The 2nd annual SF Street Food Festival delivered to its promises of good eats. Contrary to the name, the food was not quite 'street' vendor as one may believe. Vendors ranged from low to high end restaurants that offered 3 options - small plate, main plate, and drink. We heard that they ran out of food last year so went early. Even though it became progressively crowded, the lines moved fast and the wait wasn't so bad (although, we didn't go to the super popular ones such as Nombe, Slanted Door, etc.).
One of the booth, Namu, provided "okonomiyaki" which is a Japanese pancake containing a varierty of ingredients including yakisoba, cabbage, meat, etc. However, Namu is Korean-based and what was supposed to be "okonomiyaki" was a really "pajeon" made of light batter, kimchee, and bonito flakes. The only thing that was similar between what was provided and "okonomiyaki" is the bonito flakes. Usually Japanese okonomiyaki is a full meal while pajeon is merely an appetizer.
Thoughts?
Okonomiyaki
Pajeon
