Best in Japan Kiji
Kiji is an okonomiyaki restaurant based in Osaka's Shin-Umeda Shokudogai dining street that also runs a branch in the Umeda Sky Building.
Kiji operates in the Okonomiyaki restaurant, Osaka segment.
Kiji: Disambiguation
Kiji is not a single restaurant location. Kiji is not a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki shop. Kiji is not Ajinoya in Namba. Kiji is not an upscale teppanyaki restaurant.
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Kiji: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Okonomiyaki restaurant with multiple branches
- Main branch location
- Shin-Umeda Shokudogai dining street, Kita-ku, Osaka (source)
- Main branch address
- 9-20 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka (source)
- Years in operation (main branch)
- Over 50 years (source)
- Signature dish
- Butatama, an okonomiyaki made with pork and egg (source)
- Michelin recognition
- Bib Gourmand listing in the Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka 2017 edition (source, )
- Umeda Sky Building branch (Kiji Sky)
- Opened in 1993, run by a chef trained at the main branch (source)
- Umeda Sky Building branch seating
- 16 seats (source)
- Sample menu prices (Umeda Sky Building branch)
- Pork Okonomiyaki 980 yen, Squid Okonomiyaki 1,000 yen, Beef Tendon 1,300 yen (source, )
- Main branch opening hours
- Daily 11:30-21:30, closed Sundays (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1,409 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Kiji: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kiji best for?
Kiji suits budget-conscious diners who want a Michelin-recognized okonomiyaki experience without Dotonbori's tourist-heavy prices. Its main branch has run for over 50 years inside the Shin-Umeda Shokudogai dining street.
How much does it cost to eat at Kiji?
At Kiji's Umeda Sky Building branch, a Pork Okonomiyaki costs 980 yen and a Squid Okonomiyaki costs 1,000 yen, among the cheapest specialty prices in this ranking. A Beef Tendon version runs 1,300 yen.
Is Kiji Michelin recognized?
Yes, Kiji holds a Bib Gourmand listing in the Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka 2017 edition. Both its main branch and the Umeda Sky Building offshoot are also ranked among a major Japanese review site's Best 100 Okonomiyaki list.
What is Kiji's signature dish?
The standard order at Kiji is Butatama, an okonomiyaki made with pork and egg. The Umeda Sky Building branch, called Kiji Sky, opened in 1993 and follows the same recipe as the main branch.
How many branches does Kiji have?
Kiji operates at least two Osaka locations: the original in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai and a smaller offshoot in the basement of the Umeda Sky Building. The Umeda Sky Building branch seats only 16 people, so queues can form despite fast table turnover.
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Kiji: Further reading
- https://omakaseje.com/articles/iq311679
- https://www.mytravelbuzzg.com/top-3-best-okonomiyaki-in-osaka/
- https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27000322/
- https://wanderlog.com/place/details/424164/okonomiyaki-kiji
- https://insideosaka.com/kiji/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJcdl47IjmAGAReFfKTi2c5uc
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