Reasonable quality place but nowhere near as good as many restaurants we’ve eaten in Japan, so we were disappointed, particularly in light of all the great reviews. Possibly all customers when we were there were tourists which we think may explain the strangely high rating (4.6 currently - there’s just no way this is a 4.6 resto) - we don’t think locals would score this anywhere near so highly. Food was fine but a bit bland in both taste and texture. The atmosphere was dull because almost totally full of tourists (noting we’re also tourists). The staff were very nice

I really recommend this place to fellow tourists! It is centrally located in Kyoto, and the staff is proficient in English! Great food, awesome service and fair prices. Be sure to book in advance though, their website is easy to use and is also in English!

This spot was suggested by the cool guys from Kapital. We got two different kinds of okinomiyaki and they were delicious. There were different set menus or else you could get a okinomiyaki with a drink.

This place is a true hidden gem in Kyoto!!! Everything was super delicious, and you could tell that the chef is truly a professional! They were super friendly and understood our dietary restrictions. We loved this place!! Super recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a place where you can get competent Hiroshima-style (i.e. noodles instead of batter) okonomiyaki at a medium/high price in a so-so location. I came through here in a party of three, ordered primarily a la carte (instead of sets) and our bill ended up just under $100 US including drinks. In the pros column, the English menu is designed for the novice/tourist and clearly intended to steer potentially overwhelmed gaijin to successful results, which it does: a tourist could speak literally zero Japanese, order by pointing at the pictures on the menu and end up with a pretty well-rounded meal. And while the food is very solidly OK, the real joy of going here comes from the cheeky Dragon Ball Z theme and the energetic, charismatic chef who works the teppan: the guy clearly loves his work and watching him in action is a genuine treat. In terms of negatives, the place itself is sort of tricky to find, and isn't really accessible by car. In fact, we found it by accident while wandering the arcade and put a pin in Google maps: even with the pin, re-finding it had us zig-zagging through alleys, etc.

The food here is absolutely delicious! We don’t eat meat and some fish, and the chef was able to accommodate which was amazing. We sat at the counter which was a great experience, watching the chef cook and feeling like part of the action. You will need to reserve during the busy season but it’s worth it!

Best Food Experience (and food) of my Life! My husband and I stumbled on this place after wondering around shopping and I feel so lucky to have gotten to eat here. The chef was friendly and very skilled. I got the vegetarian set and it was beyond excellent. If you’re lucky enough to get a reservation you won’t regret it. I will be dreaming of the meal I had here for a long time.

Overall 5/5 ======== Food 4/5 (please read below to understand!) Service 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Price 5/5 Location 5/5 Also this place is a gem in Kyoto, and I was lucky to find a spot despite having an unconfirmed reservation. Right off the bat the staff was SUPER friendly and the hostess also spoke English well. This is the smallest restaurant I visited, hosts around 10 people max! Location is great: in the Center, easily reached by public transportation and not hard to find. I came here specifically for the show cooking, okonomiyaki and because of the vegan mentions in the reviews. The vegan menu has a lot to offer, but there is a nr of dishes on the menu that could be adjusted fairly easily (I believe) to also accommodate a vegan lifestyle, expanding the possible selection and increasing the value for plant-based eaters. i took the vegan menu: an appetiser, 3 sides and a main and had a repetition of the silk tofu, which was slightly unfortunate. The focused and smiling chef was very efficient and skilful and whenever there was a bit of downtime he was doing dishes or entertaining guests. Very pleasant overall! The food tasted great, the twist with garlic and chilli fried edamame was top and I’d like to see more of these little tweaks that enhance the variety and elevate the simple dishes. The salad was nice (always a pleasure when you find something fresh in Japan, but could use a little more dressing. The teppanyaki was fabulous and nicely presented. The main dish (okonomiyaki) was very enjoyable with exquisite and delicate mushrooms. Being vegan in a vegan friendly restaurant is always tricky, because the endless possibilities for omnivores are better explored and mainstream. Meaning that the little tweaks and additives elevate a dish more easily. To a small extent I felt that the vegan okonomiyaki was the regular one but without animal ingredients instead of standing in its own. It was absolutely enjoyable, but I feel that it has the potential of becoming much more if that layer of magic is found. The price is fair, especially in comparison to the general price point in Tokyo and Kyoto. I wish this restaurant all the best and will definitely be back! Thanks to the staff for making this such a pleasurable dinner/evening 🙏🏼

We found this little place by chance and were excited to try it. The place was busy but we were happy to wait the 1 hour for a seat. The food was delicious but the service and communication is severely lacking. We ordered 3 dishes, 1 soft drink and 1 water. Other customers got their drinks and we did not. When we went to pay, the bill was for 3360 Yen which the chef explained was for 3 dishes and 2 soft drinks. I tried to explain that we were not served any beverages but did not receive any response. I just paid and leave.

