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Fukuoka is often noted for its ramen and yakitori, but it actually has many renowned Chinese restaurants as well. From exquisite town Chinese cuisine nestled in residential areas, to a gyoza specialty shop with lines before opening, to a...

Fukuoka is famous for ramen and yakitori, but actually, there are also many renowned “authentic soba” restaurants. From long-established shops near Hakata Station to the trendy areas of Ropponmatsu, Yakuin, and Daimyo, we int...

When you think of Fukuoka, ramen and yakitori might come to mind, but it’s also a fierce battleground for pizza lovers. From authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas to Roman-style slices and even the rare folded pizzas, Fukuoka offe...

“I want to go to Osaka, but I don’t know which places are the real deal.” To you who think that way. Are you lost because there are too many choices for takoyaki? If you open Tabelog, you will find hundreds of hits, and...

The moment you take a bite, the flavor of the meat spreads throughout your body—Fukuoka has a collection of renowned steakhouses that offer such an experience. From a New York-based aged meat hall to a backstreet bistro finished over a w...

Too luxurious to be called an “izakaya” — Fukuoka is dotted with renowned establishments that make you feel this way. Enjoying a night at the counter where seasonal natural fish, Hakata ingredients, and the skills of artisans...

The pinnacle of France, innovative sweets from Korea, and traditional Western confections loved for over 100 years—Fukuoka’s macaron scene is rich enough to not be confined to just one genre. In this article, we will introduce thre...

“To bring a live squid directly to your mouth” — there is a place in Fukuoka and Saga where you can do just that. The “Yobuko squid,” raised in the rough waves of the Genkai Sea, is exceptional in terms of clarity...

The rich fermented food “Greek yogurt,” originating from Greece, is causing a quiet—no, quite a significant—boom in Japan. Greek yogurt, made by carefully removing the moisture from regular yogurt, boasts a unique texture whe...

Hakata ramen, motsunabe, mentaiko—there are many symbols of Fukuoka cuisine, but there is a genre that locals unanimously agree is “a must-try.” That is tonkatsu. True to the high-quality pork culture rooted in Kyushu, Fukuok...