Our number 1 pick for this dishOkonomiyaki (Japanese Savoury Pancake)
Savory cabbage pancake pan-fried with pork and topped with tangy sauce, creamy mayo, and shimmering bonito flakes.
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The best okonomiyaki recipes
Okonomiyaki is the savoury Japanese pancake: a batter of flour, egg and shredded cabbage griddled with your choice of fillings, then finished with a sweet-savoury sauce, mayo, bonito flakes and nori. 'Okonomi' means 'how you like it', and the best recipes lean into that flexibility while nailing the fluffy interior.
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Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce お好み焼きソース
A sweet and savory condiment made from four pantry staples that delivers authentic umami flavor to drizzle over Japanese cabbage pancakes.
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Okonomiyaki with Squid Recipe
A crispy-edged savory pancake filled with squid, cabbage, and green onions, crowned with creamy mayo and dancing bonito flakes.
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Low-Carb Okonomiyaki Recipe
Savory cabbage pancakes with shrimp, topped with umami sauce and mayo.
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Waffled Okonomiyaki - Nagaimo Is Key.
Nagaimo-based okonomiyaki batter with dried shrimp and rice cereal is waffled instead of pan-fried for extra crispness while remaining fluffy inside.
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Common questions about okonomiyaki
What is okonomiyaki?
Okonomiyaki is a savoury griddled pancake made from a batter bound with lots of shredded cabbage, cooked with fillings like pork or seafood and topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes and nori.
What is the difference between Osaka and Hiroshima okonomiyaki?
Osaka (Kansai) style mixes everything into the batter before griddling. Hiroshima style layers the ingredients (batter, cabbage, pork and a nest of yakisoba noodles) rather than mixing them.
What is okonomiyaki sauce?
It is a thick, sweet-tangy brown sauce similar to a fruity Worcestershire, brushed over the finished pancake. A quick version can be made from Worcestershire, ketchup, oyster sauce and sugar.