20 Best Restaurants in Fukuoka, Japan : Discover an Abundance of Regional Specialties Like Ramen and Motsu Nabe

Update-date: Jul 03 2020
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
20 Best Restaurants in Fukuoka, Japan : Discover an Abundance of Regional Specialties Like Ramen and Motsu Nabe

Fukuoka is a prefecture rife with a profusion of delicious foods particular to the region. Some of the local specialties include tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen, and motsu nabe (hot pot made with offals), mizutaki torinabe (hot pot made with chicken and vegetables), udon (thick noodles), and taki gyoza (simmered gyoza), just to name a few of the dishes on the menus of longstanding establishments near and dear to the locals. In this article, you will find 20 restaurants with a central theme of restaurants that serve Fukuoka's local specialties! Online reservations are also an option, so why not get head-start while stirring up an appetite planning out places to eat that catch your interest?

1. [Mentaiko] Shobo-an (Hakata / Japanese Cuisine)

1. [Mentaiko] Shobo-an (Hakata / Japanese Cuisine)
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Mentaiko, or spicy cod roe spiced with red pepper, is a dish that originated in Hakata, and Shobo-an is a restaurant that offers that opportunity to try the homegrown dish locally. At the counter seats, you become an audience to a live performance of the chef's culinary finesse, while table seats are also available for a relaxed dining experience. The restaurant's specialty is without a doubt the ago-dashi (broth made from the Japanese flying fish) mentaiko shipped in directly from the fish processing facility! Recommended dishes include the [Hakata Mentai Mabushi Set (serves 1-person)] (4,000 JPY), a 4-piece set that comes with a mentai croquette (a fried breaded cake than can be made with various kinds of minced ingredients), and the [Mentaiyaki Shabu (sliced meat parbroiled with vegetables) (serves 1 person)] (1,900 JPY), made with an ago-dashi (flying fish) mentai stock.

Mentai-ryori Hakata Shobo-an

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm) Normal open hours beginning New Year's Day!!, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Follows the schedule of JR Hakata Amu Plaza Hakata
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR [Hakata Station]! On the 9th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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2. [Mizutaki] Hamadaya (Hakata / Japanese Cuisine)

2. [Mizutaki] Hamadaya (Hakata / Japanese Cuisine)
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Mizutaki refers to a Hakata specialty hot pot, and Hamadaya is the perfect restaurant to try authentic Hakata mizutaki for the first time, all at a reasonable price. The windowside tables have a refreshing, open feel about them, while sofa seats let you sink ease comfortably into the refined interior look of the restaurant. Rest assured that the restaurant staff provide assistance in everything from setting the correct temperature of the heat, to the optimal timing to add each ingredient. The [Hakata Mizutaki (chicken hot pot) Set] (2,500 JPY excl. tax) and the lunchtime exclusive [Hamadaya Gozen] (1,680 JPY excl. tax) are popular options to get a casual taste of Hakata’s culinary tradition!

Hakata Mizutaki Hamadaya

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,300 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR [Hakata Station], on the 10th floor of AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 10F, City Dining Kooten, 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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3. [Motsu Nabe] Motsukou (Gofukumachi / Motsu Nabe)

3. [Motsu Nabe] Motsukou (Gofukumachi / Motsu Nabe)
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Founded in 1978, Motsukou has earned its place in the hearts of the locals’ over the years with their motsu nabe, a hot pot made with offals. Each table is attended to by a designated staff member who will help adjust the temperature of the hot pot based on the ingredients. Although motsu nabe is traditionally made with a soy sauce or salt-based soup, the secret to motsu nabe is using chicken bone broth and topping it with a touch of special soy sauce oil. The recommended choice is the [Motsu Nabe] (1,000 JPY). The offals are stocked fresh in the restaurant every day so they don’t taste gamy, and should be enjoyable even for people who might typically avoid the unconventional cuts!

Motsukou

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before Holidays] 5:00 pm - (L.O. 11:30 pm)
[Holidays] 5:00 pm- (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Gofukumachi Station on Fukuoka munisiple Subway Hakozaki Line.
Address: 7-14, Tsunabamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Map
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4. [Ramen] Hakata Ippudo (Hakata / Ramen)

4. [Ramen] Hakata Ippudo (Hakata / Ramen)
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Hakata Ippudo is a renowned ramen restaurant with a reputation that extends well outside of Japan. The refined Japanese atmosphere, background music, and even the utensils are picked with care to match the ambiance. The soup, the recipe for which has been passed down since the restaurant was founded, takes 18 hours to prepare, and 24 hours until ready to serve. There two signature dishes are the [Shiromaru Motoaji] (720 JPY excl. tax) with a profoundly rich flavor of the traditional tonkotsu soup, and the [Akamaru Shinaji] (820 JPY excl. tax)), which takes the original tonkotsu soup and accents it with some piquant miso spice.

