Update-date: Nov 25 2024
Blessed with abundant ingredients and popular as a gourmet area, Fukuoka offers plenty of delicious food options. Among them, there are several restaurants that pride themselves on their carefully selected Wagyu beef dishes. Here, not only the cuisine but also the calm atmosphere and high-quality hospitality are delightful. We recommend five such restaurants, perfect for visiting with someone special.
Teppanyaki Nakano
They bring out the best flavors of Kyushu-produced black Wagyu beef and exquisite seafood with their superb grilling techniques.
Located just a 10-minute walk from Tenjin Station on the subway, along the Nakagawa River, Teppanyaki Nakano is situated on the 8th floor of a building. It is a renowned teppanyaki restaurant that masterfully prepares selected ingredients such as black Wagyu beef and premium seafood with perfect heat. The meat used is local Kyushu black Wagyu beef, including luxurious cuts like filet and Chateaubriand, available both in courses and as a la carte menu items. Additionally, the restaurant offers exquisite dishes such as "Foie Gras Teppanyaki," "Live Lobster," and "Live Black Abalone," ensuring both your stomach and heart are fully satisfied.
Located across the Nakagawa River, opposite Canal City Hakata, this teppanyaki restaurant offers a luxurious dining experience. Guests can enjoy a beautiful night view and the sparkling surface of the water through large windows. The restaurant features spacious counter seats and private rooms suitable for small groups, ensuring a private and relaxing time. Dining in this stylish and calm atmosphere, tasting the exquisite teppanyaki, will surely make one's memories of Fukuoka even more special.
Teppanyaki Nakano
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before Holidays] 17:30 - 22:30 (last order 21:30) Irregular hours will be posted on the homepage. [National Holidays] 17:30 - (last order 21:30)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes on foot from Watanabe-dori Station. Leave the station from Exit 2, following Sumiyoshi-bashi-dori Street until you come to Sumiyoshi-bashi Bridge, take a left and follow the river until you arrive at Riviere Champ on the right. The restaurant is on the eighth floor.
Address: 8F Riviere Champ, 2-4-11 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes on foot from Watanabe-dori Station. Leave the station from Exit 2, following Sumiyoshi-bashi-dori Street until you come to Sumiyoshi-bashi Bridge, take a left and follow the river until you arrive at Riviere Champ on the right. The restaurant is on the eighth floor.
Address: 8F Riviere Champ, 2-4-11 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
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Meat Sushi, Teppanyaki, Shabu-shabu - Zuisho
A special restaurant dedicated to a variety of select meats from Kyushu, including Wagyu beef, pork, and horse meat.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and Subway Tenjin Station, Zuisho offers a variety of meat dishes including premium Wagyu steaks, meat sushi, and sukiyaki, centered around 'Amakusa beef' directly delivered from producers in Ishigaki Island. The restaurant also features shabu-shabu with 'Minami-nu pork' fed on domestic pineapple feed, and 'horse sashimi' that strictly uses domestic sources as their signature menus. Why not spend a blissful moment indulging in a meat feast with someone special?
The interior of the restaurant features a stylish space with the warmth of wood, and the counter seats where guests can fully enjoy the excitement of teppanyaki cooking are furnished like a high-end Japanese restaurant. There are also seven private rooms that offer a more distinctly Japanese ambiance, including some with relaxing sunken kotatsu seating where guests can take off their shoes. An affordable lunch course available only during the daytime includes dishes such as 'Wagyu Sushi' and 'Wagyu Lean Top Round Steak', making the "Wagyu Kaiseki Course" with a total of ten dishes recommended for dates and anniversaries.
Niku-zushi Teppanyaki Shabu-Shabu - ZUISHO-
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm for food, 11:30 pm for drink)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line. Near to Lawson (convenience store) Daimyo branch.
Address: 2F, Daimyo Balcony Bldg., 1-12-39, Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line. Near to Lawson (convenience store) Daimyo branch.
