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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.

Tamaki Deli (玉木商店) – Perfect Roast Chicken

Tamaki Deli is a roast chicken specialty store that has been a favorite of the Shiomachi shopping district on Ikuchijima for over 50 years. It is one of the most popular eating spots for cyclists on the Shimanami Kaido, and there are always many bicycles parked in front of the store. However, due to the popularity of the restaurant, it sometimes sells out by mid-morning on early days, so if you want to be sure to get a roast chicken, it is recommended to visit in the morning.

Moment of Joy

Tamaki Deli sells roast chicken in four parts: medium-sized chicken wings, large-sized chicken wings, legs (with thigh meat), and whole roasted chicken (reservations required). The most popular part of the chicken is the leg (thigh), which has a perfect balance of fat and meat. The chicken is slowly roasted for about an hour to remove excess fat, and then finished with a sweet and spicy sauce inherited from the previous owner. For those who want to enjoy roast chicken at home, the special sauce is also available in packets.