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!

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
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