Restaurant Details

No one feels more at home than when Chibo, the first okonomiyaki chain founded in 1973 with branches across Japan, opens its doors at Kyobashi Keihan Mall in Osaka, the birthplace of this beloved street food.

The restaurant is here to challenge any notion that the casual, downtown-style savory pancake is merely “flour-based food” — and that it could be elevated to a whole new level. This success has led to multiple locations settling within luxurious department stores and hotels. One such location, in the Kyobashi Keihan Mall, serves as a testament to the fact that the once-perceived humble okonomiyaki has earned its place in gourmet dining.

This particular Chibo branch exudes the signature "cheerful" vibe of the brand—welcoming greetings from the staff, the laughter of customers, bright lighting, and lively background music.

A few telltale signs define a Chibo’s authentic okonomiyaki. The pancake needs to be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It also needs to balance the crunch of the cabbage with the rich, flavorful sauce. The batter is kneaded in-store daily, and the toppings range from classic pork belly to head-on prawn.

Its dinner course often features the restaurant’s original Dotonbori-yaki, a dish that captures the bustle of the lively Osaka area with its generous serving of pork belly, squid, small shrimp, beef tendon, konjac and cheese. Guests can venture to the a la carte library, which offers items like the Chiboyaki, okonomiyaki with a whole shrimp perched atop, or the plump, juicy beef tongue teppanyaki.

Located just three minutes from Kyobashi Station, Chibo transports its guests to the heart of downtown Dotonbori, all without ever leaving their seats.

Chibo Kyobashi Keihan 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 Kyobashi Keihan Mall Business Days

Chibo Kyobashi Keihan Mall Address

Kyobashi Keihan Mall 5F, 2-1-38 Higashinodamachi, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka 534-0024

Chibo Kyobashi Keihan Mall Access Info

• Chibo Kyobashi Keihan Mall is a 3-minute walk from Kyobashi Station.

Chibo Kyobashi Keihan Mall Phone Number

Chibo Kyobashi Keihan Mall Cancellation Policy

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