Okkon

Sunday, December 15th, 2024 11:00seafood okonomiyaki ($17.00): cabbage, bacon, scallops, shrimp, okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, bonito- delicious with great ratios of seafood, cabbage, batter, and sauces- bacon was crispy on the edges, which were my favorite partgyoza ($9.00 for 5): chicken, leek, and mushroom filling- dumpling skin was very thin and ripped when I separated the dumplings- I wish my order of gyoza had more time on the grill because their bottoms weren't very browned nor crispyService:- order with the lady (pay in cash or with Venmo) and wait 15-20 minutes before picking up your order- it was ran by a couple and their daughter, who were all very sweetAmbiance:- pop-up at Sfizio, which had indoor/outdoor seating available- Okkon's stand was set up outside Sfizio

Oishii desu! I finally made it to an okkon pop after following them for a whole year on instagram. They were in my neck of the woods here in Piedmont at umami mart. The line was thankfully short, and the familiar faces I've seen so often on insta worked laboriously behind the counter, flipping noodles and pancakes on the mobile skillet, taking orders, greeting everyone. How could the okonomiyaki have let down? It was crispy, juicy, satisfying, I only wish I had some more. I saw the gyoza being made, it was perfectly crisped, browned, and served with scallion garnishes. I didn't have any since today it was pork only, but I'm going to chase them around some more so I can get my hands on the vegetarian gyoza and try the yakisoba too.

Okinomiyaki is one of my favorite dishes that I always get when I'm in little Tokyo in LA. It's basically a savory Japanese pancake that generally has cabbage and eggs, and can be customized with different toppings, meat, etc. I was stoked to see a pop up doing this dish in the Bay Area! I had the basic but added mushroom to it. It was delicious, though next time I would add hot sauce for a kick. Definitely check this place out if they are popping up near you.

I've been following Okkon over many years from pop-up to pop-up all over the East Bay and this has always been a yummy treat.While the okonomiyaki is the star of the show -- I find the basic Okonomiyaki with a beer to be an excellent combination, try and visit them when they are at a brewery, this review today is about their gyoza.The skin, thin and very supple, browned and crispy on the bottom, wraps a moist filling. Just delicious as is.Come early as they to run out.

Okanomiyaki is my favorite comfort food from the motherland. Who wouldn't love a savory pancake full of all sorts of tasty fillings? Of course, the best one I've had was in Osaka at a small cafe called Chitose where they make the traditional Kansai-style okanomiyaki with all the fillings mixed together (review: https://yelp.to/2vO84oTqQr). You can find it stateside in a handful of Japanese eateries, but...It was usually disappointing because it was just a side item on a bigger menu. Chewy, burnt. However, Satoshi and Sachi Kanimae, married Japanese ex-pats who own this pop-up operation, are the real deal because they know how to make it right. Initially I was puzzled by the oblong shape of their okanomiyaki since I just know the round ones. But the geometry didn't affect the taste.It was exceptionally delicious. Jamie W. and I stopped by during Oakland PRIDE, and I ordered the $17 Seafood Okanomiyaki while Jamie went for the $15 Basic. Both shared a base of organic flour, egg, green onion, and shredded cabbage fried with pieces of pork belly. It was slathered with Satoshi's own barbecue-like glaze in place of the usual Worcestershire sauce.It was then drizzled with mayo and topped with bonito flakes. The seafood version added shrimp and chopped octopus. It took Satoshi about twenty minutes to meticulously prepare our food which was served on simple paper trays (photo: https://yelp.to/XvLurNvsnt). The result was genuinely satisfying with a crispy exterior and a pancake with abundant flavors and a nice chew. They also make yakisoba, so we'll definitely be back.FOOD - 5 stars...stellar okanomiyaki that would be a hit in OsakaAMBIANCE - 4.5 stars..,nice fit among the art galleries in UptownSERVICE - 5 stars...very friendly and attentive...be aware they're open JUST on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only until 5PMTOTAL - 5 stars...this is the real thing and quite oishii RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ

So glad we got to try the Okkon pop up at forage kitchen! Atmosphere is great as always, even on a very rainy day. The owners created a very friendly vibe and chatted up customers. Just recently came back from Japan and already missed the food so this satisfied the cravings. Definitely a lot pricier than what I had in Japan, but both dishes were perfectly cooked and warmed me up.Okonomiyaki $14Yakisoba w/ egg $16

Okkon is a unique find if you love unique Japanese food! They're located within Forage Kitchen near lots of galleries. There's a casual outdoor space to enjoy your meal and they've just introduced some new menu items. We loved the mushroom miso stuffed peppers!

The best okonomiyaki without having to go to the city. The family serving and making the food were very nice and canned rose with the food was also good.

This is good. Sauce is good. We added shrimp. Nice and sweet. The okonomiyaki is cut into bite sized pieces so it is easy to eat or share ( though you will want one all to yourself) We also tried the asparagus special : meat wrapped around asparagus and served with good miso. It is not fast food. There is one chef and one small grill. Wait times vary widely. Today we only waited 15 min. They go to various locations so check their Instagram. They are not always and soba Ichi. Compostable dishes and chopsticks Bathroom varies by location.

Found this place after working out in Oakland and this place was alright. The owners were super friendly and polite but the food was a little bit underwhelming. We ordered the vegetarian yakisoba, seafood okonomiyaki, and basic okonomiyaki. The yakisoba was good since the flavor was nice and the portion sizing was pretty justifiable for the price. The okonomiyaki was a bit upsetting. The portions were definitely on the smaller side compared to what I've had in other places (for a better price as well) and it wasn't amazing flavor wise. Didn't have a ton of fillings and just a lot of batter and sauce. For the basic one we asked for extra pork belly but we couldn't tell where it was. Tasted as if it had the same amount as the seafood one, which didn't have extra pork belly. I did like that they had outdoor seating and decent amount of street parking since it's tucked away from the main street. Don't know if I'll come back but glad I checked it out.