Ichioku Steak in Mihara: A Local Steak Lunch with Ponzu and Plenty of Vegetables

A steak lunch that feels like a local secret

Mihara is a city many travelers pass through — it is a gateway to Onomichi and to Okunoshima, the famous Rabbit Island. But it is worth stopping for lunch. Ichioku Steak is a friendly, easy-to-enter local steakhouse where the lunch set is the star.

What you get

The signature Steak Lunch (¥1,580) comes with 100g of beef served on a sizzling iron plate, piled over bean sprouts and cabbage, plus salad, rice and miso soup. A double portion (200g) is ¥2,780.

The beef is sliced a little thinner than a classic Western steak — closer to yakiniku thickness — which makes it easy to eat with chopsticks. Dip it in the ponzu sauce with grated daikon radish: light, citrusy, and it never gets heavy, even with all that meat.

My personal notes:

• The vegetables are generous — you will not leave feeling weighed down
• The ponzu dipping sauce is the highlight; refreshing and addictive
• The miso soup arrives properly hot (a small thing, but it matters)
• The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, even for first-time visitors

Hiroshima wagyu, explained on your placemat

One charming detail: the paper placemat is a manga-style guide to Hiroshima wagyu brands such as Hiba-gyu and Jinseki-gyu. You can learn about local beef while you wait for your plate to arrive.

Lunch menu (11:00–14:00, tax included)

• Steak Lunch (100g beef, salad, miso soup, rice) — ¥1,580 / Double 200g — ¥2,780
• Chicken Steak Lunch (240g) — ¥1,450
• Pork Lunch (120g) — ¥1,200 / Double — ¥1,880
• Hamburger Lunch — ¥1,380
• Pork Ginger Lunch — ¥1,200
• Coffee after your meal — ¥450

Who should go

Anyone passing through Mihara at lunchtime who wants a satisfying local meal at a fair price. Solo diners are fine at the counter, and the staff keep things moving, so it works even on a travel schedule.

Restaurant info

• Name: Ichioku (ステーキ/しゃぶしゃぶ 一億)
• Address: Yamada Building 2F, 1-12-24 Shiromachi, Mihara, Hiroshima
• Access: About a 3–4 minute walk from JR Mihara Station
• Hours: Lunch 11:00–14:00 / Dinner 17:00–22:00
• Closed: Mondays (may change; check before you go)
• Phone: 0848-62-2900

Photos and visit notes by the author (Local Guide, based in Himeji & Hiroshima). Prices as of November 2026.

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