お好み焼き Meaning
/おこのみやき/
- casual
Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake that literally translates to "grilled as you like it." It is made from a batter of flour, shredded cabbage, eggs, and water, which is then topped with various ingredients like pork belly, seafood, or cheese, and grilled on a flat griddle. It is a quintessential soul food associated with the Kansai and Hiroshima regions. While often considered a casual meal to be shared with friends at a specialized restaurant, it is also a popular dish to prepare at home, often cooked directly on a tabletop hot plate for a fun, interactive dining experience.
お好み焼き in Conversation
Deciding on dinner
- A: 今日のお昼、何食べる？What should we have for lunch today?
- B: お好み焼きがいいな。家で焼こうよ。How about okonomiyaki? Let's make it at home.
Suggesting a home-cooked meal is common for this dish.
At a restaurant
- A: 全部のせのお好み焼きを一つください。One 'everything-on-it' okonomiyaki, please.
- B: ソースとマヨネーズ、たっぷりかけてね。Make sure to put plenty of sauce and mayonnaise on it.
'Zenbu-nose' is a common way to order a deluxe version with all available toppings.
Examples
お好み焼きを焼く。
I will grill the okonomiyaki.
/おこのみやきをやく/
広島風のお好み焼きは麺が入っている。
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki contains noodles.
/ひろしまふうのおこのみやきはめんがはいっている/
自分で焼くスタイルのお好み焼き屋は楽しい。
Okonomiyaki restaurants where you grill it yourself are fun.
/じぶんでやくスタイルのおこのみやきやはたのしい/