While you can find various choices for your okonomiyaki from the usual restaurant menu, don’t be surprised when the Japanese themselves would tell you that authentic okonomiyaki only has two variations: the Osaka-style and the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
The most popular city in Japan for okonomiyaki is Osaka, hence the Osaka-style, otherwise known as the Kansai-style, okonomiyaki. It’s their signature dish and okonomiyaki restaurants here are almost in every corner.
But, there’s a kind of okonomiyaki that also deserves your attention, the Hiroshima-style one. Unlike those made in Osaka, which have the ingredients mixed into a batter, Hiroshima’s version of the dish is cooked in distinctive layers. The chef pours the batter first, followed by tempting cabbage, pork (or other meat), and noodles as the okonomiyaki’s layers. Let’s discover where to eat the best in Hiroshima.
1. Momotarou
Momotarou is one of the oldest okonomiyaki restaurants in Hiroshima. Established in 1961, that’s more than six decades already. Additionally, the restaurant has witnessed three generations who are keeping it alive. This place serves okonomiyaki that you can enjoy everyday like 7-Eleven, but without getting boring.
Price: From 900 yen
Hours: 11 AM-10 PM (closed on Mondays)
Contact: +81 82-249-8290
Address: 5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0034, Japan/
2. Ikki
Simple yet never selfish of sharing okonomiyaki like there’s no tomorrow, Ikki is an okonomiyaki restaurant that has a relatively small dining space. Its owner has worked with several restaurants in the past before establishing his own. Gourmet is the best word to describe their okonomiyaki here.
Price: From about 1,200 yen
Hours: 11-12 AM (irregular closed days)
Contact: +81 82-245-0678
Address: 5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Okonomi-Mura 4F, Hiroshima 730-0034, Japan
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3. Atomu
Like some of the other okonomiyaki restaurants on this guide, Atomu is also found in Okonomimura, or Hiroshima’s “okonomiyaki village.” While it still serves the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, theirs is unique and has modern twists, such as not using oil when making the dish. Think the chefs have the skill and talent to make the dish possible without oil? You’re right.
Price: From 999 yen
Hours: 11 AM-2 PM and 7 PM-2 AM
Contact: +81 82-856-0939
Address: 6706-2 Atocho, Aki-ku, Hiroshima 731-4231, Japan
4. Hassei
Hassei is included on this list because of the unique way they offer their okonomiyaki. While you can order the usual flavors, they love their health-conscious diners so much that they have gluten-free options and for those who are celiac. Customers can also watch their okonomiyaki being prepared and cooked right in front of them.
Price: From 800 yen
Hours: 5:30-11 PM on Sundays, 11:30 AM-2 PM and 5:30-11 PM from Tuesday to Saturday (closed on Mondays)
Contact: +81 82-242-8123
Address: 4-17 Fujimicho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0043, Japan
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5. Hassho
From Hassei to Hassho. This restaurant is touted as probably the most famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima. You’ll be met by long lines and waiting time in almost every okonomiyaki diner in this city, but surprise, surprise, the queue waiting time here in Hassho is shorter. What makes this restaurant stand out is its commitment to using only high-quality ingredients. Unfortunately, they’re closed on Sundays.
Price: From 900 yen
Hours: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM (closed on Sundays)
Contact: +81 82-243-8776
Address: 5-21 Takeyacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0048, Japan
6. Kyuchan
If there are areas in some cities in the world dedicated to shopping for smartphones or clothes, Okonomimura in Hiroshima is all about okonomiyaki. Another restaurant found here is Kyuchan, which will spoil you with local and international okonomiyaki. You can order the classic Hiroshima-style or try the okonomiyaki with American and Korean flair, consisting of ingredients like corn and kimchi.
Price: From 999 yen
Hours: 11 AM-11 PM
Contact: +81 82-541-0020
Address: 5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Shintenchi Plaza 4F, Okonomi-Mura, Hiroshima 730-0034, Japan
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7. Micchan Sohonten Hatchobori
This restaurant has quite a story to tell. Micchan Sohonten Hatchobori was a humble food cart in the 50s, but has catapulted itself to worldwide fame as one of the best-known okonomiyaki restaurants in Hiroshima. Their okonomiyaki is also unique as it uses original sauces and because of the way the chefs chop the cabbage. Try to believe it.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM and 5:30-9 PM
Contact: +81 82-221-5438
Address: 6-7 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, 1F Churis Hatchobori, Hiroshima 730-0013, Japan
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