Rei-chan is a long-established restaurant founded in 1957, located on the first floor of ekie, right next to the JR Hiroshima Station conventional line exit, and is popular as a station building gourmet. The restaurant has a total of 33 seats, including 11 counter seats and 22 table seats, and the live feeling of the chefs cooking right in front of you is attractive.

The classic meat ball soba is a traditional style of layering cabbage and soba. The secret dashi stock, a secret ingredient, permeates the entire dough, and the fragrant and fluffy texture is popular. In addition to okonomiyaki, there is a wide variety of menus such as "Ika Kyodai" with squid tempura and oyster toppings.

You can take it home. If you specify a time by phone, you can pick it up without waiting.

[Useful concerns]

Previously it was on the second floor, but since March 29, 2018, Rei-chan has moved to the first floor of ekie.

It is recommended for those who are short on time as it is very close to the station.

[Top 10 okonomiyaki restaurants in Hiroshima that locals actually visit repeatedly]

1. Reichan (Minami-ku, Hiroshima)
The wide variety of toppings and light sauce are very popular with locals. Teppanyaki dishes are also available in the evening.

2. Okonomiyaki Mitchan Souhonten Hatchobori Main Branch (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
A long-established restaurant that is said to be the originator of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. The crispy texture of the fresh noodles is very popular.

3. Denkousekka Ekimae Hiroba Branch (Minami-ku, Hiroshima)
Their signature dish is their new fluffy omelet-like textured okonomiyaki. The visual of the double egg is also very impactful.

4. Okonomiyaki Nagataya (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
A simple and gentle tasting okonomiyaki that local regulars describe as "homely taste."

5. Yagenbori Hassho (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
A hidden gem that is sure to have a line. The balance between the rich sauce and the fluffy noodles is perfect.

6. Fumichan Nagarekawa Branch (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
A homey restaurant where you can enjoy a conversation with the owner at the counter.

7. Takaya Jizo-dori Main Branch (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
Popular with healthy locals, with plenty of vegetables. The sweetness of the fresh cabbage stands out.

8. Icchan Main Branch (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
Popular with locals and tourists alike, the crispy noodles are a hit.

9. Lopez (Nishi-ku, Hiroshima)
Popular with young people for its interesting toppings with an Italian taste.

10. Otona no Okonomiyaki kate-kate (Naka-ku, Hiroshima)
The appeal is the carefully selected ingredients arranged for adults. Many regulars enjoy it with a glass of wine.