It’s been over 18 months since my friend Irene got back from teaching English in Japan. Since then, she has threatened to get us to try her homemade okonomiyaki.

On Saturday, in the middle of the downpour, Irene finally made good on her promise. The okonomiyaki was the main attraction, but the pumpkin soup was pretty good considering the weather.

The okonomiyaki didn’t taste like the ones in Japan, but Irene reckons she knows what the secret ingredient is (which I can’t reveal) and hasn’t been able to find it locally. Nevertheless, it was pretty tasty.

Now, we all wait for her to open a stall or restaurant.