Authentic Japanese comfort food w/ incredible okonomiyaki & yakisoba. A must-try for a "classed-up" street food experience.
This East Village gem offers an authentic taste of Japanese comfort food, specializing in okonomiyaki and yakisoba. Reviewers rave about the unique Hiroshima-style and the classic Osaka-style okonomiyaki, often describing them as "classed-up" versions. While most feedback is positive, some note a distinct "Dokodemo spin" on traditional dishes.
The restaurant is celebrated for its Japanese comfort food, with a strong emphasis on okonomiyaki (both Hiroshima and Osaka styles) and yakisoba. While many find these dishes to be expertly prepared and a "classed-up" version of street food favorites, a few commenters suggest they have a unique "Dokodemo spin" and might not be strictly traditional.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its Okonomi-yaki, available in both Hiroshima and Osaka styles, as well as its Yakisoba."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and delicious Japanese comfort food, particularly highlighting the okonomiyaki and yakisoba.
Important Note
Some diners feel the okonomiyaki has a unique "Dokodemo spin" and may not be strictly traditional.
"Dokodemo is listed as a potential restaurant that serves Yoshoku cuisine, which is a Japanese take on Western foods."
Neutral"This commenter noted that while Dokodemo offers Osaka and Hiroshima styles, they have a significant 'dokodemo spin' and suggested that truly proper, traditional okonomiyaki places might be scarce in NYC, mentioning Otafuku in SoCal as an example."
Neutral"After visiting Dokodemo, this commenter expressed a preference for Izakaya Nomad instead."
Negative"This commenter seconded the recommendation for Dokodemo, confirming they serve both Osaka and Hiroshima style okonomiyaki and find them excellent, though they lack a broader frame of reference for other NYC spots."
Positive"This commenter simply recommended Dokodemo as a place to find okonomiyaki."
Positive"Dokodemo was suggested as an authentic option for Japanese ingredients and food, fitting the user's criteria."
Positive"This user mentioned they used to like domodomo, but haven't been in a while. They also recommended Nami Nori."
Neutral"Dokodemo is recommended as a good place to visit for Japanese street food like takoyaki, taiyaki, and yakisoba."
Positive"This commenter recommended Dokodemo as a place with vegetarian okonomiyaki options. They also provided a link to a previous discussion about okonomiyaki in NYC."
Positive"The user seconds the recommendation for Dokodemo."
Positive"The user recommends Dokodemo as a good option for Okonomiyaki."
Positive"Dokodemo is listed as a recommendation for Okonomiyaki."
Positive"Dokodemo in the East Village is recommended as a place to find Okonomiyaki."
Positive"This user suggested Dokodemo as a restaurant where one can find Japanese dishes like yakisoba and okonomiyaki."
Neutral"The food from DokoDemo is described as looking delicious based on an accompanying image or description."
Positive"DokoDemo in the East Village provided a delicious Japanese noodle fix. The author tried the yakisoba, noting it was a 'classed-up' version and wishing for slightly more tofu."
Positive"The author enthusiastically agrees that Dokodemo is 'sooo fucking good'."
Positive"The author recommends Dokodemo for Japanese food."
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