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Hiroshima has a good reputation for cuisine. Many consider Hiroshima the “home of okonomiyaki,” and it boasts more okonomiyaki restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Japan. Seafood restaurants are also in abundance in the city, and you can find a diverse array of international eateries, too, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the best places in Hiroshima for a spot of dinner. Japanese restaurants Hassei This okonomiyaki restaurant has gained a reputation both locally and internationally. Located down a side street in the center close to the Peace Memorial Park, Hassei offers excellent service, a wide selection of delicious okonomiyaki including veggie and gluten-free options, plus an English menu making it popular with many expats. Most dishes are reasonably priced, between 600-1,300 yen. Address: 4-17 Fujimicho, Naka Ward 730-0043 (map) Guttsuri-An Guttsuri-An offers one of the best seafood experiences in Hiroshima. This quaint family-run restaurant is slightly off the beaten track (about a 15-20 minute ride from the station), but it’s a perfect mix of fantastic food and friendly service. There is an English-speaking staff, and dishes include shrimp tempura, octopus with garlic, and butter oysters served with a side of sashimi. Customers can also…