Okonomiyaki Aomori
Founded in 1957, this Nagata landmark is celebrated nationwide as the birthplace of Sobameshi. The dish was born when a factory worker's leftover cold rice was fried together with yakisoba on the griddle. The combination with Kobe's local 'Bara Sauce' is legendary. Tabelog Okonomiyaki 100 Best multiple years 2019-2024. The cozy 19-seat space draws lines before the evening opening. 6-min walk from JR Shinnagata, 5-min from Komagabayashi.
A pilgrimage site for sobameshi fans nationwide. Review after review praises the weight of preserving the original recipe. Always a queue in the evening — the face of Nagata.