Recommended izakaya to visit in Hiroshima Prefecture and Hiroshima City! 20 picks by area

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This is a bar-style izakaya where you can enjoy sushi and creative dishes made with fresh seafood, from Western-style to Japanese-style.

It is a 3-minute walk from Hiroshima Dentetsu Hondori Station, and the interior is said to have a stylish atmosphere that is perfect for Special days as well.

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They are particular about the freshness of their seafood, and source it every morning from Hiroshima's Chuo Ichiba (central market).

The owner's carefully crafted sushi and the popular sashimi assortment made with Special toppings are popular. Depending on what is available that day, they offer a lineup of recommended toppings.

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The a la carte dishes will leave you satisfied with both their looks and taste, and the menu is full of items that drink lovers will find hard to resist. The photo shows the “Avocado Seafood Yukhoe (Korean-style seasoned raw seafood).”

It uses plenty of fresh seafood, the same kind used for sashimi and sushi, and the combination of yukhoe and avocado gives it a Western-style taste.

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"Hondori Jidori Izakaya Saku" is a sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewer) izakaya in a convenient location that is easy to stop by from several stations, including Hondori Station and Tatemachi Station.

Inside, the restaurant offers a refined space that blends traditional Japanese beauty with a modern feel. There are also Private rooms available for small groups, so you can take your time and enjoy the food and drinks.

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The menu gets high marks for its wide variety of small plates that pair well with drinks, and for flavors that show each dish is made with care.

In the colder seasons, the oden is also recommended, simmered in an excellent golden dashi broth. They offer classic oden items such as egg and daikon radish.

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The grilled skewer menu, slowly cooked over charcoal only after each order comes in, is popular. There is a wide variety of not only meat skewers but also vegetable skewers.

The yakitori made with Miyazaki jidori "jitokko" is said to be crisp on the outside and juicy inside. Its savory aroma is said to whet the appetite.

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This izakaya is located inside Ekie Dining Terrace, a commercial complex directly connected to JR Hiroshima Station. Kaizoku cuisine and oyster dishes are popular.

With a wide range of seating options, including tables, tatami seating, and Sunken kotatsu seating, it looks easy to visit no matter who you go with. They also have fully equipped Private room seating for (Each) group size.

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They offer a wide range of Hiroshima (Hiroshima Prefecture) local dishes, making this a great pick when you are not sure what to eat around Hiroshima Station.

The oyster menu is especially extensive, with a rich lineup that oyster lovers will find hard to resist, including croquettes, Hot Pot, and gangan-yaki (sake-steamed shellfish).

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When you think of Hiroshima, you will definitely want to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (savory pancake) too. The photo shows the "Murakami Kaizoku-yaki".

The okonomiyaki (savory pancake) served on the Teppan-yaki grill has a look that seems perfect with drinks, loaded with sauce and mayonnaise. For the noodles hidden inside, you can choose either udon or soba.

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This izakaya serves drinks snacks made with carefully chosen ingredients, along with robatayaki (fireside grill) dishes. It is said to be a great spot when you want to grab a quick drink or enjoy a solo drink.

The restaurant is a 2-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station. In addition to counter seats where you can enjoy the live feel of robatayaki, it also has open and airy table seating.

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This restaurant offers a wide range of robatayaki (fireside grilling) dishes starring blessings from the Setonaikai (Seto Inland Sea) and seasonal vegetables. People say the savory aroma really whets the appetite.

You can also enjoy meat robatayaki made with Rokukoku-buta (six-grain pork) raised in Onomichi and Special beef. In addition to the standard menu, they also offer daily specials.

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In reviews, many people seem to order tasting sets to compare Japanese sake and wine.

The "ate no moriawase (assortment of small plates to pair with drinks)" is recommended to go with your drinks. This popular menu item lets you enjoy small portions of daily changing snacks made with seasonal ingredients along with your alcohol.

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Shikisai Hiroshima Ekimae Ten is a Private room izakaya where you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of Hiroshima. It has Private rooms that can accommodate a wide range of group sizes. The location is about a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Hiroshima Station.

The interior is themed after Itsukushima Jinja (Itsukushima Shrine), famous in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, and you can enjoy a special atmosphere along with good food and drinks.

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You can enjoy a wide range of dishes, from classic izakaya menu items to Hiroshima specialties, made with all kinds of ingredients.

As you would expect in Hiroshima Prefecture facing the Seto Inland Sea, the fresh seafood dishes are also popular. They are said to be very fresh and pair perfectly with the wide variety of drinks.

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Along with the "Roast Beef Tower" topped with a rich uni (sea urchin) sauce, the wide variety of meat dishes also comes highly recommended.

Chicken wing dishes that are easy to snack on, such as the "Chicken Wings with Special Sauce" and "Chicken Wings with Mao Zedong Spice," are also popular.

