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Japanese Restaurant in Hiroshima
Introduction of "Takotsubo"
[ 3 mins walk from Hatchobori Station ]
“Takotsubo” is a Japanese restaurant located in Hiroshima. Takotsubo is an esteemed, long-standing “Kappo-style” restaurant that has a history dating back almost 140 years, including its time at its previous location before relocating to the current one. It is renowned as one of Hiroshima's leading traditional Japanese restaurants, focusing primarily on Setouchi's fresh seafood while offering inventive Japanese cuisine. This restaurant has earned a one-star Michelin rating in Hiroshima, reflecting its high reputation. Takotsubo exudes an atmosphere reminiscent of days gone by, making it a rare gem where you can experience the ambiance of the past.
*"Kappo-style" is a traditional Japanese dining style and culinary approach that emphasizes the chef's skills, creativity, and direct interaction with customers.
Chef Yasuhiro Tanaka
Chef Yasuhiro Tanaka, the chef of Takotsubo, possesses a deep understanding of the sourcing and origin of ingredients, right down to the production areas and fishing grounds. What is particularly interesting about Chef Tanaka is his unique and engaging approach to greetings when serving dishes, a characteristic that stems from his genuine love for kabuki. Given the meticulous selection of ingredients, explanations about the ingredients featured in each dish are provided. The chef's distinctive personality is an enjoyable aspect for those who visit Takotsubo.
Cuisine
At Takotsubo, ordering the "omakase (chef’s choice)" course will treat you to around 20 or so small dishes, each offering diverse flavors, seasonings, and textures, ensuring a consistently delightful dining experience from start to finish. Dishes like simmered and grilled fish are presented with the fish head intact, and the sashimi platter features a variety of fish served in various styles. One of the most popular menu items at Takotsubo is the small sardines. For grilled sardines, large ones are selected, while small, fatty sardines are used for sashimi. Only sardines chosen by the market's wholesalers are procured. The sardines for sashimi are meticulously filleted by hand, washed thoroughly with running water, resulting in a sashimi with a mouth-melting texture and a controlled fishy flavor.
Specialty
The signature dish of Takotsubo, known as "Hitsumushi," features two variations: conger eel (anago) and eel (unagi). The eel used for this dish is sourced from Shizuoka and is well-known for its excellent fat content. It's expertly grilled to a delightful crispiness using a secret sauce that has been continuously perfected over 60 years. The eel is finely chopped and served atop rice, creating a culinary masterpiece. On the other hand, the eel grilled with high-intensity binchotan charcoal from Wakayama has a crispy exterior while remaining tender on the inside. Wasabi adds a refreshing accent, allowing you to savor a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Takotsubo emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients to offer a diverse range of Kappo-style dishes that are exceptionally distinctive, providing a dining experience that surprises with each bite.
Since its establishment in 1927, Takotsubo has established trust with crucial market brokers, allowing them to select the freshest catch from the day's fish market. Chef Tanaka always pays close attention to information about the sources and fishing locations of the fish he acquires. This enables him to accurately assess the fish's condition and make precise adjustments to seasoning and cooking times.
Seating
Takotsubo is located in Hiroshima's Naka Ward, offering both counter seating for guests to fully enjoy Chef Yasuhiro Tanaka's masterful techniques and private rooms for a more relaxed dining experience.
Yasuhiro Tanaka
Plans
Omkase CourseCourse Menu
*Tax,service fee, JPNEAZY system fee included.
*No extra charge occurs, if you add no order.¥ 18,150 / person
Takotsubo Special Order
We will arrange your table for you at Takotsubo and pre-order Omkase Course. You can fully enjoy there where they are one of the best restaurants in Hiroshima.
You do not need to worry about paying the course fee, but you need to pay drinks and additional food on the reservation date.
Restaurant information
■Other: Total 23 seats.
Cancellation Policy
*The reservation service fee(JPNEAZY commission) is non-refundable for any reasons after the reservation is completed.
*The reservation service fee is included 10% to 15% of the total amount paid.
*The date, time, and number of guests for a reservation can be changed only once.
*The date of cancellation fee will be charged based on each restaurant's business day and JPNEAZY's business day.
[ Not Strict ]
On the day: 100%
1day before: No charge
