to have a great experience I recommend visiting this place.

Sakuratei gotta be a perfect place to eat especially during cold night when you crave for proper yakisoba or okonomiyaki. You get to order then make your own traditional okonomiyaki and yakisoba on a hot plate in the middle of the table. Pretty awesome concept but at the same time I was a bit scared that our food might not taste as good as it should be just because I'm not a pro cook lol. Seafood yakisoba that I order (and cooked) came out perfect. Overall, it's quite basic to make. Cook the shrimps first, then pork belly and squids. Cabbage and sprouts next then the noodles. Seasoned with yakisoba sauce (taste like worcestershire sauce but better) and some black peppers. Done. This yakisoba taste so damn good, a lot better than I thought. You can add some Japanese mayonnaise and shichimi too. Those condiments goes nicely with yakisoba. My friends were in charge with their okonomiyaki which came out great as well. It was perfectly grilled. All of us were definitely satisfied with our cooking results. All the ingredients here were all fresh. From shrimps, squids, pork belly, vegetables to high quality noodles. Probably why the food taste so good, even if you happen to messed up a bit. What a fun dining experience this was. Ultimately I enjoyed everything here. I highly recommend this unique DIY restaurant, especially for a night out with family, friends or your date.

DIY Okonomiyaki! This place is definitely touristy but I like that you can make your own Okonomiyaki. A lot of people come and get the AYCE but I got super full after 1 Okonomiyaki so I don't know how I'd manage if I got AYCE. Food 5/5; if it sucks, you messed up on what you ordered. I would suggest getting one topping with a slight kick to it. Most of the Okonomiyaki is unseasoned so you'll need something to give it a kick. Price 5/5: It was pretty cheap for what it was. I think AYCE is $20-21 USD and getting one was $8-10 USD. Ambiance 5/5: Kind of has that Korean bbq feel to it where people drink and make their DIY food on the grill in front of them. Service 5/5: I like that there's a button to press to get their attention. They get quite busy here but that's a life saver. We paid at the counter after we were done. Tip: don't wear anything super nice, you're going to smell a bit after you leave.

I highly recommend the seafood okonomiyaki. Concept: pick whatever you want from the menu. They bring it out in a bowl, you mix it and be sure to mix it well. Then throw it on the grill and cook it yourself. Everything was reasonable and the cooking process takes awhile. The place is a hole in the wall place and hard to find, look for the sign and graffiti along the wall Tips: don't wear fancy clothes. You will smell like smoke after because you'll be cooking it.

This place is quite hidden behind a gallery so make sure to look out for signs! If you just follow maps, it will only take you to the general area, once you spot a gallery, look out for the sakuratei sign! Interior was super cool and atmosphere was nice. Tables are very spacious and really good for groups. English menus are available as well as tutorials for cooking food. Large selection and there's something for everyone. Food was delicious and very filling, if your looking for an okonomiyaki/ teppanyaki style place in Shibuya, this is where to go! Your clothes will smell like the food afterwards so I recommend going at the end of the day.

This hidden gem is tucked away on a back street and is a little off the main path. You can't find any obvious signs of it being an restaurant from the outside really but you'll know it from it's colorful art. I love the DIY okonomiyaki. You can choose what goes into it! It's a wonderful place to experience the build it and cook it yourself without having to buy a huge variety ingredients. Their instructions make it really easy to do and everything was quite tasty! They have handy storage for your bags and plastic covers that you can put over the storage or your outerwear. They really have thought of everything! Staff is friendly and helpful! It was quite a memorable experience to sit back, leisurely cook, sip a beer, and eat. Atmosphere is casual, trendy, and hip. I almost felt like I was too old to be out with this cool crowd.

At the recommendation of a friend, we stopped by here for some okonomiyaki. The place is a bit hard to locate, but once you do find it, you're in for a fun time. There is an English menu to help you along with your selections. Also, there are instructions in English. After ordering, you are brought all of your ingredients and you are good to grill. The experience was fun and definitely one of our culinary highlights on our trip to Tokyo. Although we didn't follow the instructions to a tee, we were still satisfied with our end results. Beware of the smoke coming off the grill, it made my eyes water.

