Mizuno

My partner and I visited this restaurant late at night, and we were likely the last group to enter. Although the wait was long, it moved relatively quickly, so we didn’t have much to complain about. The signature okonomiyaki, which features mountain yam, was one of the most unique versions we’ve ev...er tried. However, the yakisoba was just okay; we’ve had better at other places. The reason why we can't recommend this place is because of the service. We encountered a rude attitude from our server. My partner was still eating and drinking her beer when the server started trying to clear our table and pointed at his watch, saying, “Many, many people.” However, there was only one group left in the restaurant. I felt alienated, and this was the worst service I’ve experienced in my 12 years of visiting Japan. It's hard to put into words especially when the culture is very respectful but we didn't feel that way. As good as the okonomiyaki was, I would skip this place and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. There are better options elsewhere. I simply can't ignore the rudeness I have felt from the workers and we can speak Japanese. We simply didn't understand what was happening and it ruined the rest of our night in Osaka.

Visited November 2024

The savoury Japanese pancake was amazing. The food was scrumptious and made in front of you. There’s a bit of a queue at around 7pm so try coming a little later to avoid.

Visited October 2024

It’s an excellent place with a long queue and a string of Michelin awards. Your order is taken in the queue. When I went to sit down my okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) was already on the grilling iron. When the chef eventually turned it over - it was burnt. Words were exchanged between the staff and ...I was politely asked if I wanted noodles on it (I ordered it without noodles) and I declined. Sauce was then slathered on it and I ate it. Maybe I should have refused. In any case it was a disappointment. But the place seems good. I told the lady that my okonomiyaki was burnt on the way out - paying and she apologised. Please don’t serve customers burnt okonomiyaki!

Visited September 2024

Interesting restaurant that had won a few years of Michelin awards. Very small and compact place. Had to wait about 20 mins to get in. They don’t allow any top up orders once we had ordered. We set on 2nd floor, so didn’t get a chance to see the chefs cook in front of guests. Overall, the food was n...ice and full of ingredients.

Visited August 2024

Checked this place out after getting a recommendation from our hotel concierge. Owner told us to come back in an hour. We came back in 45, and the restaurant was closed, and the owner told us to go away.

Visited June 2024