Dining Japanese Sushi

Sushi Ken

January 28, 2015February 5, 2016 jjwalsh 7026 Views 2 Comments Non-smoking at lunch, sushi

I am always on the look-out for great sushi places to recommend on GetHiroshima as it is always a popular choice

Dining Japanese

Choichoi-ya

June 2, 2014February 14, 2017 Paul Walsh 5071 Views 0 Comment hiroshima tsukemen, noodles, Open late, Smokers paradise, 日本語

Hiroshima tsukemen and pan-fried yaki-ramen noodles in the drinking district. [日本語]

Dining Japanese Vegetarian

Saishoku Kenbi

April 25, 2014May 17, 2017 jjwalsh 6645 Views 0 Comment

Delicious Vegetarian Dining at Saishoku-Kenbi, located in the Koi area in the west of Hiroshima city. It is about 20

Dining Japanese Soba & Udon

Kaori-ya Soba

March 22, 2014February 5, 2016 jjwalsh 5314 Views 1 Comment Near Peace Park, Non-smoking at lunch, soba

This stylish shop near the Peace Park in Otemachi, serves fantastic soba (buckwheat flour) noodles made fresh everyday. Conveniently open

Dining Japanese

NoNoBudou Buffet

July 30, 2013July 30, 2013 jjwalsh 5160 Views 0 Comment buffet, Family-friendly, Naka-ku

If you like Japanese dishes and love your vegetables, you will enjoy a meal at NonoBudou 野の葡萄 “Natural Garden Terrace”.

Japanese Modern Izakaya Nightlife Western

Wordsworth California Dining ワーズワース

June 30, 2013November 1, 2013 jjwalsh 4477 Views 0 Comment Hiroshima city, Nagarekawa, Naka-ku, Wine bar

Friendly staff, a fantastic mix of Japanese and Western dishes, a good range of wines and drinks at good prices.

Dining Japanese Okonomiyaki

Lopez Okonomiyaki

June 4, 2013June 15, 2021 jjwalsh 14478 Views 4 Comments okonomiyaki, Yokogawa, 日本語

Fernando Lopez cooks up some of the best okonomiyaki in Hiroshima. Don’t let his Guatemalan roots fool you, his okonomiyaki is the real deal.

Dining Japanese Soba & Udon

Michelin Star Noodles at Iraku-an

May 17, 2013June 9, 2017 jjwalsh 12208 Views 2 Comments higashi-ku, Michelin, Non-smoking, Ushita

It’s appropriate that this sophisticated soba restaurant, given a star in the Hiroshima Michelin guide, would be the place for me

Dining Izakaya Japanese

Wakana Izakaya

April 29, 2013April 29, 2013 jjwalsh 4436 Views 0 Comment Hatchobori

Wakana わか菜 is a little hard to find, but is a great place to visit for a quick, cheap and

Okonomiyaki at Nagataya near Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan

Japanese Okonomiyaki

Nagataya Okonomiyaki

March 16, 2013April 24, 2017 jjwalsh 6832 Views 1 Comment Hondori, Naka-ku, Near Peace Park

Nagata-ya Hiroshima style okonomiyaki shop is in a great location, right on the end of Hondori, directly next to Peace

Dining Fusion Japanese Lifestyle Shopping Vegetarian

Maison de croissant

March 12, 2013June 7, 2019 jjwalsh 5305 Views 1 Comment health food, macrobiotic, Vegan, vegetarian

Maison de croissant is now closed and relocated to the new (smaller but more convenient) Croissant Marche near Peace Park,

Dining Oysters

Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei

February 7, 2013January 30, 2017 Paul Walsh 7000 Views 0 Comment Credit cards, Lunch, No smoking inside

One of several bistro cafes along the Kyobashi River that offer drinks and dining both inside and al fresco, Oyster

Asian Dining Japanese Soba & Udon

Chikara Noodle Shops

January 30, 2013September 18, 2015 jjwalsh 5146 Views 2 Comments Family-friendly, Non-smoking, noodles

“Chikara” [力 / ちから] means ‘strong’ in Japanese which has been a good fit for this popular Hiroshima chain that

Cafe Japanese Tea shop

Onigiri Nitaya

November 10, 2012June 6, 2016 jjwalsh 6120 Views 0 Comment cheap eats, Lunch, Near Peace Park, Take-Out

If you are looking for a great Bento to take with you on your day, Nitaya onigiri, bento and Japanese

Cafe Japanese

Cafe Cacimu

October 6, 2012November 7, 2012 jjwalsh 3547 Views 0 Comment Asa-minami-ku, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking

A great little family-friendly cafe next to Gion’s AEON shopping center in Asa-minami-ku, 20 minutes outside of the city center.

Dining Japanese Sushi

Nonta Sushi

April 19, 2012February 5, 2016 Paul Walsh 9225 Views 1 Comment English menu, Lunch, Non-smoking, Open-all-day, Vegetarian options

Kaiten or kuru-kuru conveyor belt sushi restaurants are great fun and very reasonably priced. They aren’t, however, always known for

Dining Japanese Tea shop

Kūtenan

April 6, 2012October 28, 2016 Paul Walsh 4185 Views 1 Comment

On the steep approach up to the gates of Mitaki-dera Temple you pass several well presented restaurants, however, just within

Dining Japanese

Ume no Hana

March 26, 2012January 25, 2016 jjwalsh 4340 Views 0 Comment "Teishoku" set-meals, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, tofu

Ume no Hana [梅の花] is a traditional Japanese style restaurant that serves kaiseki-ryori multi-course set meals using fresh seasonal ingredients

Dining Japanese Soba & Udon

Ippu Udon

March 26, 2012March 2, 2019 jjwalsh 5569 Views 1 Comment Naka-ku, Udon

Ippu [一風] is a family run business that has been serving handmade udon noodles since 1974. You can see it

micchan sohonten okonomiyaki in hiroshima japan

Dining Japanese Okonomiyaki

Micchan Sōhonten

March 23, 2012April 24, 2017 jjwalsh 8671 Views 0 Comment

Micchan is Hiroshima’s most famous okonomiyaki chain that originally started selling the signature dish in 1950 at this location near

Dining Japanese Sushi

Sea-Jack Kuru-Kuru Sushi

March 2, 2012February 5, 2016 Charlotte Cundy Nakamoto 5412 Views 0 Comment cheap eats, Kid-friendly, sushi

If you are looking for a quick, tasty and reasonably priced lunch, a good option is Sea Jack (Shii-Jaku) conveyor

Dining Japanese

Lion Curry Cafe

February 20, 2012February 20, 2012 jjwalsh 3069 Views 0 Comment Curry rice

Opened in 2007, this small blue-walled and antique wood themed cafe is a charming, retro delight serving delicious plates of

Dining Japanese Okonomiyaki

Ichiriki Okonomiyaki

February 8, 2012June 14, 2016 jjwalsh 5045 Views 0 Comment English menu, English spoken, okonomiyaki, Smokers paradise, Tokaichi

If you are looking for okonomiyaki in a fun and friendly little place, then Ichiriki is a great choice. Yasumi

Dining Italian Oysters Pizza Western

Caffe Ponte

January 7, 2012December 2, 2016 jjwalsh 7621 Views 1 Comment Al fresco, breakfast, Credit cards, English menu, English spoken, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking, Open-all-day, Vegetarian options

A classy Italian restaurant on the edge of Peace Park, Caffe Ponte shows the many visitors that pass through the

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