Okonomiyaki

Similar to omelets or pancakes, Okonomiyaki also belongs to the top 10 best street foods in Tokyo. The dough is made from eggs, flour, water, shredded yam, and shredded cabbage. Additional ingredients such as fish, seafood, meat, vegetables, or cheese is also sometimes added to the mix.

The batter is then pan-fried with added condiments such as Japanese mayonnaise, pickled ginger, fish, or seaweed flakes and topped with a sauce similar to the thick Worcestershire sauce. This dish is eaten everywhere in Japan, but it is most popular in the Kansai region. The style and the ingredients of Okonomiyaki also depend on the region. The most famous types are Osaka and Hiroshima-style.

The Osaka or Kansai type is considered the more traditional and popular type, in which the spices are usually mixed and placed on top of the pancakes. The Hiroshima cake often includes yakisoba noodles and large amounts of cabbage, and decorations are often placed on top of the cake. Japanese restaurants typically offer two choices - prepare the dish yourself or order the already-cooked Okonomiyaki.

Main ingredients: eggs, flour, yam, cabbage, dashi, salt, sugar, and oyster sauce

Recommended places: Aobadai in Tokyo, Japan

Price range: about 870 JPY or $8