Ramen, the Japanese noodle dish whose origins are debated if from Japan or China. Historically, the dish has its roots from Chinese noodles, but is officially a Japanese recipe. A bowl of ramen consists of wheat noodles served in a broth, offered in various flavors and with your choice of toppings – a slice of sumptuous pork, nori, or scallions, among other options.
Once a popular street food, it has swiftly become a gourmet phenomenon worldwide. So, especially if you’re visiting Japan, considering ramen’s fame, you wouldn’t get too excited about this dish in the country, would you? Since you probably have tried it in your hometown.
But don’t. Every ramen experience in Japan will be different, more so in Hiroshima. The ramen in this city on Honshu Island is flavorful in its way. Most ramen here use tonkotsu soy sauce or that made by boiling pork and chicken bones, as well as vegetables and others in a soy sauce-infused soup. Here are the best restaurants for that irresistible ramen in Hiroshima.
1. Kiyochan
If you’re headed to Hiroshima and want to eat ramen in a fancy, sophisticated-looking restaurant, you better move to the next option. Kiyochan is a humble, unassuming ramen joint. The place is cozy, and it’s really about focusing on your ramen bowl, which starts at just 650 yen, not the classy atmosphere.
Price: From 650 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2 PM and 6:30-9 PM from Wednesday to Saturday, 11:30 AM-2 PM on Sundays (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Contact: +81 82-44-14343
Address: 3-21 Tatemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0032, Japan
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2. Gaba
This is a chain of ramen restaurants in Hiroshima Prefecture. The ramen here, which they call “gama” is carefully cooked authentic tonkotsu ramen, still Hiroshima’s own. You can dine in or order online to treat your family and friends with the city’s favorite bowl.
Price: From 1,100 yen
Hours: 11-2 AM (closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +81 82-23-08141
Address: 3-22-4 Misasamachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima 733-0003, Japan
3. Tsubame
Tsubame is another ramen restaurant in Hiroshima that won’t just make its ramen special but also your entire experience. The interior design takes inspiration from the Shōwa era, a period in Japanese history from 1926 to 1989 in which Hiroshima played a huge role. This restaurant also pays homage to the city’s baseball team. When there’s a game, expect Tsubame’s TVs to air it.
Price: From 650 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-10 PM (closed on Sundays)
Contact: +81 82-29-56939
Address: 3-25 Higashikanonmachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima 733-0005, Japan
4. Youki Ramen
Beware of some fly-by-night ramen diners in the city that won’t serve you the ramen you need for the price you’re paying. Take Youki Ramen away from this category. This family-owned and -operated ramen restaurant has been serving locals and tourists for over 60 years now. Ramen enthusiasts consider Youki the highest-ranking ramen shop in Hiroshima. It serves authentic tonkotsu ramen seasoned with shoyu tare or soy sauce-based seasoning.
Price: From 700 yen
Hours: 4:30-11 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, and 6-11 PM from Monday to Wednesday (closed on Thursdays and Fridays)
Contact: +81 82-231-5625
Address: 3 Chome-4-1 Ebaminami, Naka Ward, Hiroshima 730-0835, Japan
5. Ichimen Tenni Tsuzu
Ichimen Tenni Tsuzu is also a must-visit. It doesn’t matter if you’ve tried the ramen bowls in the other restaurants on this list. They’ll offer something different. They serve dry ramen and ramen in a soy-based broth. They also allow you to choose the flavored oil to pair with your ramen.
Price: From 750 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM and 6-9 PM
Contact: +81 80-45-56-1859
Address: 2-25 Ebisucho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0021, Japan
6. Okkundo Otemachi Honten
A small restaurant you won’t notice right away as it is located on Hiroshima’s off-the-beaten-path, Okkundo Otemachi Honten has helpful and friendly staff. Order the dried ramen here for the complete gastronomic treat.
Price: From 500 yen
Hours: 11 AM-10 PM Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, 11 AM-2:30 PM Wednesdays
Contact: +81 82-246-1377
Address: 3-3-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051, Japan
7. IPPUDO Hiroshima Fukuromachi
IPPUDO Hiroshima Fukuromachi will give you a taste of your favorite ramen home. You can either dine in or to avoid the crowd, you may order via online platforms such as Uber Eats. Try the original flavor or the extremely spicy bowl, and many other choices.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM-10 PM Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, 11 AM-2:30 PM Wednesdays
Contact: +81 82-504-3536
Address: 1F Enosaki Fukuromachicho Building, Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0036, Japan
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