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...

When you think of Fukuoka, you might think of Hakata ramen and street stalls, but now, quietly—no, it’s quite a big topic—the “onigiri specialty shops” are gaining attention. From exquisite onigiri that can only be foun...

Traditional Viennoiserie born from the border area between France and Switzerland, “Pain Suisse.” Using croissant dough, this evolved bread wrapped in fillings like custard cream and chocolate is quietly—no, making quite a lo...

The Japanese sweets scene in Fukuoka is currently fascinating. Based on the tradition of long-established wagashi, “wa-modern” cafes and sweet shops that have updated their space design and flavors are being born one after an...

Don’t underestimate it as just green onion oil mixed noodles. There is no chashu, no boiled egg. There are no shrimp. There isn’t even any green vegetables for color; basically, there is nothing. What exists are boiled noodle...