Fukuoka at Night: Izakaya Foods & Local Ramen in Hakata
Enjoy a fun night out in Hakata, Fukuoka! Try an assortment of foods and drinks at a local izakaya, and wrap up the night with a late-night bowl of specialty ramen at a hidden backstreet!
Highlights
Sample Hakata’s regional cuisine through izakaya dishes and taste authentic Hakata ramen at a local eatery
Explore hidden eateries that only locals know about, and spend a fun evening with a friendly local guide and fellow travelers
Rain or shine, your guide will take you exploring the area close to Tenjin Station in Hakata and take you to two restaurants for memorable meals.
10 meals
Experience Details
No trip to Fukuoka is complete without a bowl of ramen, and few can compete with Hakata's tonkotsu ramen. In this experience, you’ll enjoy an authentic night out in Hakata with a local guide, starting with appetizers and drinks at an izakaya and finishing with a delicious bowl of ramen at a local joint.
As is often the case, some of the best food in Hakata can be found in the least expected places. Your first stop will be an izakaya gastro pub in a quiet side street you might have passed by otherwise. Here, you’ll enjoy the following delicious local dishes:
- Fresh sashimi (five varieties of raw fish) served with shiso leaf, shredded radish and wasabi
- Ground chicken rice bowl topped with egg yolk (tsukimiyaki don)
- Eryngii (king trumpet mushrooms) and sweet mountain potatoes in a rich dash broth
- Agedashi tofu (fried tofu in dashi broth with bonito tuna flakes)
- Mentaiko chazuke (spicy Hakata caviar on rice w/tea broth and strips of seasoned nori)
- Karaage (battered fried chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger and garlic)
Clink glasses and enjoy a refreshing conversation with your host and the other tour participants — the fun doesn’t stop there, though!
Afterparty, you say? After the first izakaya, your host will take you to an eatery tucked in a backstreet for a hearty bowl of authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen. This flavorful ramen has a rich pork bone broth and thin noodles, usually topped with barbecued pork and chopped green onions, and is one of Japan’s most famous ramen varieties. You'll see why once you try it yourself as you wrap up the evening with your fellow travel buddies. It's bound to be a memorable night!
Inclusions
Up to 5 dishes and 1 drink of your choice at the izakaya
Hakata ramen at the end of the evening
A warm-hearted bilingual local guide
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point of the tour
Additional food & drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the Solaria Plaza Mall, less than 10 min by direct train from Hakata Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
If it looks like rain, bring an umbrella! Also, be prepared to walk about 1 km.
Exact food contents are subject to change depending on availability.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Fukuoka is Japan’s up-and-coming foodie prefecture, which was put on the map by the 2014 Michelin Guide and has been consistently featured ever since. Roam food markets in Fukuoka, taste the authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen in its birthplace, and fill up at yatai street food stalls during your trip to Fukuoka!
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10 meals
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