Hakata Ippudo

Open: 11:00 am - 11:55 pm (L.O. 11:45 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 950 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR [Hakata Station], on the 10th floor of KOOTEN in AMU PLAZA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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5. [Tonkotsu Ramen] Marugen (Nishitetsu Hirao / Ramen)

5. [Tonkotsu Ramen] Marugen (Nishitetsu Hirao / Ramen)
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Marugen is a ramen restaurant held in high regard by both locals and tourists alike. In addition to fundamental soup bases like niboshi (sardine) and kombu (kelp), the addition of a classic Hakata tonkotsu soup rounds off a delicate balance of rich flavor, and pairs exquisitely with the ideal consistency and elasticity of noodles. Try the restaurant's pride, made with a mixture of pork bone and sea food soup, in the [Special Hakata Chinese Noodle Soup] (800 JPY), or the [Flat Noodle Tsukesoba (dipping noodles)] (700 JPY), a dish with a fragrance of sudachi (a sour Japanese orange), if in the mood for a light and nutritious option.

Hakata Chuka Soba Marugen

Open: [Tuesdays-Saturdays, Holidays, Days before holidays] Hours 11:30-23:30 Service stops when soup runs out.
[Sundays] Hours 11:30-23:00 Service stops when soup runs out.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 700 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: From the entrance gate of Nishitetsu Hirao Station, turn right, go straight on Takamiya-dori Street, and you'll find us across the crosswalk/road.
Address: City Mansion Hirao 102, 2-2-18 Hirao , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Map
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6. [Taki Gyoza] Ikeda Shoten (Hirao / Gyoza)

6. [Taki Gyoza] Ikeda Shoten (Hirao / Gyoza)
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Ikeda Shoten is renowned as the founder of taki gyoza (stewed gyoza dumplings), and requires reservations to get in on weekends. The restaurant appears at first glance like a lone residence, and is nestled in a location like a secluded hideaway. The [Taki Gyoza] (700 JPY excl. tax) comes with gyoza stuffed with green onions, yellow chives, and chicken, and is simmered in a chicken bone broth base that has an added touch of pork bone flavor. The new culinary invention is quickly becoming a local specialty in Hakata. The [Take Tofu] (500 JPY excl. tax) is also recommended—the tofu in this dish has a springy texture that’s rather unique for tofu.

Hakata Taki Gyoza Ikeda Shoten

Open: Normal hours: 6:00 p.m.-midnight. Last order 11:00 p.m.
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Go along Takamiya-dori towards Yakuin. Turn right at the Hirao north traffic lights and the restaurant is located on the right-hand side soon after the Nishitetsu railway bridge.
Address: 2-1-26 Omiya , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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7. [Yakitori] Genkiya No. 2 Branch (Hakata / Izakaya)

7. [Yakitori] Genkiya No. 2 Branch (Hakata / Izakaya)
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Genkiya No. 2 is an izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can try Hakata specialties at reasonable prices. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by the welcoming, energetic voices of the staff. You’ll always find a lively atmosphere at this location. Particular care is taken to ensure the chicken used to make the yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) is of the freshest quality, and each skewer is carefully grilled through to perfection. The recommended pick here is the 6-piece signature spread of skewered meats for 800 JPY. The 6-piece nankotsu kushiyaki (skewered cartilage meat) is another popular dish. You can also try digging into the immensely satisfying 3-hour, all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat kushiyaki course that starts at 3,500 JPY!

