Ishii Okonomiyaki in Bankras, Kostverloren

Okonomiyaki is fine in itself, although it is definitely different (and less tasty) than in Japan. We had two vegetarian dishes and one with meat. She asked whose dish with pork it was, but it turned out she had actually mixed up the plates. So, as a vegetarian, I ended up with meat, but I only realized this when I was actually eating. When I asked if she might have made a mistake, she mumbled "okay." Eventually, after asking again, she looked at our plates and pointed to the one she had initially labeled as with meat and then said: "vegetarian." So I indicated that I wasn't happy about having meat. She mumbled a barely audible "sorry." I find these kinds of mistakes objectionable, but it is the reaction that bothers me the most. Making a mistake is understandable, but just react decently.

Food is very tasty Nice restaurant

A Japanese atmosphere without moving I love with of taste dishes 😊

This is about as close to Japan as you can be in Europe. The okonomiyaky is good, but the ramen is great. Nothing fancy just great taste.

Spectacular staff and divine food. The entire atmosphere of the room was wonderful. A restaurant to experience and return to.

Considering the location, and what you get, it's just too expensive. My noodles had more oil on them than pork or shrimp. Seriously, one of the fattiest plates of food I've eaten in recent memory. Didn't help that I had to wait ~40mins for it

It is an unpretentious eatery, which is in itself very nice and certainly authentic Asian. The "home cooking" in the name is accurate. Unfortunately, it is quite pricey for what you get. The okonomiyaki are tasty, although the portions are on the small side. However, a bowl of ramen with few and mediocre toppings for nearly twenty euros is downright poor value. You can easily make this yourself at home for a few euros, and it tastes much better too. My advice: go to the Asian grocery store around the corner for ingredients and make it real home cooking!

The food is very over priced, in terms of what you paid vs what you got. 18 euro ramen includes 1 pc of pork katsu, 1 small pc of seafood, green onion and ginger, and that’s it. Not recommended.

A small but exquisite gem of Japanese cuisine! Very, very good food! Thanks to a wonderfully talented chef!!! The crew is top-notch! The service is friendly, fast, courteous, and attentive!!! Better than any Japanese restaurant in Germany! We sampled our way through the entire menu. Highly recommended!!! Everything was wonderful and delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+⭐️!! The shochu and sake deserve special mention! All the varieties we tried were delicious!!! You can choose your ramen 🍲 according to the Japanese region! We will definitely be back. Thank you, ISHII, for these delicious experiences. There is a small selection of Japanese delicacies available to take away!!! We recommend the sake, sweets, tea (which the family grows themselves), and various other delicacies. Something for every budget!

Great place, delicious ramen and deserts (didn't really try anything else). Great service. Definitely recommend!

Very good authentic Japanese restaurant. As big lovers of Japanese cuisine and avid visitors to Japan, my girlfriend and I regularly drive an hour to Amstelveen to eat at Ishii. The Japanese culture is palpable, the staff very noble and respectful. And on top of that, delicious Okonomiyaki, Ramen, and side dishes. <3

Food was really good. They attended us even we came almost on closing time. Very authentic Japanese! Excellent flavours Service wasn’t the best but I think only because the time and too inexperienced/trained/young waiter. Most probably after some time will be better.

Came to pick up. Friendly staff, I ended up paying 19 euros. When I got home, I was shocked by what was inside. 2 small pieces of chicken, a bit of bean sprouts, egg, and ramen noodles. The noodles were also hard, as if they hadn't been cooked through properly. And then you pay 19 euros. It always amazes me how they can serve a good dish for so little money in Asian countries, while here they charge top dollar for a bit of hot air.

Highball (whisky+soda) is amazing. Please try come at 4pm on a Sunday if you have no reservation otherwise you won’t be able to join

The ambiance is basic, tons of comics available. Great food, I enjoyed Ramen, Gyoza and a few other entrees. Very friendly service.

It's fair to say that the Dutch have a rather abstract understanding of food. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's "the worst Japanese food in all of the Netherlands."

I visited because I wanted to eat Japanese food. I ordered katsu curry, stamina donburi, and tea. The stamina donburi was a little on the salty side but tasty. The curry was a strange flavor that I couldn't quite identify, and it didn't suit my taste. It tasted like it had grated apple in it, and it was a far cry from the flavor of typical store-bought curry roux, so some people might like it, but I didn't like it because it wasn't a standard curry. The green tea and miso soup were tasty. The restaurant has the atmosphere of an okonomiyaki restaurant, so it's filled with the smell of oil. I wonder what the rice dishes are like; next time I want to try the noodles.

