HIROSHIMA INFO
Japanese
Restaurants in Hiroshima
Hiroshima has a mild climate and a rich natural environment surrounded by sea and mountains. There are many foods grown in this climate. Oysters and Anago (conger eels) are particularly famous, so seafood lovers are encouraged to try them. There are also other local foods such as Hiroshima's local food, Okonomiyaki, and Hiroshima's popular Soup-less dandan noodles. Have some if you like!
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is typically made of cabbage, egg, and flour, but you can also put anything you like, such as pork and seafood. That is why it is called “okonomi,” which means “anything you like.”Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, has a style in which it is grilled while the ingredients are stacked, instead of mixed.
Nagata-ya
[Hiroshima City] 5-minute walk from Hiroden Genbaku Dome-mae (Atomic Bomb Dome) Station
Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori
[Hiroshima City] 4-minute walk from Hiroden Hatchobori Station
Okonomimura
[Hiroshima City] 5-minute walk from Hiroden Hatchobori Station
Oysters
Hiroshima is the largest oyster producing area in Japan.Oysters start to taste good from November and are at their best from March to April.
Oyster bar MABUI Namiki
[Hiroshima City] 3-minute walk from Hiroden Tatemachi Station
Kakiden
[Hiroshima City] 6-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station
Kakigoya Fukuromachi Umihei Shoten
[Hiroshima City] 5-minute walk from Hiroden Fukuromachi Station
Kakifune Kanawa
[Hiroshima City] 5-minute walk from Hiroden Genbaku Dome-mae (Atomic Bomb Dome) Station
Anago (conger eels)
Anago (conger eel) has long been eaten in Miyajima and Hiroshima City, where it is often caught. It is similar to Unagi(eel), but tastes lighter. It can be prepared in various ways, including as anago meshi (rice with conger eel), sushi and tempura.
Soup-less dandan noodles
There are several famous soupless dandanmen restaurants in Hiroshima. Soupless tantanmen has a pungent flavour with spices such as sansho (Japanese pepper). The spiciness can be selected, so even those who do not like spicy food can eat it.
King-ken Hondori
[Hiroshima City] 5-minute walk from Hiroden Hatchobori Station
Sassou bettei
[Hiroshima City] 7-minute walk from Hiroden Hatchobori Station