Having a meal a la carte and drinking moderately, the total bill for 4 people was 14,000 yen. It's unbelievably cheap. Whenever I go to Oji or Hamamatsucho, I always make sure to stop by a reflexology shop. Probably the most painful foot reflexology massage in the world. On the way from Daimon subway station to that shop, there is always a signboard that says "Hiroshima Okonomiyaki - My House" at the entrance of a narrow alley. And a very obvious Carp (Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team) illustration. By the way, Oji has zero interest in baseball, let alone being a Carp fan. But once he goes to such a shop, he ends up trying to get excited by talking about Carp with the staff, which can be annoying for them. On this particular day, after a meeting with friends nearby, we felt like having some flour-based dishes, so we decided to enter the shop. We started with a refreshing Setouchi Lemon Sour for a toast. The bitterness of the lemon flavor stimulates the stomach. To start off, we had chilled cucumbers with tomatoes. This is what Japanese summer is all about. It feels like something you want to nibble on while watching a night game on TV. Well, Oji has absolutely no interest in baseball. Since all the items on the menu were ridiculously cheap, we kept ordering one dish after another. Okonomiyaki-style yakisoba, hormone mix, pork kimchi, negiyaki, and soy sauce yakisoba noodles. Eating these kinds of dishes with friends is always great, right? We drank, chatted, ate, and talked a lot. And the total bill for 4 people was 14,000 yen. The place is located in Minato-ku, Hamamatsucho, but is it really okay? I was really impressed by the management efforts. It's easy to enter and has a nice atmosphere, so I will definitely visit again when I'm in Hamamatsucho! On the way back to Daimon station, I came across a signboard of a gym (photo included). And there was this copy on it: "The best workout is turning down a drinking party." Oh, why didn't you tell me that sooner?

While wandering around, I came across a sign that said "limited to 40 servings!" The word "limited" drew me in. The menu options were Hiroshima style tsukemen or soupless tantanmen. I decided to try the 5-spice level of the soupless tantanmen. With the addition of a soft-boiled egg, it wasn't as spicy as I expected... Maybe I could handle a level 10 spice next time? I might try the tsukemen next time as it seems like a good way to get a lot of vegetables. It seems like they also serve Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at night, which is rare in Tokyo. I'd like to try that too. Thank you for the meal!

In Hamamatsu-cho, there is a restaurant that offers Hiroshima-style ramen and Hiroshima-style soupless tantanmen for lunch. Hiroshima-style ramen is a local specialty with boiled vegetables such as boiled cabbage served with spicy dipping sauce. It is typically eaten as a way to finish off a drinking session in Hiroshima. I was curious about it after seeing it on TV. I visited the restaurant around 1 pm on a weekday and there was plenty of space inside. The restaurant has a counter with a teppanyaki grill in front. - Hiroshima-style ramen, level 1 spiciness (800 yen): The noodles are thin like Hakata ramen and cooked quite firm. The sesame oil drizzled over the noodles adds a delicious flavor. However, the portion size may not be very large, so those with a big appetite may want to order a large serving. The dipping sauce is cold and tangy with a generous amount of sesame seeds. At level 1 spiciness, it wasn't very spicy. The dish also includes green onions, chashu pork, menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), and boiled cabbage. The chashu pork is heated on the teppanyaki grill, giving it a delicious flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. This was my first or maybe second time trying Hiroshima-style ramen, so I'm still a beginner, but it was surprisingly delicious. I'd love to visit Hiroshima soon to try the dish at its place of origin!笑

I visited a rare Hiroshima tsukemen restaurant in Tokyo and felt like eating it after a long time. The sour, spicy, and cold dipping sauce with firm noodles that are satisfyingly chewy became addictive. The balance of ingredients is good, and they even serve rice as a bonus, so I left feeling completely satisfied. Next time, I'll try their Hiroshima oyster soy sauce ramen. (3.28)

This is a specialty shop for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, but for lunch they serve Hiroshima-style soup-less tantanmen and a lunch-only Hiroshima-style tsukemen. The shop is located in a narrow alley that connects to the main street, making it a bit hard to find. Inside the shop, there is a counter seating with a griddle, typical of an okonomiyaki restaurant. Instead of tsukemen, I tried the Hiroshima-style soup-less tantanmen. Priced at 780 yen, it is quite affordable. You can choose the level of spiciness on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the spiciest. I recommend going for level 5 if you like spicy food. The spiciness and numbing sensation are moderate, making it easy to eat. Breaking the soft-boiled egg over the noodles mellows out the spiciness a bit, but for those who enjoy spiciness, you might want it even hotter. The portion of noodles is average, and there is no free option for extra noodles. Since there is usually leftover meat miso, it might be a good idea to order some rice.

