Gourmet / Alcohol Spots in Fukuoka Area

  • ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-
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    4.0
    590 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Nakasu 5-3-2
    This natural pork bone ramen shop opened in 1960 in Fukuoka, and it is the main location of a chain that is beloved nationwide. The soup is light on the unique pork bone taste and aroma, and it contains a secret sauce made from chili peppers that floats on the surface. Visitors can adjust the toughness of the noodles and the richness of the soup as they see fit. This location offers a “concentration counter” in which the seats are separated by walls, allowing customers to focus on enjoying the bowl of ramen in front of them. The atmosphere of the first floor is redolent of food stalls, and many original menu options are available. The closest station is Nakasu-Kawabata Station.

    Ill admit that we had ramen almost everyday. I am not ashamed of that. Ichiran is one of the best. Very efficiently organised, you order and pay at a machine outside, then fill in a little form (in...

  • ICHIRAN Tenjin Nishidori Branch
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    4.0
    424 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Daimyou 2-1-57
    This is a tonkotsu ramen specialty shop in Tenjinnishi Street in the central district of Fukuoka City. One can concentrate on enjoying the taste of ramen in the individually partitioned seating. With the “kamadare” tonkotsu dish, only available in the Tenjinnishi Street shop, one can really savor the rich taste and a full aroma. In addition, the chashu pork here comes from the belly rather than the shoulder, giving it an extra rich flavor. It is a five-minute walk from Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line’s Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

    The Ichiran-Ramen is exactly how I like my Ramen:Savoury, rich, creamy broth, thin noodles and moreover, you can have spicy seasoning! We came here on a rainy, rather chilly day and it was the...

  • Ganso Nagahamaya
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    3.5
    162 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Nagahama 2-5-25

    A rough, local version of ramen. Goes well with the red ginger and sesame provided on the tables. Definitely not a refined dish, but quite satisfying with good flavor and texture balances.

  • Wakamatsuya
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    4.0
    142 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Yanagawashi Okinohatamachi 26
    Wakamatsuya is an eel specialist established in 1860. Built near the Yanagawa River, it has a rich feeling of tradition and beautiful garden. The gorgeous steamed eel and aromatic broiled eel are both wonderful. Other course meals and individual dishes are also served.

    Yanagawa is well known for eel culinary, and there are many restaurants which serve eel specialty. Wakamatsuya is maybe one among the most renowned restaurants. Due to Covid, there were not many...

  • Ganso Hakata Mentaiju
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    4.0
    200 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Nishinakasu 6-15
    Considering cod roe is usually just a topping on rice, this cod roe cuisine specialty restaurant, in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has creative dishes on their menu. The specialty here is the Genso Hakata Mentaiju bowl, with marinated cod roe wrapped in kelp layered on rice and Nori and topped with sauce, Other unusual and rare dishes include Tsukemen noodles, and Osuimonosoups. The interior of the restaurant is artsy and stocked with a large selection of high quality western wines.

    Hakata Mentaiju is a restaurant of Mentaiko on rice specialty. This restaurant, located near Hakata Deaibashi bridge, is well known, as many celebrities are visiting. Their autographs are displayed...

  • Hakata Daruma
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Watanabedori 1-8-251F
    Daruma’s noodles are made with a unique flour blend. The shop’s rich and striking broth has been made in the same hagama pot since 1963. It uses only the choicest and safe pork and seafoods. And the shop’s proprietary soy sauce is made by special order from a soy sauce brewer. Whichever item on the shop’s menu you choose, the flavor will tell you about the master skills which went into making it. Customers also love its selection of noodles, for the ultra thick to the ultra thin. A five-minute walk from Watanabe-dori Station.
  • Maru Hoshi Ramen (Maru Hoshi Chinese Noodles Center)
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    4.0
    98 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Kurume-shi Takano 2-7-27

    Was introduced to this restaurant by a Japanese friend. The place serves cheap and good ramen. One of the best I’ve eaten in Fukuoka!

