EDITOR’S NOTE: We have been informed that this restaurant is no longer open, though the owner sold the OHOP name and there is potential for reopening at some point in the future. We’re leaving in our archives for those of you who may be looking for it.
CONTRIBUTED BY AMANDA NEMETH
When you hear or see the name OHOP, your mind might initially grasp at a similar name, IHOP, and the immense amount of pancakes you have consumed there. Luckily, the name doesn’t disappoint and brings your dreams to reality AND adds its own unique flare, separating itself from the Stateside pancake restaurant.
Everything on the menu is made from scratch, even down to the pizza crust and the breakfast sausages (which I must add are by far the best I have tried).
The outside is very welcoming…..how can bright neon lights not be enticing with the letters O.H.O.P? As you walk in, it is very clean and gives you a down-home feel with a modern crisp twist. It was pretty busy when we went but there was room for us, so we sat next to the window overlooking the road. When more people came in we thought HA! glad we got a seat, then they just went upstairs…..we didn’t know that there was a second floor of seating!
The menu consists of a variety of choices from breakfast items to lunch or dinner selections. We took nootes on the category list to help you get an idea of the possibilities. They had a hefty Breakfast selection, Steaks, Sandwiches, BBQ, Burgers, Salads, Muffins, Basket Bites (like appetizers), Pizza, Pastries, and a Kids section.
Since the name is Ohop, I thought it was appropriate to go further into some of the breakfast options. They had the following possibilitie: Strawberry/Banana, Blueberry, and Chocolate available for not only pancakes, but waffles, and French toast, too.
Our order consisted of 4 sprites (2 each), the Chicken Cutlet with Eggs, and we added a side of toast and 2 plain pancakes that we switched to Strawberry Banana Pancakes. The Chicken Cutlet was awesome — it’s not a traditional-style breading, but we were happy for the change and the gravy was great on the chicken. With the Chicken Cutlet came 2 eggs and a hash brown.
We also ordered the Okinawa Sampler with the 2 plain pancakes switched to Chocolate Pancakes. That meal came with 2 eggs any style, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pork sausage patties, 2 pieces of ham, hash browns and 2 pancakes. It was a big feat but we cleared our plates. The pancakes were amazing and everything was very flavorful. Our total bill was around 3,000 yen.
For those of you with children, they do offer a portion of the menu for kids and they do have booster chairs for children.
Directions: From Kadena gate 2, turn right at the 2nd stoplight (you’ll be going down the ramp onto 23). Follow this until the entrance of the expressway which will be on your right (green sign). Take the expressway to Nago for about 15-30 minutes depending on traffic and exit on expressway number 8 Kin. Getting off the expressway go left and follow the road which will be 329 for about 1 km. You’ll see Camp Hanson on your left hand side and just after the Hansen entrance you will notice the bright Neon OHOP sign on your right.
From Foster Legion Gate, head straight out pass the 1st stoplight which is the major intersection of 330. Then turn right at the next light heading towards the expressway (green sign). Turn left at the light for the entrance to the expressway and head north to Nago. You’ll be on the expressway for about 20-35 minutes depending on traffic and exit on expressway number 8 Kin. Getting off the expressway go left and follow the road which will be 329 for about 1 km. You’ll see Camp Hanson on your left and side and just after the Hansen entrance you will notice the bright Neon sign of OHOP on your right.
Hours: Open: Sunday-Saturday (Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat) Hours from 4pm-11pm Closed: Wednesday and Thursday
Website: Still in the works!!
Payment Methods: Yen and Dollar accepted. They have a Credit Card machine in transit so that service should be available soon.
Parking: You’ll see OHOP on your right side while on headed north on 329, at that next street turn right and then turn right again. You will noticed the parking area set up behind OHOP for patrons. The back door is to the kitchen so you have to walk around to the front to obtain entrance.
