How to get to Hiroshima Okonomi Story Ekimae Hiroba?
🥢Hiroshima Okonomi Story Ekimae Hiroba
First, take the JR train to "Hiroshima Station", and it's a 3-minute walk from the south exit of the station to reach the Full Focus Building.
Hiroshima Okonomi Story Ekimae Hiroba on Full Focus 6F is our destination for this time.
On other floors, there are various delicacies for sale such as Japanese sake, fresh seafood, grilled meat, skewers, and more. If you have time, you can also experience Japanese karaoke.
This floor offers a wide range of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki dishes, from traditional to impressively diverse creations. Approximately 14 skilled artisans specializing in teppanyaki-style cooking gather here, making it a recommended tourist spot in the area.
※The list of the restaurants at Hiroshima Okonomi Story Ekimae Hiroba
Each reataurant has its own unique style and features.
You can sit side by side with others in front of the iron griddle and admire the artisans' exquisite skills.
The entire space is filled with the atmosphere of semi-outdoor stalls, making you feel as if you're in a night market.
Denkousekka Ekimae Hiroba was selected for the Hiroshima Michelin Guide in 2013 and also holds a high rating of 3.7 on Tabelog, a local Japanese restaurant review website. With such high praise from internet users, it's definitely a must-try!
This time, with the Have Fun in Hiroshima Pass, you can simply show the QR code on the ticket to the restaurant, and you'll receive a 1500 yen voucher for the 'Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Station Square'.
It's quick and easy to redeem the voucher!
When looking at the menu, the first thing that catches your eye is the signature 'Denkousekka Ekimae Hiroba'. There are also other uniquely named okonomiyaki dishes, such as 'Dream' and 'Be Kind to Others(人にやさしく), The King of Beginners(キングオブルーキー), and so forth.
Whether you want to taste Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with oysters or indulge in one loaded with plenty of cheese, mayonnaise, and green onions, you'll find it here. The flavors are incredibly diverse and rich. Besides okonomiyaki, there are also other teppanyaki dishes and side dishes to choose from.
Ordered the No.1 popular dishes, the "Signature Hiroshima Okonomiyaki!" From the picture on the menu, you can see a towering Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, seemingly packed with rich ingredients, generously topped with plenty of green onions, leaving no room for subtlety. You can choose between ramen or udon noodles for the base.
Each okonomiyaki is made to order right before your eyes, with seats surrounding the iron griddle, allowing you to witness the cooking process up close.
Ingredients for the Signature Hiroshima Okonomiyaki: meat, double eggs, choice of ramen or udon noodles, squid tempura, shiso leaves, green onions.
The distinctive feature of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is the addition of yakisoba noodles inside. When sliced open, you can see the thin layer of egg wrapping around the generous filling. Throughout the eating process, you can enjoy the subtle fragrance of shiso leaves.
In addition to the signature Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, the Mentaiko Tamagoyaki is also a must-try. This tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) is prepared with a savory broth, resulting in a soft, tender, and juicy texture. When paired with mentaiko (spicy cod roe), the slight spiciness of the fish roe adds even more depth to the layers of flavors.
Hiroshima is the top producer of oysters in Japan, and fresh oysters are available all year round. The iron-grilled oysters here are prepared with fresh and large oysters, seasoned with a perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness, making them incredibly delicious.
Denkousekka Ekimae Hiroba Official Website
📍Address:6th Floor, Full Focus Building, 10-1 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
🏠Business Hours:10:00~23:00(Last Order 22:30)
Okonomi Monogatari Ekimae Hiroba Official Website
📍Address:10-1 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Full Focus Building 6F
🏠Business Hours:10:00~23:00 open all year round
⚠️Attractions in the Pass will be updated from time to time, please refer to the official website for the latest information.