Okonomiyaki restaurant at Suwon Station, a 2-person set for one: Jojo

Why I picked Jojo AK Plaza Suwon for a solo Japanese dinner

My weekday-evening solo meal was at Jojo AK Plaza Suwon, on B1 of AK Plaza at Suwon Station. I was wondering what to eat alone and went looking for a good Japanese place in AK Suwon, but honestly I've been to Jojo a few times already, so it feels like I'm practically a regular. I go in every time without agonizing over the menu.

Take a look at the menu~^^

What I picked: the Jojo set~!

Oh! It's the chef from Culinary Class Wars (Black and White Chef)!^^ The Teppan Daejang (Teppanyaki Boss) seems to be the owner.

Is the 2-person Jojo set okay to order alone?

The 2-person Jojo set at Jojo AK Plaza Suwon was a no-regret choice even for one. I eat alone pretty often these days, and the moment I saw Jojo's menu I walked in without a second thought. The 2-person set looked so good that I boldly ordered it by myself. No regrets at all; if anything, I felt like I'd really enjoyed my meal. Honestly, I can recommend it quite strongly to anyone looking for a good Japanese place in AK Suwon.

A restaurant that's easy to eat alone in

The restaurant has a clean, wood-toned look, and the Japanese teppanyaki mood is spot on. Lots of people were dining solo like me, so sitting there alone wasn't awkward at all. The table setting was neat too, so it passed on first impression. The staff aren't overly friendly but take care of exactly what you need, which actually made it more comfortable.

You can also watch the sizzling on the griddle.

What's in the Jojo set: okonomiyaki, yakisoba and mentaiko gyoza

Finally, time to eat!^^

The 2-person Jojo set I ordered came with just three items, okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake), yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) and mentaiko gyoza (pollock roe dumplings), and it was really generous. Honestly, being a 2-person set, it's a lot for one person. But it tasted so good that I ended up eating almost all of it.

The okonomiyaki, the main dish you could say, is just done for from the looks alone. It comes out on the griddle with sauce spread all over the top, and the anticipation builds before you even take a bite.

How is Jojo's yakisoba?

Yakisoba, one of Jojo's signatures, has chewy, well-fried noodles, and the balance of cabbage, meat and sauce is just right. It's quietly the key dish. The seasoning is neither too salty nor bland, just right. Eaten with the shredded pickled ginger on top, the texture keeps changing so you never get tired of it. The cabbage crunch here and there is the highlight, so you keep eating. The salty pork is amazing too.^^ Even eating alone, I thought, I really ordered well with this one.

How is Jojo's mentaiko gyoza?

Jojo's mentaiko gyoza, crispy outside and moist inside, is one I especially love. It passed on looks already, and the frying was really crunchy. The mentaiko adds a properly salty, savory depth. It's good on its own, but dipped in the sauce that comes with it, it gets slightly spicy and the nuttiness really pops, so you keep reaching for more. Pure heaven~!^^

Amazing savory flavor~!

The noodles are nicely chewy and delicious too.^^

Trying one slice. Looking at the photo, I want it again. T_T

Jojo okonomiyaki: fillings and texture

Jojo's okonomiyaki has pork and seafood together, so the texture is much richer. Each bite is slightly crisp outside and moist inside. The sauce isn't overdone either, so it lets the ingredients shine. As you eat, your hand keeps going back, and you end up leaving nothing to the very end. No wonder I keep coming back as a regular.

I highly recommend the Jojo set~!

Highly recommend the mentaiko gyoza.^^

Is Jojo AK Plaza Suwon worth a return visit?

Among Japanese restaurants in AK Suwon, Jojo AK Plaza Suwon is easy to eat alone at and the menu quality is steady, so it's the kind of place with a high return rate. I suspect many people go as regulars like me. If you're looking for a Japanese restaurant in Suwon, it's worth a visit at least once, and for those searching for Japanese near Suwon Station, the easy access makes it even easier to recommend.

The set is decent for the price and the food quality is consistent, so it feels like "you won't fail if you go here." It's satisfying even alone, so I think I'll keep visiting. Judged as a Japanese restaurant in AK Suwon, I definitely plan to come back.