Okonomiyaki is Japan’s beloved savory pancake — crispy, tender, customizable, and bursting with flavor, a street‑food icon that bridges tradition and creativity.
Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s most comforting and iconic dishes — a savory pancake that blends cabbage, batter, and your choice of toppings into a sizzling, golden masterpiece. Its name comes from okonomi (“as you like it”) and yaki (“grilled”), capturing the spirit of a dish that adapts to every taste.
There are two legendary styles:
Osaka style, where all ingredients are mixed into the batter.
Hiroshima style, where layers are built one by one, often with yakisoba noodles.
Whichever version you choose, okonomiyaki is warm, hearty, and deeply satisfying — a perfect example of Japanese comfort food.
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the batter
1 cup all‑purpose flour
½ cup dashi broth (or water)
1 egg
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
2 tbsp chopped green onions
Salt to taste
Optional fillings (choose your favorites)
Thinly sliced pork belly
Shrimp
Squid
Corn
Cheese
Mushrooms
Toppings
Okonomiyaki sauce (or thick Worcestershire sauce)
Japanese mayonnaise
Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Aonori (seaweed powder)
Pickled ginger (beni shoga)
Instructions
1. Prepare the batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, dashi, egg, and a pinch of salt. Fold in the shredded cabbage and green onions until well combined.
2. Heat the pan
Lightly oil a non‑stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
3. Add fillings
Pour half the batter onto the pan and shape it into a thick pancake. Place your chosen fillings (pork, shrimp, etc.) on top.
4. Flip and cook
After 3–4 minutes, flip the pancake carefully. Press gently and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Add toppings
Brush with okonomiyaki sauce, drizzle with Japanese mayo, and sprinkle with bonito flakes and aonori. Watch the bonito flakes dance from the heat — a signature moment of okonomiyaki.
6. Serve hot
Slice into wedges and enjoy immediately.