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Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri
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Prague's only dedicated okonomiyaki izakaya, led by Osaka-born chef Hiroki Komiya and owner Takeshi Ito — both Japanese nationals. Launched after debuting at the Japanese Cultural Festival, Matsuri brings genuine Osaka street-food culture to Holešovice.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Holešovice / Praha 7
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Hiroki Komiya
- Owner
- Takeshi Ito
Plate № 35
About
Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri is one of Prague's most exciting recent openings — a sports-themed izakaya specialising in okonomiyaki, the Osaka-style savoury pancake that is one of Japan's great comfort foods. Chef Hiroki Komiya is from Osaka and ran an okonomiyaki restaurant there from 2017 before being brought to Prague by the Czech-Japanese Center. The concept debuted at Prague's Japanese Cultural Festival in 2022 before finding a permanent home in the trendy Holešovice district in 2024. The restaurant is managed by Takeshi Ito (Japanese), who operates the front of house. Expats.cz and Prague Morning have both confirmed the Japanese credentials of the team. The menu is anchored around classic and creative okonomiyaki, with supporting Japanese bar snacks including takoyaki, gyoza and seasonal izakaya dishes.
Neighborhood & visiting
Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri sits in Holešovice / Praha 7, one of Prague's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Prague's only dedicated okonomiyaki restaurant, helmed by Hiroki Komiya — an Osaka-born chef who ran an okonomiyaki establishment in Japan.
- Fully Japanese team: chef Komiya from Osaka, owner-manager Takeshi Ito — a genuine cultural transplant rather than a concept restaurant.
- Born at Prague's Japanese Cultural Festival in 2022 before earning its own permanent space — community-tested authenticity.
- Located in Holešovice, Prague's most creative dining neighbourhood, with a lively sports-izakaya atmosphere.
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Frequently asked
About Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri
- Is Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri an authentic osaka-style okonomiyaki izakaya restaurant in Prague?
- Yes — Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for osaka-style okonomiyaki izakaya in Prague: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri located?
- Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri is located at Veletržní 820/73, Praha 7 – Holešovice, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic in the Holešovice / Praha 7 neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri?
- Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri?
- Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri sits in the ¥ price range — typical for osaka-style okonomiyaki izakaya of this format in Prague.
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