Hello, I’m Shiro. Fukuoka is dotted with specialty soup curry shops, offering everything from authentic styles originating in Sapporo to unique twists from individual restaurants. The sight of fried vegetables and chicken floating ...

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Explore Fukuoka's history and enjoy gourmet experiences at GohGan, Tocho-ji Temple, and Tempura Hirao Main Store.

As I stroll through Fukuoka’s lunch district, there’s a moment when the savory steam from fried foods mingles with the light, sweet-and-sour scent of nanban vinegar. Freshly fried batter gets coated in that tangy sauce, toppe...

On a Fukuoka morning, as I stroll through the arcade of Shintencho shopping street, a smell wafts through the air—burnt butter mingling with ketchup. The red spaghetti, steaming on the griddle—what we call “Kissa Napolitan” o...

On a night in Hakata, as I slip through the noren, I’m greeted by the sight of small gyoza sizzling on the teppan. Hakata gyoza has evolved into a unique local dish, distinct from those in Tokyo, Utsunomiya, and Hamamatsu. The skin is in...

Hakata mentaiko is Fukuoka’s pride—it’s the perfect companion for rice. The glossy red color, born from soaking cod roe in a spicy marinade, and the texture that bursts with each bite, layered with spiciness and umami. During...

Hakata’s tonkotsu ramen is the most influential bowl in the history of ramen in Japan. Thin noodles, rich pork bone broth, and the option for extra noodles—these three elements come together to create a dining experience that can’t...

Fukuoka is a place where you can’t go wrong with food—this is something I can confidently say after tasting the culinary cultures of 35 countries on my travels. Why is this mid-sized Japanese city so strong, even compared to three-...