Best in Japan Mizuno
Mizuno is an okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka's Dotonbori district that grills Osaka-style savory pancakes to order on a teppan.
Mizuno operates in the Okonomiyaki restaurant, Osaka segment.
Mizuno: Disambiguation
Mizuno is not the Mizuno sporting goods company. Mizuno is not a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki shop. Mizuno is not the Chibo restaurant chain. Mizuno is not a branch of Kiji in Umeda.
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Mizuno: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Okonomiyaki restaurant
- Founded
- 1945
- Location
- Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Origin
- Opened as a kissaten cafe after the Great Osaka Air Raid burned the district (source)
- Current generation of ownership
- Third-generation owner, Yoshiko Morikawa (source)
- Michelin recognition
- Bib Gourmand listing for multiple consecutive years since 2016 (source, )
- Signature dish price
- 1,405 yen tax included (Mizunoyaki) (source, )
- Seating layout
- Counter seating on the first floor, table seating on the second floor (source)
- Typical wait time
- 20 to 45 minutes even on weekdays (source, )
- Ingredient sourcing
- Fish, meat, and pickles bought from specialists including Kuromon Ichiba Market (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 3.8 / 5 (3,259 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Mizuno: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mizuno best for?
Mizuno suits travelers who want a classic, postwar-era Dotonbori okonomiyaki experience with counter seating in front of the teppan. It has served the same Dotonbori corner since 1945 and is now run by a third-generation owner.
How much does it cost to eat at Mizuno?
The signature Mizunoyaki pancake at Mizuno is priced at 1,405 yen tax included as of September 2026. Most okonomiyaki dishes on the menu fall in a similar mid-range bracket for Dotonbori.
Do I need a reservation for Mizuno?
Mizuno does not rely on reservations for most walk-in traffic; instead, staff take orders from people queueing outside. Wait times are commonly reported at 20 to 45 minutes, with shorter lines around 3 to 4pm.
Is Mizuno Michelin recognized?
Yes, Mizuno has held a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand listing for multiple consecutive years since 2016. It is one of only a handful of Osaka okonomiyaki restaurants with sustained Michelin recognition.
Does Mizuno have vegetarian options?
Mizuno offers vegetarian okonomiyaki and accommodates some dietary restrictions. Menus are also available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
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Mizuno: Further reading
- https://livejapan.com/en/in-kansai/in-pref-osaka/in-namba_dotonbori_shinsaibashi/article-a2000114/
- https://dishes-japan.com/food-and-drinks/okonomiyaki-mizuno/
- https://mindtrip.ai/restaurant/osaka/okonomiyaki-mizuno/re-S24KCOXI
- https://www.gltjp.com/en/directory/item/12081/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJp6r1whTnAGARQi9RHXsUEtA
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