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About this place
Shimichan’s pork okonomiyaki is made with generous amounts of yam and egg, with the pork’s fat spreading through the batter as it cooks. The menu describes it as crisp on the outside and fluffy within, and one diner who tried it found it light and easy to eat. You could start with this classic, or opt for the “Yam-Loaded Okonomiyaki Ms”, which puts yam centre stage.
One diner praised the soft texture of an okonomiyaki made with yam, while another described a substantial serving as fluffy and pleasantly chewy. Choose the yam-heavy option if you want to savour the ingredient, or go for the pork version to enjoy the fragrant batter alongside the meat.
The teppan menu also features tofu steak and grated-yam tofu steak. A diner who ordered the tofu steak recalled that it went particularly well with the refreshing ponzu sauce. For a lighter bite before or after your okonomiyaki, there are small dishes such as grated daikon with tiny fish and plum jellyfish; rolled omelette is another option. One diner was surprised by the omelette’s size, making it a tempting extra alongside the main event from the teppan.
Drinks include draft beer, chūhai in flavours such as lemon and yuzu, and highballs. Pair your meal with beer or a highball, or choose oolong tea or cider if you’d prefer a non-alcoholic drink. Shimichan opens in the evening from 18:00 and is closed on Thursdays. Payment is cash only, so bear that in mind before you go.
