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Hello, I’m Shiro. When you think of Fukuoka, you might think of tonkotsu ramen, but there are actually many renowned soy sauce ramen shops scattered throughout the city. From bowls crafted by chefs trained at famous shops in Tokyo ...

Hello, I’m Shiro. Fukuoka is home to a variety of soup curry specialty shops, offering everything from authentic styles originating from Sapporo to unique adaptations by individual restaurants, each providing a distinctive bowl of ...

Hello, I’m Shiro. Fukuoka has a delightful variety of unique restaurants that offer delicious dishes cooked using iron plates and skillets (one-pan). The one-pan cuisine, grilled right before your eyes, fills the air with aromatic ...

Hello, I’m Shiro. One of Fukuoka’s representative local gourmet dishes is “goma saba.” It’s a simple dish of fresh mackerel mixed with a special sesame sauce, but its freshness and flavor are exceptional exp...

Hello, I’m Shiro. Chinese cuisine in Fukuoka often gets overshadowed by ramen, but it is actually known for having many famous mapo tofu restaurants. From authentic Sichuan style where the numbing spiciness of Sichuan peppercorns b...

Hello, I’m Shiro. Fukuoka faces the Genkai Sea and is adjacent to one of Japan’s top fresh fish production areas. The style that allows you to enjoy this bounty most straightforwardly is the “sashimi set meal,” lo...

Hello, I’m Shiro. The Italian scene in Fukuoka continues to evolve, particularly in the Tenjin, Yakuin, and Hirao areas, where many casual trattoria-style Italian restaurants take pride in their salads. Hearty, appetizer-style sala...

Hello, I’m Shiro. If you’re looking for cheesecake in Fukuoka, you should head to specialty shops (and renowned establishments that rival specialty shops) that pour their passion into cheesecake, rather than convenience store...

Hello, I’m Shiro. Currently, there is a rapid increase in fried potato specialty shops across Japan. The authentic fritz culture originating from Belgium and the Netherlands has landed, creating long lines in major cities like Toky...

Hello, I’m Shiro. The fried chicken scene in Fukuoka has a wide range of personalities, from long-established shops with over 50 years of history in the authentic Nakatsu style, to popular lunch spots frequented by Hakata businessm...