Kakiya

If you love oysters, this is the place you absolutely have to try. Kakiya isn’t just another seafood restaurant it’s a shrine to oysters themselves. Located in the heart of Miyajima’s bustling Omotesando street, this unpretentious yet stylish eatery specializes purely in oysters, letting the freshness and quality of the shellfish shine in every dish. From the moment you approach, the scent of fresh oysters grilling over high heat draws you in and the experience only gets better from there. Their signature yaki-gaki grilled oysters are smoky and juicy, with the perfect char that locks in briny sweetness. The menu isn’t one dimensional either, you can enjoy oysters grilled, fried with a crispy golden crunch, raw when in season, or even incorporated into rich oyster rice and flavourful miso soup. Whether you’re an oyster devotee or someone looking to push your seafood boundaries, Kakiya delivers fresh, flavourful oysters in ways that celebrate the very best of Hiroshima’s famed shellfish.

I went for lunch right after visiting the aquarium. There was really a short queue for dine in. I was sitted at the counter. I ordered the Kakiya lunch set, lemon gin cider and the “ultra-rare” raw jigozen oyster (it was recommended by the waitress). The set meal was a blast! Full of flavors. The oysters were so fresh. You get to taste oysters cook in different ways. Also the lemon gin cider, full of fresh lemon and gin flavor. One of the best I had. The raw jigozen oysters was the highlight. It taste so fresh. Literally you can taste the freshness from the sea. There is a queue at the take out counters. You can try these oysters if you are not in the mood for dine in. Coming to Hiroshima, you need to taste the Oysters and Lemon. They are famous for these. Thank you! ig: @_bluebulb

Having seen many ppl strongly recommend the oysters from this oyster resto in Miyajima, my sis and I deliberately visited for an early dinner when we wandered around Miyajima. . We ordered the following dishes to share: -Kakiya Set (JPY2600) This set includes 7 items: 1. Hiroshima Oysters Barbecued in the Shell Served with two huge pieces, the grilled oysters were incredibly fresh. Even without any condiments, we could still savour their umami, prob becoz they were quickly grilled over high heat to lock in the flavour. 2. Oysters Cooked on Rice The rice, cooked with oyster soup, had a colour reminiscent of soy sauce staining the white rice. It was sprinkled with shredded nori and topped with three plump oysters. 3. Fried Oyster With an extremely crispy exterior and a tender, succulent interior, the juice bursted once we bit into it. Squeezing lemon reduced some greasiness, and dipping them in tartar sauce enhanced their savoury. 4. Oiled Oyster It had a rich and creamy flavour with a firmer texture, described on the menu as cheese from the sea, which I agreed with. 5. Simmered Oyster in Soy Sauce Cooked with light soy sauce and white sugar, it had a rather sweet flavour. 6. Oyster Miso Soup The miso soup absorbed the essence of the oyster, giving it a rich taste. It contained a huge oyster, making it more satisfying. 7. Salad with Kakiya's Dressing The salad was served with homemade oyster sauce from the store. -Oyster Gratin in 3 Pieces (JPY1750) Grilled and topped with cheese, butter and garlic, the oysters were baked to perfection. They were cheesy, served piping hot, and each was as large as my hand. . The resto has two floors and closes at 1800. It is clean with a modern design. We dined in the bar setting area, and a basket was placed behind our chairs for our belongings. . Their oysters were all huge, plump and fresh, and the prices were absolutely reasonable with great CP value! The staff were nice too. Definitely a must-visit place if you are an oyster lover.

We had an unforgettable Hiroshima oyster set meal, featuring deep-fried oysters, a comforting oyster soup, fragrant oyster rice, fresh raw oysters, and rich baked oysters, all bursting with ocean sweetness and umami in different ways. Every dish highlighted a unique texture—from the crispy outside and juicy center of the fried oysters to the silky freshness of the raw ones and the rice infused with concentrated oyster broth. Highly recommend 👍

Omg, oyster heaven. I tried Hiroshima oysters for the first time and it was delicious 🥰 Ordered immediately Jigozen raw oysters to try ❤️ so fresh, these were the best raw I have ever tried ☺️ Thank you so much ☺️ made my day ✨

We ate here today and had oysters in every possible way, all of them were very good. (We took the lunch set KAKIYA). We were especially happy with the service. We accidentally spilled the miso, but the staff was very quick to bring us another one. We really appreciated their kindness. My favorite dish was the grilled oysters!

