Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2012

made this as written with the exception of the ginger. (didn't have any) i have not had the authentic dish, so i am not quite sure how to compare. it was good; it was easy, and filling. not quite sure i'd make it again though. i had 1/2 head of cabbage to use up and this looked interesting. thanks for letting me try a new and unusual dish (for me!)

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

njmom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Middletown, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Sayreville, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2012

My husband would have adored this recipe except for the dashi made it way too salty for him. I will use water next time. But instead of bacon i used Eel and put Japanese mayo, okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese rice topping(salmon flavor) on it. He loved it all except for the actual pancake since it was too salty. I know know if it was the dashi i used or what.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cheelara

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

Home Town: Leeds, Alabama, USA

Living In: Lincoln, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2011

I gave this two stars...However, I think I chopped my cabbage two thick. I am going to try it again and make sure to shred my cabbage on the thin and small side. I think that will improve the recipe greatly. I will update my review accordingly.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Stephanie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lubbock, Texas, USA

Living In: Park City, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2011

My Japanese exchange student says this sounds just home.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Brenda

Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2011

This recipe is quite incredibly simple but oh so good. I've made it twice so far, each time using the exact recipe for the batter but modifying the protein and toppings that I put in it slightly, and both times the okonomiyaki ends up tasting quite good. This one is definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing this.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

andrews23

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2011

Followed the recipe but also added some of Paulitaz ideas from her review. Overall they were very good and the family enjoyed them. I think you can adapt this recipe and add almost any vegetable you like. I added peas, carrot and corn with chopped bacon mixed into it. Another tip is that after you place the sauce onto them, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Delicious.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

ANDRONICKY

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2010

Five stars for taste even though I'm terrible at the flipping part and I end up eating a mish mash of broken parts. I didn't have bacon so made a vegetarian style which was just as good. I used fresh finely chopped ginger (didn't have pickled) and a splash of soy sauce in the water. Finally, finished with spicy mayo (two parts mayo to one part sriracha hot sauce) and nori sprinkled on top. EDIT: Delicious modified for one person - I used 1/4 c. water to 1/3 c. flour. Also, was more successful in flipping by forming two to three little pancakes rather than one big one.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
7 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

emh

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2010

This is one of my favourite Japanese diner meals. I left out the (untraditional) bacon and ginger and replaced the cabbage with my favourite okonomiyaki filling kimchi. I also served with Japanese mayo. I was surprised how easy it is to make!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

honey chile

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2010

This is very good and fun to do. I used ground pork instead of bacon since that was the way I was taught by a Japanese friend. You can also use shrimp. Then I used an electric skillet on the dining table to make right in front of family and guests; kinda Hitachi style.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful