Tabelog ratingOkonomiyaki Fukutake (お好み焼き 福竹) is a celebrated name among okonomiyaki devotees, thanks to its singular approach to the dish. Here, the okonomiyaki is made with very little batter and a generous amount of finely cut cabbage. It is then cooked slowly on a low-heat iron plate at your table for over 20 minutes. This process, performed by the owner or her daughter, creates a deliberately charred, flavour-concentrated surface while keeping the inside light and airy—a tableside performance as much as a cooking method.
Guests consistently praise the food, especially the signature Fukutake-ten okonomiyaki, the buta-soba (pork yakisoba), hanpen (grilled fish-cake), and kō-ika (butter-grilled cuttlefish). The precise charring and unique texture are highlights for many. However, the experience is famously polarising. Numerous reviewers report being loudly berated or made uncomfortable by the owner (the okami), a service style some find entertaining but others describe as genuinely abusive. Her daughter’s warm service provides a noted contrast.
While the restaurant officially lists prices in the ¥1,000–¥1,999 range, reviewers in groups from 2024–2026 noted that a full meal with several dishes typically costs around ¥4,000–¥5,000 per person. For reference, they cited prices like ¥2,145 for the Fukutake-ten and ¥2,200 for a mixed yakisoba. Most agree it's good value for the quality and craft, provided you are comfortable with the atmosphere.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a short walk (130m) from Hasunuma Station.
- Reservations: Reservations by phone are required for groups of two or more. Solo diners are not accepted.
- Seating: There are 20 seats, all at traditional tatami tables.
- Rules: Okonomiyaki can only be ordered once per table. Staff perform all the cooking at your table; do not touch the iron plate. Be prepared for long waits, as each dish is cooked slowly and deliberately.
- Payment: Cash only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid coin-parking lots nearby.
