Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
Nine seats, five Silvers, cash only.
Chiso Sottakuito holds a 4.55 Tabelog score and five consecutive Silver Awards at a nine-seat counter in central Hiroshima. At JPY 20,000–39,999 per head (cash only), it is one of the most credentialed Japanese cuisine options in the city. Book via Tabelog before you arrive — late service until 23:00 Mon–Sat makes it one of the few fine dining options in Hiroshima that works for a late sitting.
A 4.55 Tabelog score, five consecutive Silver Awards (2022–2026), and three selections to the Tabelog Japanese Cuisine WEST Top 100 make Chiso Sottakuito one of the most credentialed Japanese cuisine restaurants in Hiroshima — and the nine-seat counter format means the city's food-focused visitors should book before they arrive, not after. At JPY 20,000–29,999 per head on the menu price (with real-world spend reported closer to JPY 30,000–39,999), this is a considered outlay. But for anyone traveling Hiroshima specifically to eat well, this counter earns its place at the leading of the shortlist alongside Nakashima (Kaiseki).
Nine seats, all counter. The room is described as stylish and spacious for its format — a counter setting that keeps the atmosphere focused rather than loud, making it a strong choice for a long evening meal where conversation matters. Energy here runs measured and considered rather than buzzy, which is exactly what nine seats at a Japanese cuisine counter should deliver. If you want a room with high ambient energy, look elsewhere; this is a place to settle in and pay attention.
The kitchen's emphasis is on fish and on dashi built from Hiroshima's spring water , a local-ingredient focus that gives the cooking a regional character you won't find replicated at comparable counters in Osaka or Tokyo. For the food-focused traveler who wants to eat something specific to where they are, that specificity is a genuine reason to choose Chiso Sottakuito over a technically equivalent counter in another city. Comparisons to Gion Sasaki in Kyoto or Harutaka in Tokyo are flattering in terms of credential tier; the regional emphasis here is distinct from both.
Drinks lean heavily toward sake, with a stated focus on nihonshu and a sommelier on hand. Wine is available but sake is clearly the pairing logic here. English-language menus and English-speaking staff are confirmed , a practical advantage for international visitors that not every counter at this level in western Japan provides. akordu in Nara and Goh in Fukuoka offer comparable hospitality consideration for non-Japanese speakers at similar price points.
Hours run until 23:00 Monday through Saturday, making this one of the more accommodating options in Hiroshima's fine dining tier for a late sitting. Sunday is lunch-only (11:00–14:00), which is a useful option if your travel schedule doesn't allow a weekday dinner. The late closing on weeknights means you can arrive at 20:00 or later and still receive the full course experience , a genuine advantage over kaiseki venues that typically wrap service by 21:00. For visitors who want NAKADO or Eizan as a first-dinner option with Chiso Sottakuito as a follow-up counter , this kitchen's hours support exactly that kind of evening.
Reservations: Reservation only , no walk-ins. Book via Tabelog. Budget: JPY 20,000–29,999 listed; actual spend per reviews averages JPY 30,000–39,999. Cash only , no credit cards, no electronic payment. Bring yen. Cancellation policy: Strict: 100% fee for same-day or next-day cancellations; 50% from seven days out. Groups of four or more face 100% cancellation fees from the moment of booking. Seats: 9 (counter only). Private rooms: None, but full private hire of the restaurant is available. Hours: Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00; Sun 11:00–14:00. Getting there: Eight minutes on foot from Chuden-mae Station (Hiroden Ujina Line); ten minutes from Fukuromachi Station. Dress: No formal dress code stated. Dietary restrictions: The kitchen cannot accommodate changes to the course content or ingredients , this is important to know before booking if you have specific requirements. Languages: English menu and English-speaking staff available.
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If you're building a broader itinerary around this booking, the following are worth your time: for Hiroshima, Nakashima is the natural kaiseki counterpart at a comparable tier; NAKADO and Eizan offer different registers of Japanese dining worth knowing. CHILAN and MASUKI round out the city's serious dining options across different cuisines. Further afield, HAJIME in Osaka and 1000 in Yokohama sit in a similar commitment tier for multi-city itineraries. For planning beyond the table, see our full Hiroshima restaurants guide, Hiroshima hotels guide, Hiroshima bars guide, Hiroshima wineries guide, and Hiroshima experiences guide.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chiso Sottakuito | — | |
| Nakashima | — | |
| Tenko Honten | — | |
| Eizan | — | |
| NAKADO | — | |
| NICON | JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 | — |
Comparing your options in Hiroshima for this tier.
The counter seats nine in total, so groups are inherently limited. The venue is available for full private use, which makes it a viable option if your party can fill the room. Note that groups of four or more face a 100% cancellation fee from the moment of booking, so be certain before you commit. There are no private rooms within the space itself.
The venue explicitly states it cannot accommodate changes to the course content or ingredients. If you have dietary restrictions that require menu modifications, this is not the right booking. The kitchen is noted as fish-focused, which is relevant context for anyone avoiding seafood. Confirm your specific situation directly with the restaurant before reserving.
Come prepared: reservation only (no walk-ins), cash only (no cards or electronic payments accepted), and the restaurant cannot accommodate requests to modify the course or ingredients. Budget JPY 30,000–39,999 based on actual reviewer spend, higher than the listed JPY 20,000–29,999 estimate. The nine-seat counter means you are close to the action, and the venue has earned five consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards (2022–2026) with a 4.55 score, so expectations are well-founded.
Yes, provided the format suits you. Nine counter seats, a focused course menu, carefully selected sake, and a sommelier on hand make this a strong choice for a meaningful dinner for two. Private rooms are unavailable, so there is no separation from other diners at the counter. The venue is classified as solo-dining friendly and is available for exclusive private use as a whole, which is the route to consider for a truly private celebration.
Dinner is the main event. Service runs Monday through Saturday 17:00–23:00, and that is where the Tabelog Silver Awards and 4.55 score are built. Lunch runs Sundays only, 11:00–14:00, and no pricing data for lunch is available in the venue record. If you are visiting specifically for the full experience, book a weeknight or Saturday dinner.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 23:00
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