15 Must-Try Restaurants with Delicious Yakiniku in Fukuoka Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Oct 25 2023

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15 Must-Try Restaurants with Delicious Yakiniku in Fukuoka

There is a wide variety of places offering delicious food in Fukuoka, including many spots with tasty yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). Here are 15 particularly recommended locations from among the vast number of options.

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1. Yakiniku no Ryuen (Kokura)

Yakiniku no Ryuen, specializing in Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) from Kyushu and aged meats, is a mere 5-minute walk from Kokura Station! Diners here can enjoy Kokura beef, as well as Kumamoto's Aka beef (one of Kyushu's top three Kuroge Wagyu brands), carefully selected by professionals for their outstanding freshness and quality. Try the recommended [Tsubozuke Galbi], featuring superb, thickly-cut Kuroge Wagyu from Kyushu, top-class rib finger, and vegetables marinated in the restaurant's secret sauce! Diners who want to experience lots of different flavors are sure to be satisfied with the [Kyushu Kuroge Wagyu Miyabi Set], which consists of a total of 11 items! The luxurious sushi topped with seared fatty Kuroge Wagyu is another popular choice here.

Yakiniku no Ryuen

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am- (last order 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - (last order 12:00 am)
[Sundays, Holidays] Hours 12:00 pm- (last order 9:00 pm)
[Saturdays] Hours 12:00 pm - (last order 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Depart JR Kokura Station by the South Exit, and turn left at Kokura Ekimae intersection. In front of the Former Residence of Mori Ogai.
Address: 1-8-15 Kaji-machi , Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka (Map)
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2. Hakata Miyachiku (Nakasu-Kawabata)

Hakata Miyachiku is a teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) and sumibiyaki (charcoal grilling) restaurant located in Fukuoka's bustling downtown area of Nakasu. The many partitions and private rooms create an exclusive, calm atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the carefully selected Miyazaki beef, ranked A4 or higher, that is cooked either on an iron griddle or over charcoal. The [Special Selection Miyachiku Course] consists of 2 large pieces of meat arranged with 3 other recommended items specially chosen by the chef. The rarer cuts and domestic gyutan (beef tongue) are also recommended options here. Besides the meat, this restaurant ensures that everything from the vegetables and rice to the miso and soy sauce are all from Miyazaki Prefecture.

Hakata Miyachiku

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: Near Exit 2 of the Nakasukawabata Subway Station on Meiji Dori.
Address: J-PARK Nakasu Bldg. 2F, 5-2-1 Nakasu , Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka (Map)
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3. Gyutonbakei Hakata Main Branch (Nakasu-Kawabata)

Gyutonbakei is perfect for diners looking to enjoy fresh horumon (offal) and high-quality Kyushu meat at reasonable prices. Tourists from abroad will certainly enjoy the Japanese feel of this restaurant, thanks to its horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu tables) and shichirin (charcoal braziers). The brazier's thermal cooking properties help bring out the meat's umami (Japanese savory taste). The [Gyuchan] (small intestine of cow) is a standard order here, and is notable for its soft texture and juicy umami. Also, be sure not to miss the [Deluxe Beef Harami], a light skirt cut with plenty of umami, as well as the [Wagyu Galbi]!

Gyutonbakei Hakata Main Branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nakasu-Kawabata station. Walk along Reisen Koen-dori toward Gofukumachi station and turn right.
Address: 1F, Sakata Bldg., 3-23, Tenya-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

4. Kyo-niku (Nakasu-Kawabata)

Kyo-niku is a yakiniku restaurant located a convenient 1 minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station, and run by pros with over 25 years of experience in the meat industry. The meat here, such as Saga beef, is brought in directly from the Fukuoka wholesale meat market, providing customers with the opportunity to enjoy fresh, high-quality Kyushu meat at decent prices. Popular options include the [Kyo-niku Galbi], made with the recommended Kyushu brand meat of the day, and the [Domestic Wagyu Super Horumon] - soft, collagen-rich small intestines of cow dressed with a house miso sauce containing gochujang, resulting in a dish that horumon lovers simply won't be able to resist!

