Okonomi-yaki Kagura

The place for tasty Okomomiyaki! I had mine with tuna and corn. You can witness the cooking. The pancake, of eggs, veggies and chosen toppings, is topped with sweet okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise and seaweed flakes and bonito flakes. Has a crunchy and juicy texture

Place has limited space.

But for the food, so far this would be my fave japanese restuarant.
Food is really delish, i can say the price is fair.

This is my all time favorite Japanese food. When I was still studying Japanese language, I always crave for okonomiyaki. Before ramen and tempura this gorgeous food here is still my number one. Last night I brought my boyfriend for the first time in Little Tokyo, we shared and I was surprised that he actually liked it.

Will definitely come back here again.

Food is great! The sashimi though is a little bit pricey for a few slices, but the overall experience is good, I give it 4 stars for food, maybe 3 1/2 for the place, and 4 for the service. #littletokyo

Kagura has been on my to-go list for the longest time because of their okonomiyaki. After visiting them today, I could say that my expectations about this popular Japanese comfort food were more than met. I and my boyfriend dined here on a Sunday night at 6 PM, and we were the first customers. There were lots of Japanese expats there too, which we took as a very good sign over the quality and authenticity of the food.

FOOD: ★★★★★ (5.0)
We ordered the Okonomi-special (Php 440) because of the ingredients that went into it. Cooked and served in 15-20 minutes, this famous savory pancake was served still smoking hot (which was a good thing), and hit all the right spots. Everything was cooked just right, and the taste was just...wow. My partner went so far as to remark that theirs was way better than Dohtonbori's okonomiyaki when it comes to taste and satisfaction. If you're wondering how big it was, imagine a giant takoyaki flattened to more than 1/2 inch thick, to a size that's slightly larger (if not the same) as Pizza Hut's personal pan pizzas. So yeah, if you have a small appetite, better bring someone with you as their okonomiyaki's good for two.

For drinks, we ordered Coke (Php 60) and a glass of umeshu (Japanese plum wine - Php 180). The latter tasted similar to white wine and served with ice, which I liked. The 12.5% alcoholic content may not be good for those with low tolerance though, so be warned. One glass was enough for me to feel that buzz. Good thing my partner was there to look after me. Ahaha.

PLACE: ★★★✩✩ (3.5)
Cozy but small, with Hanshin Tigers paraphernalia decorating the interiors. There's a counter with 10 seats where you can watch the chefs cook your order. There are three tables where you can sit on floor pillows, which can accomodate approx. 4 people each. They get filled up quickly though; I highly recommend coming here early with your group if you want to sit there. Otherwise, you can also dine outside al fresco.

SERVICE: ★★★✩✩ (3.5)
Staff were attentive and quick, although not very cheerful. They also chose where you get to sit, so if you're dining alone (or as a couple, like we did), you'll sit by the counter. We witnessed this also when a Chinese/Korean couple came in and requested to sit by the tatami tables; the staff told them they couldn't and redirected them to the counter.

Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. Aside from the 12% VAT they don't have service charge, so try giving them tips if you're satisfied with their service. We sure were. :)

We'll definitely come back here again to try the modern-yaki...this time as a group. 😋

What I liked:
● The okonomiyaki
● The price - reasonable enough. No service charge, too 😀

What I didn't like:
● The fact you couldn't sit at the tatami tables unless you're with a big group.
● The slightly less cheerful service.