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Summary
Restaurant Details
Dining Courses
Location
Location
Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Fugu / Crab / Other Seafood
Fugu / Crab / Other Seafood
Average cost
Lunch: ¥25,000 - ¥35,000
Dinner: ¥25,000 - ¥40,000
Emblem of exquisite seafood by way of Fukuoka — Etouke is a posh but well-grounded sanctuary to experience the freshest sashimi and the highly prized colossal "kue" in town.
Restaurant Details
You could walk past Etouke’s wood-slat exterior several times in the residential area of downtown Fukuoka and not realize it’s a big-ticket restaurant with a formidable spread of Japanese cuisine. Make no mistake: Etouke’s freshly prepared medley of seafood is some of the city’s best-loved. Trained since the age of 16 at renowned seafood establishments, the owner ventured independently at 28 years old and spared no expense for Etouke.
The restaurant welcomes guests along an atmospheric stone path leading to its noren-draped entrance. Inside, the stunning all-wood furnishings, crafted by skilled shrine carpenters (miyadaiku), adhere to the owner's strict insistence on no concrete. Two features immediately capture attention: a smooth, single-plank ginkgo counter lined with custom-made chairs from Hoshino Mingei, signaling luxury and becoming a hallmark of the opulent space, and a larger-than-life fish tank housing colossal long-tooth groupers, or “kue."
Also known as “ara” in the Kyushu region, these premium groupers inhabit the rocky coastal areas of southern Japan and the South China Sea, growing over a meter in length. Despite their rough appearance, they are considered one of the most prized, high-class fish, with fatty white meat comparable to tuna and a delicate flavor that makes them ideal for hotpot and shabu-shabu. Sourcing from trusted fishermen, the chef insists on groupers weighing over 20 kilograms and line-caught to preserve quality, rejecting those harvested with electric reels. They are kept alive in the tank for diners to admire until they are ready to be taken out for preparation.
Beyond kue, all ingredients are fresh, seasonal and absolutely delicious. The squid sashimi is prepared live, so pristine that the meat remains exquisitely translucent. Other ingredients, sourced from Kyushu or obtained through daily visits to Nagahama Market, are crafted into hotpots and grilled items. For adventurous epicureans, Etouke also offers one of the deadliest fish on earth: the pufferfish, or fugu, served as sashimi with ponzu or gently cooked in shabu shabu broth.
Service is warm and attentive, with kimono-clad hostesses — and sometimes the chef himself — bidding guests farewell.
Dining Courses
Etouke Course
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
¥27,500
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Make special occasions memorable with Etouke’s standard course, featuring a variety of dishes of the day. Enjoy a traditional kaiseki progression with appetizers, sashimi and small plates (otsumami), as well as grilled, fried and steamed dishes. Perfect for dinner parties, drinking events and family gatherings.
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Make special occasions memorable with Etouke’s standard course, featuring a variety of dishes of the day. Enjoy a traditional kaiseki progression with appetizers, sashimi and small plates (otsumami), as well as grilled, fried and steamed dishes. Perfect for dinner parties, drinking events and family gatherings.
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¥27,500
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Etouke's Highly Recommended Course
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
¥30,800
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This is Etouke’s most popular course for a reason. Guests are treated to a medley of seasonal dishes made from ingredients personally selected by the owner each day. Featuring the freshest seafood and fish, the menu changes with the seasons.
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This is Etouke’s most popular course for a reason. Guests are treated to a medley of seasonal dishes made from ingredients personally selected by the owner each day. Featuring the freshest seafood and fish, the menu changes with the seasons.
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¥30,800
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Etouke Special Course
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
¥33,000
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Dining is made even more exciting and exquisite with the freshest squid and fish prepared straight from the restaurant’s tank. The meal includes appetizers, sashimi and other traditional small plates. Fried, grilled and steamed dishes made with premium ingredients. ※ Live squid may not be available due to bad weather.
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Dining is made even more exciting and exquisite with the freshest squid and fish prepared straight from the restaurant’s tank. The meal includes appetizers, sashimi and other traditional small plates. Fried, grilled and steamed dishes made with premium ingredients. ※ Live squid may not be available due to bad weather.
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¥33,000
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Etouke Premium Course
Evening
¥39,600
(Tax Incl.)
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Special anniversaries and celebrations deserve special meals, and this course delivers. The owner selects only the most extravagant and flavorful parts of the freshest fish to create dishes that offer the ultimate seafood experience.
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Special anniversaries and celebrations deserve special meals, and this course delivers. The owner selects only the most extravagant and flavorful parts of the freshest fish to create dishes that offer the ultimate seafood experience.
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¥39,600
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Natural Ara (Kue) Course
Evening
¥33,000
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For those impressed by the colossal grouper — known as “ara” in Fukuoka — swimming in the fish tank, this dinner-only course is a must. The chef only settles for hand-line-caught groupers, and diners can enjoy a luxurious array of natural ara dishes, with the ara nabe being a standout. Don't miss the somen or zosui (rice soup) at the end.
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For those impressed by the colossal grouper — known as “ara” in Fukuoka — swimming in the fish tank, this dinner-only course is a must. The chef only settles for hand-line-caught groupers, and diners can enjoy a luxurious array of natural ara dishes, with the ara nabe being a standout. Don't miss the somen or zosui (rice soup) at the end.
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¥33,000
(Tax Incl.)
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Fugu Course
Evening
¥27,500
(Tax Incl.)
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Adventurous eaters and epicureans travel to Japan to savor one of the deadliest fish on earth: the pufferfish, or fugu. Prepared fresh by licensed chefs, diners come face-to-face with fresh-prepared fugu delights, featuring crunchy pufferfish sashimi (tessa) served with house-made ponzu. The meal includes a light yet hearty hot pot and concludes with delicious somen or zosui (rice soup).
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Adventurous eaters and epicureans travel to Japan to savor one of the deadliest fish on earth: the pufferfish, or fugu. Prepared fresh by licensed chefs, diners come face-to-face with fresh-prepared fugu delights, featuring crunchy pufferfish sashimi (tessa) served with house-made ponzu. The meal includes a light yet hearty hot pot and concludes with delicious somen or zosui (rice soup).
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¥27,500
(Tax Incl.)
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Ara (Kue) and Fugu Course
Evening
¥30,800
(Tax Incl.)
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The dilemma is over. Diners can indulge in two of Etouke’s most prized fish in this ultra-luxe course: fugu, also known as the pufferfish, which can only be prepared by licensed chefs, and the coveted giant longtooth grouper, known as “ara” in Fukuoka. Diners start with an array of both ara and fugu sashimi. For the final nabe (hot pot) dish, guests can choose between ara or fugu. The prospect of savoring both promises an exhilarating dining experience.
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The dilemma is over. Diners can indulge in two of Etouke’s most prized fish in this ultra-luxe course: fugu, also known as the pufferfish, which can only be prepared by licensed chefs, and the coveted giant longtooth grouper, known as “ara” in Fukuoka. Diners start with an array of both ara and fugu sashimi. For the final nabe (hot pot) dish, guests can choose between ara or fugu. The prospect of savoring both promises an exhilarating dining experience.
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¥30,800
(Tax Incl.)
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Etouke Access Info
Etouke is a 6-minute walk from Nishitetsu Hirao Station.
Etouke Phone Number
092-523-0301
Etouke Business Days
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:30 PM
10:30 PM
Etouke Address
2-4-30 Omiya, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0013
Etouke Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Etouke Remarks
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Restaurant 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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