Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki

★ 4.6

Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a beloved pancake, traditional to Japan.

About Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a beloved pancake, traditional to Japan. It is prepared with cabbage.

🏛️ History & Culture

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is a savory layered pancake, distinct from the Osaka-style version. Its origins are debated, but it emerged as a popular street food in post-war Hiroshima, where wheat-based pancakes were filled with whatever ingredients were available, often including cabbage and later yakisoba noodles.

Unlike the Osaka style, where ingredients are mixed into the batter, Hiroshima-style is built in layers: a thin crepe base, a generous heap of cabbage, bean sprouts, pork, and noodles, topped with a fried egg and savory sauce. It is a beloved comfort food in Hiroshima, often cooked on a teppan grill right at the table, and reflects the city's resilient culinary culture after the 1945 atomic bombing.

🧺 Key ingredients

cabbage

🍴 Where to eat it

Locals gather around the sizzling steel teppan at an evening festival stall, layering the cabbage batter as the final savory course rather than a sweet.

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