Chinchikurin 広島・鉄板焼・お好み焼き

History of Chinchikurin
Origins (1999): Hiroaki Kawakami opened the first tiny 8-seat restaurant in a small alley in Hiroshima, aiming to share the city's soul food.
Growth: The business grew, eventually incorporating and expanding to multiple locations within Japan, becoming a leading name in Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
U.S. Expansion: They introduced the concept to the States, opening locations in Los Angeles (Sawtelle, Little Tokyo) and Carrollton, Texas, popularizing the dish.

History of Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki
Post-War Roots: After WWII, rice shortages led Hiroshima residents to improvise with flour, cabbage, and other available ingredients, creating a savory pancake.
Layered Technique: Unlike other styles, Hiroshima okonomiyaki layers ingredients (crepe, cabbage, pork, noodles, egg) separately on a griddle, a culinary art form.
Symbol of Resilience: The dish became a symbol of community, hope, and recovery, with Hiroshima boasting over 2,000 okonomiyaki restaurants today.

Chinchikurin's Role
Chinchikurin preserves this history, serving a dish that's more than food—it's a story of ingenuity, community, and the post-war spirit of Hiroshima, bringing this unique culinary tradition to new audiences.