Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei

Restaurant Details

Fugu, or the Japanese pufferfish (sometimes called blowfish), is notoriously poisonous. The tetrodotoxin concentrated in its organs is enough to kill a grown adult several times over.

But in the hands of the chefs at renowned Fukuoka restaurant Rokusantei, this deadly fish becomes completely harmless. For almost 60 years, Rokusantei’s licensed chefs have been serving up this delicacy at its Nakasu location, with a first-floor counter that lets visitors see the full extent of their expertise right before their eyes.

After being aged to bring out maximum umami, the blowfish is prepared in a number of different ways: deep-fried as karaage, to sashimi, to traditional hotpot — showcasing the protean nature (and deliciousness) of this versatile fish. The restaurant also features several local-caught delicacies from the Genkai Sea to Fukuoka’s north, including the rare and expensive longtooth grouper (called ara in Kyushu, but kue elsewhere in Japan), dubbed the "king of fish" and "phantom top-tier fish" for its quality and rarity respectively. Okoze, or devil stinger, is another popular fixture of the menu, its grotesque appearance belying the sweetness of its meat.

Rokusantei is popular with both Fukuoka locals and visitors from all over the world, curious to see the delights of traditional cooking techniques like kikka-zukuri, where blowfish is sliced into thin, translucent slices, and laid out in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower.

It is the mission of Rokusantei’s manager, Mihara Eiichi, to share the merits of Japanese cuisine throughout the world. Through Rokusantei, he hopes to not just let foreign visitors enjoy delicious Japanese food, but understand that Japanese cuisine is made delicious only through collective effort.

“The whole restaurant comes together to make the food,” he explains. “The most delicious food comes not just from the chefs who make it, but from the hospitality of the staff who present it.”

Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei 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.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei Business Days

Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei Address

4-5-3 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0801, Japan

Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei Access Info

• Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei is accessible via a 5-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station.

Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei Phone Number

Hakata Nakasu Rokusantei 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.