This is a fun make-your-own-okonomiyaki hole-in-the-wall-place hidden in beautifully quaint streets across from the Takeshita-dori Alley in the Harajuku area, which is a fun area to check out during the day before going to Shibuya in the evening/night. We came for lunch and had a great experience, but don't wear fancy clothes since you'll smell like smoke after eating here. I suggest not going for the ~$25 USD AYCE Okonomiyaki deal since you only get one base and one topping with each okonomiyaki at a time. Instead, you should order the ~$10 - $15 USD okonomiyakis that come with all multiple toppings and ingredients in a bowl, which you then mix and cook yourself on a grill in the middle of the table. We each tried one okonomiyaki and shared a soba with beef, which was more than enough for lunch. They have laminated cards that teach you how to properly cook okonomiyaki, so don't worry if you've never tried to cook them before!

I found this place a little touristy for my tastes. It's pretty cool and fun to make your own food though I did not do a good job with my dish, though Luis ordered something really simple, noodles and even then his dish was just ok. Both our dishes were just ok. Place can be hard to find, in the back of an alleyway and it then opens up to a pretty large restaurant.

An experience in Tokyo since this isn't quite local. However, the feel at Sakuratei is hipster and almost like a Korean BBQ. So good and delicious

Sakuratei is known for its okonomiyaki. It's super hidden, so you have to go with someone who knows where it is or have really good wifi to use a map app. It's also very popular, so expect a wait, even at random times during the afternoon. We waited about 30-40 minutes for a table for three at around 2pm on a weekday. I think they didn't have enough staff, because when we went inside there were many open tables. There are many different okonomiyaki flavors to choose from, each with different ingredients. Because one of my friends is allergic to shellfish, we ordered the ones with pork and mushrooms. At sakuratei, you'll cook your own okonomiyaki on the hot plate situated in the middle of each table. It's definitely an experience. Because it was our first time, one of the English speaking waitresses helped us a lot. She was so friendly and patient!! We found the okonomiyaki was easy to make, we painted it with sauce and drizzled mayo on top. Super yummy! The three of us each ordered one, and it ended up being way too much food, so I'd suggest sharing. The inside is interestingly decorated and they play some good american music. I'd definitely come back :)

It is definitely a dining experience worth trying! I will admit it is on the pricier side, I believe we paid roughly about 5800 yen for two adults. We decided to add the all you can drink soft drinks option along with AYCE okonomiyaki. The restaurant is very foreigner friendly. The hostess was very friendly and she spoke English well. We signed in and were seated about 15 minutes later. I wouldn't leave the area, wait nearby. They called a party three times, but the party was no where to be seen, so they moved on to the next party. Once the party returned, they were asked to wait and put their name down all over again. Once we were seated, we were given an English menu and instructions on how to cook the meal. Luckily, the menu is pretty self explanatory. You can order four bowls at a time with one ingredient each. I would skip the options with noodles, they're not as flavorful as the other two options. The monjayaki was the messiest, but it was delicious and my personal favorite. The okonomiyaki was also very flavorful, especially with corn or beef as the one ingredient. The location gives you about a 90 minute time limit. The okonomiyaki does take a while to cook, about 20 minutes. Food wise, everything was really good and they had a lot of options to choose from. The location itself is pretty big, but it had close to no ventilation. I would recommend to call in advance to book a reservation, especially on a weekend night or do a walk in for lunch on a week day (it's definitely cheaper during lunch). Once we had left the location, we noticed they over charged us by 1500 yen. We returned right away and at first they did not want to return the difference. They thought we ordered the AYCE and all you can drink alcohol bundle, but we ordered the soft drinks package. After the miscommunication was clarified they returned the money.

The place is kinda hard to find but once you are in, it's quite spacious. Def a spot to go for a drink. The service was great as usual for Japan. I'm not the biggest fan of okonomiyaki but it was still a cool place to check out.

