POKOTABI / Sakaki
さかき
The izakaya serves Kyoto Nishijin-yaki, topped with dashi sauce, yuba and nama-fu, alongside okonomiyaki, yakisoba and fried chicken. Here’s a look at how to put a meal together and the all-you-can-eat and drink courses on offer.
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
One of the standouts on Sakaki’s menu is its okonomiyaki, named Kyoto Nishijin-yaki. The batter is made with bonito flakes and combined with Kujo spring onions and Kyoto pork; a softly set egg topping goes on next, followed by dashi sauce with yuba, nama-fu and fried tofu. It also comes with colourful pieces of fu and bubu arare rice crackers. The layers of Kyoto-style ingredients give this pancake a character distinct from more familiar okonomiyaki.
One visitor ordered an okonomiyaki with mochi, bacon and cheese, a combination also listed on the menu. It makes for a substantial option alongside pancakes with pork, squid, beef or mixed fillings. On the same visit, the diner also had pork yakisoba, fried chicken and gyoza. Yakisoba comes with options including pork, squid, beef, mixed ingredients and pork kimchi; it can also be changed to yaki-udon or ordered as a large portion. Okonomiyaki is the natural centrepiece, but teppan-grilled dishes and fried sides offer plenty of ways to build out the meal.
One solo diner reportedly paired okonomiyaki with gyoza, chicken wings and a pork-kimchi dish, along with beer and highballs. Drinks include beer, sake and fresh-squeezed lemon chūhai, and all-you-can-drink courses are available. It’s an izakaya suited to sharing several dishes over dinner or settling in for a longer gathering with drinks.
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04 / YOUR NEXT STOP
259 Hinokuchicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8425
Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.
Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 18:00–23:00, and Sunday 17:30–22:30. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
For a Kyoto-style speciality, try Kyoto Nishijin-yaki ¥1,580. This Kansai-style okonomiyaki is made with Kujo spring onions and Kyoto pork, and served with a sauce featuring yuba, nama-fu and fried tofu.
The all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink course for 90 minutes is available only at Sakaki Honten. It costs ¥3,800 for adults and can be used without a reservation. The all-you-can-eat option is not available on its own.
Reservations are accepted. The listed all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink courses are also available without a reservation.
Takeaway and delivery are both available.
Credit cards and PayPay are accepted.
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