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Okonomiyaki Chigusa
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A hidden gem tucked in an alleyway since 1949, Chigusa has never altered the secret recipe that sets its signature okonomiyaki apart — a blend of mustard and poppy seeds unlike anything else you'll find.
1949年の創業から76年以上、マスタードとケシの実を使った秘伝のレシピを一切変えずに守り続けてきた路地裏の老舗。
Earning a spot on Tabelog's prestigious Top 100 Okonomiyaki list six times, it draws 30-minute queues on weekend mornings while keeping prices as humble as ever, with the famous Chigusa-yaki at just 1,200 yen.
食べログ百名店に6度選ばれながら千草焼き1,200円という驚きのコスパを誇り、土曜の昼前から30分待ちの行列ができるほど地元に深く根ざしている。
The no-suitcase policy says it all: this is a place built entirely for its locals, run on the same quiet principles it has held since the Showa era.
スーツケース持ち込みを断るほど地元客を大切にする姿勢が、昭和から変わらぬ店の流儀を静かに物語る。
Popular Dishes
Chigusa-yaki (1,200 yen, signature dish)
千草焼き（1,200円・名物）
Champon (1,150 yen)
チャンポン（1,150円）
Negi-yaki
ネギ焼き
Pork Yakisoba (850 yen)
豚焼きそば（850円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedFounded in 1949, a historic okonomiyaki restaurant representing Tenma. Located in a back alley off Tenjinbashi shopping street, preserving the Showa-era atmosphere. The signature 'Chigusa-yaki' has been seasoned with mustard and poppy seeds unchanged since founding. Selected for Tabelog Okonomiyaki 100 Best in 2018, 2019, 2022-2025. No suitcases allowed.
Tabelog 3.65 (1,501 reviews), 6 appearances in the top 100. Queue of 30 minutes confirmed on a Saturday at 11:30 AM (April 2025 data). No suitcases policy confirmed — testament to local-first approach. Unchanged recipe since 1949 earns consistent praise as 'a treasure of Osaka.'
Business Hours
Mon11:00-21:30（L.O. 21:00）
TueClosed
Wed – Sun11:00-21:30（L.O. 21:00）
Regular Holiday：Tuesday
Access
Table seating available. Staff cook on the teppan grill for you. No suitcases or large luggage. Cash only.
4-11-18 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