I'm only giving this 3 stars because of a couple of nice servers and the food, but overall the experience was not what I expected to be. Upon entering the establishment, there was no one at the front to greet us. Using my head and common sense, you first have to write your name down and how many people are in your party on this piece of paper on a stool. Secondly, there was no hostess or anyone to help us while waiting for 15 minutes. Then, a girl came out and looked at the sheet and called my name. Had a condescending tone, did not smile, and acted very rude. Told me to follow her, but did not direct us to which table to sit, so we sat at an empty one. Unless you look like a foreigner, don't expect good service here. Menu was given and the server(s) disappeared. No one explained the process of how this whole place works (that's why you have to go online apparently to read all the reviews before going here because most of the servers expect that from you). The 3 parties after me were all served and attended before us. Even I raised my hand in the air, the same server or hostess girl (with short brown hair) walked right passed me even though she saw me needing help. Thankfully, the table next to us said if we needed service we have to click on this white mouse button looking thing. Okay, cool - would of appreciated if someone told us beforehand, then we wouldn't have to wait like deer-in-headlights. So, servers will ignore you if you don't push your white button. The same rude server girl comes and takes our order, again with no smile or emotion on her face. The wait for the food did not take long and pretty much they give you a piece of paper that shows you how to cook the food (we got the seafood okonomiyaki and basic yakisoba) both were delicious. There was an older gentleman and a girl with short blonde-ish hair who were nice to us and very attentive, even though they were not able to speak English. One thing I have to complain is, no one ever asked us where we wanted to be seated and had no idea if this establishment has a non-smoking or smoking area. A gentleman at the other table beside us started to smoke while we were cooking and eating our food which was unpleasant. Upon asking the rude hostess, she said "there is smoke everywhere anywhere you sit" since I wanted to move tables and half the place was empty. She left, then came back and told the table next to us not to smoke because it bothered us which was nice of her. Overall, the actual experience of cooking your own food was fun. The food tasted delicious (you cook to your taste). If you like takoyaki, you will like okonomiyaki which is basically a bigger version that is shaped like a pancake. Yakisoba was ok, they do not have many sauces or seasonings other than sweet soy sauce for the stir fry. And thumbs up for giving water and not tea.

In an alleyway that makes you think you got the wrong address! Nope, follow Google maps, it's correct. It's fairly big inside, we went at 6:20 and it was pretty empty inside. But filled up really quickly when we left, so get there early, because people stay for a long time so seats don't become vacant. There was an all you can eat special for 120 minutes for 2500 per person but you can only pick one topping. Each okonomyaki averaged to about 1300 yen each, I dont think we could eat 4 between my husband and I, so we elected to order a la carte. We got an sakura okonomyaki, and a Monjaki. They have really cute cards in English with pictures that teach you how to cook. It looks much easier than it is. The okonomyaki turned out great, followed it step by step and it was so good with the toppings if bonito flakes, seaweed flakes, okonomyaki sauce. The Monjaki was a different story. We kept waiting for the sauce to simmer, and it was wet and sloppy. We waited and cooked for like 30-40 minutes and it was still a mess, so we ate it anyway, since we didn't want to sit and wait forever. At the end we ate for 2 hours cooking 2 items. Although we cooked them one at a time. Since we had no time constraints. The toppings were yummy, definitely fun, but come early!! The wait afterwards is really long!

Sakura Tei is quite a find in Harajuku. It's uniqueness makes it really worth a visit. However, it is hard to find as it's in the backstreets of Harajuku. A map or GPS is definitely a good idea. The art gallery type atmosphere is perplexing while eating okonomiyaki, but also quite enjoyable. You can eat outside which is really nice. Cooking your own meal on the skillet was really fun though, and probably best done in a group of 3-4 people so you can try many of the flavors if not getting the all-you-can eat option. However, of course coming as a couple is fine, too, when I was there, a Japanese couple near us kept ordering more and more and they really looked like they were enjoying it. We were all seriously amazed at how much they could eat. The English menu made things easy, and there are tons of options. Don't forget to use all the delicious toppings in the side little basket, including using a paintbrush type tool to "paint" on the main sauce. This is my favorite place for okonomiyaki in Tokyo. Such a great experience overall!!!