Genkiya No.2

Open: Hours: 17:00-01:30 (last order 00:30; employees leave at 24:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: After leaving Hakata Station (through Hakata Exit) proceed past the lights toward Canal City, and turn left at the corner of the JR Kyushu Building. Turn right at the next corner and it will be 50m ahead on your right side.
Address: 3-26-10 Hakata Ekimae , Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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8. [Motsu Nabe × Mizutaki] Kishu Tenjin Branch (Tenjin-minami Station / Izakaya)

8. [Motsu Nabe/Mizutaki] Kishu Tenjin Branch (Tenjin-minami Station / Izakaya)
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Kishu is a restaurant ideal for trying Fukuoka's local specialties. Past the quaint, earthy Japanese ambiance and the stone pavement is the warmly lit atmosphere of the open, spacious-feeling interior. Two local specialties headline the menu as popular options: one is the [Ika Menta Butter Kamameshi] (1,380 JPY), a dish prepared by taking mentaiko and squid brought in fresh from Hakata Port every day and cooking it in a small pot known as a "kama" with butter and shiso (perilla), and the other is the [Make-Your-Own Motsu-Nabe (serves 1 person)] (1,380 JPY), served in your choice of soy sauce, miso, kimchi jjigae, salt, or soy milk flavors. Motsu nabe orders start with a minimum of 2 people.

Motsu-Nabe x Mizu-Taki Kishu

Open: [Monday - Sunday, National Holidays, and Day before Holidays] 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / 4:00 pm - 0:00 am *We accept reservations for banquets of 8 or more people during lunchtime. Please casually inquire with us.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Immediately from Haruyoshi Intersection
Address: 4F, Romanesque Resort Club Nishi-Nakasu, 3-21-28 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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9. [Sushi] Yamanaka (Hakata / Sushi)

9. [Sushi] Yamanaka (Hakata / Sushi)
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Yamanaka is one of the most notable sushi restaurants in Fukuoka. The restaurant interior exudes an atmosphere of elegant opulence. At the counter seats, you'll see each fresh piece of sushi as it's made right right in front of you. The savory fatty flavor of the seared tuna in the [Lightly-Seared Fatty Tuna] and the exotic “ara” (longtooth grouper) fish are both exemplary choices to go with. Sushi is served at 3,300 JPY for a one-person serving. Also keep in mind that most guests order the [Small Uni/Ikura Donburi], an especially popular dish that flaunts lavish toppings of urchin and salmon roe on sushi rice!

Sushi Kappo Yamanaka

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR [Hakata Station]! On the 9th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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10. [Teppanyaki] Teppanyaki Ten Hakata Branch (Hakata / Teppanyaki)

10. [Teppanyaki] Teppanyaki Ten Hakata Branch (Hakata / Teppanyaki)
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Teppanyaki Ten Hakata Branch combines the best possible ingredients and a premier culinary touch to produce a superlative teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) experience. The restaurant's longstanding roots as a butcher plays a large part in the careful selection of Kuroge Wagyu beef used to prepare a sirloin steak with that melt-in-your-mouth quality inherent to high-end Wagyu beef. As for the Ise-ebi (spiny lobster) on the menu, the lobster is taken out of the tank only upon receiving an order to ensure that it’s served in the freshest possible state. There are total of 3 different teppanyaki courses to choose from, and the recommended pick has to be the [Ise-Ebi Course]  (8,800 JPY excl. tax) that offers the luxury of both the Kuroge Wagyu beef sirloin steak and the lobster!

Teppanyaki Ten Hakata branch

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR [Hakata Station] / on the 9th floor of AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 9F, City Dining KOOTEN, 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka  Map
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11. [Hakata Udon] Hakata Udon Sakaba Wappachi (Hakata / Udon)

11. [Hakata Udon] Hakata Udon Sakaba Wappachi (Hakata / Udon)
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Head to [Hakata Udon Sakaba Wappachi] to have a bowl of Hakata-style udon. Characterized by its soft texture, udon noodles are a Japanese specialty loved by people of all ages. The restaurant's most popular dishes are the classic [Ebi-ten], a bowl of udon topped with shrimp tempura, and the [Curry Udon], featuring the restaurant's constantly-cooking homemade curry roux. Other than with udon, you may also enjoy the restaurant's dashi (broth) in the [Oden 3-Kind Assortment] (980 JPY)!

Hakata Udon Sakaba Wappachi

Open: 11:00 am - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: JR [Hakata Station] is the nearest station
Address: 10F, JR HAKATA CITY, 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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12. [Jidori Cuisine] Umaya (Hakata / Izakaya)

12. [Jidori Cuisine] Umaya (Hakata / Izakaya)
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[Umaya] specializes in chicken and serves delicious yakitori (chicken skewers) grilled on charcoal. The restaurant was conceived by a famed kabuki actor and the fancy interiors are the work of the same designer of Japan's top luxury express train, the [Seven Stars]. The most recommended menu item is the [Course with Six-Assorted Chicken Skewers] (2,500 JPY plus tax), an array of 6 skewers, 2 appetizers, rice, and even dessert to top it off. Plus, if you prefer to order your skewers individually, they can be casually enjoyed from 170 JPY (plus tax).