Good Japanese food, but nothing special. Fried noodles were a bit overpowered by the sauce in which they were drenched. Noodle soup had good flavour but also very salty.

Service: Waiting time is ridiculously long. It takes us 3-5 minutes to be noticed at the gate, 20 minutes to be able to order, and then another 40 minutes to wait for the food. Not to mention the unreasonable design of the layout makes one of our friends constantly bothered by the frequently opening door and going in and out guests... Food: Everything is salty as hell, almost unbearable. And I'm usually very tolerant for food. I have to drink several cups of wates and other kinds of beverage when I get home. And it's not only happening to one of the dishes, but everyone's among several friends of us...

The first issue is affordability. For the amount you pay, the portions are smaller than usual and don’t feel worth the price for a neighborhood restaurant which makes the overall meal feel quite underwhelming. The gyu don was disappointing. It lacked flavor and depth — there was almost no umami taste, and it seemed to be missing basic seasoning such as soy sauce or salt. Because of that, the dish tasted quite bland. The portion was also very small. Adding an egg on top could help improve both the flavor and presentation to make the dish feel more complete and better value for the price. The ramen had similar issues. The pork was tough and not very enjoyable to eat, and again the bowl was quite small considering the price. A more generous portion and better preparation of the meat would significantly improve the dish. Lastly, the service was quite slow. It took a long time for our orders to be taken.

We live 95 km away, but we eat there regularly two or three times a year. You don't do that if it's not good. Finally, a restaurant that doesn't serve sushi with waving knives. But good, honest food. A top-notch establishment in a simple setting. It's a shame it's not around the corner for us, otherwise we would have visited more often.

I went for lunch on a Sunday in February. There were three or four groups in the restaurant. It took a long time from ordering to getting my food (we waited 30-40 minutes). My partner, who had the tempura udon, was pleased with how delicious it was. I ordered the seafood okonomiyaki (No. 104). Considering its small size, it was generously smothered in seasoned sauce and had a strong flavor. Even though it's made with flour, the inside was watery with a lot of cabbage. It depends on the cooking method and recipe, but I think it would be better to use a little more flour and make the okonomiyaki thicker with the same diameter. I also wish they'd serve it for shorter hours, even at lunchtime! From what I saw in the kitchen, they were frying one okonomiyaki at a time, so it seemed like the cooking process was poor.

Authentic japanese restaurant. Food is amazing, and the service as well. You feel like you are transported in Japan when stepping inside.

Highly recommend this place! One of the best ramen in the city.

The food here is good. Everything tastes delicious. The staff speaks English and is friendly! They just need to change the decor; it looks awful at the moment. It lacks atmosphere.

Really good food and authentic Japanese cozy vibe!

The food is a delight 🙏😎 and prepared in a traditional way. ❤️I just find the atmosphere to be wanting .. because you can hear the other people's conversations and the music was just too soft or not turned up at all but the food and service were 5 star worthy I will say go there and enjoy the food it was divine 🙏🫡🙏

Lovely place with good Japanese food!

Great spot for some homestyle Japanes cooking, highly recommend! It was just like I was back in Osaka

It's a good japanese food restaurant. The variety is Impressive. Okonomiyaki are really good. Among the best I've ever eaten. The rest of the dishes are average compared to what you can find in Japan but for a japanese food restaurant outside Japan, it's hard to find better.

Enjoyed the okonomiyaki and the udon! Feels authentic.

This restaurant is an absolute gem! Rather unassuming from the outside, the first thing you notice upon entering is the interior. It strikes the perfect balance between uninspired and loving, where you immediately know the quality of the food you're about to eat. And this expectation is completely justified, and it's 100% delivered. The menu isn't overly extensive and offers a wide selection of Japanese cuisine, prepared freshly and quickly. From the appetizers to the various main courses and desserts, the food tastes excellent. The selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, tastefully rounds out the offerings. The staff is friendly and accommodating. In summary, an absolute recommendation!

Such a little pearl, nothing too fancy, but real authentic Japanese food and beverages. We enjoyed ramen and the okononlmiyaki, very tasty and freshly made. You can definitely taste that the ingredients are prepared in a different way than in usual Asian restaurants and, only for that reason it is worth a visit! They also catered to my 1 year old, so definitely satisfied and will come back!

The shop doesn't look like much, but it serves very tasty Japanese food

Love love love the Onigiris and the Ramen!! Their ramen is unbelievable! One of the best ramen I’ve had outside of japan, arigato gozaimasu very good service and delightful food!

