Okonomiyaki is a savory japanese pancake or fritter made from batter and other ingredients cooked on a griddle and topped with a variety of condiments. the name comes from the japanese words okonomi, which means "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki, which means "grilled". okonomiyaki is a japanese fried vegetable pancake with carrot, cabbage, and onion. this dish is also made with tonkotsu and kewpie mayo sauce, this is topped off with bonita flakes, also known as dried seaweed flakes.