The Tsukishima district in Tokyo is famous for its Monja-yaki, a similar version of Osaka's and Hirsohima's delicious Okonomiyaki. As with many signature dish districts in Japan, the street is lined with dozens of specialty restaurants all claiming to serve the best Monja-yaki, so you won't need to search too hard to find this delicious treat.
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Tsukishima Monja-yaki
A similarily named, but different style of Okonomiyaki.
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By Chris Barnes
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![My favorite, curry with mochi Monja-yaki](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37469/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37469.jpg)
My favorite, curry with mochi Monja-yaki
![Monja-yaki before it hits the hot plate](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37464/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37464.jpg)
Monja-yaki before it hits the hot plate
![Sizzling away](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37466/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37466.jpg)
Sizzling away
![If you're not sure on how to cook, ask a staff member who will happily show you!](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37465/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37465.jpg)
If you're not sure on how to cook, ask a staff member who will happily show you!
![If this doesn't get your mouth watering i don't know what will!](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37467/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37467.jpg)
If this doesn't get your mouth watering i don't know what will!
![Enoki appetizer](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37463/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37463.jpg)
Enoki appetizer
![My hot tip: Wait till the bottom starts to burn a little!](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37470/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37470.jpg)
My hot tip: Wait till the bottom starts to burn a little!
![No shortages of Monja-yaki restaurants on this street!](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37462/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37462.jpg)
No shortages of Monja-yaki restaurants on this street!
![I recommend a little nori (seaweed) and chili pepper.](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5618-37468/1000/tokyo-tsukishima-monja-yaki-37468.jpg)
I recommend a little nori (seaweed) and chili pepper.
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Olga
9 years ago
Yes, Chris, my mouth is already watering!! :)
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