ぼてぢゅうBotejyu
Original • The Inventor of Modern Okonomiyaki
From the 'Bote-Juu' sound of the spatula on the hot plate to a global empire. Since 1946, guardian of Osaka's revolutionary traditions.
Menu des Inventions Légendaires伝説の発明メニュー
Classic Okonomiyaki定番お好み焼き
Pork Okonomiyaki
¥950豚お好み焼き
The timeless classic with pork, cabbage, and Botejyu's essential mayonnaise
Seafood Okonomiyaki
¥1,280海鮮お好み焼き
Shrimp, squid, and scallops with special sauce and white mayonnaise
Vegetarian Okonomiyaki🌱
¥850野菜お好み焼き
Vegetarian version with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms
Botejyu Special Okonomiyaki
¥1,480ぼてぢゅうスペシャル
The signature creation with wagyu beef, shrimp, and scallops
Modan-yaki (Botejyu Invention)モダン焼き（ぼてぢゅう発明！）
Original Modan-yaki
¥1,180元祖モダン焼き
The revolutionary invention: okonomiyaki + yakisoba, born from workers' meals
Deluxe Modan-yaki
¥1,580デラックスモダン焼き
Premium version with seafood and premium beef
Spicy Modan-yaki
¥1,280辛口モダン焼き
With kimchi sauce and Korean spices for spicy food lovers
Teppanyaki & Specialties鉄板焼き・名物
Botejyu Takoyaki (8 pieces)
¥680ぼてぢゅうたこ焼き
Authentic Osaka takoyaki with fresh octopus and homemade sauce
Osaka Style Yakisoba
¥780大阪風焼きそば
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and special Worcestershire sauce
Teppanyaki Beef
¥1,980鉄板焼きビーフ
Japanese beef grilled on a hot plate with vegetables
Ika-yaki (Grilled Squid)
¥580いか焼き
Whole grilled squid, an Osaka street food specialty
Chronologie des Révolutions Culinaires料理革命の年表
Founding in Tamade
玉出創業
Nishino Eikichi and his wife open the first Botejyu in the working-class district of Tamade, Osaka
Expansion to Soemoncho
宗右衛門町進出
Opening in the entertainment district, gaining popularity
Mayonnaise Revolution
マヨネーズ革命
Takarazuka actresses popularize okonomiyaki with mayonnaise - an invention that would change Japanese cuisine
Creation of Modan-yaki
モダン焼き誕生
Born from workers' meals: okonomiyaki + yakisoba = 'Mori-dakusan-yaki' became 'Modan-yaki'
Tokyo Expansion
東京進出
First restaurant in Shibuya, bringing okonomiyaki culture to Kanto
International Empire
国際展開
Restaurants worldwide, guardians of Osaka's okonomiyaki tradition
Les Secrets de la Maîtrise Botejyuぼてぢゅうの技術秘密
The Science of the Iron Plate
鉄板の科学
Thick plates maintaining 140°C+ for the perfect Maillard reaction
Secret Dashi Batter
秘伝の出汁生地
Wheat flour + mountain yam + natural broth (bonito, kombu, shrimp)
Special White Mayonnaise
特製白マヨネーズ
Less acidic, softer mayonnaise, specially developed for okonomiyaki
'Bote-Juu' Cooking Technique
ぼてぢゅう調理法
Characteristic sound: 'Bote' (flip) + 'Juu' (sizzle) = perfection
L'Orchestre des Saveurs Botejyuぼてぢゅう味の響き
Botejyu Original Sauceぼてぢゅうオリジナルソース
30+ spices, vegetables, fruits, tamari Worcester sauce - oil-free, reduced salt
Osaka White Mayonnaise大阪白マヨネーズ
Less acidic than classic mayo, mild and creamy taste perfect for okonomiyaki
Japanese Mustard和からし
A hint of spice that balances the richness of sauce and mayonnaise
Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito)かつお節
Dancing flakes that bring umami and visual spectacle
La Symphonie Gustative
Ces quatre éléments, combinés sur la plaque brûlante, créent une symphonie de textures et saveurs impossible à reproduire à la maison. L'art de Botejyu réside dans l'équilibre parfait entre tradition et innovation.
Impact Culturel et Historique文化的・歴史的影響
Mayonnaise Revolutionマヨネーズ革命
Botejyu introduced American mayonnaise to okonomiyaki in 1955. Takarazuka actresses popularized it, creating a national standard.
