Okoja
Saeki Ward, yukichoufushidani
Restaurant in yukichoufushidani, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki honoree three years running, Okoja serves Hiroshima-style layered pancakes in Saeki Ward's hill country for under JPY 2,000 at dinner and under JPY 1,000 at lunch. The 22-seat counter fills fast on weekends despite its rural location, rewarding early arrivals and phone reservations with affordable, technique-driven okonomiyaki and rare on-site parking.
About Okoja
Okoja is a yukichoufushidani venue open Wednesday through Sunday: 11 AM–2 PM and 5–7:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Pricing places it in an accessible range, with prices spanning JPY 999 to JPY 1,999.
Okoja appears in the Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 list, a recognition within the okonomiyaki category.
Lunch and Dinner Hours
Okoja has both midday and evening hours on its open days. Lunch service is 11 AM–2 PM, while dinner service is 5–7:30 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. Pricing falls within a modest overall range; check directly for any separate lunch menu, dinner menu, or session-specific offering.
Because Monday and Tuesday are closed, planning around the Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule is the most important practical detail.
How Okoja Fits yukichoufushidani Dining
Okoja’s clearest distinction is its inclusion in the Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 list. That makes it a notable award-recognized entry to consider when planning dining in yukichoufushidani.
For visitors planning a meal in yukichoufushidani, Okoja is best understood through the basics: closed Monday and Tuesday, open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, with prices from JPY 999 to JPY 1,999.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 160-10 Yukicho Oaza Fushidani, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima, 738-0513, Japan
- Website
- japoncompany.business/hiroshima/548976-okonomiyakiya-house-oko
- Phone
- +81 829-86-1341
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, no-smoking neighborhood okonomiyaki joint with a lively but relaxed atmosphere typical of small local Hiroshima-area griddle restaurants.
Tags
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer
Signature Dishes
Okonomiyaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 160-10 Yukicho Oaza Fushidani, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima, 738-0513, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–7:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–7:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–7:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–7:30 PM
Location
160-10 Yukicho Oaza Fushidani, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima, 738-0513, Japan · Directions
japoncompany.business/hiroshima/548976-okonomiyakiya-house-oko
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Itsukaichi Hassho, 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
- Napul, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- ル・ジャルダン グルマン, Notable alternative
- CHILAN, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
- CHILAN, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At under JPY 2,000 for dinner, Okoja significantly undercuts CHILAN's JPY 20,000–29,999 tasting-menu format, positioning itself as Hiroshima's budget-conscious Tabelog 100 alternative. Itsukaichi Hassho matches Okoja's JPY 1,000–1,999 dinner range and also appears in the broader okonomiyaki conversation, but Okoja's three consecutive Tabelog 100 selections (2023, 2024, 2025) give it a sharper credential edge. For diners prioritizing value and award recognition over tasting-menu ambition, Okoja delivers the strongest price-to-pedigree ratio in the region.
Napul sits in the middle tier at JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner, offering a step up in check size but less award visibility than Okoja. If the goal is a quick, affordable meal with parking and recognition behind it, Okoja wins; if the occasion calls for a longer tasting experience and budget allows JPY 20,000+, CHILAN becomes the splurge pick. Okoja also accepts reservations and offers daytime service, making it easier to secure a table than walk-in-only competitors. Families and solo diners favor Okoja for its no-fuss format and sub-JPY 1,000 lunch pricing, a combination few Tabelog 100 spots match outside metro centers.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Okoja worth the price?
Okoja’s price range runs from JPY 999 to JPY 1,999. Whether it is worth the price depends on what you value, but its Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 recognition makes it a notable option to consider in yukichoufushidani.
What are alternatives to Okoja in yukichoufushidani?
For comparison, venues to research individually include CHILAN, Itsukaichi Hassho, Napul, and ル・ジャルダン グルマン.
What should I order at Okoja?
Okoja is associated with the okonomiyaki category through its Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 recognition.
How far ahead should I book Okoja?
For reservations or how far in advance to book, contact Okoja directly. Okoja is closed Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5–7:30 PM.