A diamond amongst a heavy touristy area. Definitely get the okomomiyaki with extra toppings! The oysters (winter only) with mushrooms cooked in miso and butter are ah-ma-zing

5+ stars. We were lucky enough to get two seats without any reservation! Make sure to do it, unlike us, because you really want to get the chance to eat there! The staff is super welcoming and friendly, and it's great to see the chef cook in front of you. Atmosphere is on point, service too, and of course the food is delicious. They can make the okonomiyaki vegetarian or vegan so that was a real treat for us. We got the Kamehameha special (with seafood) and the Vegetable one made veggie. The waitress was super careful to get the order right. We were very happy to get to experience this in Kyoto!

Lovely time - our vegan friends were very excited to go here. The okonomiyaki had depths of flavor and textures, we tried the seafood version and vegetarian style as well. Welks and mushroom small plate was extremely flavorful. Plum wine to round at the meal and a host with a great sense of humor.

Too Salty for me and my family My friend said that is the style for Kyoto燒 But not for us and the beef is quite tough...

Great place to enjoy food! Chef cooked very well. Beer is awesome! Better to reserve the place, often full after 6pm!! Vegetarian friendly ;)

Food, atmosphere and service were great! Suggest to make a reservation before coming as they had to turn away some patrons as the restaurant isn’t very big.

Seafood okonomoyaki was amazing in Hiroshima style. Set price gives you a good variety at a deal.

Food was great! 10/10 service. Friendly and attentive staff. Cosy restaurant.

Amazing Okonomiyaki, on par with the best ones in Hiroshima. Everything tasted great, and the owner and the staff were super friendly. You need to come here if you are in Kyoto. Prices are great, but be aware that you usually need to book far in advance to secure a slot.

Visited this location in October 2023. This place is a small establishment that is absolutely worth changing any of your dinner plans to go here instead. Would suggest making a reservation ahead of time. Walk-ins are accepted, but you may get turned away. The staff service was exceptional, and the food was amazing. We suggest ordering from set A or B and being adventurous with your choices. If you’re a Dragonball fan, you’ll be in good company.

We really enjoyed our meal here. The three people running the dinner for us worked like a well oiled machine, team work made the dream work. My gf is vegetarian and the staff really made sure to avoid contamination of her food and everything was well cleaned. Menu is available in English and the staff spoke English with us as well.

I would recommend the place, food was decent and the staff were nice. You need to book!! It’s not the best okonomiyaki I have had in Japan but a good Hiroshima style one.

Delicious food. Cozy and intimate atmosphere. Polite was very friendly. Very impressed by the chef and his versatility. Definitely recommend but make sure to make a reservation in advance.

Highly recommended! Amazing experience, cooked right in front of you. Intimate setting, friendly service and dietary requirements checked beforehand. Food was incredible, we had seafood and veggie options and were blown away by both! Book in advance to avoid disappointment

Great little vegan restaurant with a super small setting and friendly service. Recommend reservations if you can. Deserves more than 5 stars!!!

We were a group of 3 people, who chose 3 different sets of okonomiyaki dishes. The food was so delicious that we can say it was one of our best meals during multiple trips to Japan. Despite of small size of the restaurant, there is a huge variaty of dishes available (meat, seafood, vegan). Service was also superb. In case you don't want to wait in the queue, a reservation in advance is recommended.

I went here yesterday as I've always wanted to go to try okonomiyaki and this was the perfect first time experience where you sit in front of the chef while he cooks the dishes. The service was great the staff are very attentive and can speak English. This place is done by reservation only so I would reserve online or if you're like us who happen to be strolling around in the area ask if you can reserve for another day and the staff will be happy to assist ☺️ The food was delicious I loved the veggie dumplings and vegetarian okonomiyaki definitely recommend!

The best food in Japan. Its just amazing. The combination of flavors is absolutely stunning. Great great great.experience. chef is so nice and all the staff.

Arrive early to get a spot this place! Staff is so friendly and totally vegan and vegetarian friendly!

Very good restaurant hidden in the heart of kyoto! Food was delicious and the service was perfect. We were lucky to be accepted without reservation but I highly recommend you to book before coming.

First time experiencing an okonomiyaki, and tried a very nice Hiroshima-style one. Food was prepared right in front of us and tasted great. Staff was also very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Do make an appointment before dropping by thought as they can be fully booked.

Stumbled upon this restaurant tucked in a side street. Entered when there was no one inside but the crowd filled up really fast! Okonomiyaki was made fresh on the grill and super delicious. Chef was also friendly and skilful. We tried both the seafood and stamina set meals. Prawns tasted fresh and the serving was generous. Will definitely visit again if I happen to be in Kyoto.

