Hitoaji

Hitoaji is a good choice when you fancy okonomiyaki but want more than just a flour-based dish. The menu also includes izakaya-style small plates, and some diners have enjoyed ordering yam strips and grilled squid tentacles to snack on before moving on to mixed yaki or mixed yakisoba. One diner described the okonomiyaki as fluffy, while a visitor on a trip praised the modern-yaki for its generous amount of meat. Another diner, torn between yakisoba and modern-yaki, chose the latter, making it a tempting option when you want noodles with your meal too.

Pork modern-yaki, pork okonomiyaki and mixed yakisoba are among the main options. Choose pork okonomiyaki for a simple take on the dish, or pork modern-yaki if you’d like noodles added; you can start by considering how filling you want your meal to be. Another visitor particularly enjoyed the salt yakisoba. A traveller who ordered yaki-udon found the portion a little modest, but said the modern-yaki was satisfying. Even among the noodle dishes, you can shift the feel of your meal by choosing salt yakisoba or mixed yakisoba, which comes with different ingredients.

For dinner with a few small plates, you could start with yam strips or grilled squid tentacles while waiting for the hot dishes. One diner added cheese to the mixed yaki and enjoyed it, then ordered kasujiru, a soup made with sake lees, to finish the meal during winter. Keep it in mind as a seasonal dish, and check whether it is available when you order.

One visitor reported that the food was cooked in front of them and could be enjoyed hot on the iron plate at the table. Whether you’re after a filling okonomiyaki meal or a more leisurely evening with small plates and drinks, there are options to shape the meal to suit. Reservations are accepted, and some diners recommend arriving early or booking ahead at weekends. The restaurant is listed as cash-only, so come prepared.