What other travelers are saying about Okonomi-mura
Okonomimura is a great spot for anyone wanting to try Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. It’s a 4 floor tall building filled with small stalls, all of them offering their own take on Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, with noodles, cabbage, pork or seafood, and egg, sometimes oysters cooked right in front of you, on the teppan/hot plate. You can see a brief explanation of the stalls in the building, what they offer and where their ingredients come from. As there are 4 floors and so many different stalls, we found this helpful.
The atmosphere is bustling and we felt it was a welcoming and foreigner friendly place with English menus too. In most cases, you sit around the teppan, and you watch your meal being made by the chef, and enjoy the experience.
Most stalls accept cash, and some also take cards. There might be a waiting time if you come during lunch or dinner time.
It was a fun and tasty experience so we would definitely recommend a visit you while in Hiroshima.
The specialty of Okonomi-mura lies in its wide array of Okonomiyaki styles. Visitors can experience different versions of Okonomiyaki, prepared with unique ingredients and techniques by different vendors. This offers a comprehensive taste of Hiroshima's local cuisine under one roof.
The number of stalls can vary, but Okonomi-mura typically hosts around 25 to 30 stalls spread over its multiple floors. Each stall has its own secret recipes and variations, providing a rich variety of flavors and experiences.
Reservations are not usually required at Okonomi-mura as it operates on a walk-in basis. However, during peak dining times or large group visits, it might be a good idea to contact specific stalls in advance if they accept reservations.
While traditional Okonomiyaki contains meat and seafood, some stalls may offer vegetarian options without these ingredients.
Yes, many stalls at Okonomi-mura encourage visitors to participate in the cooking process. Under the guidance of the chefs, you can experience making your own Okonomiyaki, adding to the fun and interactive dining experience.
The Missus and I plus our four family out-laws visited Okonomimura for a dinner of Hiroshima Okonomiyakis. There were a number of stalls but we chose Syo-Chan on the third floor. Our servers were a very nice gentleman and a lady with a distinctive funky hairstyle. Both wearing red Syo-Chan t-shirts.
It was a great experience watching our okonomiyakis come together as it was cooked in front of our eyes. The food was delicious and it combined well with our beers. The meals were reasonably priced as well.
Arigatou Syo-Chan for making it one of our most memorable and favourite meals on our Japan trip. One of the out-laws also contributed to their International monetary collection with a five dollar Canadian note.
Had a great diner experience here, but it is a bit confusing when you arrive.
We were looking for just one restaurant, but the complex has many & am sure they are all good.
However we went to the one with a local queue ( they know best), Okononmimura.
Loved the build up to making the Okonomiyaki & ice cold beer!
The flavours were excellent & a good portion size (very filling)
Okonomimura is an incredible spot for anyone visiting Hiroshima. It’s a multi-floor building filled with small stalls, each serving their own version of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, the famous layered pancake with noodles, cabbage, pork or seafood, and egg cooked right in front of you.
The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, and the chefs are friendly and happy to chat or explain what they’re cooking. You can sit around the hotplate, watch your meal being made, and enjoy the true local experience.
Be prepared to wait in line during lunch and dinner times, it’s popular with both locals and tourists, but the line moves fairly quickly. Each stall runs separately, so payment methods can differ: most accept cash, and some also take cards.
It’s easy to get to, just a short walk from Hatchobori Station. Whether it’s your first time trying okonomiyaki or you’re already a fan, Okonomimura is a fun and tasty experience you shouldn’t miss while in Hiroshima.
A great experience! We loved the food, full of flavour and made right in front of your eyes. The beers and highball were also great although quite strong. The staff were really friendly. We arrived at around 6pm and it was really busy, but we managed to get a space for all three of us right away.
