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Okonomiyaki Ishin

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Okonomiyaki Ishin

Enjoy Kitakyushu favorites like yaki udon and okonomiyaki.

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An okonomiyaki restaurant in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, serving customers since 1990.

Ishin’s okonomiyaki is thick, with a unique texture—crispy on the outside and moist inside. The batter is made with local Kokura sake and rested overnight, creating a moist, chewy bite you’ll get hooked on. The menu is diverse, with over 30 varieties, including seafood and meats, plus natto or okra, and options topped generously with cheese. You’re sure to find a flavor that’s just right for you.

When you think of Kokura, you can’t miss the local specialty “yaki udon.” It’s known for thicker noodles with an irresistible chewy texture. The classic style is stir-fried with cabbage, carrots, and pork, then finished with sauce. Here, you’ll find a wide lineup, including Special Deluxe Yaki Udon with scallops and dried squid, and Hakata mentaiko cream yaki udon, among others.
They also offer teppanyaki à la carte dishes that pair perfectly with drinks. On weekdays, value lunch sets are available, such as a set with a slightly smaller okonomiyaki and yaki udon.

Highlights

  • A popular okonomiyaki restaurant serving customers since 1990.
  • Try their signature okonomiyaki made with carefully crafted batter mixed with local sake.
  • They also serve Kokura’s local specialty, “yaki udon.”
  • They generously use ingredients from Kitakyushu City (Wakamatsu Shiokaze cabbage, Kanmon Strait octopus, Buzen Sea Ichiryu oysters, etc.).
  • Value lunch sets are available on weekdays.

Photos

  • Thick, satisfying okonomiyaki

    Thick, satisfying okonomiyaki

  • Cheese okonomiyaki made lavishly with three cheeses: Gouda, mozzarella, and Steppen

    Cheese okonomiyaki made lavishly with three cheeses: Gouda, mozzarella, and Steppen

  • A Kokura original—yaki udon is a must-try!

    A Kokura original—yaki udon is a must-try!

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is takeout available?
A

Takeout is available for most dishes.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
A

Yes.

Q

Can I reserve seats?
A

Yes, but only on weekdays from Monday to Friday.

Q

Are there Smoking Facilities?
A

No.

Q

Can I cook the okonomiyaki myself?
A

Yes, customers can cook it themselves.

Q

I’d like to try cooking okonomiyaki, but I’m not sure I can do it well. Is that okay?
A

Just let us know—our staff will help you.

Reviews

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  • Angela Lin
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    It’s a cozy little Japanese-style spot. The space isn’t big, but it feels really warm and welcoming—like the kind of izakaya you’d stumble upon in a back alley in Japan. And the food was seriously delicious!

Details

Name in Japanese
お好み焼き いしん
Postal Code
802-0006
Address
Crossroad Uomachi 1F, 3-1-11 Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Phone
093-541-0457
Closed on
Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the following weekday)
Hours
11:00am–9:00pm (Last food order at 8:00pm) ※Service lunch sets available until 2:00pm Mon–Fri
Price Range
Lunch from 1,000 yen, dinner from 2,000 yen
Access
(1) Approx. 10-minute walk from JR “Kokura” Station
(2) 9-minute walk from Kitakyushu Monorail “Heiwadōri” Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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