Impact :
Today 99% of okonomiyaki in Japan include mayonnaise
Birth of Modan-yakiモダン焼き誕生
Created as a worker's meal (mori-dakusan = hearty), became 'modan' (modern). Symbol of post-war Japanese culinary innovation.
Impact :
Botejyu registered trademark, copied throughout Japan
Konamon Culture粉もん文化
Botejyu embodies Osaka's 'konamon' (flour-based dishes) tradition, a popular culinary face against Kyoto's haute cuisine.
Impact :
Ambassador of Osaka's culinary identity
Cultural Expansion文化発信
First to export okonomiyaki outside Kansai (Tokyo 1965), then internationally. Guardian of authenticity against adaptations.
Impact :
Global reference for authentic okonomiyaki
L'Expérience Complète Botejyuぼてぢゅう完全体験
Choose the Specialty
名物選択
Classic Okonomiyaki or Modan-yaki (Botejyu invention)
Main Ingredients
具材選択
Pork, seafood, vegetarian, or Botejyu special
Professional Cooking
プロ調理
The chef prepares in front of you with the 'Bote-Juu' technique
Service on Hot Plate
熱い鉄板サービス
Served on a hot plate to maintain perfect temperature
Tasting with Spatulas
コテ実食
Eat with small spatulas (kote) like Osakans
Phrases Essentielles chez Botejyuぼてぢゅうで使える日本語
Ordering Specialties名物注文
Pork okonomiyaki, please
豚お好み焼きをお願いします
Buta okonomiyaki wo onegaishimasu
The original Modan-yaki
元祖モダン焼きを
Ganso modan-yaki wo
Botejyu Special
ぼてぢゅうスペシャル
Botejyu supesharu
With extra mayonnaise
マヨネーズ多めで
Mayonēzu ōme de
About the History歴史について
Is this the original restaurant?
こちらが元祖のお店ですか？
Kochira ga ganso no omise desu ka?
Did you invent mayonnaise?
マヨネーズは発明されたんですか？
Mayonēzu wa hatsumei sareta n desu ka?
History of Modan-yaki?
モダン焼きの歴史は？
Modan-yaki no rekishi wa?
Since what year?
何年からですか？
Nan-nen kara desu ka?
During the Meal食事中
How to eat with spatulas?
コテでどう食べますか？
Kote de dō tabemasu ka?
It's very hot!
とても熱いです！
Totemo atsui desu!
Delicious, as expected!
美味しい、さすがです！
Oishii, sasuga desu!
The texture is perfect
食感が完璧です
Shokkan ga kanpeki desu
Informations Pratiques実用情報
Opening Hours営業時間
11:00 AM-10:00 PM (varies by restaurant), last orders 9:30 PM
Payment Methods支払い方法
Cash, major credit cards, IC cards, PayPay in some restaurants
Reservations予約
Recommended for premium restaurants, not necessary for casual dining
Cooking Plate鉄板
Service on a hot plate maintained at optimal temperature
English Menu英語メニュー
Available in tourist restaurants (airports, city centers)
Recommended Experience推奨体験
Watch the cooking, eat with spatulas, taste historical inventions
Botejyu's Global Legacyぼてぢゅうの世界遺産
From Tamade to World KitchensFrom Tamade to world kitchens
What started as a small restaurant in the working-class district of Tamade has become a global culinary revolution. Botejyu didn't just invent dishes - it transformed how the world perceives Japanese cuisine.
International impact: Today, from the street food of London to culinary festivals in São Paulo, okonomiyaki with mayonnaise is recognized as authentically Japanese. This "Japanization" of mayonnaise on okonomiyaki is directly linked to Botejyu's innovation in 1955.
Guardian of authenticity: Faced with numerous global adaptations, Botejyu remains the reference for authentic Osaka okonomiyaki, maintaining its secret recipes while adapting to local tastes.
"Glocal" Strategy (Global + Local)Global expansion with local adaptation
🌏 Maintaining the Core
Basic recipes (dashi batter, original sauce, cooking technique) are identical in all global restaurants.
🍽️ Local Adaptations
Local ingredients respectfully integrated: European cheeses, regional vegetables, halal/vegetarian adaptations.
🎓 International Training
Local chefs trained in Japan in authentic techniques before opening restaurants in their home countries.
Global Expansion
Restaurants in Asia, Europe, Americas - ambassadors of Osaka culture
Continuous Training
Continuous training program to maintain authentic standards
Constant Innovation
Continuous R&D: new ingredients, modern techniques, sustainability
Preserved Heritage
77 years of traditions preserved and passed down to new generations