Hiroshima is a great eating city, where you can dine on local specialties like fresh oysters and savory okonomiyaki. And, Miyajima offers a lot of the same fare. Here are my favorite restaurants in both places.
Okonomiyaki, Japanese style fried pancake
Hiroshima is famous in Japan for its delicious locally grown oysters and its mouth-watering okonomiyi (griddle cakes with various fillings). Of course, being a big city, you can also get all kinds of other Japanese cuisine and international cuisine. Miyajima is a much smaller place but it has a good selection of restaurants that serve the tourists who visit the island. Below you’ll find a list of my favorite restaurants in Hiroshima and Miyajima.
You can see these places to eat marked on our Hiroshima Google map.
Places to Eat Hiroshima
Hiroshima Station Area
Note that some of the best restaurants in the station area are actually located within the station itself. In particular, the 2nd level of the ASSE Restaurant Floor (see following) is a great place to eat okonomiyaki with the locals.
Hiroshima Station ASSE Restaurant Floor (various Japanese cuisines)
This is where locals go for okonomiyaki when in the Hiroshima Station area. The 2nd floor here is packed with small and totally authentic okonomiyaki restaurants. Most have basic English menus and welcome tourists. Just grab a seat at one that looks good. Highly recommended!
Japanese name: アッセ 飲食のフロア・飲食と医療のフロア Japanese address: 南区松原町2-37 English address: 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku Telephone: 082-567-8011 Opening hours: 11:00am-11:00pm, varies by shop Nearest Transport: 2F and 6F Hiroshima Station south exit District: Hiroshima Station Area Website: Official Website (English)
Yocchan (okonomiyaki)
Located on the 2nd floor of the ASSE Restaurant Floor (see above), this is my favorite okonomiyaki restaurant in the station area. Look for the white noren curtains with the name written in red letters in Japanese (see the Japanese below).
Japanese name: よっちゃん Japanese address: 南区松原町2-37 ASSE 2F English address: 2F ASSE, 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku Telephone: 082-262-2969 Opening hours: 11:00am-10:00pm, closed 3rd Wednesday Nearest Transport: 2F Hiroshima Station south exit District: Hiroshima Station Area Website: Official Website
Roopali Honten (Indian)
On the north side of Hiroshima Station, this Indian restaurant is a great place to eat if you’re looking for a change from Japanese fare. Their set meals are a great value. The naan bread is huge and crispy and the curries are delicious. You can’t miss the brightly painted exterior.
Japanese name: ルーパリ 本店 Japanese address: 東区若草町14-32 箕越ビル1F English address: 1F Minokoshi Building, 14-32 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku Telephone: 082-264-1333 Opening hours: 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm Nearest Transport: 5min walk from Hiroshima Station shinkansen exit District: Hiroshima Station Area Website: Official Website (English PDF)
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Downtown Hiroshima
Ekohiki (Hiroshima oysters)
This popular and welcoming oyster specialist just across the bridge from the Peace Memorial Park is a great place to try this great Hiroshima specialty. You can try them fried, grilled, raw, salted etc. There’s an English menu so ordering is no problem. Recommend!
Japanese name: えこ贔屓 Japanese address: 中区大手町1-7-20 小松ビル1F English address: 1F Komatsu Building, 1-7-20 Ote-machi, Naka-ku Telephone: 082-545-3655 Opening hours: 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-12:00pm, closed Monday Nearest Transport: 3min walk from Genbaku Dome-mae Tram Stop or Hondori Tram Stop District: Downtown Hiroshima Website: none
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Hassei (okonomiyaki)
This cozy little okonomiyaki joint is a bit of a walk from the Peace Memorial Park and many of the hotels, but it’s worth a trip for the filling and delicious okonomiyaki they serve here. There’s an English menu and the staff speak some English, so ordering is a breeze. Just be prepared to wait a while if you go during a busy period.
Japanese name: 八誠 Japanese address: 中区富士見町4-17 English address: 4-17 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku Telephone: 082-242-8123 Opening hours: 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-11:00pm (Tue-Sat), 5:30pm-11:00pm (Sun and public holidays), closed Monday Nearest Transport: 6min walk from Chuden-mae Tram Stop District: Downtown Hiroshima Website: none
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Okonomiyaki Nagata-ya (okonomiyaki)
For delicious okonomiyaki right near the Peace Memorial Park, try this popular joint just across the bridge. Yes, it’s touristy (how can it not be in this location?) but it’s great! There’s an English menu and some good vegetarian choices.
Japanese name: お好み焼 長田屋 Japanese address: 中区大手町1-7-19 重石ビル1F English address: 1F Shigeishi Building, 1-7-19 Ote-machi, Naka-ku Telephone: 082-247-0787 Opening hours: 11:00am-9:00pm (Mon-Fri), 11:00am-9:30pm (Sat), 10:30am-9:00pm, (Sun and public holidays), closed Tuesday and 4th Wednesday Nearest Transport: 2min walk from Genbaku Dome-mae Tram Stop or 3min walk from Hondori Tram Stop District: Downtown Hiroshima Website: Official Website (English)
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Okonomi Mura Hiroshima (okonomiyaki)
For a whole lot of okonomiyaki choices under one roof, check out this “Okonomiyaki Village” in downtown Hiroshima. It’s a bit kitschy and loud, but the food is tasty and you can usually find a place to sit down without waiting on line.
