Frankfurt · Izakaya · casual
Konamon
Osaka street food — okonomiyaki & takoyakiJapanese-ownedJapanese-led kitchenOkonomiyaki specialistGallusSoul food
The only restaurant in Frankfurt dedicated to okonomiyaki and takoyaki, Konamon is run by an original Japanese cooking crew in the Gallus quarter and is hailed by reviewers as the best of its kind outside Japan.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Gallus
Plate № 49
About
Konamon fills a unique niche in Frankfurt's Japanese food scene, specialising in the Osaka-Hiroshima tradition of okonomiyaki—savoury pancakes layered with cabbage, pork belly or seafood and finished with Japanese sauces. The restaurant self-describes as 'soul food from an original Japanese cooking crew', and a Yelp reviewer called it 'the best okonomiyaki outside Japan'. Takoyaki (octopus balls), yakisoba and gyoza round out the menu. The space is small and cosy with a Japanese-style heated toilet, and the friendly, enthusiastic service makes first-time visitors feel immediately at ease. Reservations are recommended at weekends.
Neighborhood & visiting
Konamon sits in Gallus, one of Frankfurt'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
- Frankfurt's only specialist in authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki and takoyaki
- Declared 'the best okonomiyaki outside Japan' by Yelp reviewers
- Jovial, neighbourhood atmosphere run by an original Japanese cooking crew
- Affordable pricing with lunch-set menus including miso soup and salad
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Frequently asked
About Konamon
- Is Konamon an authentic osaka street food — okonomiyaki & takoyaki restaurant in Frankfurt?
- Yes — Konamon is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for osaka street food — okonomiyaki & takoyaki in Frankfurt: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Konamon located?
- Konamon is located at Frankenallee 161, 60326 Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany in the Gallus neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Konamon?
- Konamon does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Frankfurt we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Konamon?
- Konamon sits in the ¥ price range — typical for osaka street food — okonomiyaki & takoyaki of this format in Frankfurt.
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