Residential Nishi-ku, where the okonomiyaki counters and ramen rooms serve neighbours rather than visitors and mostly close at the weekend.
Lopez in Hiroshima is run by a Guatemalan okonomiyaki cook in Kusunoki-cho, and the jalapenos on the griddle are the reason people cross town.
OrderVegetables, pork and egg with soba, plus jalapenos on top
TipThe counter is small, opens only in the evening from 16:30 and shuts all weekend, so plan a weeknight visit.
Tsubame Ramen works a small Higashi-Kanon room in western Hiroshima, a neighbourhood chuka soba counter rather than a stop on any visitor circuit.
OrderChuka soba, the shop's soy-and-pork standard
TipService runs unbroken from 11:30 to 22:00 on every day except Sunday, which is the one day the shutters stay down.
MOUNT COFFEE roasts daily in a beans-only shop on the Takasu shopping street, turning over single origins from Brazil to Kenya as harvests shift.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya
BrewsWhole bean retail
TipFor a cup of the roast rather than a bag, find the MOUNT COFFEE Stand inside the Grumpy bike shop or the branch counter in ekie at Hiroshima Station.
Lopez charges 730 yen for a griddle cake of vegetables, pork and egg in Hiroshima, or 880 yen with soba added, and the jalapenos cost nothing extra.
TryJalapeno okonomiyaki
TipCentral and South American plates share the board with the okonomiyaki, and the whole menu stays under 1,000 yen.
Tsubame Ramen feeds western Hiroshima a cheap soy-and-pork chuka soba from a small Higashi-Kanon room a few minutes from the Tenmacho tram stop.
TryChuka soba
TipThe shop runs straight through from 11:30 to 22:00 every day except Sunday, when the shutters stay down.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste Hiroshima's foods in one night in its biggest nightlife district. You'll explore the city with a local guide, visit 3 local bars, and try the best food and drink...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Hiroshima is a Foodie Heaven with fresh seafood, Classic Soul Food dishes, and warm hospitality. Discover the Best with us!
Private tour · 3 hours
Discover the unique flavors of Japanese cuisine and eat like a local on this walking tour in Hiroshima. Visit some vibrant markets, and hidden gems, and sample a selec...