Icchan Honten
Higashi, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
A ten-minute walk from Hiroshima Station, this Tabelog Okonomiyaki 100 shop (2019, 2024, 2025) serves technically precise Hiroshima-style pancakes for under JPY 1,000—lower than most competitors charging double near tourist zones. Walk-in only, cash-only, closed Monday–Tuesday.
About Icchan Honten
Icchan Honten is a Hiroshima venue with a price band of JPY 999 or less. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, with 11 AM to 2:15 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM time blocks; it is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
What the Tabelog 100 Recognition Means Here
Icchan Honten is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 selection. That recognition places it among notable okonomiyaki venues for that year, while its price band makes it a very accessible option for Hiroshima dining.
Beyond its 2025 recognition, price, and hours, specific details such as seating layout, reservation rules, drinks, payment methods, and individual menu items are not specified. It is a straightforward Hiroshima option to consider when its hours and price range fit your plans.
How It Fits Into Hiroshima's Okonomiyaki Geography
Icchan Honten is a Hiroshima venue with a low price band and 2025 Tabelog 100 okonomiyaki recognition. Other comparisons in this guide include Masaru, Tatsu, Denkou Sekka Ekie hiroshima ten, Chinese Sai Kichijitsu, and ブルッティ エ ブォーニ, but Icchan Honten stands out for its under-JPY 1,000 price band.
It is closed Monday and Tuesday, and open Wednesday through Sunday during the 11 AM–2:15 PM and 5–8:30 PM time blocks. Location details beyond Hiroshima are not provided, so check current maps and the venue’s latest information before going.
Choose Icchan Honten if you want a Hiroshima option with a JPY 999-or-less price band and 2025 Tabelog 100 okonomiyaki recognition. For more options, see our full Hiroshima restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒732-0052 Hiroshima, Higashi Ward, Hikarimachi, 1 Chome−6−30 吉岡ビル
- Website
- okonomiyaki-icchan.com
- Phone
- +81825676776
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, compact, and neighborhood-oriented, with counter and table seating centered on hot-plate cooking and a traditional Hiroshima okonomiyaki feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Sake
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- Okonomiyaki with soba
- Okonomiyaki with udon
- Okonomiyaki with cheese
- Okonomiyaki with oysters
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒732-0052 Hiroshima, Higashi Ward, Hikarimachi, 1 Chome−6−30 吉岡ビル
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒732-0052 Hiroshima, Higashi Ward, Hikarimachi, 1 Chome−6−30 吉岡ビル · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Masaru, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Chinese Sai Kichijitsu, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Tatsu, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Denkou Sekka Ekie hiroshima ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- ブルッティ エ ブォーニ, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Icchan Honten sits at the budget end of Hiroshima's award-winning okonomiyaki tier, charging under JPY 1,000 per pancake while maintaining Tabelog 100 status three times over. Masaru and Tatsu both run JPY 2,000–2,999 and offer premium toppings (oysters, aged beef, specialty sauces), but their kitchens don't execute the core pork-cabbage-noodle stack noticeably better than Icchan, you're paying for ingredient upgrades and a quieter room, not superior technique. If you want the most technically sound pancake for the lowest price, Icchan wins. If you need a credit card-friendly option inside Hiroshima Station, Denkou Sekka at Ekie mall charges JPY 1,000–1,999 and accepts cards, though the compact mall counter lacks the hot-plate theater Icchan provides.
For travelers splitting time between casual and upscale dining, pair Icchan's lunch with dinner at Chinese Sai Kichijitsu (JPY 10,000–14,999 multi-course Chinese) or one of Hiroshima's kaiseki spots, Icchan's low price point frees budget for a splurge meal later. Solo diners and families both fit easily here; Masaru and Tatsu skew slightly more date-night in atmosphere. Icchan's Monday–Tuesday closure and no-reservation policy mean weekend waits stretch to 30 minutes during peak lunch, while Denkou Sekka's mall location absorbs crowds more fluidly. Book Icchan if award recognition and value matter more than convenience; choose Denkou Sekka if you're connecting through the station and need speed.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Icchan Honten?
Icchan Honten is in Hiroshima and has a price band of JPY 999 or less. Its hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM–2:15 PM and 5–8:30 PM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Can I eat at the bar at Icchan Honten?
Is Icchan Honten good for a special occasion?
It is suitable for a Hiroshima meal with a JPY 999-or-less price band. Details such as private rooms, reservations, and service style are not provided.
Is Icchan Honten good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specified. Key details include its Hiroshima location, JPY 999-or-less price band, and Wednesday-to-Sunday 11 AM–2:15 PM and 5–8:30 PM hours.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Icchan Honten?
A tasting menu is not listed. Key planning details include the venue’s Hiroshima location, JPY 999-or-less price band, opening hours, and 2025 Tabelog 100 okonomiyaki recognition.
