The food was born in Kojimachi, Tokyo and during the Meiji period monjayaki (a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with various ingredients) and dondon-yaki (a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with various ingredients) was also born.
この食べ物は東京の麹町で生まれ、明治時代には「もんじゃ焼き」「どんどん焼き」が生まれた。