Try Not to Overeat! Must-Eat 10 Best Hiroshima Local Gourmet
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Hiroshima is No.1 in traveler satisfaction and one of the top ranking tourism cities in Japan. What fascinates the tourists, apart from the city’s landscape, is Hiroshima’s cuisine! Here, I’d like to present 10 suggested stores, which products range from beloved classical dishes to more recent specialties. Try not to overeat! Hiroshima’s must-eat 10 best local gourmet!
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Classic Hiroshima Gourmet
Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
The Hiroshima style okonomiyaki with full of cabbage, is the quintessence of healthy and filling, cheap Hiroshima gourmet! The crispy soba noodles and the fruity sauce named “otafuku sauce” entice the appetite with their fragrance.
Recommended!
Nagataya is a popular okonomiyaki store among the top rankers in Japan on TripAdvisor close to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Nagataya | |
Address | Shigeisi Bldg.1F, 1-7-19, Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima (map) |
Open | 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m.(L.O.8:30p.m.) *while stocks last |
Closed | Tuesday & The 4th Wednesday |
Website | Nagataya Official Website |
Oyster
Hiroshima Prefecture is number one in oyster production! In Hiroshima, one can enjoy fresh large oysters year round!
Recommended!
Kakiya in Miyajima, offers a wide selection of oyster dishes, along with products perfect as Hiroshima souvenirs, such as oysters marinated in oil or dressing!
Kakiya | |
Address | 539 Miyajimacho,Hatsukaichi (map) |
Open | 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. *Can change depending on seasons *while stocks last |
Closed | None |
Website | Kakiya Tripadvisor |
Anago-meshi
After oysters, Hiroshima’s most famous specialty is “anago-meshi”. This dish said to have originated from fishermen’s meals is now a popular piece of Hiroshima gourmet.
Recommended!
There are many stores serving it throughout the prefecture, but one that you should not miss is Ueno, a store located at Miyajimaguchi with more than 100 years of history. The soft fish and sweet sauce are a perfect match!
Ueno Flagship Store at Miyajimaguchi | ||
Address | 1-5-11,Miyajimaguchi,Hatsukaichi (map) | |
Open | Friday Weekends |
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m. |
Monday Tuesday |
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. | |
Closed | Tuesday&Wednesday | |
Website | Tripadvisor |
A Taste You Will Want to Try Again Later
Brothless Tantanmen
A hot blend of spices with slightly sweet minced meat and strong Japanese pepper. The new trend in local cuisine!
Recommended!
The famous store Kunimatsu hoping for customers to enjoy a delicious brothless tantanmen even at home, generously released their recipe, making it into a new Hiroshima specialty.
Chuka soba Kunimatsu | ||
Address | Shimizu Bldg.1F,8-10,Hatchobori,Naka-ku, Hiroshima (map) | |
Open | Weekdays | 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. 5:00p.m.-10:00p.m. |
Sat | 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. | |
Closed | Sunday National Holidays |
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Website | Kunimatsu Tripadvisor |
Musashi Chicken Karaage & Rice Balls
Hiroshima’s best bento-boxes are made by Musashi! Among the many varieties, the one that the Hiroshima locals love the most is the broiler chicken rice ball. Enjoy a freshly made one, with a steaming rice ball and a perfectly balanced salty plum. The fried broiler meat is also delicious as well.
Musashi Shinkansen Hiroshima Station Entrance | |
Address | 1-2,Matsubara, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (map) |
Open | 11:00a.m.-8:30p.m. [Take Out] 7:00a.m.~8:30p.m. |
Closed | Tuesday & The 4th Wednesday of the month |
Website | Tripadvisor |
Chinese Style Noodle
The flat noodles and thick char siu slices, with a strong soy sauce and back meat broth, make for an addictive flavor with a light aftertaste.
Recommended!
Shukaen is a famous store, located in the retro-feeling district of Onomichi. Despite the food being served as soon as one takes a seat, there is always a long line at lunchtime! Those who do not want to wait should get there before opening time, at 11 am, or in the evening.
Shukaen | |
Address | 4-12, Toyohimotomachi,Onomichi (map) |
Open | 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. *while stocks last |
Closed | Thursday The 3rd Wedneday of the month *Open if National Holiday |
Website | Shukaen Tripadvisor |
Fascinating Hiroshima Desserts
Hitotsubu no Muscat
Hiroshima’s new popular dessert, Kyorakudo’s “Hitotsubu no Muscat” (Japanese for “one Muscat grape”,) is a summer only sweet product which is also available online. A juicy Muscat grape is carefully wrapped by hand in thin mochi, creating a delicious dessert.
Kyorakudo Shinkansen Meitengai Hiroshima Station | |
Address | 1-2 Matsubara, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (map) |
Open | 8:30a.m.-8:00p.m. |
Closed | Jan 1st |
Website | Hiroshima Station Souvenior Shop |
Hassaku Daifuku
A refined sweetness envelopes a juicy, fresh, pleasantly sour hassaku orange in this exquisite confection. Not being overly sweet, this is the perfect dessert for adults!
Mochi no Kashihara Omiyage kaido Hiroshima Station | |
Address | 1-2, Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (map) |
Open | 7:00a.m.-9:00p.m. |
Closed | Monday |
Website | Omiyagi Kaido |
Toyoka
Toyoka is an irresistible pastry, that Hiroshima locals love as well. The thin crust made of glutinous rice flour is full of red bean paste! It keeps its chewy texture even when chilled, and is delicious when warmed up in the toaster.
Yamadaya | |
Address | 835-1, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi (map) |
Open | 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m. *Until 7p.m. on Jul 1.-Sep 15. , Dec 1-Apr 15. |
Closed | None |
Website | Tripadvisor |
Nama Momiji
This new famous Hiroshima dessert is made with glutinous rice flour and normal rice flour, for a chewy, moist texture. Momiji Manju are also very popular, but these are charming many people with their texture too!
Nishikido Shinkansen Meitengai Hiroshima Station | |
Address | 1-2, Matsubaracho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima (map) |
Open | 8:30a.m.-8:00p.m. |
Closed | Tuesday & Wednesday |
Website | Tripadvisor |
This has been a presentation of Hiroshima’s local gourmet and desserts! Let’s enjoy Hiroshima with its many delicious specialties!
Photo Credit: Hiroshima Prefecture
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