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Fine Japanese Dining

Enter the world of kaiseki, omakase and other fine dining options in Hiroshima. Elite Japanese cuisine is about more than top chefs and ingredients. It is a ritual in taste and refinement. Step into the sublime at a kaiseki establishment where the food presentation is informed by the principles of the Ueda Soko School of Tea Ceremony. Experience the understated beauty of seasonally based ryotei cuisine in Hiroshima at places like Mitakiso, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio honeymooned in 1954. Go deeper with edomae sushi or become the personal guest of an elite chef with kappo cuisine. Our curated look at Japanese fine dining is your guide to the exquisite.

Tempura Sugihara (天ぷらすぎ原)

Located just a short walk from Kannonmachi Station on the Hiroshima Streetcar #2 Line, Tempura Sugihara is a tempura specialty restaurant where you can enjoy exquisite tempura made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients and the skilled techniques of its chefs. They offer a three-course lunch and a four-course dinner, which allow diners to savor delicacies such as tempura, sashimi, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), and more. They also offer a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, from sake to shochu, wine, and whiskey. Do note that RESERAVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Moment of Joy

The appeal of Tempura Sugihara is the crispy tempura, whose batter seemingly envelops its contents due to the chef’s meticulous attention to detail, from the quality of the frying oil right down to the temperature of the oil when tempura are made. Children’s courses are also available, so even those with children can enjoy tempura with peace of mind.