# Hiroshima layered batter okonomiyaki in Seongsu-dong: Hotcho Seongsu - By Sodam (https://superchart.com/en/@beside-the-saucer/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit to Hotcho Seongsu was made with a complimentary meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@beside-the-saucer/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@beside-the-saucer/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/index.md) ## In short Hotcho Seongsu is a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant on Wangsimni-ro 5-gil in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, near Seoul Forest, Ttukseom and Seongsu stations. At the open teppan grill in the middle of the hall, cabbage, pork and noodles are stacked layer by layer over thin batter in front of the diners, and the meal at Hotcho Seongsu came with yakisoba and draft beer. One dinner made the difference from the usual Osaka-style okonomiyaki completely clear. ## Good to know - **Name**: Hotcho Seongsu - **Location**: 1F, 9-20 Wangsimni-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (near Seongsu, Ttukseom and Seoul Forest stations) - **Ordered**: Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, yakisoba, draft beer - **Highlight**: Open-kitchen teppan cooking; specialist in authentic Hiroshima okonomiyaki - **Waiting**: Waits possible at peak times; book on CatchTable or arrive at opening *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ## What kind of restaurant is Hotcho Seongsu? Hotcho Seongsu is a Japanese restaurant in Seongsu-dong that claims to recreate okonomiyaki, the soul food of Hiroshima, exactly as it tastes locally. Okonomiyaki has become so common and familiar by now that we can easily make it at home, but finding one that's genuinely, mouth-fillingly delicious turns out to be surprisingly hard. ![Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-01-6d6lm-1200.webp) That's when I came across Hotcho Seongsu in Seongsu-dong, which claims to recreate the authentic taste of Hiroshima. A great opportunity came up to try authentic okonomiyaki here, so I visited with a lot of excitement. ![Inside Hotcho Seongsu at the time of the visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-02-1ryjt-966.webp) ![Entrance and interior atmosphere of Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-03-1r6b9-966.webp) ![Seating around the teppan cooking station at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-04-1d8pq-966.webp) ![Interior view of the Hotcho Seongsu okonomiyaki restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-05-m95s0-966.webp) ## Osaka-style vs Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki: what's different The Hiroshima style served at Hotcho Seongsu builds ingredients up layer by layer on top of a thinly spread batter. I had always assumed okonomiyaki meant mixing the batter and ingredients together and pan-frying it like jeon (a Korean savory pancake). Turns out that mixed-and-fried method is actually 'Osaka-style'! ![Spreading the batter thin for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-06-cep7v-966.webp) ![Layering cabbage onto batter, Hiroshima-style](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-07-16n96-966.webp) ![Ingredients stacking layer by layer on the teppan grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-08-1lioq-966.webp) ![Pork being added to Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki during cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-09-1up68-966.webp) ![Noodles grilled together in Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-10-sy3n9-966.webp) ![Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki nearing completion on the teppan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-11-109fp-966.webp) ![Finished plate of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-12-zh16o-966.webp) - Defining trait of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki: at Hotcho, the biggest feature is stacking ingredients layer by layer onto a thinly spread batter. - Noodles and ingredients in generous harmony: fresh cabbage, pork, and egg are joined by noodles like yakisoba or udon, all grilled together — this is the signature method. - A new discovery: oh... so everything I'd eaten before was Osaka-style! That realization only raised my expectations for Hotcho's Hiroshima-authentic flavor. ## Open teppan grilling, yakisoba and draft beer at Hotcho Seongsu Hotcho Seongsu has an open cooking station right in the middle of the hall, so you can watch the chef grill everything from start to finish. That evening I ordered yakisoba and a draft beer alongside the okonomiyaki. ![Open teppan performance at Hotcho Seongsu's cooking station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-13-c9bif-966.webp) ![Chef personally grilling the okonomiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-14-avszz-966.webp) ![Okonomiyaki and sauce on the teppan at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-15-1cfla-966.webp) - A dazzling teppan performance: the chef cooks the okonomiyaki right at the open station in the middle of the hall, so you can watch the ingredients pile up layer by layer right in front of you — pure entertainment the whole time you wait. - A perfect pairing: okonomiyaki alone felt like it wasn't quite enough, so I also ordered yakisoba and a cold draft beer! The savory, salty yakisoba plus the refreshing gulp of draft beer made for a hearty, thoroughly satisfying dinner. ![A plate of yakisoba at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-16-1ba00-966.webp) ![Cold draft beer served alongside the yakisoba](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-17-1gjs8-966.webp) ![Table with okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and draft beer together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-18-12r5o-966.webp) ![A full dinner spread at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-19-fcp8c-966.webp) ## Hotcho Seongsu location and restaurant details - Name: Hotcho Seongsu - Location: 1F, 9-20 Wangsimni-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (near Seongsu, Ttukseom, and Seoul Forest stations) - Highlight: Hiroshima-authentic okonomiyaki specialist / open-kitchen teppan cooking performance ![Hotcho Seongsu's location and storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-20-1m7cm-966.webp) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the biggest taste difference between Osaka-style and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki? Osaka-style mixes the ingredients into the batter for a soft texture, while Hiroshima-style layers the ingredients and noodles so the crunch of the cabbage, the chewiness of the noodles, and the natural texture of each ingredient come together richly in every bite. ### Is the wait long at Hotcho Seongsu? It's one of the most sought-after spots for authentic okonomiyaki in Seongsu-dong, so waits can happen during peak meal hours — I'd recommend CatchTable or arriving right at opening time. I actually went a bit early, but before long the whole place had filled up. ![Hall seating at Hotcho Seongsu in the early evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-21-527oy-966.webp) ![Hotcho Seongsu fully booked and busy](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-22-1tj6b-966.webp) ## Final verdict: why Hotcho Seongsu is worth a trip to Seongsu-dong - Deep, authentic flavor: a place where you can genuinely feel the charm of Hiroshima-authentic okonomiyaki, with cabbage, noodles, and meat layered on thin batter. - Cold draft beer and teppan performance: watching the cooking unfold right in front of you, paired with yakisoba and draft beer, adds up to a top-notch dinner. ![Closing shot of the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at Hotcho Seongsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers-23-125rg-966.webp) If you're hunting for a good restaurant in Seongsu, Ttukseom, or Seoul Forest, or you just want to try something different — proper, authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki — I highly recommend making a trip to Hotcho Seongsu! It's a place I'm already looking forward to visiting again soon. ## Where it is - Hotcho Seongsu (핫쵸 성수점) - 1F, 9-20 Wangsimni-ro 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 왕십리로5길 9-20 1층 - 37.5464577, 127.0440686 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%AB%EC%B5%B8%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5464577,127.0440686,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@beside-the-saucer/hatcho-seongsu-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-layers/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt