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Hiroshima

Its own style of okonomiyaki, layered rather than mixed, and worth learning to order properly.

The city's own style of okonomiyaki — cabbage, noodles, and egg layered rather than mixed together — is worth ordering properly rather than assuming it's the same dish as Osaka's. Naka Ward, the central district, has counters that have been griddling it the same way for generations.

Hiroshima, Japan
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