Osaka souvenir "Okonomiyaki Senbei

Osaka Souvenir Okonomiyaki Senbei

You can often find "Okonomiyaki Senbei" at souvenir shops in Osaka. At a glance, they look like candy, but they are quite tasty!

Okonomi-yaki

Senbei

Okonomi-yaki Senbei, sold by Aji Honpo in Osaka, is made with crispy dough and real ingredients such as freeze-dried cabbage, shrimp, and red ginger. There are two flavors: a rich mayonnaise yaki and a light cabbage yaki with dashi broth.

Osaka souvenir "Okonomiyaki Senbei
okonomiyaki senbei (savoury pancake with various ingredients)

The one purchased this time is a six-pack. The price is 345 yen (tax included). Each package contains 3 pieces of mayonnaise yaki and 3 pieces of cabbage yaki. The package has a striking design that makes it instantly recognizable as an Osaka souvenir.

Osaka souvenir "Okonomiyaki Senbei

It looks like a miniature okonomiyaki and is very cute! With a crispy texture, the flavor of the ingredients intensifies as you chew, completing the taste of the okonomiyaki in your mouth. ......

Osaka souvenir "Okonomiyaki Senbei

The mayonnaise okonomiyaki has a strong overall flavor, with the rich and sour taste of mayo lingering in the aftertaste. The cabbage yaki is lightly seasoned with a hint of dashi broth. Personally, I like mayo yaki!

Osaka souvenir "Okonomiyaki Senbei
Mayo on the left, cabbage on the right

Osaka Souvenir Okonomiyaki Senbei

Osaka Souvenir Okonomiyaki Senbei

To be honest, at first I thought it was like a bad snack, but when I tried it, it tasted better than I expected! Sorry! I was licking my lips! The pleasant chewiness and saltiness are addictive. It would be good as a snack for alcoholic beverages!

If you are wondering what to buy as a souvenir from Osaka, you should pick up "Okonomiyaki Senbei". It is individually wrapped, so it is recommended as a souvenir to be scattered around.