ITADAKI NARA
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Konamonya Hachi
TAKOYAKI OKONOMIYAKI KUSHI-KATSU
ULU
Pork Okonomiyaki
¥750
Kansai Soul Food in a 100-year old renovated house
DESCRIPTION:
With over 15 years of experience in making okonomiyaki, the owner renovated a century-old traditional house, into the stylish space that uLu is today. The restaurant is a subtle blend of modern and traditional styles with a delicious menu to boot. The owner told us that the secret to the crispy exterior and fluffy interior of his okonomiyaki lies in the way he chops the cabbage and leaves it untouched.
MENU DETAILS:
A fabulous selection of okonomiyaki and yakisoba dishes. If you can't make up your mind, go for the "mix" option.
ACCESS:
uLu is just 7-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, located very close to Nara Women's University.
Address: 14 Hanashiba-cho, Nara
Tel: 0742-22-3377
Hours: 12:00 - 14:30
Lunch: 17:30 – 21:00
Closed: Monday
KONAMONYA HACHI
40 locations around the country with 21 in Nara
5 Pack
¥470
DESCRIPTION:
Konamonya Hachi is a Nara-based takoyaki chain restaurant that has been in business for 2 decades. They specialize in limited edition flavors such as plum sauce, wasabi and chili to name but a few.
MENU DETAILS:
Konamoya Hachi has a pretty extensive menu of various types of takoyaki as well as fried chicken french fries, okonomiyaki and a plethora of drinks.
ACCESS:
With 21 stores, you'll find Konamonya Hachi all over the prefecture, but the one we visited is on Mochidono-doori Shopping Arcade, just a 3 minute walk from the famous mochi pounding shop, Nakatanido.
Address: 42-1 Mochiidonocho, Nara
Tel: 090-9887-0809
Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Closed: Thursday
Pork Okonomiyaki
¥800
Address: 606-8 Tanaka Building Sanjo-cho, Nara
Tel: 0742-27-8238
Hours: 12:00 - 15:00 & 17:00 - 21:00
Closed: Friday
SUGURAMACHI-NO-OKONOMIYAKI
Friendly, at-home restaurant by JR Nara
DESCRIPTION:
Surugamachi-no-Okonomiyaki is a cozy restaurant not far from JR Nara Station. The owner, Kazumi, is super friendly, very welcoming and a great cook!
MENU DETAILS:
There is an English menu with vegetarian options available - quite rare for an okonomiyaki restaurant. One unique item on the menu is Omusoba. It's a hybrid dish combining yakisoba and omelette.
ACCESS:
A 4-minute walk from JR Nara Station.
Kushikatsu Lunch Set
¥800
TAKO LABO
Tasty takoyaki - a hop, skip and a jump from JR Nara Station
DESCRIPTION:
A hole-in-the-wall style takoyaki serving some of the largest takoyaki balls in Kansai. There is a little space inside to eat in too. English menus
are also available
MENU DETAILS:
What sets Tako Labo apart is that their sauces are handmade. They have a decent little drinks menu and side menu of tasty finger food.
ACCESS:
Located just a short walk from JR Nara Station - one of several little eateries along the sidewalk.
DESCRIPTION:
Kushikatsu Ootanike really captures the essence of a Kushikatsu restaurant; rustic, no frills, hearty and delicious.
MENU DETAILS:
They have an extensive menu covering not just a wide selection of kushikatsu items, but izakaya favourites such as oden hot pot and fresh fish, including sashimi.
ACCESS:
Just a 3 minute-walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station. Exit the North gate, turn left then follow the road parallel to the train tracks.
