12 Must-Try Ramen Shops in Hiroshima Prefecture! A Seriously Good Bowl That Will Fill Your Heart and Stomach

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Udon Kimagure is located a 12-minute walk from JR Aki-Yaguchi Station. The ramen, available either A la carte or as part of a set, has a simple flavor and is easy to enjoy.

Inside the standalone house, the interior has a mingei-style (folk craft style) design. There are counter seats and zashiki (tatami floor seating).

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"Kara-age Chinese noodles" is a hearty bowl topped with large pieces of Kara-age. The soup is made with chicken broth packed with the rich flavor of chicken, and it pairs perfectly with the Kara-age.

They also offer the "Kara-age Chinese noodles set meal," which comes with rice and a mini tonkatsu (pork cutlet).

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The “Ki-magure Lunch” is a good value set that comes with rice, a kobachi (small side dish), and a main dish. The main dish is not a daily special, but a menu item chosen at the chef’s discretion.

On this day, the main dish was “pork ginger steak,” an appetizing dish with the aroma of ginger. You can add noodles to the set for an extra charge.

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Chuka Ryori Gakuyoro is a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Chinese dishes as well as tonkotsu soy sauce ramen and mapo ramen.

It is a 5-minute walk from JR Shimo-Gion Station. The interior has a clean and bright atmosphere, with counter and table seating.

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The authentic "mabo ramen (spicy tofu ramen)" has a nice kick from the spices, and its heat is said to be addictively tasty.

The generous portion of noodles is thin, and they mix well with the mabo soup, so you can enjoy every last bite.

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The "hui guo rou set meal" served at lunch is a set that comes with salad and soup along with the main dish. You can also change the rice to fried rice for an additional fee.

The "hui guo rou" is said to have a mild flavor. If you add chili oil, it brings some heat and lets you enjoy a change in taste.

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Keirin, where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, is a standalone house restaurant located a 4-minute walk from Hatchobori Station on the Hiroshima Dentetsu line.

It has table seating and Private room options, and each floor from the 1st to the 4th has a different atmosphere.

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"Chuka soba (Chinese noodles)" is available A la carte or as a lunch set meal. It features a light soy sauce based soup.

The thick slices of chashu (braised pork) are said to pair well with the crisp bean sprouts, which add a nice accent.

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The "Yakiniku lunch" is a popular and well-balanced menu item served on a single plate with rice, Yakiniku, and salad.

The generous portion of beef pairs perfectly with the roughly chopped onions, and the flavor is said to be one you'll keep coming back to.

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Kanseien is a long-standing Chinese restaurant founded in 1984, located a 5-minute walk from Hiroden Ebisucho Station. You can enjoy both Pekin ryori (Beijing cuisine) and Shisen ryori (Sichuan cuisine).

Inside, the red tables catch your eye, and the space has a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind.

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The lunch menu ramen set is a good value combo that pairs Shoyu Ramen with your choice of mini fried rice, mini mapo Rice bowl, and more.

The soy sauce tonkotsu (pork bone) based soup has a clean taste, and the slightly soft medium-thick curly noodles go very well with the soup.

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The dark, almost black "Mabo Rice bowl." This dish is said to have the rich taste of doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste) with the savory depth of oyster sauce.

The thick sauce coats the soft tofu and coarsely ground meat well, bringing everything together into one satisfying flavor.

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Chugoku Ryori Koranen is a hotel restaurant directly connected to JR Hiroshima Station, located on the second floor of Hotel Granvia Hiroshima. You can enjoy the tradition of Cantonese cuisine and nouvelle chinoise here.

The spacious interior has a chic and calm atmosphere.

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All noodle dishes can be ordered A la carte. Among them, the "gomoku ankake soup noodles (soup noodles with a thick mixed topping sauce)" are popular for their light broth and great taste.

The soup is said to have the aroma of chicken bones and shiitake (shiitake mushrooms), with a deep, layered flavor.

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The “Shunran Course” is available for both lunch and dinner. You can enjoy seasonal Chinese cuisine from Appetizers to the main dish.

On this day, they had fried rice with ground pork, Chinese olives, and lettuce. The rice was nicely separated and tasty.

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Kukyuu is a ramen shop run by a former sushi chef. You can enjoy ramen made with Sea Bream and shrimp.

The shop is just a short walk from Hiroshima Dentetsu Yokogawa Iccho Station. Inside, there are counter seats only, so it is easy to stop by even on your own.

The "Sea Bream broth ramen and tai-meshi (Sea Bream rice) set" is the restaurant's recommended standard set. The ramen features a rich soup made from Sea Bream scraps, dried sardines, and bonito flakes, among other ingredients.

The clear soup is said to have the aroma of Sea Bream and taste great.

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The "taimeshi (rice topped with Sea Bream)" is topped with madai (red sea bream) dressed in a special sesame soy sauce. You can order it as part of the "Sea Bream broth ramen and taimeshi set."

