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Update-date: Sep 17 2024

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5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Prefecture, where both the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku Mountains are located, offers the blessings of both the sea and the mountains. With many attractions such as the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, it attracts numerous tourists from both domestic and international locations. This time, we will introduce recommended restaurants that you should visit when you come to Hiroshima. Enjoy Hiroshima's delicious offerings, including Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, fish from the Seto Inland Sea, and Hiroshima beef.

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Hiroshima Beef A5 and Specialty Tongue Yakiniku Hormone Nikucho

Savor A5-ranked Hiroshima beef at a reasonable price

Savor A5-grade Hiroshima beef at a reasonable price

At Yakiniku Hormone Nikucho, you can enjoy top-class Hiroshima beef at a reasonable price, including Hiroshima Beef A5 and their famous tongue dishes. The first thing you should order is the shoulder rib meat 'Hiroshima Beef Kone,' a familiar favorite among Hiroshima residents. You can enjoy a luxurious experience at a reasonable price. The 'Thick-Cut Tongue Comparison,' featuring addictive pork tongue and marbled beef tongue, is also highly recommended.

Must-Visit Restaurants in Hiroshima: Top 5 Recommendations｜Hiroshima

The restaurant is located in the 'Hiroshima Ekinishi' area, a nightlife district spreading out on the west side of the south exit of Hiroshima Station. With its stylish and open atmosphere, it is easy for women to enter even when they are together. The first floor has only counter seats, making it easy to enjoy yakiniku alone. The second floor mainly features table seating for groups, allowing guests to enjoy yakiniku and drinks while having a great time.

Hiroshimagyu A5 to Meibutsu Tan Yakiniku Horumon Nikucho

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: It is located in the "Hiroshima Ekinishi" area behind the TKP Building, just a minute's walk from the south exit of Hiroshima Station's central gate south exit
Address: 13-25, Osuga-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hirosima
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Denko-Sekka Ekimae-Hiroba branch

A restaurant near the station where you can enjoy Hiroshima-sourced ingredients in okonomiyaki and teppanyaki dishes

A restaurant near the station where guests can enjoy Hiroshima-sourced ingredients in okonomiyaki and teppanyaki dishes

Located just a 3-minute walk from Hiroshima Station, Denkosekka Ekimae Hiroba is a restaurant where guests can enjoy Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and teppanyaki. The highly recommended dish is the omelette-style okonomiyaki 'Denkosekka.' It is wrapped in egg and cooked without pressing, resulting in a round and fluffy shape that is perfect for social media. It contains plenty of cabbage and chopped shiso leaves, giving it a refreshing taste.

The restaurant is located on the 6th floor of the Hiroshima Full Focus Building, in the okonomiyaki theme park 'Ekimae Hiroba.' Guests can enjoy okonomiyaki and teppanyaki cooked right in front of them at the counter seats surrounding the grill, engaging all five senses. For a perfect pairing with okonomiyaki, the 'Hiroshima Highball,' made with Hiroshima-grown lemons, pears, and citrus, is highly recommended. Don't miss the teppanyaki dishes featuring local Hiroshima ingredients like oysters and Momiji pork.

Denko-Sekka Ekimae-Hiroba branch

Open: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Hiroshima Station. On the 6th floor of Hiroshima Full Focus Bldg., at Hiroshima Okonomi Monogatari Station Square
Address: 6F, Full Focus Bldg., 10-1, Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
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Sushi Hiroshima Ajiroya Main Restaurant

Enjoy sushi made with natural ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea while gazing at the night view

At Sushi Hiroshima Ajirouya Main Restaurant, located a 3-minute walk from Hiroshima Station, guests can enjoy sushi crafted by a sushi chef with over 30 years of experience. The restaurant is dedicated to using natural ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea, offering various omakase courses where the head chef proposes cooking methods based on the ingredients received that day. Orders can also be made from a single piece, allowing guests to enjoy over 20 types of daily changing sushi, including Hiroshima specialties such as 'Koiwashi' and 'Nianago.'

The interior of the restaurant features a traditional Japanese Sukiya-style design. From the counter seats, guests can enjoy a view of the flowing Sanko River below, and at night, the illuminated bridge over the river adds to the ambiance. One of the highlights of the counter seats is the conversation with the sushi chef. For those who prefer a more private experience, private rooms accommodating 2 to 8 people are available. Guests can savor meticulously crafted sushi in a serene atmosphere.

Sushi Hiroshima Ajiroya Main Branch

Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. In the event of a cancellation on the day, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Hiroshima Station on JR Lines
Address: 4F, Big Front Hiroshima, 5-1, Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
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Shabu-shabu Dining Hanakoji

Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki made with carefully selected domestic beef from all over Japan

Located between JR Nishi-Hiroshima Station and Hiroden Nishi-Hiroshima Station, Shabu-shabu Dining Hanakoji is a restaurant where guests can enjoy carefully selected domestic beef through shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. The recommended option is the 'Sakura Course,' where diners can choose between shabu-shabu with white sesame sauce or sukiyaki made with a secret broth. Guests can also enjoy grilled Wagyu sirloin on a ceramic plate and specially crafted desserts.

The interior of the restaurant features a modern Japanese design with a chic atmosphere. It is illuminated by warm-colored lights, creating a calm and relaxing space. The restaurant offers table seating, traditional Japanese-style seating with a sunken floor, and private rooms for 6 and 12 people. The owner’s philosophy of 'enjoying a meal without worrying about time' means there is no time limit, allowing guests to fully relax and enjoy their dining experience.

Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji

Open: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Less than 1 minute walk from Nishi-Hiroshima Station on Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line, or 1 minute walk from Nishi-Hiroshima Station on JR Line
Address: 1-25-2-2F, Koihon-machi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
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Reichan

A Hiroshima okonomiyaki restaurant, loved by locals, established in 1957

Located just steps from Hiroshima Station, Reichan is a renowned Hiroshima okonomiyaki restaurant highly favored by both locals and tourists. The recommended dish is the 'Ika-ten Soba or Udon,' which features tempura squid. This dish offers a crispy texture and the rich flavor of squid, a taste unique to Hiroshima. Don't miss the 'Special,' which includes fresh shrimp and squid.

The restaurant is located within ekie DINING, directly connected to Hiroshima Station, on Hiroshima Buchiuma Street. It features a long counter and a noren curtain with the restaurant's name written in red letters on a white background as a landmark. The counter seats facing the teppan grill are prime spots where guests can enjoy watching the okonomiyaki being cooked while they wait. Reservations for seats are not available, but takeout items can be reserved, making it a recommended option for those who want to enjoy okonomiyaki but are short on time.

Reichan

Open: 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 999 JPY
Access: It is on the second floor of the Hiroshima station building "Asse."
Address: 1F ekie, 1-2 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima city, Hiroshima
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