Abeno Too, Okonomiyaki Restaurant

April didn't have many entries because I was in Los Angeles sorting out my visa. I think this entry will be dedicated to my dining experience at Abeno Too, your not-so-typical Japanese restaurant in Central London. Abeno Too is located near Leicster Sq., just off the Piccadilly Line. Abeno Too serves okonomiyaki, which is a type of Japanese 'pancake'.

All the 'pancakes' are savory and you can have it mixed with different types of meat. For our 'okonomiyaki' we ordered the London mix (how fitting!) for 12.00 pounds. A little pricey, yes, but you also pay for the experience of having fresh food cooked in front of you!! The London mix consisted of pork, cheese, bacon, and salmon topped with brown sauce and fish flakes. Pictured above are the raw ingredients.

For our starter we ordered mushrooms stuffed with cheese and topped with quail eggs. It cost about 6.95. Again, it may sound expensive, but you're paying for the experience!! AND the flavor is not compromised.

The finished product was served on a little plate presented with savory and sweet dipping sauces to accompany the meal. This dish was delicious and the mushrooms weren't too overdone when they cooked it for us. I'm getting quite hungry as I write this entry!


While we ate our mushroom starter, our cook prepared our 'London mix' okonomiyaki on the pan in front of us. This is a photo of the finished product. It may not look like much, but it is quite heavy. I can't imagine finishing one on my own!

This is straight from their website: 'Okonomi-yakis' are variations on a theme, the theme being a base of cabbage, egg and dough with spring onions, ginger and morsels of 'tempura' batter. You get a little bit of everything from each food group!

I highly recommend this place if you're tired of the usual sushi and sashimi combo. In the end you're getting a different dining atmosphere and tasty food. For more information about the menu, visit their website: http://www.abeno.co.uk/findus/index_too.html

Happy Eating!