No worries about getting wet even on rainy days! Five selected Japanese restaurants near Hakata Station｜Fukuoka Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 11 2024

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No worries about getting wet even on rainy days! Five selected Japanese restaurants near Hakata Station｜Fukuoka

The rainy season is approaching, and it can be difficult to go out when it's raining. During such times, it's best to visit shops that are easily accessible without getting wet. Here are five Japanese restaurants near Hakata Station in Fukuoka that you can reach without needing an umbrella!

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1. Momoyaki Bancho [Izakaya]

Chicken dishes made with Miyazaki Prefecture's 'Kirishima Chicken' served with sake from Kyushu

Chicken dishes made with Miyazaki Prefecture's 'Kirishima Chicken' served with Kyushu's sake

On the 10th floor of JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata, directly connected to JR Hakata Station, you'll find Momoyaki Bancho. This chicken restaurant is managed by the producer of 'Kirishima Chicken', a brand of chicken raised in Miyazaki. They serve a variety of dishes made with freshly slaughtered chicken delivered daily. One of their highly recommended dishes is the smoky 'Kirishima-dori Sumibi-yaki (charcoal-grilled Kirishima Chicken)', which is quickly grilled over Binchotan charcoal. The fresh chicken has a concentrated meat flavor with a perfect firmness and juicy texture, and pairs excellently with alcoholic beverages.

No worries about getting wet on rainy days! 5 selected Japanese shops near Hakata Station｜Fukuoka

The restaurant offers a variety of Miyazaki soul food, such as 'Tori Suki-nabe (chicken sukiyaki hot pot)' with a rich chicken broth that remains delicious until the last sip, and 'Kirishima-dori no Kuwa-yaki (grilled marinated Kirishima Chicken)' topped with plenty of chicken meat from the neck and throat area. The drink menu includes a selection of shochu (spirit) from Miyazaki Prefecture that complements the Kirishima chicken perfectly. Why not enjoy this sophisticated taste while in Hakata?

Momoyaki Bancho

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 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
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2. Ishiusubiki Soba Ishizuki [Soba Noodles]

Enjoy freshly ground soba and various appetizers in the Edo style

At Ishiusubiki Soba Ishizuki you can not just enjoy soba, but you can also indulge in the Edo-style soba drinking experience, where you savor soba and side dishes alongside delicious sake. Located on the 9th floor of JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata, it is perfect to casually drop by on rainy days, after work, or during a shopping trip on your day off.

Soba is made from carefully selected domestically grown buckwheat, ground slowly in a stone mill within the store, and served with its freshly ground aroma intact. They also offer a variety of unique dishes that only a soba restaurant can provide, using special dashi (stock) and kaeshi (flavoring). Their drink options include cold and hot sake, shochu, and a variety of other choices. Why not enjoy a blissful moment with a drink and some soba or appetizers?

Ishiusubiki Soba Ishizuki (Amu Plaza Hakata Branch)

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 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
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3. Umai no Senmonten: Niku to Sakana - Hakata Yumehana [Izakaya]

A Japanese-style izakaya boasting fresh seafood and the flavors of Kyushu

A Japanese-style izakaya (Japanese tavern) boasting exceptionally fresh seafood and the flavors of Kyushu

Umai no Senmonten: Niku to Sakana - Hakata Yumehana, just a one-minute walk from JR Hakata Station, offers excellent access. This unique restaurant not only boasts an array of fresh seafood but also provides you the opportunity to enjoy steak from the adjacent sister restaurant Hakata Genkido. This establishment features a teppanyaki counter, casual table seating, and private rooms with sunken kotatsu tables for a relaxed dining experience.

The menu includes seafood dishes made with fresh seafood, such as spear squid caught at Yobuko Port and tiger pufferfish from Shimonoseki. These ingredients are carefully selected by the head chef, who has over 30 years of experience. Additionally, the menu offers Teppanyaki (grilled dishes) featuring carefully chosen sirloin from various regions of Kyushu and a variety of casual dishes. This makes it a versatile place suitable for various occasions.

Umai no Senmonten: Niku to Sakana - Hakata Yumehana

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 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
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4. Kisuitei Waraku [Seafood Cuisine]

Enjoy seasonal dishes made with seafood from Kyushu and delicious parfaits

Enjoy seasonal dishes made with seafood from Kyushu and seasonal parfaits

Kisuitei Waraku is a Japanese restaurant located on the 9th floor of JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata, which opened in June 2021. It is conveniently situated for those looking to dine after shopping, watching a movie, or on rainy days. The restaurant originated as a fresh fish store in 1957 and is known for its seasonal set meals featuring directly sourced 'Bungo saba (Bungo mackerel)' and fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea.

No worries about getting wet even on rainy days! 5 selected Japanese shops near Hakata Station｜Fukuoka

The restaurant offers a variety of set meals featuring seasonal fresh fish. Popular options include the monthly changing 'Tsuki-gawari: Hakosaki Zen (seasonal set),' which is packed with seasonal delicacies, and the 'Kaisen-don Zen (seafood bowl set),' which is loaded with seafood. Don't forget to try the Japanese sweets after your meal! The seasonal fruit parfaits made with fruits from Fukuoka and Miyazaki are particularly popular for their delicate and luxurious appearances, showcasing the skillful techniques of Japanese cuisine.

Kisuitei Waraku

Open: [Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)[Weekday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:30 pm)
Closed: Same as JR Hakata City Closed on 2/15 (Thursday)
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
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5. Hakata Meibutsu: Motsunabe Shoraku [Motsunabe (Offal Stew)]

Fresh offal and rich, flavorful soup. This is the taste of a long-established restaurant!

JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata's 10th floor is home to Hakata Meibutsu: Motsunabe Shoraku. The restaurant is directly connected to JR Hakata Station, so you can visit without getting wet, even on rainy days. The specialty of the restaurant is motsunabe (offal stew), which is made using fresh Japanese beef offal from selected locations in Kyushu, such as Kagoshima and Miyazaki. The offal is known for its lack of odor and nice texture. In addition to the original 'soy sauce' base, the restaurant also offers 'miso' and 'salt' options, allowing you to choose according to your preference.

You can experience a variety of textures through added parts of heart, red tripe, and tripe, which all have a crunchy texture. To finish off the hot pot, we recommend adding chanpon (a mixed assortment of noodles). The thick, chewy noodles complement the rich soup, which is infused with the sweet fat from the Japanese beef offal, making it delicious until the last sip.

Hakata Meibutsu: Motsunabe Shoraku

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) We open until 12:00 am on Friday, Saturday, and Day before National Holidays (L.O. 11:30 pm).
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 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
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