Enjoying Highball and Okonomiyaki at Oreno Yaki, Jongno

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On a scorching hot day with errands in Jongno, the craving for a daytime highball was irresistible. I found Oreno Yaki, a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant where you can drink from lunchtime onward.

Located 388m from Jonggak Station Exit 2, it's open daily 11:10-21:30 (break time 15:10-17:00, last order 14:10/20:30). The sleek orange exterior stands out even in the back alley.

The restaurant is surprisingly spacious and clean. Unlike typical okonomiyaki places with one large communal griddle, each table has its own personal teppan (iron plate) — much more private and comfortable. There are also large tables perfect for office gatherings or group dinners.

I arrived around 1 PM on a weekday, deliberately avoiding lunch rush, but there were still quite a few diners. The menu features premium sets for 2-4 people, individual dishes, and of course, an excellent drink selection.

Pro tip: Oreno Yaki runs a Naver receipt review event — participate and get a FREE Asahi draft beer or highball! For those craving alcohol, this is an incredible deal.

We ordered the Mix Yakisoba (pork, beef, squid, and shrimp) and Beef Okonomiyaki. The yakisoba arrived pre-cooked on a steel plat...