Fresh Sea Bream and the special sesame soy sauce are said to go perfectly together. It is also recommended to pour in the ramen soup and enjoy it as tai chazuke (Sea Bream rice in broth).

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Just steps from Kencho-mae Station on the Astram Line, Chinese Dining Ryu on the 6th floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima serves Chinese cuisine that blends tradition and modern style.

As a hotel restaurant with an upscale atmosphere, it offers a relaxed place to unwind.

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The "assari negi soba (light green onion noodles)" in the photo is a popular menu item that many people order. It has a simple finish topped generously with shiraga-negi (thinly sliced white leek).

The clear soup is said to be light yet very deep in flavor.

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The "ebi (shrimp) in chili sauce," available as part of a course or A la carte, is said to be popular for its plump, tasty shrimp.

The chili sauce with egg is said to build in heat as you keep eating.

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"Chugoku Ryori Tori" is a hotel restaurant on the 5th floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima, just steps from Hiroden Fukuromachi Station. You can enjoy carefully prepared Cantonese cuisine.

The interior is spacious and calm.

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The "negi soba (noodles with shredded green onion)" is available not only A la carte, but also as part of the buffet or a course.

It comes with a chicken bone based soy sauce broth and has a simple, light taste. The shredded white negi adds a nice accent.

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The A la carte menu item “o-ebi (large shrimp) with mayonnaise” is made with house made mayonnaise.

The rich, creamy sauce coats the large shrimp, making it very tasty. It is popular for the shrimp’s plump, springy texture.

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Onomichi Ramen Nakamura is a place in Hiroshima City where you can eat Onomichi ramen.

It is located a 9-minute drive from Hiroden Kusatsu Station and has parking for 20 cars. Inside, there are counter seats only, with a clean space and white walls.

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In addition to Onomichi ramen, the lineup includes chashu-men (ramen topped with roast pork) and negi ramen (ramen topped with green onions). There are A la carte and set menus available.

It is simmered with plenty of back fat and blended soy sauce, giving it a flavor with a touch of sweetness.

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The "garlic fried rice" is a popular limited quantity menu item, cooked to a light and fluffy texture.

The moment you put it in your mouth, a rich, bold garlic aroma spreads, and people say it is addictive. Chopped green onions and egg are said to add depth to the flavor.

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Mensho Kisaragi, popular for its new style seabura tonkotsu ramen (pork bone ramen with pork back fat), is on the 6th floor of Danbara Shopping Center, a 13-minute walk from Hijiyamashita Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway.

Inside, there are counter seats and zashiki (tatami seating) areas, making it easy to stop by even alone, and it is also a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed meal with family or friends.

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"Sebura tonkotsu ramen (pork bone ramen with back fat)" is said to be rich yet clean-tasting. You can choose from 3 kinds with different toppings.

The toppings in the photo are the "Simple" with chashu (braised pork), nori (seaweed), and negi (green onion). It is popular because you can fully enjoy the refined soup.

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The "Light Shrimp Shio Ramen" is just what its name suggests, a dish where you can enjoy the rich umami of concentrated shrimp in a light soup.

With every slurp of the noodles, the aroma of shrimp gently spreads. The photo shows the "Normal" version, which comes with menma (seasoned bamboo shoots) and half a seasoned egg.

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Meisho Hanten Yakkenbori Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully made Sichuan cuisine. It is said to be known for its tasty green onion salt ramen.

It is located on the 1st floor of Forest Building, a 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Dentetsu Ebisu-cho Station, and there are four tables for 4 people.

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The "green onion salt ramen" is said to have a rich seasoning with plenty of oil. It is also said to be perfect as a finishing dish after drinks.

The spicy kick of the generously topped white green onions adds a sharp accent.

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The classic "mapo dofu (spicy tofu)" is a popular dish known for its mild heat and easy-to-enjoy flavor.

The thick sauce is said to be packed with the savory taste of chopped green onions and mushrooms. The tofu, cut into easy-to-eat pieces, is said to have a soft texture and great taste.

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HATA ISM Ramen is a ramen shop run by a chef with a background in Italian and French restaurants.

Just a 3-minute walk from JR Fukuyama Station, the stylish interior has counter and table seating.

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They offer four kinds of ramen made with carefully selected local ingredients, including Shimanami ramen and White Ramen.

The Shimanami ramen is said to feature clean tasting fat and a seafood based broth. It is a stylish bowl topped with mitsuba (Japanese parsley) and edible rose petals.

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The "Shiroi Ramen (White Ramen)" is said to be made by simmering jidori (free-range chicken), gyukotsu (beef bones), and shijimigai (freshwater clams) for more than 20 hours.

The cloudy white soup is said to be creamy and rich in umami. The brûléed aromatic vegetable oil added as a finishing topping is said to give the flavor more depth.