Fukuoka at Night: Izakaya Foods & Local Ramen in Hakata

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Family-friendly
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English
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Rain or shine, Near station, Regional food, Learn etiquette

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.

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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 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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Gabrielle Nguyen
November 28, 2024
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Bruce and Ling were great, knowledgeable guides! We booked the izakaya and ramen tour and they showed us some great hidden spots we never would have thought to visit, and the food was excellent. Re...read more

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Bradley Mehlbrech
October 02, 2024
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It was great meeting Bruce; the conversation was easy. It was interesting to hear his perspective, as he has lived in Japan for nearly forty years. The restaurants we visited were top-notch. Both w...read more

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Melissa Fullerton
May 07, 2024
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If I could give Bruce thousands of stars for a review I would! Bruce texted us in the USA shortly after we booked our food tour. He continued to check in on us several times before our tour. When ...read more

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