Dohtonbori (CBD)

Melbourne's CBD home for DIY okonomiyaki. cook your own Japanese savoury pancake on a sizzling hotplate at Bourke Street.

Casual, buzzy and interactive. the hotplate tables make it feel like a Japanese street food experience transported to the Melbourne CBD. The sizzle of okonomiyaki on teppan fills the room. Groups lean in together to watch their food cook. The energy shifts between lively and chaotic depending on staffing levels.

DIY teppanyaki hotplate cooking. guests can cook their own okonomiyaki or have staff do it tableside. Three okonomiyaki styles: Osaka-style, Hiroshima-yaki (with yakisoba noodles), and Monjayaki. Part of the Japanese Dohtonbori chain. Vegetarian options available. School group bookings noted.

Authentic Japanese chain with genuine okonomiyaki preparation. Osaka-style and Hiroshima-yaki are prepared correctly by the method if not always the precision. Japanese-speaking staff. Multiple reviewers with Japan experience say it recalls their travel memories.

Around $50+ per person for a full meal with drinks. Opinions are split. enthusiastic diners see it as fair for an interactive Japanese experience, while critical reviewers find it expensive relative to portion size and service quality. The DIY element adds perceived value for those who enjoy it.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.