Kyo-niku

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
[Sunday, National Holiays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
[Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Immediately from exit No.5 of [Nakasu-Kawabata Station] on Subway Kuko Line. Enter Kawabata Shopping Arcade, then the 5th building from the [Hakata Riverain] side. At very end of the 1st floor.
Address: 1F, Kawabata-Chuo Bldg., 11-8, Kami Kawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka

5. Yakiniku no Gyuta Honjin Yodobashi Hakata (Hakata)

This restaurant offers all-you-can-eat high-quality domestic beef, and is run directly by a meat wholesaler! The entrance to this spot, located in the restaurant area on the 4th floor of Yodobashi Camera, has quite the striking appearance. Since it is run by a meat wholesaler, not only is the meat of high-quality and fresh, but it is reasonably priced as well! There are 3 choices for the all-you-can-eat course, featuring 62, 80, or 104 kinds of meat, and what's more, the 80 and 104 variety course options also include all-you-can-eat domestic beef! The recommended 62 variety course must be ordered ahead of time, and includes Kyushu ribeye steak! Diners can also order a 90-minute all-you-can-drink to go along with their meal, making this a great deal!

Yakiniku no Gyuta Honjin Yodobashi Hakata

Open: Hours 11:00 am -11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,800 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: A two minute walk from JR Hakata Station Chikushi-guchi Exit/ A two minute walk from Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line (Line 1) Hakata Station Exit12.
Address: Yodobashi Camera 4F, 6-12 Hakata-eki Chuo-gai , Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka

6. Tenjin Horumon Imaizumi branch (Fukuoka)

The large paper lantern reading "Sumibiyaki" will catch your eye as you make your way to this popular restaurant. Only the most carefully selected meat and horumon, personally chosen by the provenly reliable chef, is served here. This restaurant is famous for starting the boom in the popularity of small intestines! These small intestines lack any unpleasant odor, and their meltingly tender texture and juicy umami will continue to unfold inside your mouth. The [Sumibiyaki Course] offers 13 specially chosen, charcoal-cooked cuts - a recommended choice that is always popular with diners. There is also a large selection of wine here that pairs exceptionally well with all of the meat and horumon dishes.

Tenjin Horumon Imaizumi branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:30 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on Nishitetsu Omuta Line. Behind the TSUTAYA shop along Kokutai-doro Avenue
Address: 1-18-38, Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

7. HACHI HACHI Solaria Plaza Branch (Nishitetsu Fukuoka)

The furnishings at this stylish yakiniku restaurant call to mind America's West Coast. Thanks to the special grills used here, smoke and smell is kept to a minimum, making this an ideal place to drop into while out for a day of sightseeing without having to worry about your clothes and hair smelling like yakiniku afterwards! The [5-Variety Rare Cuts Sampler] offers a selection of the recommended cuts of the day, and the rich, juicy [Deluxe Kurotan] is another recommended option as well! They have a bottle of wine for 1,980 JPY that changes every day, so kick back, relax, and enjoy a drink along with your meal!

HACHI HACHI Solaria Plaza Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed:
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Located on the 6th floor of Solaria Plaza
Address: 6F, Solaria Plaza, 2-2-43, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

8. Tanka Main Branch (Yakuin)

Tanka is a prime spot for enjoying exquisitely aged gyutan. Even people from outside Fukuoka Prefecture make a point to come to this restaurant, famous for its focus on Japanese-style dishes, as well as tongue cuisine, a guaranteed classic for many more years to come. A stylish sign adorns the black walls, and the wood of the tables and chairs helps to create a warm, cozy feeling in the restaurant's interior. The most popular dish here is their signature [Tanka Grilled Gyutan], which boasts an extraordinary texture and leaves a strong impression, thanks to the masterful preparation. The [Tanka Grilled Hanging Tender], made using carefully-selected aged beef, is another recommended option!

Tanka Main Branch

Open: 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Yakuin Station on all lines.
Address: 1F 2-19-28 Kiyokawa , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka (Map)
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9. rikihanten (Tenjin)

[rikihanten] offers red meat that is both good for you as well as delicious. This restaurant is rare in its use of meat from the Japanese Polled, Japanese Brown, and Japanese Shorthorn breeds of cattle, whose total output amount to only 5% of all Wagyu. Since this meat is barely available on the market, their buyer meets and deals directly with the producers and vendors, purchasing only the rarest of cuts. Unlike with heavily marbled, highly tender cuts, the umami of these cuts is unlocked the longer you chew and enjoy the flavor of the meat itself. The [Red Meat Sampler], made from the day's recommended cuts, can be had nowhere else but here, and is an absolute must-try.

rikihanten

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: 7,000 JPY
Address: 12-21, Nishi Nakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

10. Jyumon (Kurume)

This restaurant presents diners with the opportunity to enjoy Kuroge Wagyu ranked A4 or higher. Diners can choose the amount of meat they want on their plate themselves, so this place is perfect for those who want to sample various flavors little by little, as well as for those guests who might want to try one last item before finishing their meal. Galbi and loin can be ordered in portion sizes of 50g, 70g, or 100g, and the [Miyazaki Beef Plate] offers 8 kinds of meat - a real hit with the customers! Furthermore, the completely smoke-free charcoal grills used here eliminate any unpleasant smells. There is also a large selection of wines to choose from that pair well with the high-quality meat.