Telephone: 098-968-5080
Menu: Click for larger views
I was not impressed when I went to OHOP a few months back. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time, and we were ignored most of the night. The food was pretty average and my pancakes were dissapointing. They put very little of the strawberry syrup on it and only a few banana slices, which left a very dry pancake. I ended up having to pour regular maple syrup on top so it wasn’t dry, which defeated me ordering the strawberry banana pancakes in the first place.
My biggest thing was just not being acknowleged, though the staff was right there at the counter just talking away. I couldn’t even get my water glass filled back up without me having to say something.
Maybe it was just the night that I went, but overall I was not impressed and will not be going back again.
O no no no no..Very disappointed!! Pancakes tasted like paper/cardboard!! Prices were reasonable and i so wanted to love this place
. Also our food was sooo cold, the horrible thing about it was, we were the only ones in the restaurant!!
My experience was very similar to Jessica and Vanna. We were there early evening with only one other table so they were not busy at all.
Our food was COLD. My pancakes tasted like the frozen ones you get from the commissary with stawberry syrup added ontop. I also had to put maple syrup on it to make it edible.
We were very disappointed in OHOP as the Hansen area is in desperate need of restaurants.
I was very disappointed with OHOP! I had high hopes going in, because I am definately a breakfast girl. I would be VERY surprised if the pancakes weren’t just frozen and heated from the taste, and my eggs were terribly burnt and did not taste good at all either. There were a couple other customers there when we went. Everything was mediocre at best. We have no plans to go back. :-/ I wish I could say differently!
We live near Hansen and I was so excited to try this place- I bugged my husband forever to take me there. Sadly, I have to agree with the others on the pancakes, They were so dry and had no flavor.
The eggs, potatoes, and bacon were fine. My husband hated the sausage and he didn’t even eat it.
I don’t really expect to go back.
I have not personally tried OHOP, but to those who commented who were disappointed, try Jakkepoes in Yomitan Village (if you haven’t already). There is a write-up on here for it.
At least their yen rate is awesome. I might try this eventually, but looks like the reviews aren’t good
Maybe it’s better during breakfast hours?
Jakkepoes is pretty good. Also, Obbligato in Yomitan has a decent breakfast menu (only weekends though, I think).
I’ve been to Jakkepoes and it’s not bad. I would go there again, it’s just somewhat of a drive for us.
I saw that climax coffee has a breakfast menu as well that I’ve been meaning to try, but haven’t yet.
The hours for OHOPs have changed.
Friday,Saturday, Sunday, they don’t open until 10:00am and Mon, Tues, they don’t open until 4 in the afternoon.
We drove up there today thinking breakfast, but we weren’t going to sit around three hours to wait for it.
My guess is that OHOPs probably won’t be in business much longer especially since they severely cut their hours.
We’ve actually eaten here before for lunch, and the hamburgers were pretty good, but the reviews are accurate of the service provided. The owner actually sat at the table next to us talking to some random marines and never said “Hi” or anything.
I haven’t been to OHOPS but for a GREAT breakfast-Rose Garden wins hands down! If you haven’t tried it, you should give it a shot. It’s super yummy!
I love Rose Garden, and their sausage is fantastic. I think they make their own, nice and a little bit of spice, like back home!
I second, third and fourth Jakkepoes Pancake House!!
I took my family there today for breakfast and had a great experience. We were greeted at the door and escorted upstairs because it was full on the first floor. Our food was hot when they brought it out. The sausage was different because it tasted more like ground beef with different seasoning and spices. I liked it because it wasn’t greasy like most sausage. The pancakes were hot…chocolate chip pancake was delicious. I have also tried Jakkepoes and the food is great, but if you don’t go early you have to wait or sit outside.
Considering all the reviews for this place have pretty much been bad, I am going to leave you all with a positive comment. I went today with my husband and two other friends and we were not disappointed. I personally got the chocolate chip pancakes that I thought were delicious. Someone else might think otherwise but I am not a picky eater. Also I got to try the french toast, which did not disappoint in my opinion. This place might not be for everyone, but it gives the feeling that you home in the United States as far as the atmosphere. The service was great and we had the opportunity to meet the owner while we were there (he is an American). Very welcoming guy!
