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Casual Japanese Eats

What do Hiroshima locals normally eat? It’s a lot more than okonomiyaki and oysters. Dig into rich, umami bowls of Japanese curry. Find fresh and affordable yet locally sourced kaiten sushi. Slurp up bowls of Sanuki udon, authentic Hakata ramen and sarashina soba. These choices are just a toe in the water, though. Wade in deeper to find crispy Edomae tempura, juicy Mochibuta tonkatsu, hearty bowls of gyūdon, steaming sukiyaki and more below. Our casual eats selection in Hiroshima is your insider on the local diet.

Sekiya Croquettes (コロッケのせきや)

Located near JR Hiroshima Station in a corner along the railway tracks, Sekiya Croquettes is a long-established croquette shop founded in 1957. In addition to their signature croquettes, which have been on the menu since the shop’s founding, they also sell meat dishes such as minced meat cutlets, pork cutlets, and chicken wings for takeout. All menu items sell out within about two hours of opening on both weekdays and weekends, so reservations are highly recommended.

Moment of Joy

The appeal of “Korokke no Sekiya” lies in its unique deliciousness, created by a recipe and manufacturing method that has remained unchanged since the company’s founding. It is loved by multiple generations in its hometown of Hiroshima. Furthermore, since the croquette dough does not contain eggs or milk, people with food allergies can enjoy it with peace of mind.