Jyumon

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 4,000 JPY
Address: 2-9, Hotarugawa-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka

11. Tamura (Tenjin-minami)

At this Korean restaurant, everything from the seasonings to amounts and timing is done to order. The plain wooden tables, hand-made by artisans in Arita and Nagoya, help create a warm feeling inside the restaurant, and the matching utensils add to the space's visual appeal. The [Salted Oxtail] has been a popular option here since they opened for business, with its crisp exterior and juicy interior! The [Wrapped Loin] is another recommended option whose perfect amount of fat will simply melt in your mouth. Tamura's chef has been recognized for carefully choosing the best pairing from the dozens of varieties of house sauces and coarse salt from Korea for any given meat or dish.

Tamura

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: 8,000 JPY
Address: 3-22-29, Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka (Map)

12. tHe Good MoR-Ning (Nishitetsu Fukuoka)

[tHe Good MoR-Ning] is a yakiniku restaurant born from a collaboration between the award-winning restaurant, Mr. Aoki, and Hakata's highly popular spot, FISH MAN. The atmosphere here is casual yet stylish, and diners who stop by must be sure to try the [Kuroge Wagyu 100g Sirloin Sudare Steak], limited to 5 servings a day, as well as the [Kuroge Wagyu Deluxe Yakishabu]! And don't forget to also try the photogenic [Uni Wrapped in Seared Gyutan]!

tHe Good MoR-Ning

Open: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Address: 1-3-13, Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

13. Barikidamashi (Omuta)

Barikidamashi focuses mainly on using domestic Wagyu for their charcoal-grilled yakiniku. It is located a 9-minute walk from Omuta Station and is open until 5:00 am, so even if you've been out having fun all night, don't worry - you can still get some yakiniku before going home! Diners can choose from primarily domestic Wagyu options, and can also get dining tips here on how to best enjoy their meat, such as pairing fattier, higher quality cuts with rock salt and wasabi. The pork spare ribs in the [Tsubozuke Bone-In Galbi], marinated for 48 hours in this restaurant's secret sauce, are also utterly delicious! Other recommendations include the [Meat Sampler], featuring domestic Wagyu, as well as Korean style cold noodles and stone-cooked bibimbap to finish off your meal!

Barikidamashi

Open: 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: 3,500 JPY
Address: 4-9, Hashiguchi-machi, Omuta-shi, Fukuoka

14. Rikaen Meiji-dori Branch (Nakasu-Kawabata)

The Korean yakiniku spot Rikaen focuses mainly on providing top-ranked A5 beef, including many rare cuts! This restaurant is popular for the rare, difficult-to-find cuts it offers, such as chateaubriand, which is made possible by the buyers purchasing whole Kuroge Wagyu cattle from carefully selected producers in the Fukuoka wholesale meat market. Top choices here include the [Aged Special Selection Thick-cut Tongue], notable for its preparation, which involves slow cooking over low heat in order to enhance its umami and tenderness. The [Top Blade], with its juicy sweetness and springy texture, also comes highly recommended, and there are especially good deals for set meals with Kuroge Wagyu at lunchtime!

Rikaen Meiji-dori Branch

Open: [Monday - Thursday, Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
[Friday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: 4-7-13, Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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15. Yakiniku Ryuan (Yukuhashi)

Yakiniku Ryuan offers nothing but top-ranked A5 Kuroge Wagyu. The gold and black interior color scheme at this restaurant creates a sumptuously stylish atmosphere that takes refinement to the next level. The owner personally selects the meat used here, choosing only the finest products. Top sirloin cap, chuck short rib, chuck flap, ribeye, thick-cut tongue, and mixed horumon are just some of the 8 kinds of meat included in the [Superb Sampler Board], a delicious and utterly satisfying choice! Be sure to sample the [6 Piece Nigiri Assortment] as well, which can be enjoyed raw thanks to the superior A5 Kuroge Wagyu used in its creation.

Yakiniku Ryuan

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:00 pm, Drink L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: 4,500 JPY
Address: 4-10, Miyaichi-machi, Yukuhashi-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Fukuoka has all kinds of yakiniku restaurants, from spots offering rare cuts for reasonable prices to places with all-you-can-eat Wagyu until 5:00 am! When you're tired after a long day of sightseeing, why not enjoy a relaxing meal of your favorite types of meat at one of these locations?

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.