It makes me wonder with the positive comments coming out, if the owner had read this perhaps and decided to change some things?? I know when I was there my service was horrible. Maybe some things have changed, but I personally still wouldn’t go back.
I have to say this, because I see the same “negative” comments on the service at Japanese restaurants. When you dine out, YOU are in charge, the servers are your SERVERS. They do whatever you ask, but nothing without it. Not being demeaning, they are somewhat your servants. Tell them what to take away, tell them what stays on the table, tell them to bring more water (using polite Japanese, NOT English), and learn to relax and enjoy having someone at your beck and call. So please, NO MORE “they didn’t bring me water until I asked” comments. Because that is EXACTLY what is supposed to happen. Why would they bring you something you didn’t ask for? Think about it and learn to enjoy a DIFFERENT culture than your own.
Yes! Finally someone who took time to consider culture! By the way, I was quite pleased with the service and the food (after they brought me the butter I for which I asked).
I’ve been there since the first opening like any business takes time to work out Issues.But have never been dissappointed for an off base establishment.Surely it’ll only get better with time.
My family and I went to OHOPS on their first day of being opened and have gone several other times since. Wonderful!! We were greated with smiles and hot yummy food. I enjoyed the french toast with sausage and my kids had both the chocolate chip pancakes and banana pancakes, both with bacon. There wasn’t anything left on our plates..and the prices were great! It is so nice to have a place on Okinawa that you can get breakfast at anytime of the day and for it to be American style makes it even better! We didn’t have to wait to be seated for hours like we do at other places and we weren’t charged crazy amounts for a tiny bit of food. The food portions were good and very filling. I know that their hours changed due to staffing and population/traffic during the day and night times. But that is to be expected with a new business and depending on who they are trying to cater to. It’s across from a military base, as such; members can’t eat off base in uniform..so it makes more since to be open when most people are off from work. Most eateries on island are only open for lunch and dinner anyways and only take yen. I think OHOPS is a nice change. Everything was so clean and a great atmosphere. For those that made the negative comments on the service…I’ll have to agree a little bit with some things that Tito posted. You can’t go to an eatery in another country and expect to get the same service or taste of food that you are use to from in the states (or another home country). You have to consider the fact that their foods might be coming from the local economy, not imported from the states. As to the service…I’ve been to many, many places here on Okinawa in the 7 yrs I’ve lived here, and it’s not uncommon to have to ask for your plates to be taken or a drink to be refilled. So for those that have gone, but had a bad experience..thats too bad and unfortunate. For those that have not gone yet, I highly suggest going and making your own opinion. Everyone has different tastes..who knows, you might enjoy it as much as we have. Kudos OHOPS
Actually we tried the place and we just LOVED it!!!
weve been to resturaunts all around the world and the place keeps high standarts of food and service!
we will def come again…
Shai & Ayah Hai,
Israel.
I was there for opening night and have been back numerous times…we LOVE OHOP’S!! Fabulous!! We were greated with smiles and our food was hot, fresh and extremely delicious. I enjoyed the scrambled eggs with cheese and sausage and my kids had both the chocolate chip pancakes and banana pancakes, both with bacon. There wasn’t anything left on our plates..and the prices were very reasonable! I’ve tried something new every time we’ve gone from the chicken cutlet to the pizza and everything has been very well prepared and was served hot.
We’ve lived here for the past ten years and to have a place on Okinawa that serves breakfast at anytime of the day and a traditional American style menu makes it even better! What a wonderful addition to Okinawa!!
Hmmm…yeah…I’m headed to OHOP’S this weekend!!!
I got to thinking about some of the earlier Negative comments Like the Pancakes tasted like carboard etc And the food was Cold.Well being American I,ve known People to voice there opinion at restaurants and request for the Food to be redone or Etc,I find it strange in those posts that the Users did not say anything about asking for a redue of the food?.So far to date I have not experienced this problem at OHOPS.
