Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten
Kita, Osaka
Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
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Price
$1–10per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 okonomiyaki counter in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai serving JPY 1,000–1,999 griddle pancakes with no reservations, cash-only payment, and sustained awards since 2018. Queue 30–45 minutes at peak lunch and Friday dinner; off-peak weekday afternoons move faster. Counter seats face the griddle, table seats suit groups, and the informal format works for solo diners and families. Closed Sunday.
About Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten
Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten in Osaka costs JPY 1,000–1,999 per person, with casual dress and hours of 11:45 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday; it is closed on Sunday. The venue is also associated with Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 recognition.
Format Details
Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten is in Osaka, with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, a casual dress code, and hours from 11:45 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday; it is closed on Sunday. For a low-key meal in Osaka, the price range and casual dress code make it easy to understand the basic expectations.
Why It Fits Osaka Dining Plans
Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten can be considered within a broader Osaka dining itinerary because its hours cover late morning through evening on most days of the week, while Sunday closure is an important planning constraint. The 2025 Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki recognition is the only accolade mentioned; other award history or rankings are not available.
For broader Osaka dining context, see our full Osaka restaurants guide. Evening plans might include our full Osaka bars guide, and day-trip options appear in our full Osaka wineries guide and our full Osaka experiences guide.
For nearby or comparable casual planning in Osaka, you may also look at Curry Shop MASARA, ECHIRE MARCHE AU BEURRE, Kokoro ni Amai Anpanya Umeda ten, Tachinomiya Shiraishi, and Umeda Kamatake Udon.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:45 AM–8:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒530-0017 Osaka, Kita Ward, Kakudacho, 9−20 新梅田 食道街
- Website
- shinume.com/shop/%E3%81%8D%E3%81%98
- Phone
- +81 6-6361-5804
Venue details
Ambiance
A cramped second-floor okonomiyaki joint with a yellow sign, constant queues, and an open teppan where staff grill orders in front of guests amid sizzling sounds and savory aromas, creating an energetic, old-school Osaka atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer
Signature Dishes
- Modan-yaki (modern-yaki)
- Sujitama (beef tendon okonomiyaki)
- Ebi potato (shrimp & potato)
- Osaka-style okonomiyaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒530-0017 Osaka, Kita Ward, Kakudacho, 9−20 新梅田 食道街
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:45 AM–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Japan, 〒530-0017 Osaka, Kita Ward, Kakudacho, 9−20 新梅田 食道街 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Umeda Kamatake Udon, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Tachinomiya Shiraishi, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Curry Shop MASARA, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Kokoro ni Amai Anpanya Umeda ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- ECHIRE MARCHE AU BEURRE, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten sits in the middle of Shin-Umeda Shokudogai's price range, delivering Tabelog 100–recognized pancakes for less than Tachinomiya Shiraishi's JPY 2,000–2,999 standing-bar menu but with longer waits than sub-JPY 1,000 spots like Umeda Kamatake Udon and Kokoro ni Amai Anpanya Umeda ten. If you want okonomiyaki credentials and can handle a queue, book nothing and arrive early; if you want a quicker meal in the same food alley, Curry Shop MASARA serves curry at the same price with less fanfare.
For budget-conscious diners, Umeda Kamatake Udon and ECHIRE MARCHE AU BEURRE (both under JPY 1,000) offer faster turnover and smaller spend. For drinkers prioritizing atmosphere over food pedigree, Tachinomiya Shiraishi brings standing-bar energy at a slightly higher ticket. Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten earns its spot when awards matter more than convenience, but only if you're prepared to wait and pay cash.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten?
First-timers should plan around these basics: Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten is in Osaka, the price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, dress is casual, hours are 11:45 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and the venue is closed on Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Okonomiyaki Kiji Honten?
The hours run continuously from 11:45 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and the venue is closed on Sunday.
