Chinchikurin 2119 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025

"Great okonomiyaki. Expertly made with fresh ingredients and wonderful textures and flavors. We tried the chinchikurin with crispy noodles and the Hiroshima with soft noodles. The four of us were split 2 to 2 on which type of noodles we liked. Honestly you can’t go wrong with either. The takoyaki was also very good. It was crispy without being overcooked."

"This okonomiyaki restaurant is such a unique find as their aren’t that many that I’ve seen outside of Japan. Luckily, the food here does not disappoint and the Hiroshima style of okonomiyaki that they serve is delicious. I tried the loaded kaisen option which comes with squid and shrimp on top. Make sure to choose the crispy noodle option since it really makes the dish extra flavorful. Lots of seating and if you get their early you can grab a bar seat to watch the chefs cook. Worth the visit!"

"I’ve been to this location as well as the one in little Tokyo and can safely say I love this restaurant. Okonomiyaki is such an experience flavor-wise and a must try. It’s like a savory pancake with different textures that all come together perfectly. If you have never tried it before I would recommend their Chinchikurinyaki or GOAM (green onion and mayo) which the latter is my personal favorite. These dishes are pretty filling, I usually split one with a friend and sometimes grab an appetizer to round it out"