I realize that the service here on Okinawa (and Japan in general) is much different compared to the US. In fact, every place outside the US is usually going to be different. That being said, my biggest complaint is the wait time between you ordering your food and it getting to your table. I guess the simple answer is to come back when it’s not as crowded…which would be sometime other than breakfast, but then: who wants to eat pancakes for lunch or dinner?
And with that said Wait times are relative Some indivisuals have no problem waiting a LONG time and some do.Like everything it deserves a twice over review.Possibly there were problems that day with a Oven! Who knows.If you go back the second time an experience the same problem then there is an over lying issue.With the advent of the internet we are quick to come to conclusions.But take a step back and give things a chance,I.E go back to OHOPS for a second time.I go there frequently and have yet to experience an issue that impedes my personal tastes
Let me start out by saying that my standard is fairly high when it comes to the quality and taste of pancakes so take this into consideration before reading this post. With that being said, I have to agree with some of the comments on here about the pancakes not being the best thing OHOP has to offer. I have been there about 5-6 times now (just to try different things and give it a fair shot) and ironically, their pancakes are my least favorite thing on the menu! BUT, they have KILLER french toast and believe me, if you eat it you will be coming back soon for more. Their sandwiches are really good too. So hopefully this will encourage you to go back and try something different if your pancake experience wasn’t so great! I know I will be back for more french toast soon!
we drove from foster to ohop this morning and to our surprise it was closed. they are closed on wed/thursdays. not only that but the hours have changed. they are open starting at 1600 (4pm) the owner saw us driving off and he stopped us, he did apologize and he let us know that they are limited on staff. until he gets more staff in they will continue to be closed wed/thurs and open at 1600!! oh and they did get there credit card machine in!
I guess our experience was different than everyones. We were the only ones there during the morning after church service. Our food was delicious. We got the chicken cutlet i had 2 soft eggs with bacon and pancakes. It was hot and steamy and i couldn’t eat all the food. however i stuffed myself cause it was so good! would for sure go back again! So much better than IHOP’s in the states!
Just found out about this and wanted to share, good idea and very considerate. They are doing a Mother’s Day Special, where Mother’s who are with their families get the mother’s meal 1/2 price.
This Sunday for Father’s Day Dad’s that bring their families to OHOPs the Dad will eat for 1/2 price. Thanks!
I loved it! The sausage is fantastic if you’re a person with tastebuds that crave actual seasoned taste. I hate IHOP, I wish OHOP was in America because it’s what breakfast is supposed to taste like. P.S. the Yen rate is OUTSTANDING and the Decor is extra nice.
braved this morning’s frontal passage and set out from uruma to hansen. found ohop without difficulty (though it IS further than 1km!) and rushed the door to beat out the wind and rain… only to find it was locked! our puzzlement only lasted a moment though as someone let us in- the wind was so bad the customers were keeping the door locked so that the gusts wouldnt sweep through the place!
i asked the table next to us if they had enjoyed their food, and the girls were very content with their full stomachs and yummy breakfast. praised the waffles and banana strawberry pancakes, which is what my hubby and i had been eyeing from the menu. they told us it was their first time, but that they would come back!
i had the waffle combo with strawberries and the hubby got his banana strawberry pancakes. his combo came with delicious sausage and mine with hamy-tasting bacon. i ate ALMOST all my food, which is quite a feat. and we topped it off with sweet tea, which lived up to the name.
even with the drive, we will be back!
I know that the hours keep changing for this establishment and I would like to know what the most recent ones are. I am tired of driving there all the way from Kadena and finding that it is closed (which has happened on several occasions).
Ohop’s has been closed. Sold my Ohop’s name. Maybe he is moving to Hamby or
American Village. Thanks for your support! Will be turning the old Ohop’s into
a huge club. Hope to see you there!
I remember going to the original House of Pancakes that was on HWY 58 by Futenma 32 some years ago. It was open all night and great to eat at on the way home from drinking in Naha……