Arrived for lunch around 2pm and able to get 2 seats at the counter. We ordered the premium set, enough food and generous serving of oysters ... simply delicious. Great service and atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

An old establishment with a modernised interior with only counter seats. This place was only for oyster lovers. The variety of preparation methods let me indulge with oyster in all kinds of cooking methods and flavours. All except raw oysters and I suspected that the recent climate change that destroyed a lot of Miyajima oysters was the main culprit. The oysters paired well with lemon soda.

Great restaurant for lunch! The hostess takes your order and inputs it in the Computer and also takes your monies! I ordered the special for 2600 Yen! It came with nice grilled fresh oysters, crispy fried oysters, boiled oysters on rice! It was delicious and totally fulfilling! Luckily I didn't get the Premium plate like my friends! It would have been overwhelming! Plus. It was 3500 Yen! Be careful as the hostess tries to upsell you! Almost implying that the Regular plate is not available! There is seating at the bar but lots of tables and chairs upstairs! Very nice! Would come back if I ever get to Miyajima Island again!

Food 10/10 Fried oysters. Marinated oysters. Oysters on rice. Grilled oysters. Miso soup oysters. Aged oysters. So many different ways of serving oysters in this lunch set, and each one brings out unique flavors and textures. Super fresh, caught straight from the ocean. Great value set. The lemons are also famous on this island, and so I got a whiskey sour, which indeed tasted better. Atmosphere 9/10 Modern and vibey, honestly a pretty good spot for a date. It's a long counter, and you are seated pretty much all facing the kitchen area. Can see someone grilling the oysters at the front entrance of the restaurant. Service 9/10 Pretty fast and nothing to complain about!

We wanted to eat the Hiroshima specialty oysters- so we had them here at Miyajima. They were plump and delicious- but nothing super special. I wish we could have had the raw ones, but the season ended in March. Miyajima is pretty touristy.

I'm an oyster lover through and through. I remember as a teenager, we would buy oysters from the seafood market and grill them on the bbq for long weekends and it was always a special memory for me. But as I was driving cross country through Japan and discovered that Hiroshima was the oyster capitol of the country I knew it was destiny. I remember driving towards the Miyajima and seeing the oyster farms in the bay, something inside of me jumped with joy. But it wasn't until I was on the island of Miyajima and fate guided me to Kakiya. With the multitude of restaurants serving oysters, it had to be the universe telling me that I HAD to eat here. Luckily they had a sampler meal and this gave me a chance to try fried oysters, oyster rice, oyster miso soup, grilled oysters and other preparations. This was a chance encounter at the end of May and this meal made such an impression on me that I made the five hour trek to have it again less than two months later! I especially loved the deep fried oyster and the tartar sauce it came with. This is my ultimate favorite restaurant and lunch that I've ever had in Japan, hands down and I'm confident it will hold the top rank for a long long time!

We had to try this Miyajimacho institution while visiting the island and it did not disappoint. Miyajima oysters every way, fresh from the racks you pass on the ferry ride over from the mainland. The oil based preparation (available in jars for purchase) was especially unusual. Presentation was elegant and prices were reasonable.

Found this restaurant on the Japan Nav app. What a great recommendation, it was soooo delicious and delectable. All sorts of way to make the oysters more mouthwatering. Restaurant is modern and comfortable and they greeted guests so welcoming. Delicious, delicious, delicious!

This was a pleasant surprise. The oysters were so fresh and they have a sampling menu where you can try it various ways. We also ordered the oyster rice set and a side of the butter and cheese oyster- this was my favorite out of the ones I tried..it's butter and cheese- what's not to like.the fries and grilled oysters were all very fresh and tasty- I would definitely come back.

Heavenly for those who love oysters!!!! Oysters meal comes with grilled oyster, deep fried oysters and steamed oysters. Oh don't forget the oyster miso soup too. I think the price was $25 and by the time I finished my lunch, I was oystered out. They have quite extensive wine menu and they explain how each wine is going to compliment types of oysters. Excellent service in English, if you love oysters like me, I highly recommend coming here for nice oyster lunch with wine.

The oysters here in Miyajima are no joke. They're the real deal and absolutely delicious. We got here before the lunch rush hour and so we got seated immediately. The fried oysters are delicious and juicy! The breading on the oysters were light and crispy without taking away the real flavor from the oyster. The grilled oysters were also delicious and they're huge! I also recommend the oysters in gratin! The only gripe about it is that I wish they really shucked it off well instead of being attached to the shell. Other than that, everything tasted delicious. Highly recommend!

