Hatsu Chan
Naka, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Counter-only izakaya near Hijiyama Shita station with a Tabelog 2025 West Japan nod, serving Saga beef steak, oden, and grilled chicken skewers alongside sake and shochu. Thirteen seats, strict booking rules, and JPY 5,000–5,999 per head make it a mid-tier anchor for travelers prioritizing traditional izakaya culture over menu breadth.
About Hatsu Chan
Hatsu Chan is a Hiroshima venue with a dinner price range of JPY 5,000–5,999 and evening hours on Wednesday through Saturday. It is listed in Tabelog's 2025 Izakaya 100 for WEST Japan. For travelers exploring Hiroshima's dining scene, the key planning basics are price, hours, city, and the Tabelog recognition.
Known Details and Unknowns
Details such as seating format, drink selection, payment methods, smoking policy, and room layout should be checked directly rather than assumed. Plan around the dinner-oriented schedule and the JPY 5,000–5,999 spending range.
What You're Actually Eating
Menu details, including specific dishes, cuisine style, chef, sourcing, menu categories, and any tasting-menu format, should be checked directly before visiting. The safest expectation is a Hiroshima dinner venue in the stated price band.
Booking Reality and Timing
Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5–11 PM. Hatsu Chan is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. For reservation method, booking lead time, walk-in policy, late-arrival rules, last order, and transport details, plan around the evening operating window and check directly for current availability.
How It Stacks Up in Hiroshima's Izakaya Tier
Hatsu Chan can be considered alongside other Hiroshima dining options such as Hiroshima Marukajiri Naka-chan, Horumon Ryori Senmonjo Toneya, Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten, Seichan, and Yagenbori Hassho. Compare current prices, formats, specialties, and relative value before deciding. Hatsu Chan's grounded profile is simple: Hiroshima, JPY 5,000–5,999, evening service Wednesday through Saturday, and inclusion in Tabelog's 2025 Izakaya 100 WEST list.
Planning details
- Location
- 9-12 Higashihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0025, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/hiroshima/A3401/A340101/34004406
- Phone
- +81 82-243-2036
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, tightly run counter dining space with a no-frills izakaya atmosphere that feels lively and close-quarters rather than relaxed.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Saga beef steak
- oden
- large chicken skewers
- ramen
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 9-12 Higashihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0025, Japan
Planning details
Location
9-12 Higashihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0025, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Horumon Ryori Senmonjo Toneya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Hiroshima Marukajiri Naka-chan, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- Seichan, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Yagenbori Hassho, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 5,000–5,999, Hatsu Chan sits between Hiroshima's budget yakitori counters and its premium izakayas. Horumon Ryori Senmonjo Toneya and Yagenbori Hassho both clock in under JPY 2,000 with narrower menus (offal and yakitori, respectively) and easier walk-in odds, making them better bets for spontaneous diners or budget-conscious groups. Seichan offers a middle path at JPY 2,000–2,999 with less booking friction, though it lacks the Tabelog recognition that signals ingredient sourcing and technique depth.
Hiroshima Marukajiri Naka-chan operates one tier above at JPY 6,000–7,999, with comparable booking difficulty but a more ambitious menu. Choose Naka-chan if you want refinement and are willing to spend an extra JPY 1,000–2,000 per head; pick Hatsu Chan if counter-watch culture and sake matter more than polish. For okonomiyaki specialists, Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten delivers Hiroshima's signature dish at JPY 1,000–1,999, leaving budget room to pair it with Hatsu Chan on a two-meal evening.
Hatsu Chan's 13-seat limit and no-lateness policy make it the hardest to access in this, but the Tabelog nod and Saga beef focus justify the effort for travelers building a sake-forward izakaya itinerary. If your dates don't align or the booking window closes, Seichan or Yagenbori Hassho offer solid fallback options with looser logistics and lower spend.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Hatsu Chan?
Hatsu Chan is in Hiroshima, has a listed spending range of JPY 5,000–5,999, operates Wednesday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, and is listed in Tabelog's 2025 Izakaya 100 for WEST Japan. Check directly for seating, menu, drinks, payment, smoking, and booking rules.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hatsu Chan?
Plan for dinner. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5–11 PM, with closures on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
Is Hatsu Chan good for a special occasion?
Can I eat at the bar at Hatsu Chan?
How far ahead should I book Hatsu Chan?
For booking lead time, phone number, online reservation options, walk-in availability, and late-arrival rules, check directly with the venue. The key planning detail is the operating schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, 5–11 PM.
What are alternatives to Hatsu Chan in Hiroshima?
Other Hiroshima venues to consider include Hiroshima Marukajiri Naka-chan, Horumon Ryori Senmonjo Toneya, Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten, Seichan, and Yagenbori Hassho. Compare current prices, specialties, seating, and service details before deciding.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hatsu Chan?
Do not assume a tasting menu at Hatsu Chan. The spending range is JPY 5,000–5,999, but the menu format and dish structure should be checked directly with the venue.
