Fukuoka Restaurants(734)
COURSE MENUTatsumi Sushi
Solid fundamentals meet a flourish of Chef Matsuhata Taminobu’s creativity at his Fukuoka sushi restaurant. Here, each nigiri is seen as its own individual course.
COURSE MENUFujiyoshi
Active for over 60 years, this Tenjin restaurant offers the winning combination of yakitori and sashimi, the latter made from fish kept alive in tanks right up to the moment of preparation.
COURSE MENUTenjin Kurogeryu Yakiniku Mitsuboshi
The restaurant by Fukuoka’s riverside area calls itself a “meat scientist,” combining the thrill of live yakiniku grilling with high-quality kuroge wagyu beef sourced from all over the Kyushu region.
COURSE MENUKappo Sushi Hana Aza
Three of Fukuoka’s foremost experts in Japanese cuisine depart for an exciting new culinary adventure in the city’s Akasaka district. Novel kappo and sushi creations draw inspiration from cuisine both within and outside of Japan.
COURSE MENUHakata no Ouka
From the first mouthwatering sizzle of steak hitting the teppanyaki grill, to the final tender bite, expect the highest quality experience at this specialty Kobe beef restaurant in Fukuoka.
COURSE MENUNishinakasu Yakiniku Kiraku
Set in the riverside district of Nishinakasu, this yakiniku restaurant makes its way from Roppongi to Fukuoka, offering the same top-notch wagyu beef and luxurious atmosphere as the original Tokyo outlet.
SEAT RESERVATIONBenkei
Indulge in the sprawling menu and premium quality characteristic of Japan’s best hotels at the Nikko Hotel Fukuoka, where Benkei serves high-end Japanese delicacies and home-cooked comfort food with equal skill.
SEAT RESERVATIONAbura Hitotsuki
Savor tempura perfection — sometimes with your hands — at Abura Hitotsuki, Hakata's intimate tempura hideaway, where Chef Nakatani crafts light, airy delicacies.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirayuki
One of Fukuoka’s most celebrated kappo restaurants, Shirayuki’s chef is dedicated to helping guests discover the beauty of Kyushu seafood by through seasonal fish dishes. Sake and wine pairings are abundant.
COURSE MENUSushi Tomo
Enjoy Chef Tomonaga Toshiharu’s signature sushi with natural salt from Nagasaki’s Goto Islands and a generous squeeze of citrus juice, made with the finest Fukuoka seafood purchased fresh every morning.
COURSE MENUHakata Nakasu Rokusantei
With over 60 years of history, this Nakasu riverside restaurant serves the deadly poisonous fugu in various forms from hotpot to sashimi, alongside other local Fukuoka delicacies. Expert chefs prepare it at the counter right before guests’ eyes.
COURSE MENUShimakawa
This Hakata restaurant has "conveying the seasons" with fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea for over 30 years, with local delicacies at the forefront like pufferfish, longtooth grouper, pike conger and devil stinger.
COURSE MENUHakata Hodoyoshi
Active in the competitive Hakata restaurant scene for over 60 years, this restaurant serves up local seafood delicacies like longtooth grouper and fugu pufferfish, alongside Kagoshima kuroge wagyu beef and kurobuta pork.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakata Sushi Yokota
Sushi Yokota expands to the port town of Hakata to share its freshly handcrafted tempura dishes and Edomae sushi with the same precision and care as its Michelin-starred main store in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakata Sushi Takayama
Few culinary pairings capture harmony as beautifully as kaiseki cuisine and Edomae sushi, a blend mastered at Hakata Sushi Takayama.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakata Sushi Momonoki
The sister branch of Michelin-starred Akasaka Momonoki serves traditional sushi with subtle hints of Chinese influences in Japan’s ramen capital.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakata Sushi Matsumoto
Building on the legacy of its former Michelin-starred main branch Sushi Matsumoto Akasaka, this sushi joint stands out with its use of seasonal ingredients and the exceptional Edomae sushi.
COURSE MENUEtouke
Emblem of exquisite seafood by way of Fukuoka — Etouke is a posh but well-grounded sanctuary to experience the freshest sashimi in town.
COURSE MENUNangoku Fruits Parlor
The fashionable fruit parlor in Fukuoka, an extension of a renowned fruit and vegetable company founded in 1932, has "fruit connoisseurs" who handpick the finest varieties and serve them at their peak perfection.
COURSE MENUKuramoto Saryo
Operated by Ishikura Shuzo, the last remaining sake brewery in Hakata, Kuramoto Saryo serves as a cornerstone of kaiseki and sake-making and resides in the former residence of the brewery's owner.traditions in Fukuoka.
COURSE MENURestaurant Tsukimichi
With its modern washoku interpretations, Restaurant Tsukimichi arrives in Fukuoka with a grander-than-grand scheme, magnificent dining rooms and a team of full-time assistants to tap into the city’s appetite for all things royal.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokimune
Not a single detail was overlooked when crafting the ultimate traditional Japanese atmosphere at this Fukuoka kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiku Zushi
Kiku Zushi serves up sushi rice at its finest, prepared by a wizard of the craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONKifuku
Step into Kifuku, a special sushi restaurant in Fukuoka, western Japan’s food paradise. A 22-item omakase course features Kyushu’s freshest fish in perfectly sculpted nigiri, accompanied by mouth-watering side dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONAji Takebayashi
Suitable for a wide range of budgets, this place offers Japanese kaiseki dining with some innovative international touches.
SEAT RESERVATIONAsuke
A clearsighted approach to sushi, with the full flavors of the ocean at the center of the meal — this Fukuoka sushiya delivers with restrained class.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakata Izumi
A Japanese blowfish restaurant with almost a century of experience under its belt — where better in Fukuoka to try it?
SEAT RESERVATIONIppongi Ishibashi
A kaiseki-sushi restaurant which lets you experience the best of both worlds, from a chef who values the personal touch.
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With a relaxed atmosphere, Fukuoka is symbolized by its signature "yatai" outdoor food stalls scattered around the city. Usually seating up to around 10 people, it's an intimate and exciting experience when you eat local Japanese food at one of these specialty Fukuoka restaurants! You can leisurely eat and drink outside, soaking up the welcoming atmosphere as you eat simple but tasty local food, freshly prepared by your stall’s cook, often running a one-man-show. The best stalls of all are found on Nakasu Island, lined up along the city’s neonlit riverside, serving yakitori and drinks until the early morning.
Fukuoka is a lesser-traveled area of Japan, but it is still a popular area for outstanding weather, relaxed atmosphere, and beautiful natural scenery around the northern coastline. Not to forget all the amazing local food in Fukuoka there is to try! A local dining experience in Fukuoka is the perfect chance to try some local spicy pollock roe, known as "karashi mentaiko," or the local specialty of mackerel. If you are visiting in winter, head to a restaurant in Fukuoka to dig into a heart-warming hotpot of motsunabe!
Open-air food stands and unique dining experiences await in Fukuoka, along with so many local foods to try. Discover the best of local ramen, udon, or seafood from this friendly coastal city by booking ahead. Reserving your seat at a Fukuoka restaurant will guarantee an unforgettable meal, such as local Hakata ramen (a local style of tonkotsu ramen -- note the thin noodles in the hearty broth). Don’t miss out and reserve now with byFood to experience unforgettable regional food in Fukuoka.