  • Chikae Fukuoka Restaurant
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    4.5
    822 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Daimyou 2-2-17
    A long standing traditional ryotei restaurant located in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City where customers can enjoy kaiseki course cuisine made with fresh seafood from across Kyushu. Also outfitted with a large fish preserve and replete with table seating, tatami mat seating, and private dining areas, the establishment is frequented by locals and is a perfect place for parties, business entertainment, banquets, and all manner of dining engagements.

    I really enjoyed this place. The restaurant is in a very expansive and beautifully designed space and you are seated around a large central bank of fishtanks (which contain your dinner). Fish is the...

  • Hakata Ramen Shin-Shin Tenjin Main Store
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    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Chuo-ku Tenjin 3-2-19 Kubota Building 1F
    A ramen noodle shop in Tenjin 3 Chome, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. Their original tonkotsu pork broth stems from a concept of a pure soup that's easy to eat and everyone will drink to the last drop and is made with Aritadori chicken bones from Saga and a blend of herbs and spices. Their Hakata ShinShin Ramen is topped with chashu pork simmered in their secret sauce and can be ordered in a combo set with fried rice or a chashu rice bowl.
  • Tempura Hirao (Main Restaurant)
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    4.5
    444 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Higashihirao 2-4-1
    A tempura specialty restaurant located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. The restaurant is famous for its piping hot tempura made with choice, fresh, seasonal ingredients and offered at reasonable prices. Notable for its long, 54 seat counter, the establishment bustles with locals as well as tourists.

    You should visit this restaurant at least once. I definitely recommend it.Depending on the time, you may have to wait, but be patient as you will be guided right away.

  • pain stock
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    4.5
    32 Reviews
    Shopping
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihigashiku Hakozaki 6-7-6
    "A bread bakery located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. In addition to Japanese shokupan and other bread loaves, the shop is filled with various sweet buns and breads, and this popular establishment has even been featured in the media. The ""Mentai France,"" French bread slathered with homemade mayonnaise, butter, and mentaiko pollock roe, is particularly popular, and different textures on the outer side and inner side make it special."

    箱崎は遠くて行けないと思っていたら、西中洲にもあることが分かり訪問しました。明太フランスが美味しいと聞いていたので、普通のと、ハーフと両方買いました。帰宅し、少し湿らせて、オーブントースターで焼くと、ぱりぱりして美味しかったです 。

  • Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Restaurant
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    4.5
    362 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashichuouku Akasaka 1-9-1
    "A long standing nabe hotpot restaurant located a five-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line. Here customers can enjoy ""motsu nabe"" offal hotpot, a local Hakata specialty. The restaurant also offers ""karashi mentai"" spicy pollock roe, stewed beef cheek meat, and many other dishes. Customers can take in a relaxing meal enveloped in the restaurant's chic, high class atmosphere."

    This place is Very good and reasonable. Many people dont like pork intestines but I do because they are cleaned so well and the Miso Broth is Outstanding.

  • Hakata Issou (Hakata Station East Main Restaurant)
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    4.0
    238 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Hakataekihigashi 3-1-6
    A ramen restaurant located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. Here customers can enjoy the establishment's famous tonkotsu ramen, characterized by a broth made with choice, domestic piglet bones and specially ordered noodles. Decked out with a modern decor and offering a relaxing atmosphere, the restaurant is replete with counter and table seating. This restaurant is so popular that lines form in front of the door before it even opens, and is frequented by ramen lovers from far and wide.

    The restaurant has rave reviews and this was evident by the queue of more than 50 people at 10.40am (it opens at 11am). Thankfully, the staff and the system they manned were very efficient. It took...

