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KOBE: Mouriya ¥¥¥
Western Honshu DK Choice Steakhouse
HIROSHIMA: 2-1-17 Shimoyamate-dori,
HIMEJI: Kidoriya ¥¥ Kakifune Kanawa ¥¥¥ Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi,
Yakitori-ya Seafood Hyogo 650-0011
180-4 Shouda Asamiyashita, 3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Tel (078) 391-4603 Closed Call
Himeji-shi, Hiroshima-shi, for details
Hyogo 670-0951 Hiroshima 730-0051 In business since 1885, Mouriya
Tel (079) 224-3751 Tel (082) 241-7416 is the most famous place in
Lively place serving all manner This old houseboat moored Kobe to try the expensive and
of grilled chicken skewers. near Heiwa Ohashi bridge renowned wagyu beef.
Tsukune (meatballs) and specializes in one of
momo (thigh meat) are good Hiroshima’s signature foods: KOBE: Totenkaku ¥¥¥
starting points. oysters. They come in Chinese
elaborate kaiseki-like meals, 3-14-18 Yamate-dori, Chuo-ku,
HIMEJI: served up raw, deep fried, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0003
Public House Hosanna ¥¥ grilled, and stewed, in a Tel (078) 231-1351
Bar traditional setting that feels Come to this classic Euro-inspired
9 Tatemachi, Himeji-shi, more like a Kyoto teahouse Meiji-era building to splurge on
Hyogo 670-0903 than a boat. Reservations are set dinners that include lobster
Tel (079) 288-3299 Closed Mon recommended, even for the and Peking duck.
English-style pub on one floor good-value set lunches.
and wine bar on another, KURASHIKI: El Greco ¥
serving a selection of pasta Café
dishes, pizzas, nibbles, and even ISE: Daiki ¥¥ 1-1-11 Chuo, Kurashiki-shi,
fish and chips. Kaiseki-ryori Okayama 710-0046
2-1-48 Iwabuchi, Ise-shi, Tel (086) 422-0297 Closed Mon
HIROSHIMA: Kissui ¥¥ Mie 516-0037 Opened in 1959 and now
Izakaya Tel (0596) 28-0281 completely covered in ivy, El
3-3-1 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Kaiseki dinners for ¥5,000, as well Greco has a mellow vibe and
Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0851 as cheaper teishoku set meals simple menu of tea, coffee, ice
Tel (082) 249-5657 Closed Sun and a ¥1,000 lunch bento. Great cream, and cheesecakes.
Seafood is the focus at this value. Next to Ujiyamada station.
restaurant near the Peace Park, KURASHIKI: 9494 ¥¥
with the excellent sashimi set KOBE: Café Fish ¥¥ Izakaya
meals made according to the Café 2-16-41 Achi, Kurashiki-shi,
day’s catch. 2-8 Hatoba-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Okayama 710-0055
Hyogo 650-0042 Tel (086) 421-0949
HIROSHIMA: Tel (078) 334-1820 This fashionable place
Mario Espresso ¥¥ This café/bistro in the Motomachi (pronounced ku-shu-ku-shu)
European district is a relaxing place to combines Japanese and other
7-9 Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku, watch the world go by. Good Asian flavors to put a modern
Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0036 burgers, pasta, and other dishes. twist on typical izakaya fare.
Tel (082) 241-4956
This Italian eatery is known for KOBE: Kitano Club ¥¥¥ KURASHIKI: Tsurugata ¥¥¥
its great pasta dishes and pizza. European Kaiseki-ryori
The white and blue panelled 1-5-7 Kitano-machi, Chuo-ku, 1-3-15 Chuo, Kurashiki-shi,
walls and chalk board menus Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0002 Okayama 710-0046
almost transport you to the Tel (078) 222-5123 Tel (086) 424-1635
Italian seaside. Sophisticated restaurant and bar This historic ryokan, dating from
with views over Kobe. It serves 1774, opens its restaurant to non-
DK Choice classic French courses using Kobe guests. The 12-dish dinner takes
beef and organic vege tables.
in delicate tempura, sashimi, and
HIROSHIMA: Reservations recommended. seasonal vegetables.
Okonomimura ¥¥
Okonomiyaki
5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku,
Hiroshima-shi,
Hiroshima 730-0034
Tel (082) 241-2210
Hiroshima is the city most
associated with okonomiyaki
(Osaka is also very well known
for this dish), and this bustling
multi-floored venue combines
23 different stalls specializing
in subtle variations of the
delicious, hearty pancake.
Try the local Hiroshima style,
which includes noodles in
the okonomiyaki. Some
stores have English menus.
Kakifune Kanawa, Hiroshima – for high-end food and an unusual venue
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 310–11
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