Ao

Ao is a tranquil Japanese restaurant run by a couple, located just a 3-minute walk from the Hiroshima Electric Railway Hatchobori Station. Inside, you can find a folk-art style counter and tatami seating, where you can enjoy dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients, such as seared bonito, a sashimi platter of seasonal fish, and mushroom tempura. The grilled dishes and confit, prepared with careful cooking techniques, are also highly praised, and pairing them with sake enhances their flavors even more. This is a place you’ll want to visit with each changing season.