  • Kawatarou Nakasu Main Restaurant
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    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Nakasu 1-6-8
    A long standing Japanese seafood restaurant located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. One of the restaurant's most popular selections is the ikizukuri made with fresh, seasonal squid. The establishment also has a large fish tank and diners can enjoy their meal while watching the squid flit around. The restaurant is frequented by locals as well as many tourists.
  • Kamaage Maki no Udon Airport Restaurant
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    4.0
    157 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Higashihirao 2-4-30
    "This restaurant specializing in straight-from-the-pot udon noodles is located right in front of Fukuoka Airport. Founded more than 40 years ago, it is popular for the flavor of its carefully-crafted udon noodles and broth. Their menu includes udon noodles and rice dishes as well as plenty of tasty udon toppings. We recommend their ""goboten udon"" topped with crunchy burdock root tempura, the soul of Fukuoka, and their ""niku goboten udon topped with burdock root tempura and beef, which is their most popular item. We also recommend pairing them with their mixed rice with burdock root and chicken"

    牧のうどんは、どこのお店に入っても安定した味の美味しいうどんにありつけます。 柔らかくて出汁を吸い込み続けるうどんが最高においしいです。 博多のうどんは柔らかいと言われますが、伸びてしまったうどんとは違い、しっかりしたもちもち感があります。それを保った上で、最高においしい出汁を吸い込んでくれるので、時間がたつほどにおいしくなっていくようなイメージです。 空港店は、長い単身赴任時代に空港の行き帰り...

  • Ichiran no Mori
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    3.5
    54 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimamatsuguma 256-10
    A restaurant adjoining the factory which supplies Ichiran, a popular ramen chain restaurant located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Here customers can eat dishes only offered here like the popular natural tonkotsu ramen, in addition to visiting a tonkotsu ramen museum and touring the factory. The facility sees many ramen loving tourists.

    Being huge Ichiran fans, my hubby and I decided to visit their museum when we went to Fukuoka, there is an area showcasing Ichirans history (but it was mostly in Japanese). Then there are individual...

  • Fuku-chan Ramen Taguma Main Store
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Sawara-ku Taguma 2-24-2

    福岡歯科大学の北側の通りを東に少し進んだ場所にある。有名なラーメン屋さんで、行列がよくできている。20名は入れないような広くない店ですが、店の外には、順番待ちの椅子が20名分ほど用意されています。

  • Hakata Suzukake Main Shop
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    4.5
    102 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Kamikawabatamachi 12-20 Fukuoka Hakata Building 1F
    "A Japanese confectionary shop located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. Selling Japanese style sweets made with choice ingredients, some of the shop's many products include monaka wafer cakes stuffed with sweet bean jam, and elegant ""Kanomi"" cups containing traditional Japanese confections. Decorated in Japanese modern style, the establishment has a quiet atmosphere and offers cafe style selections in addition to confections, and customers can take in a quiet meal here as well. The shop is frequented not only by locals but also many tourists seeking gifts and souvenirs."

    My family dropped by Suzukake for dessert as the weather was quite warm. The place is not big and popular as we had to wait for around 30 minutes to get seated. My wife had the green tea parfait...

  • Hakata Mizutaki Toriden (Hakata Main Restaurant)
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Fukuokashihakataku Shimokawabatamachi 10-5 Hakata Sakai-Yanban Building 1F
    A chicken cuisine restaurant located in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City famed for its mizutaki hotpot made with choice ingredients. Also open for lunch, the restaurant's weekday only karaage fried chicken set meal and oyakodon chicken and egg over rice set meal are particularly popular. Decorated in a soothing Japanese modern style and replete with private dining areas, the establishment is the perfect place to have a relaxing meal.
  • Taiho Ramen Head Shop
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    4.0
    166 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Fukuoka Pref. Kurumeshi Torihokamachi 11-8
    This is the main store of Taiho Ramen, which opened in 1951. Its tonkotsu soup has stewed for half a century and the traditional “yobimodoshi soup” was created here. The chashu pork, prepared from the leg or rib depending on the menu, attest to the care taken by the cooks. It is around eight minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Kurume Station.

    One of the oldest Tonkotsu Ramen restaurant. Depending on your experience of Tokontsu ramen, some people may not tolerate this smell. Locals love the flavor and the taste of this ramen.

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The most northerly of Kyushu island’s prefectures, Fukuoka comprises castle towns, seaside parks, and Hakata ramen, one of Japan’s most famous noodle dishes. Whether due to its good location or its unique charm, the prefecture’s capital, Fukuoka city, has been voted one of the most desirable places to live in the country - a close-knit community, a thriving food scene, and accessible nature combine for irresistibly laid-back city vibes.

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