As one of Singapore’s favourite go-to cuisine, sitting down and watching chefs prepare our meals before iron grill counters have become an almost too common choice when seeking simple, yet delicious dining options.

For that down-to-earth comfort and irresistible flavours, here are 5 best places for your Okonomiyaki fix.

Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant

Started by people with an indomitable passion for Japanese cuisine, Ajiya is as its name suggests – they specialise in okonomiyaki – and are committed to bringing out the flavours and experiences of a traditional Japanese eatery. Don’t forget to also try their popular homemade gyozas and Garlic Fried Rice.

Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant

Seiwaa offers authentic Japanese dining experiences with their scrumptious Osaka-style signatures. Their unique “grill-it-yourself” option allows diners to get in on the action and feel what it’s like to be on the other side of the iron plate, watching their meal sizzling to delicious perfection.

Teppan Works

Teppan Works offers a premium selection of the freshest, choicest ingredients, featuring stars like prime Wagyu cuts prepared with traditional Japanese culinary techniques. Their teppan grill – helmed by two veteran chefs from the Kanto and Kansai regions – delivers unmistakably authentic flavours and style.

Tsuruhashi Fugetsu

Steeped in Osaka’s culinary traditions, they have perfected their okonomiyaki over the years and are proud of the exceptional quality and variety they offer diners. To top it off, their own signature sauce okonomiyaki comes with generous drizzles of their own signature sauce. Coupled with their attention to presentation – a rarity for okonomiyaki dishes – the result is a work of gastronomic art.

Yaki Yaki Bo

Known for their lively ambience and entertaining dining experience, Yaki Yaki Bo is a heartlander’s gem. Situated in Serangoon’s bustling NEX shopping mall, their chefs flip, toss, and delight diners as they prepare your meals in front of you. For extra points, get their fresh seafood to go with your okonomiyaki.