Local Food Guide Around the Peace Memorial Park
- Thomas & Yuka
- Feb 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 1
Looking for a good meal near the Peace Memorial Park? This list covers our favorite restaurants and food spots within walking distance, perfect for winding down after a day of sightseeing. From comforting local favorites to relaxed izakaya bars and even a pizza vending machine, these are places we love and happily recommend.
Wakataka
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
About a 5-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
Wakataka is a second-generation okonomiyaki restaurant with over 50 years of history. The shop has kept the same carefully crafted flavors since it first opened, serving Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki hot and crispy on teppan grills at every table. Their fruity, house-made sauce is especially popular among locals.
The restaurant is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors and is wheelchair accessible. Simply take the elevator up, sit back, and enjoy one of Hiroshima’s staple dishes in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Vegetarian okonomiyaki is available on request, the staff is very friendly, and an English menu is available.
If it’s your first time trying Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, this is a great introduction.
Kamefuku
Izakaya
About a 15-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
Experience the best of Hiroshima in an atmospheric izakaya, with counter seating facing the open kitchen, where you can enjoy seasonal local ingredients paired with carefully selected Hiroshima sake in a relaxed setting. Ordering is done via a QR code at your seat, and the web menu works smoothly with Google Translate. Don’t miss the oysters, best enjoyed with locally brewed sake.
Good for: travelers looking for a relaxed, local dining experience and sake lovers.
Gyouzaya ryu
Dumplings
About a 5-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
This Hiroshima-born gyoza spot is run by a long-established local dumpling maker, serving fresh, hand-made gyoza with thin wrappers and juicy fillings made from Seto-area pork and locally grown cabbage and garlic chives. The lively izakaya atmosphere makes it a great stop for casual bites or drinks after sightseeing, complete with a fun dice game that gives you a chance to win a free or mega-sized drink.
Orders are placed using a tablet, which is available in English. We recommend trying the okonomiyaki gyoza, a playful twist on two Hiroshima favorites. They also serve the Carp gyoza, officially approved by the city’s beloved baseball team.
Gaba ramen
Ramen noodle soup
About a 10-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
Gaba is a Hiroshima-born ramen shop known for its rich tonkotsu-based bowls, including the popular Aka-uma, finished with spicy miso and aromatic oil. They make their own noodles to match a carefully simmered broth, resulting in a deeply satisfying, comforting bowl that locals and visitors alike gravitate toward, especially on colder days.
Good for: a quick, filling meal after sightseeing, especially on colder days.
Itasoba Kaoriya
Soba noodles
About a 5-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
A cozy Hiroshima soba spot known for its hand‑prepared buckwheat noodles served on wooden boards in a traditional style. The menu highlights hearty soba with locally inspired touches and a relaxing casual atmosphere that’s great for lunch after exploring the city.
Andersen
Bakery & Café
About a 10-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
Andersen is a beloved Hiroshima bakery and café that has been serving freshly baked European-style breads, Danish pastries, sandwiches, and deli items since it opened in 1967. Created to bring joy to tables across the city, it draws on European baking traditions and local ingredients, and today the flagship store also offers café meals and a relaxed place to enjoy coffee, wine, and light dishes.
This place holds special meaning to us. It is where Yuka and Thomas got married and somewhere we return to often, making it a meaningful food stop as well as a tasty one.
Carp dori
Yakitori skewer restaurant
About a 10-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
Few places in Hiroshima feel as local or as loved as Carp Dori (カープ鳥). This long-running yakitori chain has been part of the city since 1980, serving charcoal-grilled skewers named after Hiroshima Carp baseball players, a detail that instantly marks it as a hometown favorite.
Good for: casual skewers, local atmosphere, and a drink-heavy dinner after sightseeing.
Pizza vending machine
Vending machine
About a 15-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park
After a long day of walking, if you want something quick without spending time in a restaurant, try one of Hiroshima’s pizza vending machines. Serving hot pizza 24 hours a day, it is a fun and quirky way to grab a surprisingly satisfying late-night snack.
Good for: late-night snacks or a fast meal without sitting down.
Not sure what to eat? Join our food tour led by a certified, licensed food guide and discover Hiroshima’s local flavors with someone who knows the city inside and out.
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