Really friendly service, they have many different types of okonomiyaki, I got the most standard one with pork and yakisoba. They make it for you. I saw a family making it themselves with abundant cabbage so not sure if it's DIY or not. One okonomiyaki and a large oolong tea came up to about 1600 ish yen. Not bad!

Okonomiyaki-Yum! We recently visited Tokyo and were hunting for a great Japanese pancake spot to fill our bellies. Sakuratei hit the nail on the head. This lunch spot was filled with local businessmen, mothers and daughters who'd been shopping on cat street, and tourists alike. The room we ate in was essentially a heated tarp structure, we found it to be great but not for those looking for a more traditional atmosphere. The food was great. They provide all of the ingredients, visual instructions and a hot skillet to get to work. We were not the most skilled visitors, and one local came over to help us out the finishing touches on the meal, but nonetheless the food was great and experience even better!

We stumbled into this restaurant for lunch after visiting Takeshita Street nearby. We were not expecting to make our own food, in fact I thought we ended up in some sort of Hibachi grill type place when we sat down at the hot griddle. This was super approachable for tourists, as there is both an English menu and English cooking instructions, and they are super easy to follow. We opted to make Okonomiyaki, which is basically a pancake filled with selected meats, an egg, cabbage, other vegetables, and is topped with mayo and seasonings. Prices were very cheap and this was a nice little midday meal that wasn't too heavy. It seemed like it was popular amongst locals too. I would highly recommend this if you are in the area.

Quirky little restaurant located in a simplex within the Harajuku district. One of the more spacious restaurants we've been to w/ staff who speaks English. You can order a set menu/AYCE but there's plenty of food for single orders. Whatever you order goes on the grill in front and you cook you own dish. There's no rice in the bowl, just veggies which keeps it light. You can place various sauces and season it to your liking w/ the condiments on the table. Their sides are tasty. My fave was the eggs w/ bamboo. Egg was cooked perfectly w/ a runny yolk while the bamboo provided a crunch. I'm a sucker for both and was so excited I get 2 in 1 dish. Approximately 1000¥ per entree.

Great place to have an affordable and filling meal around Ura-Harajuku. Great selection of okonomiyaki and yakisoba, great with beer. Check out their pickles from Aomori. They are quite good. Don't forget to take a peek at the galleries! Not to be missed.

Cold and Hungry travellers: Wife and I were walking around cold and hungry while we shop this district. Found this fun place to eat but didn't know what to do. Once we got here, the waiters were very friendly and gave us multiple instructions (1 for each plate we ordered in english). It's our first time experience cooking our own yakisoba and okonomiyaki. Food was a solid 4 while the fun factor and experience was a 5. We ordered Sakura Yaki and Special Yakisoba.

Super delicious! Place was hard to find because it's hidden in small streets. You get to cook your own! I recommend pork and noodle. Definitely try the okonomiyaki as that's the best! Rice was so so and if you write a review you get free ice cream! Service was amazing and they have English menu!

This place is definitely one for the hipster crowd. With the eclectic decor and the DIY cooking on the table, it is more about the experience than the food itself. Great: the intestines, especially when they are fried up a little. Okay: the actual food looks like vomit, but tastes like and overfilled omelet/frittata. We ordered the two things rated number one on the menu. They have small instructions in English that help explain how to cook the different meals on the tabletop in front of you. If you are really hesitant to DIY, the table beside us had a server help them. The style is community table where everyone has a spatial and helps them-self to what is cooked (go with people to don't mind sharing with).

I thank Yelp for helping me to discover this place. I have been to the neighborhood many times for shopping and people watching, and I had no ideas that this place existed until this year. The restaurant is quite large and packed with local students, foreign tourists, and a like. Their okonomiyaki butter and good selections of topping are solid, and a la carte starts with 800 yen of plain plus toppings (ranging 50 yen to 250 yen) . I had a classic "butatama" that includes polk, red ginger pickles, and tempura bits (total around $10 USD). They also offer AYCE options (1200yen for 90 minutes, or 1500yen for 120 minutes), but AYCE okonomiyaki limits with only one topping per a okonomiyaki. I look forward to going back next year.

