i read about this japanese resto called kagura restaurant in little tokyo in another blog. it specializes in japanese pancake. i thought it would be interesting to 1) try out the pancake dish as it really did sound very delicious and 2) visit little tokyo as in all my years in manila, i've never heard of it.
a number of weeks ago, i had the chance to visit. going there, some might have difficulty finding parking right in front of little tokyo (located along chino roces) but if you're willing to do some walking, it would be better to park at cinema square. the resto is within the enclave of little tokyo which is essentially made up of a cluster of small japanese restaurants with each one having a different specialty.
the price, though a bit expensive, is fair considering the huge serving. i tried the 'modern special with pork and katsushushi' (P395). in my assessment, one order would be good for as many as four people--the dish is really quite heavy. if you have more than two slices, you might get 'umay'. i suggest you get a small appetizer (eg try the scallops in teriyaki sauce--it's only 3 pieces for P258 but really quite delectable) for a more complete meal.
i find this dish flavorsome. the dish is good for sharing and is very satisfying to the palate.
just a tip, don't forget the bonito flakes when you order your okonomiyaki--makes a huge difference in taste:-)
i like okonomiyaki so much that i already had a second visit yesterday lunch time. lunch might actually be a good time to visit for first timers as there are less customers to compete with for seating (this time around, i had the chance to sit in a large table, japanese-style compared to the first when i just sat at the bar).
and if the japanese owner likes you, he might even throw in some kiat-kiat (small oranges) to complete a very satisfying meal.
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