Japanese name: お好み村 Japanese address: 中区新天地5-13 English address: 5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku Telephone: 082-241-2210 Opening hours: varies by shop Nearest Transport: 3min walk from Hatchobori Tram Stop District: Downtown Hiroshima Website: Official Website (English)
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Otoya Hiroshima Hondoriten (various Japanese dishes)
Located in the Hondori Shopping Arcade, this branch of the popular Otoya chain is a great place for a filling and healthy Japanese meal. There’s a full picture menu outlining all the delicious choices, so ordering is easy. All the standard Japanese fish, meat and vegetable dishes are represented and prices are very reasonable.
Japanese name: 大戸屋 広島本通店 Japanese address: 中区本通6-5 ホンドーリクラウン2F English address: 2F Hondori Crown, 6-5 Hondori, Naka-ku Telephone: 082-504-3687 Opening hours: 10:00am-10:00pm Nearest Transport: 2min walk from Hondori Tram Stop District: Downtown Hiroshima Website: Official Website
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Petite Glace Hiroshima (ice cream)
Not far from the Peace Memorial Park, this ice cream shop is a great place for an afternoon snack on a hot day while touring Hiroshima.
Japanese name: プチグラス 広島店 Japanese address: 中区大手町1-4-33 1F English address: 1F, 1-4-33 Ote-machi, Naka-ku Telephone: 082-247-7772 Opening hours: 10:00am-8:00pm Nearest Transport: 1min walk from Kamiyacho-nishi Tram Stop District: Downtown Hiroshima Website: Official Website
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Places to Eat In Miyajima
Yakigaki no Hayashi (Hiroshima oysters and typical Japanese dishes)
This popular restaurant is my favorite spot for lunch on the island. They serve mouth-watering local oysters a variety of ways, including raw, grilled and fried, and they also serve filling sets of other typical Japanese dishes. There’s an English menu, so ordering is not a problem. Recommended!
Japanese name: 焼がきのはやし Japanese address: 廿日市市宮島町505-1 English address: 505-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi Telephone: 0829-44-0335 Opening hours: 10:30am-5:00pm (Sun-Fri), 10:30am-5:30pm (Sat), closed Wednesday Nearest Transport: 7min walk from Miyajima-sanbashi Pier District: Miyajima Website: Official Website (English)
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Sarasvati (café)
This place is a surprise to most people: a place serving the kind of coffee and sweets you’d expect to find in Tokyo, but instead tucked away here on the island of Miyajima. It’s a great place for a rest while on the island.
Japanese name: サラスヴァティ Japanese address: 廿日市市宮島町407 English address: 407 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi Telephone: 0829-44-2266 Opening hours: 8:30am-8:00pm Nearest Transport: 10min walk from Miyajima-sanbashi Pier District: Miyajima Website: Official Website
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Miyajima Coffee (café)
This smart woodsy café is another place for a break or a light meal while exploring the island. In addition to great coffee drinks and pastries, they also serve set lunches for a reasonable price.
Japanese name: 宮島珈琲 Japanese address: 廿日市市宮島町464-3 English address: 464-3 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi Telephone: 0829-44-0056 Opening hours: 10:00am-6:00pm Nearest Transport: 10min walk from Miyajima-sanbashi Pier District: Miyajima Website: Official Website
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Kakiya (Hiroshima oysters)
This oyster specialist (the name means “oyster restaurant”) is a great place to sample delicious local oysters served up several delicious ways: fried, grilled and raw. This is a great place for lunch or dinner on the island.
Japanese name: 牡蠣屋 Japanese address: 廿日市市宮島町539 English address: 539 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi Telephone: 0829-44-2747 Opening hours: 10:00am-6:00pm Nearest Transport: 7min walk from Miyajima-sanbashi Pier District: Miyajima Website: Official Website
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Iwamura Restaurant (Hiroshima oysters and typical Japanese dishes)
This simple and quaint shokudo serves locally-grown oysters and various other Japanese noodle and rice dishes. There are food models in the window to give you an idea of what’s on offer.
Japanese name: 岩むら Japanese address: 廿日市市宮島町464-1 English address: 464-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi Telephone: 0829-44-0554 Opening hours: 11:00am-4:30pm, closed Thursday Nearest Transport: 10min walk from Miyajima-sanbashi Pier District: Miyajima Website: none
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Café Lente (café/restaurant)
This hip café/restaurant has a nice view of the famous floating shrine gate through its big glass windows. They serve great drip coffee and a variety of healthy set meals. It’s a great spot to slow down and chill out.
Japanese name: カフェ レンテ Japanese address: 廿日市市宮島町北大西町1167-3 English address: 1167-3 Kitaonishi-cho, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi Telephone: 0829-44-1204 Opening hours: 11:00am-9:00pm, closed Tuesday Nearest Transport: 15min walk from Miyajima-sanbashi Pier District: Miyajima Website: Official Website (Japanese and English)
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