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    Okonomi House Restaurant

    3.9 (349 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    OKONOMI HOUSE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Isabella L.

    Love this place!! I've been going here since the early 2000s. Classic, affordable, authentic food without the frills. Of course the okonomi is amazing here but everything else is worth trying too such as the curries, teriyaki, and yakisoba.

    Beef teriyaki
    Boris N.

    This little place just off Bloor serves up my favourite teriyaki in Toronto. The beef is flavoured so well, and is cooked perfectly. This restaurant gets busy, as it's not that big. The staff are very friendly.

    Selena C.

    A tried and true gem in Toronto Yorkville. Small cozy shop that hasn't changed much over the years. They are the only place that focuses on okonomiyaki (a japanese savoury cabbage pancake with variety of toppings). No reservations but the turnover is quick. Probably the most authentic place you'll find. Prices are reasonable as well for Toronto. I enjoy the squid one and their yakisoba. Always hits

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Laura T.

    The best Japanese comfort food in Toronto! This is a no frills speedy diner with a relatively small menu of great choices. The portions are huge and well priced. I always recommend the pancakes and Teriyaki!

    squid okonomiyaki

    I order squid okonomiyaki. Its taste's really good and it gets lots of crispy parts, it makes my mouth happy. lastly, custard pudding's sweetness makes today a nice day!

    The veggies and the main attraction.
    David S.

    It was a cold winter night, and I was exhausted from being a commuter, so I went to a place I haven't been to in a long time. The inside is very simple. A bit old, a bit diner, and not very big. But it's been going for decades now, so they must be doing something right! The service, from being seated, to paying my bill, was amazing. Friendly and efficient. I chose to sit at the bar area so I could watch the kitchen workers and see my choice of squid okonomiyaki being made. I also upgraded to get the katsuobushi and seaweed flakes, as well as a side of stir-fried vegetables. Health first! My order arrived, and it was cooked well and tasty. I didn't find the squid to be very exciting as a choice, so next time I will definitely get something else. But the sauce and mayo were delicious, the vegetables were crunchy in a light soy sauce based sauce, and the tea was hot. As I left, on this cold winter night, there was a line up going outside in the cold. University students and middle aged people were all enjoying the space.. For a nice comforting meal, I definitely recommend this place.

    Okonomiyaki and Seafood Yakisoba
    Lisa T.

    We loved the okonomiyaki we had in Japan and glad there's a spot downtown for us to order one! We came on a Tuesday night and it was quite full inside the restaurant with customers even waiting for a table outside. It's great to know a business is doing well on a week night! Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long for our table and service was quick. Staff were friendly and attentive, and they seem to all speak Japanese so it felt authentic. We had ordered the seafood yakisoba and one okonomiyaki with both pork and shrimp (we paid the additional fee to add in one extra protein). The yakisoba was decent, not terrible but we felt it was cooked a bit salty and thought the extra rice on the side was random. I'm not sure if this is how you're suppose to eat it but we never had a side of rice with this noodle dish before. Although random, it did help cut the saltiness of the dish. We also ordered miso soup which was your typical miso soup you would get at Japanese restaurants. The okonomiyaki itself was actually quite delicious! I really enjoyed the crispy edges and the sauce had developed a crust on top which enhanced the textures of this dish. The pancake itself was light and fluffy with great flavours inside. The bonito flakes and mayo was a great addition to add more flavour as well. Overall, I would come back if I'm ever craving okonomiyaki, but not so sure if I would order the yakisoba again.

    Philip L.

    Haven't been to the Okonomi House for years and decided to pay a visit here again to see anything has changed. Upon arrival, I was not surprise at all to see a long line up, all the way from inside and kept going outdoor with 10 to 15 people. Despite the line was long, it was pretty organize and moved quite quickly. We had a party of six. Menu was the same as years ago, not big to choose from. Server was quick and attentive. As before, food was good and served on a hot sizzling plate. I was able to find my old time memories here again. LOL. Nice to be back. Recommended.

