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Bakudanya
A rising star of Hiroshima cuisine is tsukemen , a ramen-like soup dish in which noodles and broth are separated. The fun is in the dipping, and this simple counter shop has branched out across Japan. Try the Bakudan set and choose the spiciness and volume of noodles. If in doubt just select futsū (regular). Look for the white signboard under the green awning on Jizō-dori.
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Cha Cha Ni Moon
Japanese minimalism prevails in this softly lit old house. There's a broad bar downstairs and two other floors of intimate dining rooms that are semiprivate. A house specialty is yuba (tofu skin) but most of the beautifully presented dishes here are based on traditional Kyoto cuisine.The ¥3500 omakase (chef's discretion) course includes tempura and cow's tongue. Look for the tiny 'Moon' sign across from the small park.
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Hassei
For a hole in the wall like this unpretentious little okonomiyaki joint run by friendly chef Gaku-san, Hassei gets its share of celeb patrons, like composer Ryūichi Sakamoto. It's a less touristy alternative to Okonomi-mura and even the half-size soba- or udon-yaki ( hiroshima-yaki with udon or soba noodles) is very filling. If you're famished try the seafood special ( shīfōdo supeshiaru ). Hassei has a rising sun pattern on the sign over the door.
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Okonomi-mura
This Hiroshima institution is an amazing grouping of 27 eating counters on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors of the Shintenchi Plaza Building behind the Parco Department Store (look for the red neon sign on the far side of the small square). All specialise in hiroshima-yaki , which goes down remarkably well with a tall, cold nama bīru (draught beer).
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Ristorante Mario
Good, honest pastas and pizzas (lunch courses start at ¥1800 ), quick service, a long wine list, and an English menu make Ristorante Mario a relaxing option after a visit to the Peace Memorial Museum. This is justifiably a popular spot, so try to reserve on weekends.
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Spicy Bar Lal's
Although Lal himself is no longer here, the Nepalese and Indian fare at this colourful, cosy eatery is still excellent. Filling lunch specials start at ¥880 . Truly tasty curries and naan breads make this one of the best South Asian restaurants in town.
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Tosho
In a quiet wooden building overlooking a carp pond, Tosho has set menus of traditional Japanese food with complimentary coffee. Choose from a photo menu. The walls near the cashier area are covered with signatures from Hiroshima Carp baseball players. Follow the green-and-white signs from Danbara 1 chōme tram stop. It's off an uphill alley right after Hijiyama Shrine.
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Zucchini
Serves up tapas, paella and other Spanish goodies in very lively style. Waiters shout, the music grooves and everyone seems to have a good time. It's a great alternative if you're tiring of okonomiyaki .
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