😋Hiroshima Okonomiyaki - Okonomiyaki with noodles, increasing satiety.

First, pour the batter onto the hot plate to make a thin pancake. Then, layer plenty of shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, and pork belly on top of the pancake, and flip it over to cook on both sides. The chef will prepare fried noodles and a fried egg while waiting. 

Once all the ingredients are cooked, stack them onto the noodles and fried egg. Finally, flip everything together, drizzle with special sauce, mayonnaise, sprinkle with green onions and seaweed powder. Wait for the chef to serve it up, then enjoy! The crispy pancake combined with the noodles is one of the highlights of Hiroshima okonomiyaki!

🦪Hiroshima Oysters – 1st Oyster Production in Japan

Local Brand in Hiroshima - Kaki Komachi

Oysters are a winter delicacy. To ensure that they can be enjoyed all year round, the Hiroshima Prefectural Fisheries Center has developed a unique brand called "Kaki Komachi." With the help of variety improvement, "Kaki Komachi" oysters are now available even in summer. These plump oysters are about 2-3 times larger than regular ones, renowned for their thick and juicy meat. Whether eaten raw, grilled, fried, or boiled, they are absolutely delicious. Don't miss out on trying them when visiting Hiroshima!

🍱Unadon – Popular Delicacy in Hiroshima

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Besides the oysters, anago (means conger eel in Japanese) is also popular in Hiroshima! The harvesting season runs from June to February of the following year. Anago has tender meat with less fat. Basted with secret sauce and layered on the top of the rice, the aroma fills the air as the dish is brought to the table, making it irresistibly delicious. Unadon is a Miyajima specialty for over a century, it's definitely worth a try.

🍁Momiji Manju - Classic Souvenir in Hiroshima

Most of the Japanese will recommend Momiji Manju if being asked for what to buy in Hiroshima.

During the Meiji era, the local hotel owner commissioned a pastry chef to create a special souvenir that would reflect the beauty of the Momiji Valley. After numerous attempts and improvements by the chef, the "Momiji Manju" was created. The hundred years old Momiji Manju is now considered one of the must-try souvenirs in Miyajima.

Fried Momiji Manju for Everyone

Momiji Manju is made with flour, eggs, sugar, and honey. Pouring the batter into the maple-shaped baking pan and filled with stuffing before baking.

Coming with many flavors, the Fried Momiji Manju is one of the most popular delicacies on-site. The outside is crispy and the inside is chewy. It’s even more delicious when eaten hot!

Setouchi Hiroshima Lemon - The Organic Golden Fruit

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Lemon production in Hiroshima ranks first in Japan. With the unique weather in Setouchi region, it provides the best environment for golden lemons to grow.

Having a rich aroma and mild sourness, the lemons are cultivated without using preservatives and antifungal agents. They can be eaten without peeling!

There are lots of souvenirs to buy in Hiroshima including lemon cakes, lemon cookies, lemon soda, and vintage wines. Lemon sauces and lemon salt are the must-buy products too. The refreshing, sour and sweet taste of the lemon makes it appropriate to share with others.

Hiroshima Tsukemen - The Spicy Cold Noodles

Featuring spicy sauce and cold noodles, Hiroshima Tsukemen comes with barbeque pork, shredded scallions, and boiled cabbages. The dipping sauce, based on soy sauce, is seasoned with sesame, chili, chili oil, and vinegar. Each restaurant has its own signature sauce, with some providing a spice level for diners to choose their preferred heat. Combining everything together, creating an addictive and flavorful experience.