Chiso Sottakuito
Kaiseki · Naka, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Dashi-Centred Counter Omakase
Chef
Hisama Hirano
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A nine-seat kaiseki counter in Naka Ward holding a 4.55 Tabelog score and six consecutive Tabelog Awards (Bronze 2020–2021, Silver 2022–2026). The late 23:00 closing hour separates it from Hiroshima's earlier-evening fine-dining addresses; the cash-only, reservation-only format and strict cancellation policy mean flexibility is traded for technical precision. Book two to three weeks ahead for weekend evenings.
About Chiso Sottakuito
Chiso Sottakuito is a Hiroshima venue with dinner hours from 17:00 to 23:00, Monday through Saturday. Its public recognition includes a 2026 Tabelog Award Silver listing under the name “Chisousottakuito,” with a listed dinner budget of JPY 20,000–29,999 and no lunch budget shown. For other specifics such as seating count, menu format, payment methods, chef details, and dish descriptions, confirm directly when booking.
Planning Basics
The safest planning approach is to treat Chiso Sottakuito as a Hiroshima dinner reservation and confirm practical details directly before committing, including party size, payment options, cancellation terms, and any restrictions that matter to your visit. The dress code is smart casual, making polished but comfortable attire the appropriate baseline.
Venue Details
For specific cuisine descriptions, ingredient sourcing, beverage options, English-language support, and menu structure, please check directly with the venue. Chiso Sottakuito is in Hiroshima, operates for dinner Monday through Saturday, and appears in the 2026 Tabelog Award Silver group. Diners choosing it should do so on the strength of its recognition and dinner listing, while checking current menu and service details directly with the venue or booking channel.
Booking and Timing
Chiso Sottakuito’s hours are Monday through Saturday, 17:00–23:00. No Sunday or lunch service is listed, and the budget information shows dinner only at JPY 20,000–29,999. While its location is Hiroshima, specific station access, neighborhood, parking, phone booking, and website claims should be confirmed with the venue. Reservations: Confirm directly through a current booking source. Dress: Smart casual. Budget: Dinner listed at JPY 20,000–29,999. Access: Hiroshima.
If Chiso Sottakuito is not the right fit, diners can compare it with comparable venue venues such as DIRETTO or hiroto, or consider other dining in Hiroshima more generally. For a broader overview, our Hiroshima restaurants guide covers additional options across the city.
Planning details
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 23:00
- Location
- Japan, 〒730-0043 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Fujimicho, 5−1 随木ビル １階
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/hiroshima/A3401/A340117/34023887
- Phone
- +81 82-249-0957
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chiso Sottakuito presents a quietly confident dining experience centered on an intimate nine-seat counter. The room reads as restrained and classic, where the ritual of service and the single fixed course are the primary stagecraft. Interaction with the chefs is immediate — the kitchen and guest are separated by centimetres — and the kitchen's focus on local fish and dashi made with Hiroshima spring water gives the meal a refined understatement. Accolades on Tabelog and consistent Top 100 recognition underscore a composed, serious atmosphere rather than flash; the mood is contemplative and food-forward.
Best For
This is a destination for diners seeking a concentrated, high-caliber counter experience rather than a casual night out. The format and pricing point make it well suited to date nights and special occasions where attention to provenance and technique matter. With a single fixed course and a seafood-forward menu that highlights simmered abalone, grilled akamutsu and wagyu shabu-shabu, the meal rewards guests who appreciate deliberate pacing and chef interaction. Expect a refined, quiet environment where the food and sourcing story are the primary draw.
Ordering Tips
Expect a single fixed multi-course menu — the description emphasizes a single fixed course and a nine-seat counter tradition — and plan on dinner as the core service; published Tabelog spending references the dinner price range (JPY 30,000–39,999 per person) and notes that reported checks rise once drinks are included. The kitchen foregrounds seafood and dashi made with Hiroshima spring water, so lean into fish-forward selections when offered. Given the small counter format, reservations are implied as prudent, and the experience centers on direct chef service rather than à la carte ordering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Quietly refined counter seating with practical warm lighting focused on the kitchen, creating an intimate, calming atmosphere centered on the meal.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Simmered Abalone
- Grilled Akamutsu
- Takamori Wagyu Shabu-Shabu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒730-0043 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Fujimicho, 5−1 随木ビル １階
Planning details
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 23:00
Location
Japan, 〒730-0043 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Fujimicho, 5−1 随木ビル １階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- DIRETTO, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- hiroto, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- 馳走啐啄一十, Notable alternative
- MOZAIK, Notable alternative
- SENSUI, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among Hiroshima's award-winning Japanese cuisine addresses, Chiso Sottakuito and hiroto share the same JPY 20,000–29,999 price tier, but Chiso Sottakuito's 23:00 closing hour (versus most counters' 21:00 finish) makes it the better choice for late-evening dining or travelers arriving after standard dinner windows. DIRETTO offers a wider budget range (JPY 15,000–29,999) and likely more payment flexibility, useful for groups or diners uncomfortable with cash-only transactions. Both hiroto and Chiso Sottakuito operate counter-only formats with strict no-substitution policies; the decision comes down to timing preference and whether you value the five-year Tabelog Silver streak (Chiso Sottakuito) or prefer a different chef's interpretation at a similar price.
If the nine-seat capacity feels too restrictive, MOZAIK and SENSUI provide alternative formats in the same neighborhood, though neither holds the same Tabelog ranking density. For readers prioritizing technical execution and willing to work within a rigid service structure, Chiso Sottakuito's 4.55 score and late hours justify the constraints. If you need card payment, flexible timing, or group accommodation, DIRETTO is the safer fallback; if you want the highest peer-reviewed kaiseki experience in Hiroshima and can book early, Chiso Sottakuito is the clear recommendation within its category.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Chiso Sottakuito accommodate groups?
Does Chiso Sottakuito handle dietary restrictions?
What should a first-timer know about Chiso Sottakuito?
Chiso Sottakuito is in Hiroshima, has dinner hours Monday through Saturday from 17:00 to 23:00, and has a smart-casual dress code. Its listed dinner budget is JPY 20,000–29,999. Confirm payment, menu, and reservation details directly before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chiso Sottakuito?
Only dinner service is available: Monday to Saturday, 17:00–23:00. No lunch service or lunch budget is listed.
How far ahead should I book Chiso Sottakuito?
A specific booking window is not specified. Because the venue has 2026 Tabelog Award Silver recognition, it is sensible to check availability early and confirm all reservation conditions before committing.