Food is cooked on a teppan right in front of you. You get food fresh and piping hot! Limited seating so always plan ahead and make a reservation. Great value on set meals!

A very memorable dining experience, indeed! I would recommend getting a reservation. We actually went without a reservation but we (party of 4) waited outside the restaurant for thirty minutes before the restaurant opened for dinner service. The chef came out to ask us if we had a reservation and we said no, but he said since we were first and the next group reservation was 1 hour after opening, he could serve us but we would need to eat quickly so that the group with a reservation could be seated when the time came. While we were seated and waiting for our food, we noticed a number of groups come by without a reservation and they were turned away. The restaurant has one table slightly away from the grill that can seat up to 4 guests, and then I think 6-8 guests can be seated directly in front of the grill. This is why I would definitely recommend getting a reservation ahead of time. My husband and I got the vegan okonomiyaki and our friends got an okonomiyaki set meal that had seafood and a side of veggie gyoza. Our food was served quickly, and it was a treat getting to watch the chef prepare the ingredients and grill our meal! The vegan okonomiyaki was so delicious, and I would recommend this place to any vegan traveler! Our friends were also really happy with their meals. You may also enjoy the fun atmosphere with the Dragon Ball-Z themed toys decorating the walls and restroom!

Fantastic food, experience and service. The chef is very skilled and you get to watch him cook everything in front of you! Be sure to book, would 100% come back. They also have a separate vegan menu so can cater for everyone.

Food is good, but hot air from kitchen is trapped inside because of low head room and limited space

Such a great experience! 😊 Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki. The seafood set is fantastic. The staff speaks english and they are all very friendly. I strongly recommend this restaurant. 👌

The workers speak very good English and they have veryyy yummy food! The atmosphere is super cool with the DBZ influence sprinkled throughout and the food being cooked right in front of you. Super affordable if you buy the sets and very good portion sizes. Allergy friendly as well :) IMPORTANT: make reservations, they book easily!!

Very special place. You should book your seats. They are very nice and welcome foreigners. The okonomiyaki experience was incredible.

Were lucky to get a spot without reservation. Delicious Okonomiyaki and very friendly. They do have an English menu.

Wow!! Indeed a gem within the Kyoto area! Food is amazing! Garlic fried rice, okonomiyaki, grilled seafoood 🤤🤤🤤 Best okonomiyaki place I have ever tried in japan! Place is small so reserve beforehand js the safest option!

Very nice place to grab a meal. The portions were very generous and the whole meal was extremely tasty. The staff spoke English fluently and were very helpful in navigating the menu. English spoken Cash only Keep your shoes on Small - about 12 seats

Superb tasting Hiroshima style okonomyaki in Kyoto. 5 stars for taste however have to drop one as you are required to buy a drink with you meal. Friendly service and English menu. Not cheap but large portion size won't leave you hungry.

Not easy to find (our taxi driver was kind enough to call the restaurant and ask for directions) but once you found it (besides us, there only been other travelers) the restaurant offers great food. The size of dishes is amazing and non of us had been able to finish the dishes...what a petty. Cash only. English menu available.

One of my favourite meals in Japan! The staff are so friendly. Meal was so tasty, and really fun getting to watch it being cooked. The portions are massive! Highly recommended.

If your looking for somewhere to eat, you need to go here, food was just amazing and the staff were really friendly. It's great seeing your food cooking right in front of you. Really good vibes.

The place has a great atmosphere and the food is authentic and delicious. Best place for traditional okonomiyaki in Kyoto.

Vegetarians beware - the menu has what looks like a veggie option, but after ordering, I saw the chef put pork into the okonomiyaki. He later said this is standard for all his okonomiyaki. Just make sure to let him know that you want *only vegetables* when ordering, and he will accommodate the request. I also felt this place was more expensive than usual okonomiyaki, and you are required to buy a drink. This seems unnecessary. I am sure there are better options nearby; no real reason to chose this place.

Shenron would approve I booked a table here on my wife's birthday weekend via email which was easy to do in English from their website. Both the website and the English menu in the restaurant are well done and very well put together, much better than other japanese restaurants. You can tell alot of effort has gone into the place from the look of the venue and menu right though to the presentation of the food. I worked in an Okonomiyaki ya in Osaka and was surprised to see the difference between the Kansai and Hiroshima styles of cooking. We both chose set A. The appetisers were great a very tender stewed beef tendon great for the cold weather outside and a light tofu dish. The tonpei was hands down the best I have ever tasted and the mains looked both as good as they tasted. We left with full and happy bellies. The couple who run the place we're welcoming and happy to listen to me both destroy Japanese with my poor ..very poor Nihongo skills and speak in English. I think this is a real passion project and it shows in every aspect of the experience. Thank you for having us, we had a lovely time and will be back soon! Ka.....mmmmmeeee......haaaaaaameeeeee ....HAAAAAA! Show less

They made us vegan Okonomiyaki which was amazing. Cooked right in front of us and the staff were lovely. Enough English to know about dietary requirements and the atmosphere was great. One of the pricier meals we've had but I'd pay it again no problem.