Umaya

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,800 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR Hakata Station! On the 10th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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13. [Torimabushi] Torimabushi (Nakasukawabata / Japanese Cuisine)

13. [Torimabushi] Torimabushi (Nakasukawabata / Japanese Cuisine)
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The dish [torimabushi] is a new specialty from Fukuoka, named after an eel dish called [hitsumabushi]. Instead of eel, white rice is topped with Hakata's brand chicken and flavored with broth and various condiments. You can try this new Fukuoka specialty at [Torimabushi]. Once you've savored the jidori (local chicken) and rice with the special soy-based sauce and white rice, you can mix it up by adding condiments like sansho (strong Japanese pepper) and yuzu-kosho (spicy citrus paste), or by mixing in an onsen egg (half-boiled egg). Finish the meal with the rich chicken soup! The regular-sized [Torimabushi Gozen] set meal starts from 1,260 JPY.

Torimabushi

Open: [Weekdays/Saturdays/Holiday/Day before holidays] 11:30-24:00 (last order 23:30)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2 minute walk from Nakasukawabata station.
Address: 1F Tm-16 Building, 5-3-18 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Map
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14. [Oyako-don] Kashiwa-ya Genjiro (Hakata / Oyako-don)

14. [Oyako-don] Kashiwa-ya Genjiro (Hakata / Oyako-don)
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[Kashiwa-ya Genjiro] is the best choice if you want to have oyako-don (rice bowl dish with chicken and eggs) made with Fukuoka brand chicken. Made exclusively with local chicken and eggs, their [Oyako-don] (from 800 to 1,200 JPY (plus tax)) is available in 3 sizes: Regular, Large (with 1.5 times the regular amount of chicken), and Deluxe (which includes chicken offal). You can also choose how strong you want the dashi to be by selecting between the original flavor or condensed sauce. If you don't speak Japanese, you'll have nothing to worry about since their menu is also available in English, Chinese, and Korean!

Kashiwa-ya Genjiro

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,200 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR [Hakata Station]! On the 9th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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15. [Kaiseki Cuisine] Kyushu no Shun Hakatarou (Tenjin / Japanese Cuisine)

15. [Kaiseki Cuisine] Kyushu no Shun Hakatarou (Tenjin / Japanese Cuisine)
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[Kyushu no Shun Hakatarou] gets its carefully selected seasonal ingredients from all parts of Kyushu. With only 15 servings made per day, their popular lunch set, called [Hanakago-Gozen], features an array of delicious and beautifully-arranged seasonal delicacies that will please both the eyes and taste buds. From the huge menu of drinks that pair wonderfully with the food, make sure to order the [Shochu Tasting Set] (1,200 JPY) which allows you to taste and compare 3 different types of shochu (a kind of Japanese alcohol)!

Kyushu no shun Hakatarou

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O.10:00 pm)
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 377m from [Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station (Tenjin)] of Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line / 5-minute walk from [Tenjin Station] of Fukuoka municipal subway Airport Line
Address: 5F Southside Terrace, 1-1-38 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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16. [Hakata Oyaki] Ganso Hakata Tonbee JR HAKATA CITY Branch (Hakata / Teppanyaki)

16. [Hakata Oyaki] Ganso Hakata Tonbee JR HAKATA CITY Branch (Hakata / Teppanyaki)
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If you're up for some Hakata-style teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) dishes, head to [Ganso Hakata Tonbee JR HAKATA CITY Branch]. It's the ideal spot to try out some of Hakata's unique teppanyaki delicacies, such as the [Hakata Oyaki] (from 1,280 JPY (plus tax)), a Hakata-style okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) topped with offal and mentaiko (seasoned cod roe); the [Specialty Hakata Tonpei-yaki] (1,000 JPY (plus tax)), an omelet filled with shredded cabbage and pork; and more! If possible, grab a seat at the counter where you can watch the chef grill your food in front of your eyes, something that will definitely make the wait more fun! The inner garden and the sense of freedom given by the wide interiors make this a lovely place to enjoy a relaxing meal.

