Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan

Masaru

Name: Masaru
Address: 2 Chome-14-24 Hikarimachi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0052, Japan, Hiroshima, JP
Telephone: +81 82-263-0234
Price range: JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999

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About Masaru

A Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 selection near Hiroshima Station, serving counter-only okonomiyaki at JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner and under JPY 1,000 for lunch. The 20-seat iron-plate format puts the griddle work at the center of the meal, with reservations recommended for weekend evenings but walk-ins feasible at lunch. Cash or PayPay only.

Masaru in Hiroshima has verified pricing of JPY 2,000–2,999 and a lower price tier of up to JPY 999. Its listed hours include both midday and evening periods on most days: 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–11 PM, with Tuesday closed. Masaru is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 selection, giving visitors a clear, category-specific point of recognition without relying on unverified details about the room, menu format, or service style.

Why Masaru Matters

Masaru is best approached as a Hiroshima venue with a verified price range, published hours, and a Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 listing. Beyond those facts, details such as seating layout, specific dishes, service format, and room setup are not verified here, so plan with flexibility rather than assuming a particular dining style.

The practical draw is straightforward: Masaru is in Hiroshima, has both lunch and dinner hours on its open days, and sits in a defined price band. Lunch hours are listed as 11:30 AM–2 PM, while dinner hours are listed as 5:30–11 PM; Tuesday is closed. The lower price tier is up to JPY 999, while the higher listed range is JPY 2,000–2,999.

Booking and Logistics

Verified logistics are limited to city, hours, price, and recognition. Masaru is in Hiroshima, open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–11 PM, and closed Tuesday. Reservation rules, payment methods, parking, seating count, private-use policies, and child policies are not verified here, so confirm directly before making plans around those details.

The Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 selection is a useful signal within Japan’s okonomiyaki category. It should be read as a category recognition, not as a Michelin star or a guarantee of a particular service style. For travelers comparing Hiroshima options, it helps put Masaru on a shortlist while still leaving room to check current availability and on-the-day logistics.

For Hiroshima’s broader dining landscape, our full Hiroshima restaurants guide offers alternatives across price tiers. If pairing Masaru with a deeper Hiroshima itinerary, check lodging and post-dinner options separately. Keep location planning broad unless you confirm current directions directly: the verified location here is Hiroshima.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Masaru?

Booking details are not verified here. Masaru’s verified information covers Hiroshima as the city, its listed hours, its price range, and its Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 recognition. If timing matters, confirm reservation availability directly before you go.

What should a first-timer know about Masaru?

Masaru is in Hiroshima, with verified pricing of JPY 2,000–2,999 and a lower tier up to JPY 999. Listed hours are 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–11 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday; Tuesday is closed. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 selection.

Is lunch or dinner better at Masaru?

Both lunch and dinner hours are listed on Masaru’s open days. Lunch is 11:30 AM–2 PM, and dinner is 5:30–11 PM. The verified price information includes a lower tier up to JPY 999 and a JPY 2,000–2,999 range, but specific menu differences between lunch and dinner are not verified here.

Is Masaru good for a special occasion?

That depends on what kind of occasion you have in mind. Verified information does not confirm seating style, private-room availability, drinks, group policies, or service format. For a milestone meal, confirm those details directly before relying on Masaru for a specific occasion setup.

Is Masaru good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified here because seating layout and service style are not confirmed. The practical verified facts are that Masaru is in Hiroshima, has lunch and dinner hours on most days, closes Tuesday, and has verified price ranges.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Masaru?

A tasting-menu format is not verified here. Treat Masaru as a Hiroshima venue with confirmed hours, price range, and Tabelog 100 Okonomiyaki 2025 recognition, and check directly for the current menu before visiting.

What are alternatives to Masaru in Hiroshima?

Other comparisons points include Icchan Honten, Tatsu, Denkou Sekka Ekie hiroshima ten, Chinese Sai Kichijitsu, and ブルッティエブォーニ. For a broader choice set, compare Masaru with other dining in Hiroshima based on current hours, price, and availability.

Location

2 Chome-14-24 Hikarimachi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0052, Japan

Hiroshima, Japan

Also Consider

Icchan Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 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

At JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner, this venue sits between Icchan Honten's sub-JPY 1,000 simplicity and Chinese Sai Kichijitsu's JPY 10,000+ fine-dining tier. Tatsu occupies a nearly identical price range (JPY 2,000–2,999) and also focuses on okonomiyaki, making it the closest peer for travelers deciding between counter-focused Hiroshima-style specialists. The Tabelog 100 selection gives this venue a slight edge in external validation, but both deliver the griddle-centered experience that defines the category. For budget-conscious diners, Denkou Sekka Ekie hiroshima ten offers JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing and the convenience of being inside Hiroshima Station's EKIE complex, though that comes with faster turnover and less counter intimacy.

If you're after okonomiyaki without the fuss of reservations or cash-only constraints, Icchan Honten and Denkou Sekka are easier bets, but both sacrifice the Tabelog 100 credential and the counter atmosphere that serious okonomiyaki enthusiasts prioritize. For travelers willing to stretch the budget, Chinese Sai Kichijitsu moves beyond okonomiyaki entirely, offering a multi-course Chinese meal in a more formal setting. The venue reviewed here occupies the middle ground: Tabelog-validated quality, counter seating that centers the cooking process, and dinner pricing that stays accessible without feeling rushed. Book a day ahead for weekend dinner, or arrive early for lunch to secure a counter spot without waiting.