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A 4-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station. This is an izakaya popular for seafood dishes including live ika (squid) and local Hiroshima sake.

There is a fish tank inside, and some seats even offer a view of the fish swimming by. It also has Private rooms, so it is a good choice when you want to relax and take your time in a private space.

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They offer a lineup of fresh seafood dishes that pair perfectly with drinks, including ikejime (fish killed humanely for quality) seasonal sashimi and Special sashimi.

The Spear Squid shipped directly from fishing ports in Saga, Oita, and other areas known as some of Japan’s leading squid fishing grounds is said to release more sweetness with every bite. Its clear, beautiful appearance is especially striking.

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Setouchi-san (from the Seto Inland Sea) oysters, harvested in an area that is perfect for oyster growth, are a must-try when you visit this restaurant.

Though the shells are on the smaller side, the oyster meat is large, with a plump texture and a creamy, rich taste. They offer not only fresh oysters, but also grilled oysters and fried dishes.

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Tsukiakari is an izakaya in Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, popular for fresh seafood and anago (conger eel) dishes, both local specialties of Hiroshima. It is about a 3-minute walk from Kamiyacho-nishi Station or Hondori Station.

The fully private rooms are equipped with an irori (traditional sunken hearth), giving the space a warm Japanese feel that brings to mind good old days of Japan.

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The menu offers a wide range of dishes that make the most of Hiroshima’s local character, and many people seem to enjoy them with local sake and other well known labels.

The fried oysters served in courses packed with Hiroshima ingredients are said to be rich and sweet, and have earned high praise. There are several course options, so it is nice that you can choose one to fit your budget.

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Hiroshima’s famous anago-meshi (conger eel rice) is available not only as part of a course, but also as a Gozen set menu. It is also perfect To finish after drinks.

They use only Special high quality anago (conger eel) selected by skilled chefs, and the rice is cooked with anago bones, so each bite is said to softly spread rich flavor through your mouth.

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Sake to Wine to Ryori Holiday Shokudo is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy casual small plates made with Hiroshima ingredients and good drinks.

Located in Otemachi, Naka Ward, just steps from Peace Memorial Park, the restaurant is said to have a stylish, warm atmosphere with a wood based interior.

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Many of the menu items are served in small plates, making this place perfect for people who want to sample a wide range of dishes made with all kinds of ingredients.

Many people enjoy them with wine or the restaurant’s specialty lemon sour, and it’s popular for letting you fully enjoy creative cuisine that goes beyond any one genre.

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The menu also features many dishes made with Clair Oyster, and many oyster lovers are said to be especially pleased.

Though small, they are known for a rich yet mild taste, and are said to be a rare item not often found elsewhere.

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Hiroshima Kaki-dokoro Taishu Sakaba Baketsu Tatemachi Ten, located just steps from Tatemachi Station on the Hiroshima Dentetsu Main Line, is a popular izakaya where you can fully enjoy Hiroshima with its wide selection of dishes unique to the area.

Inside, you will find a spacious Japanese-style setting that feels relaxing and comfortable. The seating options are also plentiful, including counter seats, zashiki (tatami seating), and Private room.

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The menu is packed with dishes made from local Hiroshima ingredients, and you can fully enjoy fresh fish from the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea).

The sashimi assortment comes in a bucket for a striking presentation. They also offer plenty of dishes that make you want to order local sake, including Wagyu koune (brisket area meat) and anago (conger eel) dishes.

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Hiroshima kaki (oysters) dishes are also a must-try menu item. They offer an appealing lineup of oyster dishes, including "Oyster Gratin" and "Oyster Ajillo."

Fresh oysters are also served in a bucket assortment style. There are seasonings at the side of the table, so you can enjoy them with whatever flavoring you like.

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About a 3-minute walk from Tatemachi Station in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Teppan-ya Ganga is a Teppan-yaki izakaya where you can casually enjoy Hiroshima Prefecture’s local specialties.

The restaurant stands out with its yatai-style (food stall-style) exterior, and the inside has a homey atmosphere. You can also watch sports here, so it looks like a fun place to enjoy a lively time with friends.

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If you want to try okonomiyaki, a famous B-kyu gourmet (casual local specialty) from Hiroshima, go for the restaurant's signature "Ganga-yaki".

The crispy noodles add a nice textural accent, and it is said to be filled with flavorful pork and plenty of vegetables. It also goes well as a snack with beer or a highball.

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If you love meat, one thing you should definitely order is the "1-Pound Steak" made with Outside skirt.

People say its juicy texture is a big draw, and that you can really taste the rich flavor of the lean meat. Another plus is that you can enjoy it with three different seasonings: herb salt, steak sauce, and wasabi soy sauce.