Ganso Hakata Tonbee JR HAKATA CITY branch

Open: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR [Hakata Station], on the 10th floor of KOOTEN in AMU PLAZA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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17. [Sea Bream Chazuke] Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store (Imajuku / Japanese Cuisine)

17. [Sea Bream Chazuke] Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store (Imajuku / Japanese Cuisine)
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[Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store] allows you to enjoy seafood-based dishes while gazing at a stunning sea view. A huge window lets the sunlight in, making the atmosphere inside feel wonderfully spacious. A recommended menu item is the [Famous Sea Bream Chazuke with Pickled Vegetables] (1,300 JPY), a dish consisting of dashi poured over freshly-cooked white rice topped with sea bream, or the [Sushi Set] (1,580 JPY), which includes 6 sushi pieces, tempura, chawanmushi (egg custard), and miso soup. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in super-fresh seafood caught straight from the Hakata Bay.

Seafood Restaurant Zauo Main Store

Open: Normal hours 11:30 - 22:00 (last order 21:00)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Ten minutes by car from Imajuku Station on the JR Chikuhi Line. Continue south on the #54 prefectural highway, located on the left-hand side just in front of Umizuri Park.
Address: 79-6 Oda , Nishi-ku,Fukuoka-shi , Fukuoka Map
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18. [Kaisen-don] Seafood Bowl & Chazuke - Isoragi - (Hakata / Kaisen-don)

18. [Kaisen-don] Seafood Bowl & Chazuke - Isoragi - (Hakata / Kaisen-don)
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Everything from the main ingredients down to the condiments is locally produced at [Seafood Bowl & Chazuke - Isoragi -], a restaurant that takes very seriously the concept of [local production for local consumption]. Their signature dish, called [High-Grade Isoragi Seafood Bowl] (2,860 JPY), is a luxurious rice bowl topped with around 10 different types of seafood such as sea urchin, Botan shrimp, and ikura (salmon roe). After trying the dish as is, you can make the dish into [ochazuke] by pouring the included flying fish broth over top. Also, the food served matches divinely with the restaurant's [Isoragi Original Junmai Ginjo] (640 JPY), an original sake (a kind of Japanese alcohol) that can only be enjoyed here!

Seafood Bowl & Chazuke - Isoragi -

Open: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,800 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR [Hakata Station]! On the 9th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Map
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19. [Seafood] Yumehana Genkido (Hakata / Japanese Cuisine)

19. [Seafood] Yumehana Genkido (Hakata / Japanese Cuisine)
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[Yumehana Genkido] is an izakaya (Japanese pub) that offers Japanese dishes made with the super-fresh fish that swim in their fish tank. The ingredients are carefully selected by the chef himself, who turns them into fresh seafood delicacies for you to enjoy. If you go there, don't miss the luxurious [Sashimi Platter] (1,200 JPY (plus tax)) which includes the 5 most recommended fish of the day, or the [Ikizukuri Squid] (1,500 JPY (plus tax)), which they'll cut for you right after you've ordered it. The menu also offers a large variety of sake, shochu, wine, and other alcoholic drinks.

Yumehana Genkido

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Hakata station. Leave the Hakata exit and turn right. It's on the 8th floor of Hakata bus terminal.
Address: Hakataguchi Kotsu center Bldg. 8F, 2-1 Hakata Eki Chuo Gai , Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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20. [French Cuisine] La Maison de la Nature Goh (Nishitetsu Fukuoka / French Cuisine)

20. [French Cuisine] La Maison de la Nature Goh (Nishitetsu Fukuoka / French Cuisine)
20 Best Restaurants in Fukuoka, Japan : Discover an Abundance of Regional Specialties Like Ramen and Motsu Nabe
It's thanks to the hidden French restaurant [La Maison de la Nature Goh] that the Nishi Nakasu area has become a gourmet district! This popular restaurant avoids using unusual meats like wild game or pigeon in favor of beef and more familiar products. For dinner, you'll only find 2 courses, one of which features the chef's recommended items for 6,000 JPY. Order this and you'll get their classic appetizer called [Turnip Blancmange with Gelee of Snow Crab and Sea Urchin], the [Presse of Mackerel from the Goto Islands and Grilled Eggplant], and other fancy and gorgeous delicacies you'll never forget!

La Maison de la Nature Goh

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 0:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line.
Address: 2-26, Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Map
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Each region's specialties are characteristic of the region, and this selection of handpicked restaurants with dishes like motsu nabe and tonkotsu ramen are among the defining culinary standouts of the region! Many of these restaurants are directly connected to Hakata Station, quite close to Fukuoka Airport, so be sure to take a gander if you're sightseeing in the region!
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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Update-date: Jul 03 2020
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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