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Okonomiyaki. Say it Ten Times Fast.

by Krista

The Sunday Up Market
Brick Lane
E1

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The Sunday Up Market is rapidly becoming Little Japan. Firstly, there are the hoards of Japanese fashion students. Secondly, there are the many little Japanese snacking tables that have turned up.

I forget now if I’ve already mentioned my affinity for Japanese pancakes–okonomiyaki to you. Tucked into the Up Market is one little stall that does a brisk business in cabbage and cheese pancakes, doused in mayonnaise. I know this might sound gross, but it’s actually quite nice. And quite cheap at £3.50 a pop, plus a quid for a green tea.

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Wander around the food area of the market and you’ll see a guy selling octopus balls, a sushi table, and outside the market (at the entrance to the overflow space), there’s a yaki tori table.

How fun. Now if only I could say that in Japanese!

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5 comments

Dave 2007 -

In Japanese: Tanoshii!

from San Diego 2007 -

Stumbled upon the Japanese food stands 2 weeks ago. Fun spot for yummy hot snacks. Had deep fried croquettes. Wish I could have had some Japanese curry over rice with it. Will be back to try the other stands!

Chicago in Lonwon 2007 -

Love your blog! Did you know about the okonomiyaki place called Abeno? http://www.abeno.co.uk/ Haven’t tried it yet but will definitely soon

Helen Yuet Ling Pang 2007 -

Abeno is great. The okonomiyaki is huge and there are many many varieties, some more appealing than others. But be warned, you’ll leave the restaurant absolutely smelling of food, so head home afterwards!

Helen Yuet Ling Pang

paul 2008 -

Is the Okonomiyaki place still there? In fact is the Yakitori and octopus balls stools still there too?

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