AI Spot Summary
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki has an astonishing portion size, and the use of green onions brings a fresh aroma. The texture of the soba noodles is even better. The stir-fried oysters are perfectly cooked and seasoned, with a rich and delicious taste that is truly impressive.
The restaurant seating is spacious and comfortable, with no seating facing others. Although the waiting time is about 30 minutes, the environment inside is cozy and relaxing.
The service is orderly, and the chef is focused on stir-frying oysters with meticulous division of labor, making it a pleasure to watch. They offer various payment options and have self-service ordering machines, which are convenient to use.
Reviews
📍Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki must-try at the long queue at Okonomiyaki Street ⛩️🦪
The Hiroshima Shinkansen station is spacious and impressive. Next to it is the ekie department store, which is very pleasant to browse, featuring a supermarket, department store, and souvenirs.
The peak dining time with the most crowds is at Okonomiyaki Street on the first floor, where about four or five okonomiyaki shops have long lines.
We chose a shop that smelled fantastic 🤤 and has spacious seating, so we didn't have to sit facing anyone else while waiting in line.
On Saturday night, the waiting time from lining up to receiving our meal took about 30 minutes.
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Order details
🥠 Fukuchan Okonomiyaki (¥1,380):
This shop has a simple okonomiyaki menu.
We ordered two of the shop’s popular No.1 items.
The ingredients include squid tempura, green onions, and a sunny-side-up egg.
The difference between Hiroshima-style and Osaka-style okonomiyaki is that Hiroshima-style includes noodles, unlike Osaka-style which is made mainly of batter. This time, we each ordered a version that included either soba or udon noodles to try.
When the dish arrived, I was shocked at the size of the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki 🤯—it was really, really big! Packed full of green onions and noodles, it was quite a challenge to finish 🤣
Personally, I preferred the soba noodles a little more. They added a nice crispy texture after being grilled on the teppan.
Aside from the squid tempura having too much batter, which affected the texture, all the other ingredients were very tasty. The green onions were quite thick, and every bite was filled with intense fresh onion flavor.
🦪 Creamy Soy Sauce Grilled Oysters (¥1,200):
When in Hiroshima, you must try the grilled oysters. Almost every table orders this dish.
The cooking and seasoning of the oysters were just right, preserving their rich juiciness. The first bite combined the flavors of cream and soy sauce with the milky essence of the oyster—it was simply amazing!
Additionally, the shop is very well organized; there’s a chef dedicated solely to frying the oysters, and watching him work with a large amount of oysters at once is very satisfying.
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Would I visit again: Yes!
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Notes:
🔸 Supports diverse payment methods at the department store
🔸 Self-service ordering system at each table, available in English with large images.
