Local food and restaurants in Hiroshima
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki includes noodles, with batter and other ingredients built up in layers. It makes an interesting comparison with Osaka’s mixed-batter version. If oysters are also on your list, check which dishes are available for the season of your trip.
Local dishes to try in Hiroshima
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
- Oysters
Choosing a meal in Hiroshima
Hiroshima’s layered okonomiyaki is noticeably different from Osaka’s mixed version, with noodles built into the dish. It can fit an evening around Hondori after Peace Memorial Park. If you also want oysters, check the restaurant’s seasonal menu.
Where to look for restaurants
Hondori is a useful area for a meal break after Peace Memorial Park. Choose somewhere near Hiroshima Station if you’re leaving for another city afterward.
- Nearby sights
- Peace Memorial Park · Hondori
- Transport nearby
- Hiroshima Station · Genbaku-dome-mae Station
What else fits this part of the trip?
On a first visit to Hiroshima, give Peace Memorial Park and Museum time and attention. They tell the story of the atomic bombing and its victims. Afterwards, head towards Hondori if you want to look for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.