Abeno - London

Abeno is an unassuming little place in Museum St. It serves primarily Okonomiyaki, and is one of the few places in the UK to serve this pizza/omelette type dish that is a popular fast food in Japan. Is it worth trying? Absolutely. The only problem with Abeno, is the fact that you may not want to eat anywhere else. Ever. Make reservations, the place is very popular.

I have been looking for somewhere that sold this dish, as it's one of my favourites. It's a cross between an omelette and a pizza, made by mixing finely chopped cabbage into egg, along with several other yummy and extremely fresh ingredients, then cooking it into a large patty on the hotplate on the table in front of you.You then have the option to finish the dish with the traditional condiments various sauces, bright green powered seaweed and bonito flakes that wave in even the most delicate breeze.It's certainly an experience, and the food is so fresh, healthy and delicious. Well worth a visit.

This is the only London restaurant I know of where you can have real Japanese okonomiyaki prepared right in front of you. Okonomiyaki is something like an omelette and something like a pizza – a thick pancake of eggs, rice and extra fillings of your choice (cheese, bacon, vegetables etc) which is mixed up to order and then cooked with artistry on a hot plate in the middle of your table. The hot plate is a novelty if you like that kind of thing but I had more fun flicking drops of Coke onto it to watch them dance across the table : Service is friendly and there are plenty options on the menu for those who don’t want a version of the signature dish.

I went to Abeno yesterday on my way to the British Museum. Not only Okonomiyaki but also Yaki Soba and Agetofu are so delicious. It is must-go place for whom wants to experience authentic Japanese foods.It is so crowded on weekend dinner that I recommend you avoid the time.Enjoy.

Being used to the Japanese restaurants in Italy (where you'll find just sushi and nothing more), Abeno was a pleasant surprise! The lunch menu I had was wonderful: miso soup, the day specials and hokonomi-yaki. The okonomi-yake was made just in front of me by a friendly and nice Japanese girl and it tasted like heaven.It was a light, very good and quick lunch!