Oyster place in Miyajima. Actually I like raw oysters, these were all cooked. I heard in Hiroshima you have to eat oysters, so I tried this place. Pretty busy when I was there, but I got seat and happy. It was super hot out side, but inside AC was in full blast. I also heard small oyster tastes better, but these huge ones good. I couldn't finish all of oysters! Couldn't finish my oysters, I want to have that experience again!

Wowza. Kakiya's high ratings drew me to their doorstep and it's not difficult to see why they've earned such a stellar reputation. The bustling Miyajima island was overflowing with tourists and locals alike, but Kakiya seemed to draw crowds of both, in hordes. Thanks to their speedy service, our wait for lunch on a weekday was practically non-existent. We all went for the oyster sampler which featured a soup, a salad and oysters prepared a few different ways: The fried oysters had a wonderfully light, but crunchy panko coating. Best of all, these were oozing with juices, super supple and went very well with the housemade tartar sauce. The poached oysters over oyster rice were delightfully tender and fragrant, eliciting an almost sweet aroma. The rice was perfectly cooked and each grain seemed to be thoroughly soaked in an oyster broth, a truly homey dish. The oiled oysters were a first for me and I was not a fan. I believe they are achieved by preserving (essentially, soaking) oysters in oil. Regardless, the result was an uber dense, somewhat cakey texture which was both far from familiar and not the greatest in taste. The roasted oysters were easily neck and neck with fried ones. The flesh of these were nearly palm-sized. To say they were succulent would be an understatement. In all, Kakiya's oyster sampler (~$20 USD) was a bargain and provided a great snapshot of this region's most popular bivalve.

This restaurant is located in the "shopping street" in Miyajima. Right in front of the restaurant, you will see one of their staff grilling the oysters. They also have their menu at the entrance so you may check it out while you wait. As this restaurant is located in a very touristy area, expect to wait. My husband and I ordered a bunch of different kinds of oysters as we wanted to sample as much as we can. We ordered the oyster set, the fried oyster, and the oyster nigiri (Japanese rice ball). The oyster set came with a variety of oysters, and it included 2 grilled oysters that i saw cooking at the front of the restaurant. The prices weren't cheap but the oysters were SO FRESH. Also, me coming from a city like Vancouver, you won't be able to find such delicacy at these prices.

I ordered the oysters set and I really regret it. It's really fresh and all, but I just can't eat that many oysters at once. I felt like throwing up afterwards because it was just too much food.. I would suggest ordering something simple with oysters, and spend the rest of the money outside for street food u.u.

Kakiya Oyster Bar on Miyajima Island is phenomenal! I ordered the sampler; which consisted of barbecued oysters, oyster soup, boiled oysters and fried oysters. I also ordered the oyster gratin and it was seasoned to perfection.

Probably the best oyster place in Hiroshima! Highly recommended and food is absolutely great!

Selection of oysters, both raw and barbecued, plus beer and an extensive wine and sake list. Prices are not low, but Miyajima island is a pretty touristy area, so you kind of expect it. My wife and I shared the barbecued oysters (4 very large oysters for ¥1200, or about $10.90, including tax, and no tipping in Japan). They were pretty amazing, and I would definitely recommend them. Chased them down with a cold Kirin draft for a nice snack.

Great oyster spot on Miyajima. No raw oysters were available when I was there tho, as the season had ended 5 days earlier. But I had cooked ones for the first time and all in all they were damn fine.

Best food for this trip to Japan. Nice and fresh oysters. Don't hesitate to upgrade to premium oysters. Interestingly, the deep fried one is good as well.

We stopped in here for lunch while in Hiroshima for a day. There was a line and we waited about 15-20 minutes before the 4 of us were seated (wait wasn't long compared to how many people were in line). Each person has to order one item (we were told it can be a drink instead of food if you aren't hungry). We ordered the oyster set and some extra grilled oysters. We liked the grilled oysters most, and fried ones were good too. The oysters in oil were a little strange for my taste, and my friends agreed. The oysters over rice were good, made the rice taste better! Staff were efficient and very nice. Would come again if I am back in this area.

This is probably the best oysters I had. They are very fresh and succulent. Love it...don't regret coming over!