Top 5 Lunch Spots Near Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Traces of war and recovery still shape Hiroshima, and the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum remain two of its most visited landmarks. After exploring these powerful sites in the morning, a calm, thoughtful lunch nearby feels especially fitting.
Here are five recommended lunch spots within walking distance of the memorial area—places to rest, enjoy good food, and spend a quiet moment in one of Hiroshima’s most meaningful districts.

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AL MANDOLINO

Just steps from Fukuromachi Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway, this long-running Italian restaurant has been serving locals since 1978. Enjoy the chef’s signature carbonara and handmade dishes prepared with fresh local meat, seafood, and farm-direct vegetables. Private rooms are available for small groups and parties, including a relaxed VIP room inspired by Sicilian pistachio.

Okkundo

Just a short walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, this maze-men specialty shop, serving brothless noodles meant to be mixed, makes a convenient stop between sights. The signature Okkundo Maze-Men features thick noodles coated in a rich sauce, customizable by spice level (starting from mild Level 0), portion size, and toppings. Finish by mixing the remaining sauce with rice, a house favorite. Chilled and hot versions offer different textures, with sides like pita bread pizza, gyoza, and karaage also available.

COLORI

Located within walking distance of Chudenmae Station in Hiroshima, COLORI is a stylish café by day and a lively kushikatsu izakaya by night. At lunch, enjoy popular dishes like Hawaiian-style poke bowls, hearty sets such as chicken nanban and stone-grilled bibimbap, along with hot sandwiches and pizza toast at reasonable prices. The poke bowl is offered in nine different varieties. It’s a great place to enjoy good food in a relaxed atmosphere, whether you stop by for lunch or dinner.

Dobashi Sakaba Relax

This welcoming Hiroshima izakaya is an easy stop for both tourists and business travelers. The menu ranges from classic izakaya dishes to local specialties like oysters and conger eel, along with kushikatsu and comforting oden simmered in a house-made broth. At lunch, you can enjoy set meals, rice bowls, and ramen-style noodles in generous portions. A customer favorite—grilled beef harami in sweet soy sauce—is also available as a great-value lunch set. Enjoy a cozy, local dinner in a friendly atmosphere.

Motsuichi

Motsuichi is known for its motsunabe—a Japanese hotpot traditionally made with beef or pork offal—here prepared with plump Kuroge Wagyu beef tripe as its signature. A standout is the mentaiko motsunabe, available only in Hiroshima, featuring a rich tonkotsu and white miso broth accented with spicy cod roe. The popular two-flavor hotpot lets you choose two soups from six options. Lunch is served on weekdays only, with simple set meals as well as a solo-friendly motsunabe lunch. Unlimited rice refills are included.

Shimakara Shokudo

This welcoming eatery focuses on lunches made with Hiroshima’s naturally grown ingredients. The kitchen uses carefully sourced staples such as pesticide-free Koshihikari rice, farm-direct seasonal vegetables, and healthfully raised Iwami pork. Seasonings are chosen with equal care, including traditional soy sauce and wooden-barrel–fermented miso, allowing the natural flavors of each ingredient to shine. In a calm, wood-accented space, guests of all ages can enjoy a wholesome, nourishing meal.

Soncho no mise

This popular okonomiyaki restaurant sits in Shintenchi, a district often called the heart of Hiroshima’s okonomiyaki culture. The signature okonomiyaki is prepared in the classic Hiroshima style: a thin base of batter topped with layered vegetables and pork, then finished with noodles and egg. In addition to toppings like cheese and crispy squid tempura, you can also choose a luxurious option topped with plump local oysters. You’ll find a wide selection of regional specialties to complement the okonomiyaki. Pair your meal with a Setouchi Hiroshima lemon sour or local sake and enjoy the full flavors of Hiroshima.

Obanzai Yamashita-san

Near Peace Memorial Park in Nekoyacho, this cozy obanzai eatery—serving traditional home-style Japanese cooking—is a perfect stop during sightseeing. Lunch features fresh vegetables delivered from Shimane and house-milled rice cooked daily. Their signature lunch set offers ten or more handmade dishes that change each day—an inviting place to pause and enjoy simple, comforting Japanese food.

A Pause Between Places

These nearby lunch spots offer a simple way to slow down between Hiroshima’s most meaningful sites. From home-style dishes to local specialties, each stop brings comfort, flavor, and a quiet moment to reflect. Sometimes, the meal in between becomes the part you remember most.