Carp Tokyo: Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki Delights in Kanda, Tokyo
Carp is an authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant in Tokyo (Kanda, Chiyoda-ku). You can experience the atmosphere and taste of Hiroshima in Tokyo. The restaurant is named after Hiroshima Toyo Carp, a professional baseball team. The main branch is in Okonomi-mura Village, a four-story okonomiyaki theme park in the heart of Hiroshima.
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The Kanda area is full of affordable izakaya (Japanese pubs). The restaurant is within a few minutes walking distance from Kanda Station, Exit 4 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. The restaurant is also accessible from JR Kanda Station, which is one station away from Akihabara.
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The restaurant has an impressive large U-shaped counter where customers are seated facing the teppan grill (iron griddle). Dishes are prepared live at a counter in front of you, then served piping hot at the teppan grill at your seat.
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When ordering okonomiyaki, please indicate one of the following choices: Yasai-iri (vegetable), Soba-iri, Udon-iri, Double (a double portion of either soba or udon), or Zenbu-iri (shrimp and squid with a choice of either soba or udon). For an extra 100 yen, you can increase the amount of soba by 1.5 times; but, be aware, it will be an extra-large size. The most popular menu item is the Zenbu-iri which means “everything”.
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Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is characterized by its thin layer of dough covered with loads of shredded cabbage, yakisoba, and fried egg topped off with a thicker layer of dough. Thick and sweet Otafuku Sauce, unique to Hiroshima-style, is poured on top.
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Hiroshima people traditionally use a spatula called a “hera” (a flat metal utensil used for flipping over) to cut and eat okonomiyaki.
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Yakisoba noodles are also available on the menu, so, if you have more than two people to share, why not order one serving on the side.
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- Name: Okonomiyaki Carp Tokyo
- Address: 3-5 Kanda Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Phone: +81-(0)3-5296-0080
- Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (Tuesday to Friday) / 11:00 – 21:00 (Saturday)
- Closed On: Sundays, Mondays and National Holidays
- Number of Seats: 20
- Budget: Lunch: – JPY2,000 / Dinner: – JPY2,000
- Payment Options: Cash Only