    Beef teriyaki with rice, and their pork okonomiyaki.
    Emma H.

    Visited Okonomi House again after 9 years, and it's definitely a lot better than I remember. These days, my go-to order for the two of us is the beef teriyaki rice plate and the seafood okonomiyaki, although the highlight of each visit is the first dish. Not many places use cubed tenderloin anymore; usually replaced with thin slices of frozen beef 'ribeye' or fast-fry beef. I'm glad Okonomi House uses quality beef. The juicy tenderloin works really well with the teriyaki sauce and stir-fried bean sprouts; makes for a hearty and meaty meal. Too bad the dish price increased to 21.95, otherwise I'd come more often. The okonomiyaki on the other hand, despite being the key dish to the restaurant name, was only so-so in my opinion. Not sure why, but there is always a hint of fishiness at the bottom of the pan. I keep blaming it on the bonito flakes, but I feel like it's to do with the soggy texture of the egg mixture. My interim solution is to eat until I taste the fishiness, and then I cleanse my palate with some teriyaki covered rice. Overall still one of my go-to comfort food meals on a cold/depressing day.

    a plate of food on a table
    Cindy N.

    I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile especially being the few places that specialize in okonomyaki. Despite a weekday night, there was a lot of customers dining in. Upon waiting, there's a menu you can browse at the counter and also an online menu. Squid Okonomiyaki: The squid was well distributed throughout the okonomiyaki and good portions. The food was good quality given it's price range. Though I will admit, it's not the most filling meal. In addition, I highly recommend getting the bonito flakes (which are an additional 50 cents) as that adds more texture to the pancake. Overall, I had a good experience here for an affordable option in Toronto. If you're coming in a larger group, do expect some wait time. The vibe was very retro like with the restaurant's lighting and booths.

    Yakisoba
    Judy H.

    Came on a Friday at 6:30pm. The place was crowded but we got a table immediately. It is a very cozy atmosphere like a local "diner". The cooks are behind a glass and you can see them cooking the okonomiyaki for all the guests. Our server was helpful as you fill out a form with your requested items. We ordered the scallop okonomiyaki, pork okonomiyaki and the Yakisoba with fried veggies. Fantastic! Sorry nothing can describe the deliciousness of our dishes except that if y'all had these things either with your family growing up or in Japan that's the closest comparison. A must try when in Toronto if you want food to rekindle memories.

    Ordering menu form
    Larry L.

    Okonomi House is a rare restaurant that specializes in okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake. The only other one that I tired was in North York which is more a takeout place where this has several tables. This place does get crowded, and we did have to wait in a line outside the restaurant. We arrived about at about 1:10 PM on a Saturday waited about 20 minutes before we were seated. Once we were seated, our food arrived about 10 or 15 minutes after ordering. Our order consisted of the following: 1 X Pork okonomiyaki (plus aonori and katsuobushi for $0.50 extra) 1 X Vegetable okonomiyaki (plus aonori and katsuobushi for $0.50 extra) 1 X Bacon okonomiyaki (plus aonori and katsuobushi for $0.50 extra) 1 X Yakisoba We wanted to order the Beef Curry, which is new and in limited quantities, but they had just sold out. Each of okonomiyaki we ordered was very good, with the bacon being the best of the three. The yakisoba was just ok, so we could have skipped this. Once we were seated, the service was very friendly and prompt. Our food arrived quickly and very hot. I would return, for more okonomiyaki and hopefully to try the beef curry if it not sold out again.

    The kitchen
    Sarah L.

    I loved it here and had so much fun!!! The ambience is so warm and just makes u wanna laugh and socialize and drink beer (maybe I'm a little biased bc I was tipsy off my beer at this restaurant..) anyways it was my first time trying okonomiyaki and it did not disappoint. I also had the Hamburg steak rice dish. delish!

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    Excellent okonomi-yaki! Fast friendly service. Moderately priced. Highly recommended.

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