Food and dining in Hiroshima highlights a culinary tradition that's unlike anywhere else, with plenty of famous local delicacies and outstanding restaurants ranging from street food to 5-star dining. Okonomiyaki is a famous dish across Japan, but in Hiroshima, you'll experience a unique take that's layered with cheese, noodles and pork. Head for Okonomimura near Peace Memorial Park to try it. Momiji manju is a bean paste-filled cake shaped like a maple leaf that can be found in just about every souvenir shop, but at Miyajima, you'll try it deep-fried.
Onomichi ramen is a speciality style of noodle in dark broth made with Tomonoura port-sourced fish and soy sauce. Check it out at Syukaen restaurant. Saltwater eel is a beloved meal around here that's less fatty than the type of eel you get elsewhere and has a delicate flavour. Head for Anagomeshi Ueno in Miyajima for some of the best.
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One of the great attractions of Hiroshima is the rich food culture it claims thanks to the calm Seto Inland Sea and the surrounding mountains. From the soul food that is okonomiyaki to prestigious Japanese restaurants that have received 3...