If you want to taste okonomiyaki in Tokyo, go to Mitchan Souhonten!

What is Mitchan Souhonten?

• Table of Contents
• Enjoy the taste of Micchan in Tokyo! Shinbashi store and Tokyo Solamachi store
• Recommended menu at Mitchan Sohonten
• Micchan Souhonten's Commitment
• Try Mitchan Souhonten's special okonomiyaki in Tokyo

Micchan Souhonten is a long-established okonomiyaki restaurant founded in 1950. It was the first owner, Inune Mitsuo, who established okonomiyaki as soul food as Hiroshima recovered after the war. At the age of 19, he took over the okonomiyaki stand "Mikasaya" started by his father, and changed the name of the restaurant to "Micchan" in 1953. He named the restaurant after his own nickname so that his acquaintances would easily find the restaurant.

In 1955, the shop moved to Nishishintenchi Public Square (currently the area around Hiroshima Parco). Around this time, the prototype of modern okonomiyaki, "soba-filled okonomiyaki," was perfected, and the shape changed from folded in half to a round shape. Then, in 1965, the first shop, "Micchan," opened in the Hiroshima Station Building. At the time, it was so popular with customers that they went all the way to Osaka to buy a cabbage-cutting machine.

The first Mitchan Souhonten store opened in 1968. It quickly became popular and moved to its current location in 1987, followed by the Fukuya Hatchobori store. From there, more stores opened one after another, and Mitchan Souhonten okonomiyaki is still loved today at various stores in Hiroshima.

Enjoy the taste of Micchan in Tokyo! Shinbashi store and Tokyo Solamachi store

Micchan Souhonten first opened in Tokyo in 2019. From here, we will introduce the two stores in Tokyo.

Shinbashi store

The first Tokyo store, the Shinbashi store, is located about a 2-minute walk from the Karasumori exit of Shinbashi Station. Weekday lunch hours are from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Dinner hours are from 5pm to 11pm. It is also open on weekends and holidays from 11:30am.

Shimbashi is a bustling town with many office workers. We have 68 seats available, including counter and table seats. We recommend this restaurant for eating okonomiyaki with colleagues after work or at lunchtime.

Tokyo Solamachi store

The Tokyo Solamachi store is easily accessible, about a one-minute walk from Oshiage Station and about a five-minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station. With Tokyo Skytree nearby, it's a great place to stop by when sightseeing. Business hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. You can take your time enjoying your okonomiyaki.

Recommended menu at Mitchan Sohonten

At both Tokyo stores, you can enjoy a variety of okonomiyaki, including the classic "Soba Meat and Egg" from Mitchan Sohonten, "Deluxe Special" and "Squid Tempura". There are also plenty of recommended dishes and desserts. Menu items include "Koune Shioyaki" made with Hiroshima's specialty meat and "Momiji Manju Ice Cream" made with Hiroshima's representative sweet "Momiji Manju", allowing you to enjoy the flavors of Hiroshima while in Tokyo.

In addition, there are store-exclusive menus that can only be enjoyed at each store. The Shinbashi store offers a wide variety of oyster dishes made with fresh oysters and teppanyaki dishes that go well with alcohol. They also offer sake snacks such as "Hiroshima gansu" and "beef tendon stew."

At the Tokyo Solamachi store, we also offer new flavors such as "Okonomiyaki Mentaiko Mayo" and "Okonomiyaki Carbonara"! Please enjoy the store-exclusive menu items.

Micchan Souhonten's Commitment

The okonomiyaki at Mitchan Souhonten is packed with many of Inue Mitsuo's unique features that have remained unchanged since the old days.

First, the grilling process. To prevent the taste from changing depending on the chef, multiple people are assigned to grill the meat to ensure a consistent taste.

They also pay special attention to the way they cut the cabbage. They change the cutting method depending on the season, the condition of the cabbage on the day, and the part of the cabbage to ensure the texture is consistent.

They also pay special attention to the dough, making it simple with just flour and water so that you won't get tired of eating it every day. The noodles, which are characterized by their crispy texture, are made using fresh noodles, which are fried to create that texture.

And the most important part of okonomiyaki is the sauce. Mitchan Souhonten's original okonomiyaki sauce is a luxurious sauce made with carefully selected ingredients. Please take a look at this proud sauce that makes the okonomiyaki delicious.

Try Mitchan Souhonten's special okonomiyaki in Tokyo

The okonomiyaki at Mitchan Souhonten, which has been loved in Hiroshima for many years, is sure to satisfy both your body and mind with just one bite! Please try the original Hiroshima okonomiyaki, packed with the attention to detail of the founder, Mitsuo Inune, at the Shinbashi store and the Tokyo Solamachi store.

Mitchan Souhonten has seven stores in Hiroshima (as of October 2024). If you are traveling or visiting Hiroshima, be sure to check out the local stores.

"Micchan Sohonten Shinbashi Branch/Tokyo Solamachi Branch"