Near Hamamatsucho Station, there's a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant that serves lunch noodles. I had the Hiroshima-style soupless tantanmen with level 10 spiciness, and it had just the right amount of heat and numbing sensation. If you like spicy food, you might even want to go for the highest level. I crushed the egg and mixed it well with the noodles, creating a mild yet flavorful tantanmen that wasn't too overpowering. Definitely tastier than other tantanmen restaurants I've tried. I also tried the Hiroshima dipping noodles with level 10 spiciness, and it had the perfect balance of heat and numbing sensation. The tangy and spicy dipping broth was right up my alley as I love vinegar. The noodles came with plenty of vegetables and chashu, which was a nice touch. I would say it's better than your average ramen shop. It was a good call to have the same okonomiyaki for lunch and dinner! Because if they served it for lunch, I wouldn't have a reason to come back at night for drinks and food. The restaurant is clean and inviting, so I definitely want to visit again at night. To the customers who linger and chat at the small restaurant during lunchtime, please be considerate and move to a café when your lunch hour is over. Let's act like adults.

This is a Hiroshima okonomiyaki restaurant, but during lunchtime they only offer tsukemen and soupless tantanmen. The interior is decorated with Carp goods, giving off a prominent red image. I ordered the soupless tantanmen (level 3 spiciness) and asked for a free small rice. This was my second time trying the soupless tantanmen, but personally I found it to be just okay. I used to eat Hiroshima okonomiyaki almost every week, so I would like to revisit during the evening hours.

Upon exiting Hamamatsucho Station at the Kanasugi Bridge exit and entering a small alleyway next to Doutor, you will find "Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Uchiyan-ya," a restaurant located at the end of the alley. During my first visit to this restaurant, I sat at a counter seat surrounding a long iron plate, enjoying a beer and some recommended dishes like simmered beef tendon. I watched as the okonomiyaki I ordered was skillfully cooked on the iron plate in front of me. After a short wait, the okonomiyaki was ready. It was a basic "meat, cabbage, noodles" okonomiyaki with the addition of popular Hiroshima-style squid tempura and refreshing shiso leaves. I paired this delicious okonomiyaki with more beer! Cheers! 😄

It's been a while! When was the last time? I made my way through the smoky entrance next to Ichiryoku and arrived at the hard-to-find door! Inside, there are two table seats and a counter. The owner manages the place alone. There is usually baseball on TV. It seems that many people who love Hiroshima like to watch Hiroshima games. Since it's a drinking spot, there are few photos (sad face). - Squid Tempura: I always order this first. The squid-flavored snack is warmed up and then placed on a hot plate for you to eat. I always order this as a starter. - Negiyaki: Delicious. I always end up ordering this. It's great as a snack. - Forgot the name! Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Deluxe, I think it was, and it's a bit pricey. But it's voluminous and delicious. You can choose udon or soba. Personally, I recommend soba! It has crispy cheese, chunky beef tendons, and accents like shiso leaves. It's full of ingredients. I will order it again next time. - Beef Harami Charapin? Menu item? This one is also a bit pricey at 980 yen. It has a generous portion of harami, so it's worth it. It's quite tender. We also ordered sashimi konnyaku, pork okonomiyaki, and other dishes and left feeling full. I will go again. Thank you for the meal.