I was craving noodles or a curry. 🍛 Then I came across this place. I wasn't from here, but when I got there, it looked good. I ordered the topiyoka squid balls. And the udon curry, to be honest, was a big disappointment. It was tasty, but just too plain. You get udon and some curry, but I really missed vegetables or a piece of meat or fish. So I ordered a side, the gyoza. 🥟 They were very tasty. It's a bit of a shame, to be honest; I would have done it differently if I could.

Charming surroundings, very polite staff, fast cooking, and most importantly very tasty. Tried ramen and takoyaki, everything is very tasty. There is also manga for lovers.

Ishii is a true hidden gem for lovers of Japanese home cooking and street food. Their tonkotsu ramen is packed with flavor, with a rich, creamy broth, perfectly cooked chashu, and fresh toppings like spinach, egg, and nori. The flavors are authentically Japanese and reminiscent of a Tokyo ramen bar. Besides ramen, they also serve delicious okonomiyaki and other comfort food dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for enjoying traditional Japanese dishes together. An absolute must-visit for anyone in Rotterdam looking for authentic Japanese street food! 🍜🇯🇵 #tonkotsuramen #ramen #japanesestreetfood #okonomiyaki #chashu #ramensoup #asianfoodie #uiteteninrotterdam #japanesehomecooking #tigerfoodie

The food was so delicious. I ordered a rice bowl with chicken and egg, and it tasted so warm and hearty. The spicy chili side was a great add-on; it was both super spicy and super flavorful. The strawberry and sesame ice cream was great. The service was very good. The lady who served us was very nice. She said she was from Tokyo. They have a special vegetarian menu. We will definitely go back.

I had the best okonomiyaki I've ever tasted. Initially, I accidentally ordered a Buta Modan, when I actually wanted a Buta Tama. When I politely pointed this out, the staff didn't mind at all: they immediately adjusted my order, took the Buta Modan back, and made me a delicious Buta Tama. The Buta Tama had a wonderful texture, almost like a pizza, and the taste was truly fantastic. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The Japanese are known for their hospitality, and you can really see that here. Since I'm currently learning Japanese, I especially enjoyed being able to practice my Japanese with the staff, even though I'm still at a beginner's level. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also very pleasant: the other guests were friendly, and I even met a Japanese family with two incredibly cute children. In short: a warm, welcoming place with delicious food. Highly recommended!

I had the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen here and it was honestly the best food I’ve ever eaten. The broth was unbelievably rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced between deep pork umami and shoyu savoriness. The noodles had that perfect bite, and every topping complemented the bowl without overwhelming it. You can taste the care and authenticity in every detail. I’ve had ramen in different places, but nothing even comes close to this. It’s the kind of dish that makes you stop talking and just enjoy every spoonful. Absolute comfort, absolute perfection. I’ll definitely be coming back — this place is a gem.

We rediscovered the true taste of Japanese cuisine. The staff is very friendly and the place is very pleasant. Highly recommended for those who wish to discover Japanese cuisine.

Amazing place toceat okonomiyaki in a very japanese atmosphere. You really feel like you are in one of those small places in Japan. The service is excellent, the staff is super friendly and the food is great. The okonomiyaki is great, the tonkatsu is something you really have to try. They have a nice selection of sake and the takoyaki are delicious. Nothing bad to say… the place is super authentic.

I've been here several times over the years and each time I find it a real treat to dine there. Their dishes instantly transport you to Japan. The staff is always very friendly.

Had dinner here tonight. Before dinner I saw they had onigiri in the window and bought one. The onigiri was so awful, the rice was hard and was not edible. I sent it back and told the waitress this was not something that should be sold. Later after dinner we got the bill and the onigiri was not listed (good I thought given how awful it was). Only for the waitress to run after us telling us we forgot to pay for it making a huge scene. This is not good of the restaurant who has no right selling food this disgusting and chasing after us to pay for it to. After we spent almost 50 eur already at the restaurant. The waitress was also unfamiliar with the menu and was new but more training is needed on how to handle complaints and basics of the role.

Grabbed a quick dinner close to their closing time, very nice and fast.

The okonomiyaki takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare. This is also stated on the menu. The okonomiyaki tasted great! At the entrance, they have a small refrigerator with onigiri and snacks.

Incredible food and service! They were very accommodating, cooking for us about 30 min before closing time and even letting us stay and eat with them after closing time. The restaurant has a really nice Japanese vibe, and I would absolutely come back daily.

