Today, 2021.12.29, is the last day of work. I found this small okonomiyaki shop while wandering from Keio-Hachioji Station. I peeked inside, and since it wasn't too crowded, I went in. There are about 5 counter seats in front of the iron plate, and there are also counter seats behind them, but they are high counters; I wonder if it was originally a standing-only style? Also, although I couldn't see it, it seems there is a raised seating area. There were 2 regular customers at the iron plate counter and a group of 4 in the raised seating area. The shop is run by an 85-year-old mother and her son-in-law. It seems the mother is originally from Kobe and opened this shop 8 years ago. I ordered pork okonomiyaki and a few oolong-highs, and I think it was 2650 yen in total. After ordering, they chopped the cabbage and green onions and grilled it. It took a fair amount of time until it was served, but the wait was a pleasant time. I don't know much about it, but it seems to be Kobe-style okonomiyaki, and they say the sauce is also sourced from Kobe. It's a normally delicious okonomiyaki. Today, I talked with the regulars, the mother, and the son-in-law about Hachioji and for some reason, even about the war. It seems this shop is open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Being told by a regular, 'I had a fun drink today, so come on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day,' is the goodness of a locally-rooted shop. I am grateful.

First visit. Kansai-style flour-based food made by a grandma from Kobe. I can't believe I can eat the okonomiyaki I used to eat in Nagata and Sannomiya, Kobe, here in Hachioji. On the way home, the lady gave my child some candy. There are still things I wanted to eat, so I will go again.

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This shop is run by a parent and child from Kobe. They don't put mayonnaise on the okonomiyaki. They eat it with a spicy sauce called Doro sauce. It's delicious.

Even though I live nearby, I had never visited, so I gathered my courage and came alone for the first time. I had the homemade plum wine on the rocks. The syrupy sweetness was just right and delicious. Since I was the only one there for about 2 hours, I was able to talk about various things with the owner, whose gentle Kansai dialect reminded me of my own grandmother. I ordered beef tendon okonomiyaki, cheese yaki, and draft beer. Shops with frosty mugs have high reliability! I enjoyed the beer after work. She even kindly taught me how to use the spatula, even though I'm from Kanto. The flour and sauce are sourced from Kobe, which shows their dedication. Both the sweet and spicy versions are delicious. The appetizer oden platter seems to be on the house. It's a gentle, light flavor. I also received a lot of the classic Kansai 'ame-chan' (candies). I take my hat off to their hard work, with a last order at 10 PM... The reasonable prices are also appreciated. I will definitely stop by again on my way home from work soon! I was very healed by the grandma. It seems like there are many regulars who adore her. Personality is important. Thank you for the meal!

Kobe-style okonomiyaki! It's truly the taste of Kansai. Moved from a Kobe shop to Hachioji. Believe it or not, there is a spicy sauce among the sauce options, a taste that feels rare for Tokyoites. Seeing the 87-year-old lady grilling on the iron plate right in front of you makes you feel the culture of Japanese food. The lady's stories are also interesting, and it has a homey feel. For foreign tourists, I recommend it because you can eat authentic Kansai okonomiyaki while staying in Hachioji. There are also many snacks for drinks, and it's reasonable. Also, the private room can hold about 6 people, so everyone can enjoy a banquet with the feeling of a trip to Kobe.