Pantry essentials · Kitchen guide

Bring okonomiyaki
to the table.

Crisp at the edges. Tender in the middle.
A savory Japanese pancake with plenty to love.

A Forma Supply guide · November 3, 2026 · 4 minute read

Golden cabbage okonomiyaki finished with dark sauce, a mayonnaise lattice, green aonori, and bonito flakes
Serving inspiration · AI-generated image. Toppings shown are optional.

01 / Get to know it

A little cabbage.
A lot of character.

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake built around batter and cabbage. In Osaka-style preparation, the ingredients are mixed together before cooking. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki uses a layered approach instead.

This guide follows the Osaka-style idea: a well-mixed batter, a pan, and your choice of finishing sauce.

02 / Start with the essentials

From pantry to pan.

Otafuku’s okonomiyaki flour is a seasoned flour blend designed for the batter. The sauce goes on after cooking; each has its own job.

  • The baseOtafuku okonomiyaki flour, water, and egg.
  • The vegetablesFinely chopped cabbage, with green onion if you like.
  • The finishOkonomi sauce, plus optional mayonnaise, aonori, or bonito flakes.

Use the directions on your flour package for exact quantities, servings, and cooking instructions. Recipes and flour blends can differ.

03 / Bring it together

Mix. Cook. Finish.

  1. Make the batter.

    Combine the flour and water as directed on your package, then add the egg and prepared vegetables.

  2. Cook in a lightly oiled pan.

    Shape the mixture into a pancake. Follow the package’s heat and cooking guidance, turning it so both sides cook and the center is fully cooked.

  3. Give it the final layer.

    Spread sauce across the top. Add your favorite finishing touches and serve.

See Otafuku’s preparation guide ↗

04 / The finishing touch

Find your kind of flavor.

Sweet & savory

Original Okonomi

A rounded finish with sweetness from fruit, including dates, alongside vegetables and spices.

Explore original →
Sweet & spicy

Spicy Okonomi

Fruit sweetness with chili pepper heat, for a livelier finish on the same savory pancake.

Explore spicy →

A few good questions.

Is okonomiyaki sweet or savory?

It is a savory dish. The finishing sauce brings sweetness alongside its savory flavors.

Do I need a special griddle?

Otafuku’s preparation guide uses a frying pan. Follow the flour package’s directions for your batch.

Are the flour and sauce interchangeable?

No. The flour forms the batter; the sauce is a topping added after cooking.

Where do I choose the pack size?

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From the maker.

Prepared using Otafuku’s product information and cooking guidance. This is a product and preparation overview, not a recipe tested by Forma Supply.

Check your package for current ingredients, allergens, and preparation directions.

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