Fukutaro Honten

Bustling Osaka institution where the open kitchen lets you watch skilled cooks flip negiyaki (green onion pancakes) and okonomiyaki on sizzling iron griddles right before your eyes. The negiyaki here is notably lighter and crispier than the standard Osaka-style pancake, loaded with chopped green onions and finished with a tangy soy-based sauce. Their okonomiyaki is equally impressive, with a creamy interior and a generous drizzle of house-made sauce and mayo. Located in the Namba area, it makes a natural stop on any Osaka street food crawl, though arriving before the lunch rush helps avoid the inevitable queue.