Dining Oysters 

Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei

February 7, 2013January 30, 2017 Paul Walsh 10839 Views 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

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American Cafe Dining Western 

Cafe & Bar Kanayama Base

February 7, 2013June 27, 2022 jjwalsh 7453 Views cash only, Lunch, Open-all-day

Open everyday from 8am to 10pm Kanayama Base is a cozy little cafe and bar, not far from Hiroshima Station

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Asian Dining Japanese Soba & Udon 

Chikara Noodle Shops

January 30, 2013September 18, 2015 jjwalsh 6818 Views 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

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Dining Italian 

Mario Espresso

January 25, 2013October 21, 2016 jjwalsh 6899 Views casual, Family-friendly, lively, Naka-ku, special occasions

This three-floor restaurant with blue and white decor reminds of a weather-beaten boat house. The menu was revamped in 2013

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Dining Italian Tex-Mex Western 

KeMBY’s

January 2, 2013January 9, 2018 Paul Walsh 8568 Views

When KeMBYs first opened over a decade ago it was like a breath of fresh air. The American style restaurant-bar

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Cafe Japanese Tea shop 

Onigiri Nitaya

November 10, 2012June 6, 2016 jjwalsh 10728 Views 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

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Fusion Italian Western 

vege-pa

November 2, 2012March 17, 2023 jjwalsh 5221 Views Hiroshima city, locally-grown, Naka-ku, Tatemachi, vegetarian-friendly

There has been a trend in Japan for restaurants, who may have some fresh recipes, in the past few years

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Cafe Japanese 

Cafe Cacimu

October 6, 2012November 7, 2012 jjwalsh 4808 Views 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.

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Asian Indian 

Sagur

September 23, 2012June 25, 2023 jjwalsh 9802 Views English menu, English spoken, Family-friendly, Itsukaichi, Non-smoking, Vegetarian options

This Indian restaurant seems to have a great following and we can see why. Sagur has been open since 2002

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Asian Dining SE Asian 

Miss Hoa

July 26, 2012July 26, 2012 jjwalsh 6613 Views Naka-ku, Pacela, Vietnamese

Bright, light, stylish, quiet, relaxing, spacious, elegant are all words that come to mind when sitting in this Asian venture

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