How DIY Teppanyaki Works at Dohtonbori
Experience Japanese Cooking at Your Table
At Dohtonbori, every table comes with a built-in teppan hotplate, giving you a unique opportunity to cook authentic Japanese okonomiyaki yourself — or enjoy the experience together with family and friends.
Fun, easy, interactive, and memorable.
Step-by-Step How It Works
Step 1 – Choose Your Ingredients
Select from a variety of fillings including pork, seafood, cheese, vegetables, and more.
Our menu allows you to customise your okonomiyaki just the way you like it.
“Okonomi” means “as you like it” in Japanese.
Step 2 – Cook on Your Table
Your ingredients are prepared and brought to your table.
Simply pour the mixture onto the hotplate and follow the easy instructions provided.
No cooking experience needed — our staff will guide you.
Step 3 – Flip & Enjoy Together
After a few minutes, flip your okonomiyaki and watch it sizzle.
Add sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes, then enjoy the delicious result you created together.
Cooking becomes part of the fun.
Why DIY Is So Fun
DIY teppanyaki is more than just a meal — it’s an experience.
✔ Interactive and engaging
✔ Perfect for sharing
✔ Great conversation starter
✔ Memorable for special occasions
Instead of waiting for food, you become part of the cooking process.
A Great Experience for Families & Kids
Children love watching the ingredients cook right in front of them.
The flipping moment always creates excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Our DIY cooking style makes dining more engaging for kids while still being simple and safe.
It’s not just dinner — it’s entertainment.
Shape your okonomiyaki any way you like and use sauce to draw patterns or write messages.
A creative and fun moment — especially for kids.
Create Your Own Design
Perfect for School Japanese Culture Classes
Dohtonbori is a popular destination for school Japanese culture excursions.
Students can:
Experience authentic Japanese food culture
Learn about okonomiyaki and teppanyaki traditions
Understand how food is part of Japanese social life
Participate in hands-on cooking
It’s an educational and interactive way to explore Japanese cuisine beyond the classroom.
Prefer to relax and enjoy?
No problem. Our friendly staff are always happy to assist or cook for you.
You can choose how involved you want to be.
Don’t Want to Cook?
Ready to Try DIY Teppanyaki?
Bring your family, friends, classmates, or colleagues and enjoy a truly interactive
Japanese dining experience.