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Koshitsu Izakaya Hiroshima Tatemachi Shubo, about a 2-minute walk from Hiroden Main Line Tatemachi Station, is a Japanese-style izakaya where you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) cooked to a fragrant finish and rich oyster dishes.

The restaurant also has calm Private room seating for groups of various sizes, so you can enjoy your conversation and meal without worrying about those around you.

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One of the draws of this restaurant is that you can fully enjoy Hiroshima's famous kaki (oysters). You can taste seasonal oysters with a focus on freshness.

The menu offers a range of preparations, including grilled, steamed, and fried. The large, creamy kaki are said to pair perfectly with Japanese sake.

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Reviews also praise the authentic yakitori made with jidori (free-range chicken), carefully grilled over charcoal.

People say the charcoal gives it a great aroma, and the juicy flavor is irresistible. The restaurant uses salt or tare sauce depending on the ingredient, and once you try it, you may find yourself hooked.

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Tomi in Hiroshima City's Nagarekawa area is an izakaya pub popular for dishes made with local ingredients. It has a good reputation for serving fresh and creative food.

The interior has a simple wood toned design. It is a compact restaurant with 14 seats in total, with 8 counter seats and 6 seats in a Private room, and it is known for its good food and attentive service.

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The restaurant mainly serves dishes made with seafood from the Seto Naikai (Seto Inland Sea), and guests also like that they can enjoy the signature oysters and sashimi as à la carte dishes.

The seafood is sourced from trusted fishermen and fishmongers. The kawahagi (thread-sail filefish) tessa served on this day was said to have a rich flavor that paired well with Japanese sake.

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Many people come here to enjoy the course meals, and the most popular option is the "Tomi Omakase" course, where you can enjoy dishes made with local seafood and vegetables.

Every dish is carefully prepared, and some diners say they are impressed with every bite. At the start of the course, they also serve a "three-Appetizers assortment" that pairs well with a toast drink.

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Gohan to Sakana Yamaoto is a hideaway-style izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can enjoy fresh seafood and jidori (local chicken) along with Special selected sake. It is a 5-minute walk from Ebisucho Station in Nagarekawa-cho, Naka Ward.

The interior is a cozy space for adults, with an atmosphere that is just right for enjoying the great dishes prepared by the owner.

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In addition to local Hiroshima ingredients, they also source from Toyosu Market in Tokyo, so you can enjoy seasonal seafood from all over Japan.

To enjoy the natural taste of fresh fish, an assorted sashimi platter is the best choice. With more than 30 kinds of Japanese sake available, it is sure to pair well.

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Not only the seafood but the meat dishes are also well regarded, and the recommended item is the “Etajima jidori (local chicken) grilled with moshio (seaweed salt).” Meat lovers will want to check it out.

For the jidori, you can choose what you like from shamo (gamefowl) with its juicy flavor, rich Nagoya Cochin, or chewy momiji (chicken feet).

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Kamefuku is a Japanese-style izakaya where you can enjoy rich seasonal dishes with carefully selected local sake. Located in the Nagareyama area of Hiroshima City, it is a great choice when you want to enjoy local food.

The restaurant has a calm Japanese space with the feel of a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn), and it also has tatami seating where you can dine while looking out over the inner garden.

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They offer fresh local sashimi, with fresh seafood that is unique to each season.

Starting with the "sashimi assortment" with its wide variety of seafood, you can also enjoy live fish such as kawahagi (thread-sail filefish) and anago (conger eel) from the fish tank inside the restaurant. It also looks like they have a wide selection of drinks that pair well with the food.

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The “Hiroshima-gyu (Hiroshima beef) roast” and “Onomichi pork,” carefully and slowly grilled over charcoal, are said to be irresistible for their perfect doneness and savory aroma.

“Hiroshima-gyu” has tender meat, and the more you chew, the more umami you seem to taste. It is a dish you will want to enjoy along with seafood dishes.

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About a 7-minute walk from Hiroshima Dentetsu Ebisucho Station, Taishu Niku Kappo Nikujirushirushi is an izakaya in Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku that is popular for its meat dishes.

The interior has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, with easygoing counter seats and relaxed zashiki (tatami seating) areas.

They offer a full lineup of meat dishes such as Beef Tongue and chicken tataki, and among them, the "Niku Nikomi" made by simmering Wagyu Cheek meat for more than 8 hours is especially popular.

The meat is simmered until it is tender enough to fall apart with chopsticks, and it is recommended to enjoy it with the baguette served alongside.

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If you want to enjoy it with Japanese sake, which offers a lineup of seasonal labels, the easy-to-share "6-skewer kushiyaki (grilled skewers) assortment" is a great fit.