Address: 2F, Daimyo Balcony Bldg., 1-12-39, Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka
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Kairi
They are thrilled by the romantic location and the teppanyaki of carefully selected Wagyu beef from Kyushu.
Kairi is located just a 3-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the subway, overlooking the Deai Bridge in Nakasu, offering an excellent location. This restaurant specializes in teppanyaki and sushi, exclusively using Kyushu-sourced beef such as Miyazaki beef, Oita beef, Kagoshima black beef, and Kumamoto beef, all selected for their freshness. They serve Wagyu beef purchased on the day, prepared in the best possible way for each cut. Not only is the teppanyaki outstanding, but the creative sushi and sashimi made from locally caught seafood are also exquisite.
One of the major attractions of this restaurant is its panoramic view from the top floor of a designer hotel. As evening falls, a beautiful nightscape unfolds outside the windows, enveloping the restaurant in a romantic atmosphere. The counter seats, where guests can closely observe the chef's impressive skills, are perfect for a date. Additionally, the restaurant offers stylish table seats and an open terrace area, ideal for weaving a wonderful time together.
Kairi
Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko and Hakozaki Lines
Address: 8F, VORT Bldg., 4-5-6, Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko and Hakozaki Lines
Address: 8F, VORT Bldg., 4-5-6, Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Kawabata Shisshi
A new sensation in meat dishes centered around grilled meat, beautifully paired with wine
Located just a one-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the subway and near the Hakataza Theater, Kawabata Shisshi is a restaurant where guests can discover new twists on meat dishes, with a focus on grilled meats. They select the finest Kuroge Wagyu beef from Saga and Kagoshima, among other places, depending on the season, and serve it in courses. In addition to classic grilled meats, dishes that incorporate techniques from Japanese and French cuisine also make an appearance. The highlight is the premium course featuring Chateaubriand as a specialty. This luxurious course, comprising around 15 dishes using high-end and rare cuts, is filled with delightful flavors that will please the heart.
Upon opening the door, one is greeted by a comfortable Japanese space, enhanced by the texture of wood. The restaurant features spacious counter seats and tastefully private rooms, creating an atmosphere suitable for an adult's hideaway, where calmness and relaxation prevail. There is a commitment to quality even in the tableware, with lavish use of prestigious pottery from Karatsu, Arita, and Imari, representing Kyushu. The restaurant always has about 100 types of wine available, allowing guests to enjoy perfect pairings with various meat dishes.
Kawabata Shisshi
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway
Address: 10-4, Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway
Address: 10-4, Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Steak Lounge Ren
In a relaxed atmosphere, they serve a supremely delicious steak full of flavor.
Located just a 6-minute walk from Subway Tenjin Station and Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, Steak Lounge Ren offers a tranquil atmosphere slightly removed from the urban hustle and bustle. The restaurant specializes in teppanyaki-style grilled Japanese Black Wagyu beef, carefully selecting only the highest grade A5 Kyushu-produced Black Wagyu. The expertly cooked steaks boast a perfect elasticity and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that are truly exquisite. For those who wish to enjoy more than just beef, the restaurant also offers courses featuring luxurious seafood such as spiny lobster and abalone.
Nestled in an urban forest, the restaurant's exterior boasts a striking contrast of black and white. The interior is adorned with soft lighting and high-quality furnishings, creating a soothing space where adults can relax. It features counter seats where guests can watch the cooking process unfold right before their eyes, as well as private rooms available for two or more diners. This restaurant is perfect for those who want to enjoy a leisurely dinner or have a luxurious lunch while engaging in conversation.
steak lounge Ren
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (LO. . 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 6 minutes walk from Tenjin station on Fukuoka City subway Kuko Line / Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) station on Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
Address: Tokirikyu 2F, 1-18-25 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 6 minutes walk from Tenjin station on Fukuoka City subway Kuko Line / Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) station on Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
Address: Tokirikyu 2F, 1-18-25 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
