Hiroshima Okonomiyaki explained from Chinchikurin, Los Angeles 

Here's the story of Hiroshima style okonomiyaki as narrated from one of my favorite restaurants in west side LA. Japanese flour, Kewpie, and otafuku meet at Chinchikurin in West LA
Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Chinchikurin in Sawtelle Japantown.
Chinchikurin
2119 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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What does 'Okonomiyaki' mean?
Yaki - means grilled (as in Takoyaki, yakisoba, and so on)
Okonomi - which loose translates into ‘what you like’
There are 2 main variations of okonomiyaki. First the Kansai or Osaka style where the ingredients are mixed into a batter and then grilled. Second, the hiroshima style in which a small crepe like pancake is grilled and the ingredients are layered one by one. The hiroshima style also uses much more cabbage (which is also shredded). Hiroshima style also includes fried noodles.
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