While looking at the food directory for Sunshine City, I saw a photo of okonomiyaki, so I made a point to seek out the restaurant, Ikebukuro Pastakan, for lunch.
We found the restaurant, were immediately seated, but we unfortunately discovered that it was cook-your-own, as each table was outfitted with a teppan grill.
I contemplated leaving, as it was hot, and I didn't want to be sitting in front of a hot grill, much less cooking, but ultimately, I thought it would be a good and interesting experience for the family.
We were up for the challenge!
We ordered a couple of okonomyakis to cook, along with items that would come already prepared.
Thankfully, there was a family next to us who was cooking and I watched the process. We did pretty well, in my opinion, despite getting a few steps wrong.
I wish there were instructions or photos to let us know the basic steps, but I think the okonomiyakis turned out great, considering we never made them before!  |
Beef Tendon and Green Onion |
I still needed help from an employee, however, because one of the okonomiyakis came with noodles and another egg, and I had no idea what to do with those ingredients.
They both ended up tasting really good!
They both ended up tasting really good!
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| Modanyaki Pork |
A few of the ready-to-eat items included:
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| Potato Butter & Corn |
The Potato Butter & Corn was simple, but good. It came in a cast-iron dish that was left on the grill so everything could be warmed up.
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| Yakisoba with Pork |
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| Crispy Fried Pasta |
Although I would have preferred the okonomiyakis be served to us cooked, it was such a fun experience, and the end result was delicious!
Ikebukuro Pastakan
3 Chome-1-1 Higashiikebukuro
Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan
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