Hiroshima-style dry tantanmen for 750 yen. It was served in about 5 minutes. This time, I tried the spicy level 10 tantanmen, as I had previously tried the tsukemen. The Hiroshima-style dry tantanmen was topped with minced meat, green onions, soy sauce dressing, chili peppers, and Sansho pepper, instead of sesame sauce. Despite being level 10 spicy, the balance between numbness and spiciness was good, and it mixed well with the thin noodles. The addition of a soft-boiled egg halfway through added a mild flavor change, but personally, I felt the urge to add vinegar. I only took half of the complimentary rice and finished it deliciously with the remaining sauce, leaving me full. The menu said "Hiroshima-style dry tantanmen", but it was actually tantanmen at the storefront. (Just a small detail)

This is my first visit to the okonomiyaki and tsukemen restaurant "Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Uchikun." I arrived around 12:20 and was able to enter without waiting. At night, it seems to be a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant. I ordered the "Hiroshima-style soupless tantanmen level 3 spicy for 750 yen" since it was my first time. It was just the right amount of spiciness, not too overwhelming. The noodles were also delicious, with a firm and thin texture.

I was able to finally eat the Hiroshima tsukemen without soup that I had been wanting to try, and immediately went to try the tsukemen. The location is right outside the Kinsugibashi exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a building where you can find places like Doutor, but it's a bit hard to find as it's tucked away in a narrow passageway. When going to the restaurant, look for the standing sign placed on the roadside as a marker to make it easier to find. They offer a limited lunch menu with only 40 servings available. If you're unlucky, you may not be able to come across it easily. This time, I ordered one item, totaling 900 yen. - Hiroshima tsukemen + extra noodles: 750 yen + 150 yen You can choose from five levels of spiciness: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15. Each level is described as follows: 1 - For those who are not good with spiciness 3 - Start from here 5 - Not bad 10 - It's hot 15 - For those who want to breathe fire I chose the middle level, following the theory that it's safe to go in the middle for something you're trying for the first time. The presentation was like a one-plate lunch with noodles, chashu, boiled cabbage, menma, tomato, and soup. The soup was not extremely spicy, but had a slight kick. The pepper in the noodles was more prominent, giving a spicy aroma that paired well with the sweetness of the boiled cabbage. The tomato on the side had a hint of spiciness and aroma, possibly from being dipped in chili oil-based dressing. You can also get rice for free. After finishing the meal, my mouth felt refreshed without any lingering spiciness or oiliness. It's no wonder this dish sells out quickly. Thank you for the meal!

Located at the Kanasugi Bridge exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station, this restaurant is quite inconspicuous. It is tucked away in the same building as Doutor, Sanbyakuen, and Tengu, but it doesn't stand out at all. In fact, you might not even notice it. There are no signs outside, and it suddenly appears along the way, making it easy to overlook. However, if you search around Hamamatsucho, you'll strangely find it popping up. Despite visiting multiple times, the restaurant was never open. But finally, when I went at what seemed to be the opening time, it was open! The sign by the entrance near Doutor read "Uen's House." Inside, the space was quite cramped, with only two tables and a narrow counter with a teppanyaki grill. I ordered their specialty, the limited 40 servings "Hiroshima-style soupless tantanmen." The dish was simple in appearance, with noodles, green onions, meat miso, and sauce. Mixing the noodles was a bit of a challenge as they were stuck together, but once done, the flavor was simple yet delicious. The combination of sesame sweetness, spicy chili, and the aroma of Sichuan pepper made it a satisfying meal. The dish had a homemade feel to it, and it left me wanting more. A unique and addictive taste that I would definitely come back for.

If you want to eat authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, this is the place to go!! I have decided, and I travel all the way from Saitama to eat it. I have been coming here for several years now. It is definitely worth it. And the simmered beef tendon is absolutely irresistible! 😋👍

Okonomiyaki is made by the staff and brought to your table.

I ordered the level 15 spicy tsukemen, but it was too sweet and the chili oil was too bitter because there was too much of it. Sensitivity to spiciness varies from person to person, but being deceived is an undeniable fact. To classify a dish with about 2000 Scoville units as level 15 spicy is just unbelievable.

The Hiroshima-style tantan noodles without soup for lunch are rated 10 out of 10 in spiciness, but it seems like it could be even spicier and still be okay.

Great for lunch. The food is spicy and numbing. You can choose between oil noodles or dipping noodles. You can also add rice, making it twice as delicious.