Goemon Okonomiyaki

Great okonomiyaki and friendly service at reasonable prices.

A popular Hiroshima okonomiyaki chain, Goemon often has lines of people waiting to get in throughout the year to get a seat next to the grill for this savory vegetable pancake delight.

I recommend the "special" which includes the basic okonomiyaki ingredients (egg, batter, tempura crumbs, green onion and bacon) and squid, shiso (Japanese mint) and bean sprouts all for just over ¥1000. This was the first time I had tried shiso in okonomiyaki and I will forever be dissapointed if I don't get it included from now on.

• English & Japanese menus available.
• Parking discount available in some locations.
• Most seats are non-smoking
• Prices range from ¥600-¥1500
• Credit Cards OK
• Seating for 20-30

"Fantastic!"
Anonymity Personified.Wed Jun 2009
Goemon branches don't usually have an English menu as far as I can tell but I speak Japanese so maybe they just haven't offered me one. Regardless, they are very good at communicating with non-Japanese regardless, bring your phrase book if you can, but even if you don't have it- they will work what you want out with pointing and gestures. If you are feeling adventurous say, "Okonomiyaki kudasai" and "Omakase shimasu" and they will give you their most popular version. The other customers are also usually in good spirits I find, so it is not a bad place to grab a well made okonomiyaki in a comfortable and friendly place. I like the one in the new Fukuya opposite the station, the line outside usually moves quickly even at the busiest of times.