I've returned to this place on my second trip to Japan, because it was memorable and great. Honestly this is my favorite okonomiyaki amongst ALL oki, even in Osaka etc. this is simple and authentic. Cooked right before your eyes, independently or with the help of the boss if you need. Sugamo is where I stay during every Japan trip because it's relatively quite. This restaurant is right at home here. Tasty, family friendly, Great value.

Fun place to have a dinner with friends. Especially if you like cooking your own food and don't mind the heat off the stove.

The manager helps teach you how to cook the okonomiyaki meal....so kind !!!

Visited 味千, about a 3-minute walk from 巣鴨駅. I visited with a reservation for 18:30. The restaurant was about 70% full and had a lively atmosphere. The staff were courteous too. I ordered mentaiko monja (950円) with sliced squid topping (200円), and a medium draft beer (740円). I cooked the monja myself, and its strong dashi umami was delicious. The mentaiko and squid went well together, and drinking beer while eating it piping hot was fantastic. The bill that day was 1,890円. Both the flavor and portion were satisfying. Apparently payments of 3,000円 or less are cash only. Having no otoshi charge is another nice point. It was delicious. I'll visit again.

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味千, a teppanyaki restaurant in 巣鴨. An okonomiyaki restaurant visited by many locals. There are many kinds of teppanyaki, okonomiyaki, and monjayaki, making choosing fun. I tried various dishes, and these stood out. Grilled squid tentacles. The tentacles served with butter, salt, and pepper spread umami throughout your mouth and make you reach for another bite. The gyoza had a good balance between crisp grilled wrappers and filling packed with meat juices. They were juicy too, making you want to eat several. And the okonomiyaki. Crisp on the surface, fluffy inside, and full of ingredients. The crunchy cabbage and juicy pork harmonized well and matched the rich sauce. A fluffy texture with a somewhat nostalgic flavor. 「味千」 is a place to enjoy teppanyaki with a large menu and reasonable prices. The staff are friendly too, which is nice!

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