The food is very delicious and the staff is very friendly. We liked it so much, we came back the day after. All in all I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

The ramen tastes heavy and there is not enough meat in it ．The pork is delicious but a bit salty

This was my first time eating okonomiyaki, and I'm incredibly glad I did it here. The food arrived incredibly quickly, was incredibly delicious, and very fairly priced. The service was also excellent and very friendly. 100% recommendation!

Quality ramen spot with real home cooking vibes and genuine, tasty dishes. I'm a fan of their Tonkotsu, with the super rich broth! One of my favorites in the Amsterdam area.

I went to Ishii several times this year. As a big fan of Ramen, I wouldn’t recommend having all Ramen here. So far, I have tried Jiro, Tsukemen, and Kyoto. I tried many thing hoping that at least one of them would be nice, so I could be the regular customer(As I really love Ramen). But, none of them was ok. I even got super burnt pork on top on Ramen. Also, I don’t recommend Tokatsu. It made me sad all day. The good thing here is Okonomiyaki! Please make sure that you go to the day that they serve Okonomiyaki.

Great and cozy Japanese tea with authentic taste. Staff is friendly and welcoming, food is super tasty. Ramen was above expectations and felt like homemade 🍜 💛

When we entered we immediately felt like we were back in Japan, the atmosphere is very friendly and pleasant, the menu is clear and well-arranged and the food is very tasty.

Very good food, close to the quality found in japan, but not quite as good. Tonkotsu ramen is delicious.

Absolutely delicious Ramen and tons of different styles to choose from! Tea, fried chicken, and edamame were a great compliment. Super kind service. Will definitely be back!

There was a sign saying they don’t accept credit cards, which caught me off guard since I didn’t have any cash. Thankfully, my foreign card (probably a debit) worked fine. The ramen was OK — about what you’d expect from ramen outside Japan: not bad, just different from what you’d find in Japan.

very nice japanese food, lots of choices on the menu. can read comic books in the restaurant. very friendly staffs. highly recommended.

Ishii is probably one of the few places to serve Japanese ramen, and much rarer places, okomiyaki and udon in the Netherlands. The staff and cooks are mostly Japanese and they have done best to make dishes close to Japanese version. The udon should be the highlight due to its clear and simple broth that carries the topping’s flavours impeccably. There are many types of ramen dedicated to different regions in Japan, and you can choose what you feel liking most at that time. The only criticism is the portion size, which is slightly small leaving big eaters like me wanting to eat somewhere else to fill the stomachs.

Very tasty food. Really authentic. When you walk in you probably don't know what to expect and the menu is in Japanese with only very minimal English added, but the food is sublime. Very tasty! Don't expect to be able to order in Dutch, but English will do the trick. Top!

Lovely atmosphere with delicious authentic Japanese food and amazing service. We were missing proper Japanese food since our last time In Japan. This place satisfied that need for us! Definitely coming back and highly recommended.

It was a fairly quiet Sunday evening. Food was served quickly. The food was fresh and delicious. Good portions. I only thought the price of the okinimoyaki was a bit on the high side. Nice living room style. Too bad the yuzu ice cream with mochi is only temporary, as far as I'm concerned it should be on the menu permanently. Nice fresh ending.

Great place to taste traditional Japanese Okonomi-yaki. I also recommend the ISHII Modan and the abura soba. The service was always friendly. The restaurant is located in a quiet area with parking nearby and I consider it a rare find, one of my favorites in the area.

I think this place is quite underrated, overshadowed with a lot of much more newer places. Amstelveen never dissapoints for the japanese food and exclusively this one! Used to be my favorite for okonomiyaki in several japanese food events, but never expected their Ramen is top notch!! the broth is really rich, really tasty, and the pork is really good, it has glazed of the sauce and just perfect. reminds me of Ramen Kingdom that already closed.. Let's gatekeep this place next time ill try another menu! Recommend: Tontkotsu Hakata style! to taste purely the amazing broth! and noodle is just perfect!

Good for friendly staff, ambience could use an update and in the winter it gets a bit cold. But overall happy to go there every now and then. One of the few places that serves a decent tsukemen!

Ate here for the first time yesterday, but it certainly won't be the last time! We had a delicious meal

Salty, so salty that I got hyperthyroidism and had to eat enough salt for a week.

Great place to eat! Had the Gyoza and ramen and they are on the top of my list of places to eat. 10/10 would recommend

Very tasty food, I've been here several times, nice people, I definitely recommend the okonomiyaki, this dish takes a while, advice, have a drink and a tasty starter, then you won't notice anything, definitely worth waiting for it.

Friendly staff, delicious ramen. The atmosphere is a bit lacking, but the food more than makes up for it and that's what it's all about.

