Until today I didn't even know Japanese pancakes (okonomi yaki) existed. I've been working in the Manulife Center for over 2 years and never noticed Okonomi House. Today I finally stumbled upon this place randomly.
Okonomi House looks more like a old school diner than a Japanese restaurant. The service is super quick and the food is cheap. I ordered a vegetable pancake ($5.95) and had no idea what to expect until it landed on my table.
What I got was a 20cm pancake filled with bean sprouts, red & green peppers, and onions. It reminded me more of a potato latke than a pancake; there was no potato though. The pancake was smothered in a dark sauce that tasted like HP sauce and topped with a dallop of some creamy yellow mystery sauce.
At first I was a little skeptical because the flavours weren't what I was expecting. But, after a few bites, I was loving it. It was like Japanese comfort food. Definitely an interesting experience and a tasty lunch option in the Bloor & Yonge area. I'll be back.