Canadian Bacon Okonomiyaki Menu Concept

The Menu Concept

Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, cut into strips and folded into a batter of shredded cabbage, red pickled ginger, and egg to form a traditional savory Japanese pancake.
Griddled and finished with okonomiyaki sauce, a drizzle of Kewpie mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.

The Jones Difference

Jones Canadian Bacon strips integrate cleanly into the okonomiyaki batter without adding excess grease to the cook surface, which matters on a flat-top where you’re running volume.

The mild smoky profile doesn’t compete with the okonomiyaki sauce and pickled ginger — it anchors the dish without overpowering it.

Chef’s Note

The batter marries quickly: shredded cabbage, sliced Canadian Bacon, red pickled ginger, eggs, flour, and dashi. The ratio of cabbage to batter is what most kitchens get wrong — it should be heavily cabbage-forward, not a thick pancake with a little cabbage in it. Aim for roughly two parts cabbage to one part batter by volume.

Cook on a well-oiled flat-top over medium heat, pressing gently to an even thickness. Flip once when the bottom is set and golden. Finish with sauces and bonito flakes tableside if your format allows it — the visual of the bonito flakes moving from the heat plays well in a casual or izakaya-style setting.

Menu Fit

Small Plates
Lunch
Dinner
Casual
Bar Menu