Typically Japanese. Tasty dishes.

What a gem. You just passing by a shopping mall with tens of Asian restaurant. I walked in and I immediately felt like in korea. Wow. Initially was sent off as they were fully booked but the owner in a minutes walked out and shout Sir, I find a table! I’m so glad he did.amazing food - but what was the most mind blowing was their Kimchi. I never had a better kimchi in my life. I’m serious. I had loads of Korean food but this is real..Not just a restaurant stuff but real.. real stuff. Bold in taste, great presentation and super friendly staff. Well done. Overall amazing and if I’ll have a chance I’ll be more that happy to come back. Well done everyone - great place to go

Delicious Japanese food. The noodles are amazing and very kind people!

Very tasty food, good fast service

Everyone was very kind and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.

The fried squid and chashu was good. The Okonomi-yaki is okay, honestly nothing special. The food portion was a bit smaller than I thought and took us more than an hour unfortunately but they told us that it was going to take longer than usual! I wouldn't visit again but it's a nice restaurant if you are living near by 😌

Top food in an informal setting. I'd love to come back to try more.

One of the best ramen restaurants I’ve tried in The Netherlands. My favourite one was the Hokkaido style. The gyozas and takoyaki also amazing.

Very Nice food, typical Japanese setting, Manga en quick Eating

Horrible service! We arrived at 12:30 and still nothing received after 30 minutes. But another table ordered same food got the food much earlier and they were even later than me. They argued that the food is different but I saw that table was actually having the similar food. I guess they didn’t make the food for me even.

I was quite happy either their genuine Japanese hospitality and passion in okonomiyaki

Unfortunately. I can also make instant ramen myself, and that's a lot cheaper. What a rip off. Never this again.

We went at 19:30 and they told us that It is fullybooked, so we ate in a restaurant very closed, and we have not seen anybody go in. We cannot understand why, It was empty all the time and they wanted not to provide us a table.

Those thicker firm noodles were special, almost al-dente style. Excellent dishes such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki.

Authentic japanese restaurant, very lovely manga shelves, high respect. Tasty okonomiyaki and ramen.

Food is not bad, but in my opnion VERY expensive for what you get. Portions are very small for the price of a full meal. Many different alternatives with better quality and price in Amstelveen. Also the food took very long to be made and could still eat after the lunch as it was verys mall portion. Would defintely not recommand.

Tried the katsui curry, chicken. It was cold. Sent it back. Came back as pork. Kitchen staff completely indifferent to this and not even an apology from them. No attempt to compensate. Only the young waiter seemed apologetic. very disappointing

Good food,surely better than some other Japanese restaurant in nederlands. We ordered 3 bowls of Ramen - each was different and very authentic

Low key Japanese store with excellent ramen and Japanese snacks. Friendly staff. Atmosphere is class.

Ramen and raw giraffe are the best.

Consistently excellent food and very friendly staff. We eat here maybe once a month and always enjoy our time here. Highly recommend. Our faves are the niku udon (beef) and the katsu curry rice.

Price quality does not match, small ramen with 2 small pieces of chicken. Other ramen 1 piece of pork. A little salt and few vegetables.

Came here because of the okonomiyaki and tsuke-men. Unfortunately, it was busy so they limit only 1 okonomiyaki per table. Taste wise, very authentic. The tsuke-men broth is just nice, not too thick not too thin. A hint of fish stock, gives you different flavour to your usual Ramen in NL. Still cooked and managed by Japanese.

Delicious and extremely authentic. They have plenty of vegetarian options.

Absolutely perfect. Ramen noodles and broth tastes very authentic, alongside the takoyaki and gyoza. Wide variety of drinks and desserts!

My girls and I ordered three bowls of noodles. Different soup bases are all salty. And it's completely unreasonable to have two “shredded” beef for one beef udon(€18). Finally, we saw a mouse running through the restaurant , so we hurriedly checked out and left.

The food was excellent en service super friendly. Only strange that a restaurant that bears the title of being a Okonomiyaki reastaurant was not able to make more than two Okonomiyaki dishes at the same time for our group of four. So I was really eager in eating Okonomiyaki, but ended up ordering something else as two other of the group already ordered it. Still the food I got was excellent and reminded me of Japan

I’ve just ordered a ramen for take out. After waiting long it came clear that my order was not registered. I have paid for a noodles and bouillon 17€ without a pork!!! Worst expensive experience ever, never come back here again and don’t recommend it.

Was here with my wife. Had a ramen and teppanyaki but the food was just bland and no taste ( to instant food taste)