You don’t have to go to Akiba to live out your otaku fantasies – there’s plenty to do right here in Fukuoka! Dan’s “This is Otaku-oka!” 3 part special! - PART 3!!
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You don’t have to go to Akiba to live out your otaku fantasies – there’s plenty to do right here in Fukuoka! Dan’s “This is Otaku-oka!” 3 part special!
From September 12-18 every year, the Hakozaki Shrine in Fukuoka city plays host to the Hojoya festival, one of Fukuoka's three biggest festival events. I attended the opening day of the festival this year and here's what I thought...(read on!)
Shokudo, or restaurants specializing in Japanese set meals, are not uncommon these days, but Wappo Teishhokudo on Kego-hondori stands out when compared to this widening field.
With several fast-food chains offering mega-sized beef hamburgers on their menus, it's clear that beef burgers are back! If you fancy a fat paddy but you also want your veggies, consider Hamburg Onion.
Fukuoka is famous for delicious fresh fish; but finding an affordable and casual spot to feast is not easy. Naminori is a no-frills izakaya conveniently located just off of Nishidori in Daimyo that specializes in reasonably priced seafood.
Noodles are a big part of the Japanese diet, but there are marked differences in taste and style around the country. Soba (buckwheat noodles) is more popular in Kanto, whereas Kyushu is famed for udon.
Dissatisfied with the few Mexican-style diners in town, Sugiyama-san (Su-san to his amigos) moved to Mexico City for two years to master authentic Mexican cuisine.
Where's the beef? Here's the beef - and the good stuff! Opened in May 2006, the term "shokudo" (literally diner or canteen) doesn't do justice to its stylish interior and location on Fukuoka's fashionable Keyaki-dori.
Noodles, schmoodles? Obviously you've never had the good stuff! Let Fukuoka Mentsudan take care of that for you.
Far from just another faddish foodery, the surf-styled Mana Burgers is serious about their "Natural Junk" concept, with a "no-BS, no-MSG" approach.
Often warmly referred to as "Fukuoka's Kitchen", the Yanagibashi Fresh Food Market is one of the Fukuoka's most colorful and fascinating places for foreigners to visit.
Owner-chef Gan and his wife Yuka run this restaurant together with their 62-years-old veteran chef.