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• Wappa Teishokudo (Japanese style restaurant)

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.03.21

• Tetsunabe (Gyoza)

  Forty years ago Nita-san began selling handmade fried gyoza (cabbage and pork dumplings) in his yatai (street stall) in Hakata.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.03.14

• Sakau (Tempura)

  Located amongst the modern fashionable shops on Southern-dori near the Yakuin six-way intersection, Sakau, with it's Showa-era atmosphere almost seems out of place.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.03.07

• Pikaichi (Champon/Sara udon)

  For 33 years now, Cho-san and his hard working crew have been serving what is for many customers, and obviously this reviewer's opinion, the perfect sara udon!

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.02.28

• Hamburg Onion

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.02.21

• Nihao! (Chinese restaurant)

  A popular Ropponmatsu-based Chinese restaurant for more than 20 years, Nihao is run by a father and son-in-law duo hailing from Beijing.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.02.14

• Naminori Santa (Seafood Izakaya)

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.02.07

• Murata (Soba)

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.01.31

• El Borracho (Mexican food)

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.01.24

• Taigen Shokudo (Yakiniku)

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.01.17

• Fukuoka Mentsudan (Udon)

  Noodles, schmoodles? Obviously you've never had the good stuff! Let Fukuoka Mentsudan take care of that for you.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2011.01.10

• MANA BURGERS

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.12.27

• Hakatarou (Japanese food)

  Hakatarou offers an izakaya-style menu, with an emphasis on seasonal Hakata-styled dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.12.20

• Yanagibashi Shokudo (Sashimi)

  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.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.12.13

• Raan Gan Een (Thai food)

  Owner-chef Gan and his wife Yuka run this restaurant together with their 62-years-old veteran chef.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.11.26

• Pasha (Turkish food)

  ※ This restaurant closed down a few years ago.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.11.23

• HOU NALUHOU NALU (Hawaiian style food)

  Manager Mr. Okuma aimed to create a restaurant where the customers could not just eat the food and admire the décor, but also feel the “spirit” of Hawaii, and that’s just what he’s achieved with Hau Nalu.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.11.19

• Restaurant Nina (Russian food)

  Run by Russian husband and wife team Sergey and Nina. Sergey is an expert martial artist and even in the restaurant he occasionally shows off a fraction of his strength by bending spoons or lifting chairs one-handed.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.08.27

• Sushi Kappo Tatsuki

  Mikiko Kojima greets customers with a smile as they cross the threshold of Sushi Kappo Tatsuki in Meinohama.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.08.10

• Keurig Neko Cafe

  Kayuno Nomura, owner of Keurig, was always fond of cats and often fed strays near her home.

  Japan｜ Fukuoka｜ Gourmet｜ Trends｜ Hot Spot｜

  2010.08.03

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