Restaurant Details

Chibo is to Kansai-style okonomiyaki is what Japan is to Osaka — its proud home. Traditionally, the savory pancake is enjoyed on the streets, a cheap but fulfilling grub made with a simple formula: a batter mixed with cabbages and other ingredients, finished with sauce, mayonnaise and katsuobushi (bonito flakes).

At Chibo, which opened its first store in 1973, okonomiyaki is reimagined. No longer confined to humble corners, the dish enters the realm of sleek office buildings, upscale hotels and modern malls. This transformation is evident at Chico’s Abeno Q’s Mall branch on the fourth floor of this massive shopping complex.

Part of the casual Chibo brand — for a more upscale experience, try President Chibo or Chibo Elegance — this store elevates savory pancakes. The secret lies in the preparation: a thick iron plate, mineral-rich hot spring water from Kagoshima in the batter and a proprietary flour blend. Pancakes are brushed with house-made sauces, creamy mayonnaise, fragrant green nori seaweed and swaying bonito flakes.

But Chibo’s creative spirit is also why it has a sharing menu that dabbles in both familiarity and newness. Take, for example, the Chiboyaki, a standout creation featuring a whole shrimp topped with crispy fried shrimp-leg crackers. Or the dotonboriyaki, a hearty medley of pork belly, squid, shrimp, beef tendon, konjac and cheese. Another favorite, tonpeiyaki, wraps chopped tender pork in a fluffy omelet glazed with secret sauce and mayo. From classics like yakisoba and teppanyaki to inventive creations, Chibo offers more than the accustomed taste of okonomiyaki.

Chibo provides a convivial setting for enjoying Osaka-style street food in comfort, perfect for lively conversations with family and friends. When indecision strikes, this no-fuss spot is an easy choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Chibo Abeno Q's Mall Remarks

• A minimum of 2 guests is required to make a reservation. Please book for the total number of guests attending.

• Please inform the restaurant ahead of time if you have any allergies or special dietary restrictions.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

Chibo Abeno Q's Mall Business Days

Chibo Abeno Q's Mall Address

Abeno Q's Mall 4F, 1-6-1 Abenosuji, Abeno Ward, Osaka, 545-0052

Chibo Abeno Q's Mall Access Info

• Chibo Abeno Q's Mall is a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station.

Chibo Abeno Q's Mall Phone Number

Chibo Abeno Q's Mall Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.