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Update-date: Sep 19 2024

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5 Top Restaurants for Enjoying Premium Japanese Beef in the Popular Fukuoka-Hakata Area

Fukuoka-Hakata, bustling as the central hub of Kyushu, is a gourmet city teeming with renowned restaurants. It is also known among food enthusiasts as a producer of high-quality Japanese beef, where you can encounter rare-brand Japanese beef. For those seasoned travelers who have chosen Kyushu for their Japanese journey, we will introduce you to five yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants that will surely provide you with a fresh sense of excitement with their premium Japanese beef.

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Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka

Wolfgang's Steakhouse serves delicious dishes in a luxurious, classical space. Known for its captivating "Prime Steak," grilled at 900 degrees, this restaurant is a favorite among foodies from the U.S. The steak's harmony of energetic, juicy flavors is a remarkable experience. An extensive seafood menu, including the must-try "Jumbo Lobster," is also available. With over 1,000 bottles of global wines, Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers a blissful, exotic atmosphere for guests to escape everyday life.

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka

Open: 11:30 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. Food 9:30 pm, Drink 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 16,500 JPY
Access:
Address: 1-2-82, Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Teppan Dining Kuroichi

Enjoy heartily feasting on generously grilled, mature chunks of meat right in front of you.

Enjoy heartily feasting on generously grilled, matured chunks of meat right in front of you.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Nishitetsu Hirao Station, Teppan Dining Kuroichi is a restaurant offering a new style of 'Chunk Meat Steak & Yakiniku' managed by a meat wholesaler. Their various aged meats, such as the 'Filet Meat Block Steak,' allow you to fully savor the richness of high-quality meat, with each piece typically weighing around 1 kg. The chunks of meat grilled right in front of you are so delicious that you'll easily devour 300 to 400 grams.

5 Top Restaurants for Enjoying Premium Japanese Beef in Popular Fukuoka-Hakata Area

The interior of the restaurant features designs reminiscent of a townhouse lattice and tea room round windows, creating a stylish and modern Japanese atmosphere throughout. All seats can be used as private rooms. There is also an abundant selection of wines that pair perfectly with the meat. Customers can enjoy high-quality 'aged meat and wine' in a relaxed and private setting, making it a delightful and delicious way to fully enjoy a Japanese evening.

Teppan Dining Kuroichi

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 368m from Nishitetsu Hirao Station, in front of SUNNY Nanokawa branch
Address: 2-8-31-1, Ogusu, Minami-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Teppanyaki Sangamori

You can savor the extraordinary luxury of top-quality Japanese Black Beef and premium seafood with teppanyaki.

A 10-minute walk from Akasaka Subway Station, Teppanyaki Sangamori is a restaurant where you can savor rare Kyushu-produced branded Japanese beef and premium seafood prepared on the teppan. They offer an extensive menu for both lunch and dinner, with the main attraction being the Kyushu-produced A5-ranked steak. There is also a luxurious course that allows you to enjoy the finest cut, Chateaubriand, providing a delightful experience of indulging in the pleasure of meat.

Located on the 4th floor of the landmark "CAITAC SQUARE GARDEN" in Tenjin, this restaurant, with its beautiful terrace adorned with greenery, allows you to enjoy your meal while gazing at the precious urban greenery. It offers a variety of seating options, including counter seats that provide a live cooking experience, table seats facing the terrace, and private rooms with traditional Japanese hori-gotatsu seating. It's a place where you can not only savor Fukuoka's gourmet cuisine but also immerse yourself in a modern Japanese atmosphere.

Teppanyaki Sangamori

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit 1 of Yakuin-odori Station on Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line, 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Akasaka Station on Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line
Address: 4F, CAITAC SQUARE GARDEN, 1-15-38, Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Bungo Beef Steak Restaurant Somuri Nakasu Branch

Indulge in the melting flavor of the rare branded beef, 'Ooita Wagyu,' with a steak.

Located just a 2-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station, Somuri is a steak specialty restaurant that uses 'Ooita Wagyu,' a type of beef that only the finest cuts are allowed to be called among 'Bungo Beef.' They bring out the rich and melting flavors inherent in the ingredients using simple cooking techniques. Be sure to try their recommended dishes, the 'Bungo Beef Sirloin Steak' and the 'Bungo Beef Filet Steak' (choose between lean or Chateaubriand).

The exterior and interior of the restaurant, centered around a theme of black, exude an elegant and serene atmosphere. With only eight counter seats, there's a high expectation for a private dining experience. Watching the chef's skills from across the counter adds to the immersive experience, making it one of the culinary delights that engages all your senses. They offer a carefully curated wine and champagne selection, mainly from France, for pairing with the selected meats, as well as a variety of Japanese sake and shochu.

Bungo Beef Steak Restaurant Somuri Nakasu Branch

Open: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:30 am) / [Sunday] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station
Address: 1F, Anna Bldg., 3-5-2, Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Ryuen Nishinakasu Branch

The only yakiniku restaurant in Fukuoka where you can savor Kobe beef aged using a unique method.

The only place in Fukuoka where you can savor Kobe beef aged using a unique method, a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station, Ryuen Nishi-Nakasu is a yakiniku restaurant known for its aged meat prepared using a unique aging method. They take pride in their commitment to Kobe beef and are the only designated registered restaurant in Fukuoka allowed to handle it. Be sure to try their 'Assorted 5 Cuts of Aged Meat,' featuring cuts that are at their best on that day, and the 'Kobe Beef Sushi,' known for its exceptional tenderness and rich flavor.

With an elegant and sophisticated interior that exudes a sense of luxury, the seats by the riverside windows offer a panoramic view of the bustling Nakasu district across the river. The neon lights of Nakasu and the beauty of their reflections on the river's surface make the moments of your journey even more memorable. The restaurant offers casual counter seating, semi-private rooms, and completely private rooms. There are also VIP rooms available with room charges, so feel free to inquire with the staff.

Ryuen Nishinakasu Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: From Nakasu Kawabata Station, go in the direction of the Haruyoshi area. Enter Nakagawa-dori street and go to Kokutai-dori. Turn right at the first corner, then right at the end of the road.
Address: 1F, ATE Nishinakasu, 4-3, Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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