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Reichan is a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant located inside the ekie DINING food court at JR Hiroshima Station.
Reichan operates in the Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki restaurant segment.
Reichan: Disambiguation
Reichan is not Reba-chan (a liver-focused dish or shop name). Reichan is not a counter inside Okonomimura. Reichan is not a takeout-only kiosk without seating.
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Reichan: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Okonomiyaki restaurant with counter seating (source)
- Founded
- 1957, originally a street food stall (source)
- Current location
- Inside ekie DINING at JR Hiroshima Station (source)
- Cooking technique
- Folds the okonomiyaki in half and seasons it twice (source)
- Batter preparation
- Fermented for four hours before cooking (source)
- Noodle selection
- Chosen specifically for chewiness (source)
- Service option
- Takeout available with phone reservation for pickup time (source)
- Positioning
- Marketed as a convenient first meal for Shinkansen travelers (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2,390 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Delicious and fresh okonomiyaki right next to Hiroshima station. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Reichan: Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Reichan convenient for travelers?
Reichan sits inside the ekie DINING food court right past the ticket gates at JR Hiroshima Station, making it an easy first or last meal for Shinkansen travelers.
How old is Reichan?
It began as a street food stall back in 1957 and still uses the traditional method of folding the okonomiyaki in half and seasoning it twice.
Can I get Reichan to go?
Yes, takeout is available and a pickup time can be reserved by phone.
What makes Reichan's batter different?
The batter is fermented for four hours before cooking, which is meant to improve its elasticity.
Is Reichan inside Okonomimura?
No, Reichan operates inside the ekie DINING food court at Hiroshima Station, a separate location from Okonomimura in Shintenchi.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Reichan?
Reichan visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Delicious and fresh okonomiyaki right next to Hiroshima station."
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Reichan: Further reading
- https://jatrabridge.com/2026/01/20/14283/7-best-hiroshima-okonomiyaki-restaurants/
- https://www.wamazing.com/media/article/a-3169/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJmzvTd1SfWjUR2g2q4LUHBlI
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