Chinchikurin

Best okonomiyaki in LA! Worth the drive from vegas to come get a taste. All freshly made once you order and worth the wait as well. Mostly a line will form at most times of the day, this place get busy really quickly so be prepared to wait outside for a bit.I got the B&C (basil and cheese) and shared with a friend. Cripsy version. Delicous, all the filling and the noodles were cooked perfectly, the servers were very attentive to our table as well. It does get very noisy in this area so not a great place for chit-chat.

Even though you could order to go, it's way better to eat at the restaurant where the vibes bring you to Japan. Loaded okonomiyaki hits the spot on a cold day.

I think this is very favorite spot in Little Tokyo that's not ramen. It's in the Japan Village Plaza which I think is a place you have to be wary for tourist traps, but this place is legit. I love how they prepare the okonomiyaki, and getting to watch how they prepare it on the teppan is an experience. I always ask for the noodles to be cooked crispy because it adds extra texture. I recommend this location over their Sawtelle location because it has a higher capacity.Have tried their takoyaki before, but thought they were just okay, namely because the balls didn't have much filling. But for the price, I feel that was to be expected.

I came here because I was craving some okonomiyaki. I had a pretty bad experience at the sawtelle location where they cooked my okonomiyaki into a rock, but I figured I could have this location a shot. I got the ika ika okonomiyaki which arrived within 10 minutes of ordering.The okonomiyaki here was way better than whatever disaster I had at their other location. The cabbages inside were still slightly crispy even after being mixed with the batter, the noodles were chewy, and the pork was edible. The squid on top was also very fresh.Overall, the food was good. I was able to finish the entire thing without it turned rock solid. The flavors with the provided sauce were strong, which I liked. Of course this still tasted nowhere close to what I could get in Japan, but chinchinkurin is the only spot that makes anything resembling okonomiyaki in LA.

Chinchikurin is a great spot in Little Tokyo, perfectly located right next to the new Shohei Ohtani mural and in the heart of the Tokyo Village. The location is super convenient with ample parking nearby, making it easy to get to even on a busy day.This was our first time trying Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and it was such a treat! We ordered four of their top dishes--Chinchikurin, Goam, the loaded Kaisen, and Yokisoba--and everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly.What made the experience even more fun is that the restaurant is connected to a small takoyaki ball spot, so we were able to grab some of those as well. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was excellent.I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it's a little on the pricier side, but the overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend for a delicious and unique dining outing in Little Tokyo!

Accommodating servers and swift turnaround!! I FINALLY came back a month later to grab some takoyaki on my way home and share with my family, which after ordering I picked up in less than 10 minutes! I was in a bit of time crunch and even though it was a busy Friday night, I ordered another takoyaki as I was picking my previous order and was able to take it right away! Although I was a little disappointed the quality of the takoyaki was different, with the missing signature crunch, my family loved the flavor! All in all, still looking forward to trying other flavors here!

Came on a friday for lunch and was seated immediately at the bar overlooking the takoyaki chefs. For two people, we ordered the mixed takoyaki (jalapeno and P.T.), karaage, and the ika ika okonomiyaki. We liked the jalapeno over P.T. takoyaki because the jalapeno infused mayo was soo good. Karaage was super crispy and delicious. The ika ika was the best thing in my opinion, be sure to get the crunchy noodles. The crunchiness of the noodles are a great contrast against the softer cabbage. We didn't get to sit at a table with a grill or at the bar where you could see the chefs making the okonomiyaki which would have been fun. It is fun to eat here and then walk around the little tokyo plaza afterwards. Overall a very solid and fun experience.

Chinchikurin is a delicious Hiroshima-style Okanomiyaki spot located conveniently in the Japanese Village Plaza in the heart of Little Tokyo. What's great about the area is there's plenty of parking options and you honestly can't miss the restaurant as you're walking around. We got there about 10-minutes before the restaurant opened and there was already a line of about 8-10 people waiting outside. Luckily they're able to accommodate several tables worth of customers at a time.Each table is equipped with a grill in the middle to keep food hot as it comes in. A TV showing tips on how to eat Okanomiyaki, which is appreciated because it's not a typical food people encounter everyday! We ordered the Chinchikurinyaki, their signature dish which contains beef instead of the typical pork. Though delicious, it's good to note that it is on the pricier side for the portion given. Regardless, it is a real treat and is a good mix of sweet and savory.A tip is that you can order items from the connecting takoyaki spot but it'll be on a separate tab. We ended up getting a couple matcha lemonades and a mentai takoyaki to share!

The unique offering of ramen "pancakes" intrigued us to try this place. The pictures looked enticing with the layering of so many ingredients (eggs, kelp, bean sprouts, cabbage, etc). And we liked that the ramen was offered crispy or soft.The food itself was a bit disappointing. We had the hiroshima style okonomiyaki and it was mostly ramen noodles. It tasted good, but the sheer amount of starch was not very satisfying. We also had the original takoyaki and found it was mostly soft balls of starch filled with a mild oozing sauce and very little else.Service was friendly and helpful.The indoor dining was very stuffy and would benefit from better ventilation. So, we opted to dine outside.

This is the first time I had Hiroshima styled Okonomiyaki. Compared to Tokyo styled and Osaka styled Okonomiyaki, I preferred Hiroshima style. In my opinion, Hiroshima style is less batter-y, therefore less filling. I also just love noodles in Okonomiyaki. The restaurant gets busy so expect a wait, especially on the weekends. The restaurant itself is a little weathered. Both floor and tables felt sticky. Service is okay, they are friendly but also don't seem care too much about customer service. We got the classics and Tacoyaki. Both were good. They precook the okonomiyaki for you, and transfer it to teppan grill on your table, to keep it warm throughout the meal I guess. They provide two packets of sauces (mayo and otafuku) to top off the okonomiyaki. There are many options for add ons, and different types of oknomiyaki. They also have lots of non-okonomiyaki options that I would like to come back to try. I also think this place is better suited when you have a large party, so you can order many different things.