The Lemon Stand, a standing bar in central Hiroshima seen here on Aug. 5, 2025, focuses on local ingredients including Japanese gin and locally grown lemons. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes)

When life gives you lemons, your best option is to head to Lemon Stand Hiroshima for an out-of-this-world citrus-themed meal.

Situated just a lemon’s throw from Peace Memorial Park and Hondori Shopping Street, the Lemon Stand is the perfect spot for any weary traveler, provided they don’t mind standing.

A traditional tachinomi — or standing bar — with a modern twist, Lemon Stand takes advantage of Hiroshima’s status as Japan’s largest domestic producer of lemons by including local Setouchi lemons in most of its dishes.

The Lemon Stand in Hiroshima, Japan, serves a wide variety of lemon sours and other citrus-themed drinks and dishes. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes)

Meant for quick bites or casual conversations, Lemon Stand’s menu offers a variety of interesting dishes, including fish and chips, raw oysters, caviar, fried chicken and lemon-infused fried squid.

Unsurprisingly, everything goes better with a twist of lemon.

But the real star of Lemon Stand’s show is its drink menu, which offers seven varieties of lemon sours and a smattering of other beverages, including gin-based cocktails, craft beer and wine.

For its flagship drink, the Super Lemon Sour, an unremarkable looking beverage hides a surprising amount of flavor, with a crisp, clean, sour and sweet profile.

The Lemon Stand in Hiroshima, Japan, serves a wide variety of lemon sours and other citrus-themed drinks and dishes. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes)

To complement a lemon sour, it’s hard to beat a trio of raw oysters. The bar keeps three varieties on hand — each from a different prefecture — and serves them up with plenty of condiments on the side.

For a crispier side, look no further than The Renowned French Fries, offered in such flavors as wasabi, sweet and sour, barbecue and Cajun.

Lemon Stand Hiroshima

Location: 2-17 Fukuromachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima

Hours: 2 p.m. to midnight, Monday thru Saturday; 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday.

Prices: Beverages start at 800 yen. Expect to pay between 300 yen and 2,200 yen for food.

Dress: Casual

Directions: From Hiroshima Station, head south across Enko River via Ekimae-dori for about ¾ of a mile. Turn right onto Inario, continue ¼ mile and then turn left on the Kumiyacho East intersection. Lemon Stand Hiroshima will be on the left.

Information: Online: silencer.inc/lemon-stand-hiroshima