Nice little restaurant in a calm side street. They serve Hiroshima style okonomiyaki at a very decent Price for what you get.

We enjoyed the food so much. It was very, very tasty! We spent 10 days in Kyoto and visited this Restaurant two times (edit: at the end three times^^) 'cause we liked it that much. We tasted the vegan option and my friend also the "normal" okonomyakies. We can fully recommend to visit this small restaurant.

Very good. It’s worth visiting and trying okonomiyaki at this good restaurant! Goooood

A great place! The store offers amazing Okonomiyaki and friendly staff. You would highly unlikely regret from trying this place out!

Okinawa's okonomi yaki is so delicious. Recommended, you guys should try this one.

Delicious food, great customer service, and good drinks 😁. The staff was very attentive when anything was needed and spoke English well. The chef was always keeping his guests entertained and engaged while he was preparing their meals. The food was was both presentable and delicious. Much like S8E48 of Pokémon.

We ate delicious vegetarian okonomiyaki! The chef and staff were very kind😃 and the atmosphere was very enjoyable. Would recommend!

Very accommodating for vegans/vegetarians! Welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. Recommendations are needed but I absolutely recommend going here 😄

we had a very delicious dinner this evening. thank you for letting us in even without making a prior reservation. we really appreciate the food and the service. we hope to visit Kyoto and your restaurant again.

Okonomiyaki tasted ok. Price a bit high for the items we ate. Even though we were told we had to wait for a seat, we also had to wait a lot to have our meals made. I thought there was a lot of time spent talking. It’s a small restaurant and the seats are facing the grill. The chef and other guests were loud having a laugh and conversation we couldn’t understand in Japanese. We kinda felt left out. I think this seating format requires more inclusivity. The server was very nice and kind getting our order in.

Had the best experience eating okonomiyaki. All of the food was exceptional and cooked in front of us. Food was very reasonably priced.

Have to order one set per person which is fair for everyone! Had a great experience there, and they are super friendly! Love the garlic fried rice, should try it! Definitely had to come back again once I’m back in Japan!

AMAZING food and atmosphere. The chef prepares everything in front of you and it’s very fun. Great vegan and vegetarian options. Would highly recommend!!

So glad I managed to eat this for my last dinner before I had to leave Kyoto. Hiroshima style Okomiyaki served here was AMAZING GOOD. It looks good and tastes even better! 100% recommend!

Fun atmosphere and lots of laughter to be found here! My first time trying okonomiyaki, being vegetarian, and the menu is very accommodating and delicious ☺️ The staff are lovely. Order the rice cake dumplings to start and you won't be disappointed!

This small restaurant is the perfect size for this format. The staff here are super friendly and you feel like you get a very personalised experience, even more than regular okomomiyaki places They had a vegan menu that we could choose from. I recommend getting the salad funnily enough, it was pretty good

Beautifully tucked away in a side street of downtown Tokyo. Kemehameha is a window into authentic Japanese cuisine, with flavour to enrich your tastebuds all delivered with a smile. Watching my food being made in front of me made for great entertainment too.

Excellent healthy and tasty menu options made at your table, super friendly staff, good at dealing with folks who didn't study Japanese like they should have. We read that it was usually super busy so went in before 5 and were the last non-reservation folks to get seated.

Oh yeah. The reviews are right. It’s great!! You must book as soon and you can. They even do vegan meals… The Food is really good!

One of my favourite meals I've had in Japan so far. Ordered the vegetable deluxe vegetarian okonomiyaki, which is made with noodles, egg, spring onion, beansprouts, three or four types of mushroom, a load of nice greens and spices and slathered in delicious sauce. The portion size was on the large side and I definitely left feeling full! As well as being delicious, it was a great experience to watch the chef make the whole thing in front of you. I was happy with the price at ¥1480, although you do also have to order a drink, with soft drinks at ¥350 and alcohol at ¥550. They also have set menus with a side and a drink for ¥3500. You have to order one main and drink per person - I don't think you're allowed to share. Staff were friendly and spoke some English, and the menu's in English too. Highly recommend for vegetarians and vegans, although there's plenty of meat on the menu too.

Great vegetarian Japanese food option. You have to purchase food & a drink when you’re here. It’s a cool experience seeing the chef make your food in front of you! Be sure to make a reservation to guarantee a spot

I don't really do reviews but it was so good here I had to leave one the food was amazing. I'll recommend the rice dumplings as a side dish. They also have a vegetrian option and if you ask they will make you a vegan one aswell.