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Ishii Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki & Japanese home cookingJapanese-ownedOkonomiyakiAmstelveenJapanese comfort food

Ishii is a Japanese restaurant in Amstelveen specialising in okonomiyaki — the beloved Osaka-style savoury pancake — alongside a menu of traditional Japanese home cooking. Situated in the heart of Amstelveen's Japanese expatriate community, it is a trusted destination for authentic flavours.

Price
¥¥
Area
Amstelveen
Ishii Okonomiyaki — authentic okonomiyaki & japanese home cooking restaurant in Amsterdam, Amstelveen
Plate № 105
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About
Amstelveen has hosted one of Europe's most significant Japanese expatriate communities since the 1970s, and Ishii has long served as a culinary anchor for these residents. The restaurant's speciality is okonomiyaki — the customisable Osaka-style savoury pancake that is notoriously difficult to find in Europe at authentic quality — alongside katsu dishes, noodle soups, and seasonal Japanese specials. The Kostverlorenhof address in the Amstelveen residential district makes it a neighbourhood institution rather than a tourist destination, with loyal regulars returning for the honest cooking and warm service. Lunch and dinner services are offered six days a week.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ishii Okonomiyaki sits in Amstelveen, one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • One of the only places in the Netherlands to serve authentic okonomiyaki
  • Trusted for 20+ years by Amstelveen's large Japanese expat community
  • Genuine home-style Japanese cooking — not adapted for Western palates
  • Lunch and dinner service: flexible for a quick weekday set or a relaxed weekend meal

Type mapped to izakaya (okonomiyaki/home cooking). Ishii Japanese Restaurant shares the same address as Ishii Okonomiyaki per multiple sources.

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Frequently asked

About Ishii Okonomiyaki

Is Ishii Okonomiyaki an authentic okonomiyaki & japanese home cooking restaurant in Amsterdam?
Yes — Ishii Okonomiyaki is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for okonomiyaki & japanese home cooking in Amsterdam: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Ishii Okonomiyaki located?
Ishii Okonomiyaki is located at Kostverlorenhof 58, 1183 HG Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Netherlands in the Amstelveen neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ishii Okonomiyaki?
Ishii Okonomiyaki does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Amsterdam we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Ishii Okonomiyaki?
Ishii Okonomiyaki sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for okonomiyaki & japanese home cooking of this format in Amsterdam.
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