Come in the winter. We were dripping in sweat when we came in August, but it was still worth it! We didn't really know what to expect and we've never made okonomiyaki before so we thought this would be a fun experience. THANK GOD they have instructions in english! We also copied what the locals were doing so we didn't make a fool out of ourselves. We ordered the AYCE, and had 4 pancakes total for the 2 of us and was STUFFED. you get unlimited side dishes (corn, cabbage, eggplant, kimchi). I wasn't really a fan of okonomiyaki in the states because it was always very heavy and floury, but the ingredients here are surprisingly light! Most of the pancake was cabbage, with a choice of protein. Beef and pork are both solid additions. Overall, we had a great time making our pancakes! Fun experience, especially for first-timers. Don't be intimidated, the instructions are super helpful! Just don't burn yourself. :)

Amazing place! Reasonable price. English menu/speaking. You cook your own food at your table. All you can drunk and food options. Recommended!

Really enjoyed the experience here. Great food, wonderful service (several english speakers on staff made it easy), and a wonderful experience of literally cooking your own meal from scratch. There are a lot of choices on the menu, and don't feel pressured into the "all you can eat" menu upfront - there is a whole lot more you can mix and match! The only down side... smoke and slow ventilation. Most people probably don't care, but I have long hair and it still smells just like my dinner :-) It's a bit tough to find, but yelp map is pretty exact, so follow that and mame your way to the flavour heven.

Fun place for Okonomiyaki cooked right at your table. 1. Atmosphere. The atmosphere in this place is awesome, it's a bit of a stoners paradise. Lots of vibrant colors and surreal artwork everywhere. The staff is friendly and speaks moderate English. 2. Okonomiyaki. Cabbage pancakes that are nothing short of delicious. I got the steak pancake while my friend got the breakfast pancake. Both delicious but we had 1 glaring issue: WARNING: Do not dump all of the food on the grill at once! It will burn! This is what we did which ended with us sprint eating everything. It was still great but I would have liked to take my time and enjoy everything. 3. Service. There is an English menu available if you ask. Press the button at your table to call a waiter over (why have more places not instituted that)? Great place in Harajuku, worth the trip. Just make sure you use your ingredients a bit at a time and it makes for an amazing meal! Overall Grade: A-

Great place and atmosphere! Love the okonomiyaki even though you cook it yourself! Thumbs up!!!

Located in between Harajuku and Omote Sando Hills this place is a do it yourself Teppenyaki Restaurant. You can order Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba amongst other items on the menu. They have a ton of options including salads and appetizers. They also have different combos that you can order after which they then bring the uncooked ingredients out. You have to cook everything yourself on the teppenyaki grill and it was pretty great experience. They have an all you can eat option for about $25 and you can add on all you can drink for another $10 or $15. We ordered a mushroom okonomiyaki and a sukiyaki beef yakisoba. The Yakisoba portion was huge but just ok. The beef was tender but yakisoba was kind of dry. They had a selection of sauces and seasonings on the table that if I go back another time I will probably experiment with. The okonokiyaki came with a variety of different mushrooms and then a couple slices of pork belly to place on top. It was my first time making okonomiyaki but it was delicious. They have instructions on the table in English but just ask your server and they will explain it to you.

It was my first time eating Oknomiyaki or Monjayaki in Japan. This place is 'cook your own food' type of a restaurant so it was confusing for me and my family on how to make the food. It would have been nice if the workers there asked or offered help on making the food. But in the end we enjoyed it a lot.

This is aDIY restaurant specialized in okonomiyaki, if this is you're first time and looking for someone to make it it for u, then it's not the right place. If u r very hungry take the all you can it, its about the the same price for à la carte. Of course at the beginning, you kind of not sure how to make it, but they have a flyer to show u. Place a bit hard to find so bring your phone .