One plate lets you enjoy different cuts of chicken, pork, and beef. It also includes the "beef Horumon," said to fill your mouth with flavor with every bite.

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Tairyo Sakaba Uodaru Fukuromachi Shiten is a popular seafood izakaya where you can enjoy dishes that pair perfectly with drinks, made with fresh fish and ingredients from the Hiroshima area.

The 2nd floor mainly has a fish tank and counter seats, while the 3rd floor is also equipped with Private room seating. It is located right near Hondori Station in Fukuromachi, Naka Ward.

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The restaurant offers a wide range of seafood dishes from the Setonaikai (Seto Inland Sea), served in many styles including sashimi, grilled dishes, and fried dishes.

The "Uodaru Masu assortment" is a signature menu item that lets you enjoy fresh seafood from Hiroshima in a bold way. It pairs perfectly with local Hiroshima jizake (local sake).

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The Hiroshima specialty dish kone-aburi (seared beef brisket) is also said to be a must try menu item. You can enjoy it with plenty of green onions.

Reviews also praise its juicy, well-balanced fat and great taste. Some people seem to like it so much that they order another serving.

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Located right in front of Fukuro-machi Shogakko (Fukuro-machi Elementary School) in Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Taishu Izakaya Fukuro-machi Sour Senmonten Sawaya is a popular spot known for its wide variety of lemon sours.

The interior is said to have a soft and pop feel, lit by orange lights. Reviews say it is an easy place to use for many occasions, whether drinking alone or at a gathering.

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You can enjoy six kinds of lemon sours made with Tobishima Lemon (lemons from Hiroshima Prefecture). The shop's top recommendation is the "Freshly Squeezed Lemon Sour," made with half a lemon.

It is said to have a refreshing taste thanks to the strong carbonation. The "Frozen Lemon Sour," served with frozen lemon, is also a popular drink.

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They offer a wide selection of kushiyaki (grilled skewers) that are just right for snacking on while sipping a sour. In addition to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), the meat-wrapped vegetable skewers, with more than 20 varieties, are also recommended.

The vegetables are wrapped in meat from Domestic Momiji-buta (Momiji pork), and people say you can really enjoy the combo of juicy meat and fresh vegetables.

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Located a 1-minute walk from Hatchobori Station in Horikawacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Izakaya Shin is a popular authentic kappo izakaya where you can enjoy tasty creative dishes and Japanese sake in a relaxing space where you can feel at ease.

It also has counter seats and Private room seating, so it looks comfortable no matter who you visit with.

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This restaurant serves fresh seafood sourced that day, and you can enjoy it through a wide range of dishes such as sashimi, grilled items, and simmered dishes.

Among them, the restaurant's recommendation is anago (conger eel) sashimi. Fresh anago has a deep umami taste and is said to be so good you would hardly think it was a white fish.

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Along with local Hiroshima sake, they also offer a full lineup of Special Japanese sake selected from all over Japan. They also have a wide selection of other drinks, including wine and beer.

They also have a wide range of creative Japanese dishes that pair well with Japanese sake, and every dish the chefs prepare with care is said to have an authentic taste.

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Toriebisu Hiroshima Nagarekawa Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy an All you can eat and drink menu centered on chicken dishes. The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from Hatchobori Station.

The calm interior also comes with Japanese modern fully private rooms, and the lively atmosphere where everyone can have a good time is part of its appeal.

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They prepare fresh chicken by hand every day, and you can enjoy sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers) that brings out the best flavor of the ingredients.

Along with Japanese sake that pairs perfectly with jidori (free-range chicken) dishes, they also offer a wide selection of cocktails and sours that are easy to drink even for people who do not tolerate alcohol well.

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If you want to enjoy both the food and drinks to your heart’s content, the All you can eat and drink plan is recommended.

They offer courses in several price ranges depending on what food is included, so it’s nice that you can choose one to match your budget.

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Motsu Nabe Dashu Hiroshima Ten is a sister restaurant of a motsu Hot Pot restaurant so popular in Fukuoka that it is hard to get a reservation. It is located in Kamiyacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, a 3-minute walk from Kamiyacho-higashi Station.

The interior is a stylish space with jazz playing, where you can enjoy motsu Hot Pot dishes that keep people coming back.

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Their signature dish is a top grade motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot) made with Special Domestic Wagyu motsu and a secret soup.

They offer gyu-motsu-nabe (beef offal Hot Pot) in several flavors, and the most popular miso flavor is said to feature a rich and creamy taste made by blending four carefully selected kinds of miso.

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They also offer a full lineup of course menus centered on motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot), making it a great fit for drinks with friends or a Banquet.

They also serve snack dishes besides Hot Pot, and you can enjoy Fukuoka specialties like mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and karashi takana (spicy pickled mustard greens). It is a lineup that will go well with drinks.