Hirome Ichiba
Hirome Ichiba
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donavan94563
Orinda, CA209 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
After visiting the castle, we had lunch at Hirome Ichiba which is located next to the entrance back into Obiyamachi Ichibangai Shopping Street. Just look out for the large maneki-neko (fortune cat) sign. In Japanese, Hirome Ichica is ひろめ市場.
The market is food court style with a variety of food vendors serving ramen, yakatori, katsu and fish. The market is packed with locals and the vibe is great. Not a lot of english speakers (except for the tourist), however, the local vendors are really nice and will point and gesture. Grab a spot on one of the many shared tables.
We came here to eat the local specialty of seared bonito tuna (katsuo-tataki). One of the central stalls specializes in Katsuo tataki and can be easily identified by the high flame grill and long lines.
Katsuo tataki can be seared on a gas stove yet Kochi resident prefer it warayaki which means grilled over a straw fire. Fillets of bonito are wrapped in straw and cooked over coal fire so the outside is slightly charred and inside is still raw and tender. The short and intense burst of flames create a lightly burn crisp outside where most of the fat is located. Unlike other kinds of sashimi, the fish is sliced vertically into thick pieces instead of the traditional angled pulling motion. Served with rock salt, the amazing smoky flavour is best washed down with draft beer. Free cold tea is also available.
The market is food court style with a variety of food vendors serving ramen, yakatori, katsu and fish. The market is packed with locals and the vibe is great. Not a lot of english speakers (except for the tourist), however, the local vendors are really nice and will point and gesture. Grab a spot on one of the many shared tables.
We came here to eat the local specialty of seared bonito tuna (katsuo-tataki). One of the central stalls specializes in Katsuo tataki and can be easily identified by the high flame grill and long lines.
Katsuo tataki can be seared on a gas stove yet Kochi resident prefer it warayaki which means grilled over a straw fire. Fillets of bonito are wrapped in straw and cooked over coal fire so the outside is slightly charred and inside is still raw and tender. The short and intense burst of flames create a lightly burn crisp outside where most of the fat is located. Unlike other kinds of sashimi, the fish is sliced vertically into thick pieces instead of the traditional angled pulling motion. Served with rock salt, the amazing smoky flavour is best washed down with draft beer. Free cold tea is also available.
Written 31 July 2016
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900nippon
Tokyo, Japan533 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
You can enjoy local foods and the atmosphere. The restaurant is self service. It may be difficult to eat in the cafeteria without japanese.
Written 10 December 2017
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TravelingFoodie
Miami, FL2,308 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This is funky place with lots of small food stalls selling just about any type of food, from seafood, to meat to noodles, and a bunch of local fried stuff. We have tried 4-5 places and spent about 3 hours. They have community tables so it makes it extra fun. A crowded place and feels more like a flea market so do not expect a fancy super clean place, but that is the charm of it besides great choices of local foods.
Written 21 April 2023
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Minxdragon
Melbourne, Australia96 contributions
Nov 2019
The quality of food is unbelievable, so fresh and well made, sit with a group and make some new friends in this lovely communal setting. Do keep an eye out for the flags because it can be easy to miss! A wonderful stop near the castle for lunch and a drink.
Written 13 November 2019
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ToffeeMike
Upton, UK166 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
The seared tuna from the market with a cold beer was amazing. One of the nicest taste experiences I have had. Highly recommended.
Written 26 September 2019
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norman w
Takamatsu, Japan191 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
This is a great place to go for eats in Kochi. Fun and a great chance to meet some locals and drink. Highly recommended. Try the Shio Tataki.
Written 17 February 2019
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Dushi-NY
NY, NY6,410 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This was a cruise ship port day which meant that no matter what time we appeared, this market/food hall was bound to be busy. We noticed a number of the cruise ship staff having lunch here as well.
The regional specialty is the charred tuna and sweet potato fries. There are many sushi, sashimi, yakitori, fried food and noodle options as well. We decided to order from several food stalls and sharing the food so that we can sample as many dishes as possible. The prices were reasonable.
The problem was finding an available seat. There is one main communal seating area, and several smaller sections scattered throughout that customers use once they purchase their food. As soon as it appeared as if someone was finishing up their meal, you had to rush over and stand nearby to unofficially "claim" that seat. A few of the larger restaurants had their own dining areas staffed by waiters/waitresses.
Pre-packages foods, grocery stores and souvenir shops can also be found inside the market. Most of the vendors seemed friendly, a few were a bit surly, possible due to the crowds that can result from having a cruise ship in port.
This is a lively food court/market with plenty of photo and dining possibilities.
The regional specialty is the charred tuna and sweet potato fries. There are many sushi, sashimi, yakitori, fried food and noodle options as well. We decided to order from several food stalls and sharing the food so that we can sample as many dishes as possible. The prices were reasonable.
The problem was finding an available seat. There is one main communal seating area, and several smaller sections scattered throughout that customers use once they purchase their food. As soon as it appeared as if someone was finishing up their meal, you had to rush over and stand nearby to unofficially "claim" that seat. A few of the larger restaurants had their own dining areas staffed by waiters/waitresses.
Pre-packages foods, grocery stores and souvenir shops can also be found inside the market. Most of the vendors seemed friendly, a few were a bit surly, possible due to the crowds that can result from having a cruise ship in port.
This is a lively food court/market with plenty of photo and dining possibilities.
Written 10 June 2018
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PMorisawa
Copenhagen, Denmark13 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Hirome Ichi is a local food court downtown Kochi City. This is a place where local tosa-Jin eats. The atmosphere is great and you can find lots of local dishes and produce. I can warmly recommend the gyoza, the smoked Bonito (Katsuo Tataki) and the yuzu juice. Only minus with the food court is that smoking is allowed.
Written 21 May 2018
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DYA717
Honolulu8,942 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
It is on one end of the Obiyamachi shopping arcade and a short walk from the train station. It seems to specialize in seafood dishes. A lot of food stalls clustered in mini-courts with tables in the middle area. It gets really crowded. Interesting, exciting, lively atmosphere. I had a gyoza and beer set and enjoyed my little lunch snack there.
Written 10 April 2018
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Peeceecee
Skipton, UK999 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We ended up in this food court after wandering through Hirome market. It all looked very authentic with stands selling a variety of local foods. everyone sits at communal tables in the centre of the area and at the time of our visit it was a heaving mass of humanity so we decided to move on and find a restaurant where we could have a more relaxed dining experience. We did not try any of the food but our overall impression was that it was cheap and cheerful.
Written 7 May 2017
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