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7 must-try local specialties in Fukuoka!

The best city in Japan with more food than you can eat!

2024 / 6 / 7
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Fukuoka is located in the Kitakyushu region of Japan, and is one of Japan's three major international cities. It is known as the "Gourmet Paradise" for its cuisine not only from all over Japan, but also from all over the world!

Hakata ramen, offal hot pot, chicken hot pot and so on, this time for you to organize 7 famous food restaurants, after the collection of remember to come to hit the card!

01
hakataajitokorosukiyakimizutakiiroha

We are a long-established chicken mizutaki hotpot restaurant that has been in business for four generations, and we have preserved the flavor of our chicken mizutaki hotpot for as long as we have been in business, making us one of the most famous chicken mizutaki hotpot restaurants in the Hakata area of Fukuoka! The soup base is a combination of the freshness of the chicken broth, and the old broth, to which new broth is constantly added, is one of the foundations of the restaurant and one of the reasons why customers from all walks of life are attracted to the restaurant.

The soup base is made from Saga Roasted Chicken, which is rich in flavor and has no fishy taste, and the bone-in chicken is simmered to make the chicken tender, juicy, and flavorful, a taste experience not found in other chicken hot pots! The first floor of the restaurant is covered with autographs of Japanese celebrities from all walks of life, making it a must-visit restaurant in Fukuoka!

Address: 福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町14-27 いろはビル
Business hours: Current hours: 17:00-23:00 (lo:22:00) Open Sundays
Price: 0-9999 円

02
Hakataissou

Located on the corner of Chikushi-dori office street, a six-minute walk from Hakata Station, this stylish restaurant is crowded with customers! The owner learned his trade at Ichikosha, a famous ramen restaurant in Hakata, and has perfected the broth by adjusting the ratio of bones used and using three cylindrical deep-bottomed pots to cook the bones to a perfect consistency.

The broth is rich and has no fishy odor, the taste is mild and sweet, the ramen is refreshing and not greasy, and the thinly rolled noodles are strong and soft, blending well with the broth, which is very well received! Hakata Noodle Shop is a favorite among locals, so be sure to stop by and check it out!

Address: 福岡県福岡市博多区祇園町3-2
Business hours: 11:00~00:00 (L.O.00:00)
Price: 1000-999 円
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03
Kyuushuunoshunhakatarou

The restaurant uses seasonal ingredients from Kyushu to create a variety of dishes that attract gourmets from all over the world. The chef's in-depth knowledge of local cuisine gives each dish a unique and beautiful flavor. The mackerel with sesame seeds and the mackerel cooked in rice bran are both authentic dishes that have the locals exclaiming "authenticity".

The local custom is to drink alcohol, so the restaurant has a wide selection of shochu and local specialties. The restaurant's spacious private rooms, cozy and comfortable dining environment, and innovative space design make it an excellent choice for hosting guests or family dinners!

Address: 福岡県福岡市中央区白金1-12-12
Business hours: 11:30-15:0017:30-24:00
Price: 4000-9999 円

04
Motsukou

This offal hotpot has a history of more than 40 years in the Hakata area, and is one of the most famous offal hotpot restaurants that local cab drivers will mention! When it was first established in 1978, it was just a small, husband-and-wife-run restaurant, and while all other restaurants use soy sauce or salt broth as the soup base, this one uses chicken bone broth and vinegar and soy sauce as the ace base for the soup, and it has been making its customers come back for more with its distinctive flavor for generations!

In addition, there is also a dumpling skin hot pot made from four ingredients, including beef small intestine, beef stomach, red beef stomach, and heart, and the final soup rice cooked with a lot of sesame sauce, which is a specialty of the offal hot pot, so be sure to come and try it!

Address: 福岡県福岡市博多区綱場町7-14
Business hours: Weekdays 17:30-23:00 (order stop 22:30) Saturdays 17:00-22:30 (order stop 22:00) Holidays 17:00-22:30 (order stop 22:00)
Price: 0-4999 円

05
nakasuahoudori

This izakaya on Nakasu's Ningyo-Koji Road has a nostalgic, retro atmosphere and serves Miyazaki chicken roasted over long charcoal, chicken thighs grilled with coarse salt, as well as local favorites such as chicken hot pot, offal hot pot, and shabu-shabu, which is a must-try when visiting Fukuoka!

In addition to this, you can also enjoy sashimi, which is rare in other places, so you may want to try it! There are private rooms available, so please make reservations in advance!

Address: 福岡県福岡市博多区中洲4-1-19 人形小路内
Business hours: 18:00-23:00
Price: 0-3999 円

06
Karen

At this restaurant, you can enjoy a variety of dishes made from black cows, black pigs, and black satsuma chickens grown in the nature of Kagoshima. The restaurant has been operating directly under the Kagoshima brand since its opening, ensuring the quality of the ingredients.

The restaurant has spacious seating and private rooms, making it a great choice for guests or family dinners. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including shabu-shabu, steak, tonkatsu, and steamer dishes, all of which are delicious in Fukuoka!

Address: 福岡県福岡市中央区春吉3-11-19 パノラマスクエア博多 B1F
Business hours: Business hours: Lunch 11:30-14:00 (L.O.13:30) Dinner 17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:00) *Alcoholic beverages are served until 21:30 Open Sunday
Price: 3000-19999 円

07
wagyuuyakinikutaishuusakabahorumonhakataharuyoshinojanyoko

This restaurant offers fresh meat directly from Kyushu at an affordable price. The popular "Special Wagyu Beef Diaphragm" and "Wagyu Beef Sidewinder" are meats where you can visualize the freshly grilled internal organs! They are grilled on a special grill and have a rich flavor and texture.

The restaurant also offers a wide selection of grilled meats, such as the lean "aka beef" and succulent pork, which are often ordered by customers, as well as a troop hot pot with a rich soup and strong noodles! The restaurant offers a wide variety of drinks to go with all kinds of meats, and you can enjoy a 30-minute drink for 400 yen after 10:30pm every night! This is definitely a place that must be on the list of late-night eateries in Fukuoka!

Address: 福岡県福岡市中央区春吉2-16-14 中村ビル 1F
Business hours: Open weekends and holidays from 12:00 noon to 1:00 midnight, weekdays from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, last order at 0:15 am.
Price: 0-3999 円
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