Other than the Tsukemen that seeks to challenge your tastebuds, the Onomichi ramen is also a noteworthy dish. The broth is made from high-quality small fish from the Seto Inland Sea, as well as pork loin fat. Using springy flat noodles cooked in fresh soy-sauce based broth, it is a flavourful and nutritious meal as the small fish are rich in calcium and the pork loin fat contains good cholesterol.

You can tuck into the signature dish at the famous Shukaen (朱華園). Caution: be prepared to queue and wait patiently as this restaurant is highly recommended for serving the best Onomichi ramen!

If you want to grab one without queueing for long time, Sakuraya (櫻屋) on the JR Onomichi Station could be your choice. It's accessible from either the South exit of JR Onomichi station or directly from the platform.

If you love spicy food, you have to try the Tsukemen in Hiroshima. This palatable dish is served with the noodles and broth in two different bowls, instead of mixing both together in one bowl. The boiled noodles are cooled with iced water and topped with vegetables like shredded green onion and boiled cabbage. Dip these cold noodles into the hot and spicy broth in the other bowl, which is a unique feature of Hiroshima Tsukemen. The degree of spiciness can be adjusted to suit your taste. You can also request for other toppings such as sliced roast pork and eggs to go along with the dish.

For a taste of the original Tsukemen, head to Bakudanya restaurant for a taste of the authentic local specialty. Challenge your tastebuds by trying out the different levels of spiciness ranging from 0 to 20 of this famous Tsukemen! Depending on the portion of your noodles, you can get a bowl of this delicacy from 750 to 1,000 JPY (7.30 to 9.80 USD).