Tabelog ratingOkonomiyaki Hasshou (お好み焼き 八昌) is widely regarded as one of Hiroshima's essential okonomiyaki destinations, serving a textbook version of the city's layered specialty. Unlike the mixed-batter Osaka style, Hiroshima okonomiyaki is built in stages on the hot plate: a thin crepe base, a generous mound of sweet, steamed cabbage, pork, and then a portion of separately fried soba or udon noodles. The whole assembly is topped with a fried egg, which at Hasshou characteristically has a double yolk.
Guests consistently praise the textural contrast between the soft, stewed cabbage and the crispy, caramelized edges of the noodles. The most popular order is the soba niku-tama (soba noodles with pork and egg), with many also enjoying the udon variant. The experience of watching the skilled chefs work at the long counter is a key part of the appeal. For side dishes, reviewers recommend the suji-pon (beef tendon with ponzu sauce) and grilled oysters in butter and soy sauce.
The restaurant's popularity means there are predictable downsides. Long queues are common, and it's wise to arrive before opening to secure a spot. The kitchen often sells out and closes early. Once you order, expect a 20–30 minute wait as each okonomiyaki is cooked meticulously. While overwhelmingly positive, a few isolated reviews have mentioned hygiene concerns or feeling unwelcome as a foreigner, but these are rare exceptions.
Most meals cost between ¥1,000 and ¥2,000. Reviewers in 2024–2026 noted the signature soba niku-tama was around ¥1,150, while a simple yasai niku-tama (vegetable, pork, egg) was about ¥1,050. Sides like suji-pon cost about ¥572. Diners almost universally consider it excellent value for a filling, high-quality meal.
- Reservations: Reservations are not accepted. Arrive early to queue, as the restaurant often sells out before its official closing time.
- Getting there: It's a one-minute walk from the Ginzancho tram stop.
- Payment: Cash is preferred. PayPay is accepted, but credit cards and other forms of electronic money are not.
- Seating: There are 32 seats, including 12 at the counter and 20 at tables.
- Practical notes: The menu is mostly in Japanese, but staff are generally helpful to international visitors. The restaurant is non-smoking, though staff may occasionally smoke near the entrance.
