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Enjoy Solo Lunch Hot Pot (Motsunabe) at Rakutenti in Fukuoka — A Must for Foodies!

Fukuoka City is packed with incredible local delicacies.Motsunabe (offal hot pot) is one of those famous Fukuoka special...
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Delicious Grilled Eel at Inakaan, a Long-Established Unagi Restaurant Near Kokura Station

The other day, I had a reason to be around Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Since I was there, I decided to look f...
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Ganso Hakata Mentaiju: A Must-Visit Mentaiko Specialty Restaurant in Fukuoka

One of Fukuoka's most renowned specialties is karashi mentaiko (spicy cod roe).While many tourists purchase it as a souv...
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Sukesan Udon: A Must-Try Udon Chain in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

In Fukuoka City where I live, the go-to udon chain is "West", but in Kitakyushu, the most famous name is Sukesan Udon.Am...
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Savor Crispy Chicken Skewers at “Kawayaki Yakitori Samba” in Yakuin, Fukuoka

When it comes to famous spots in Fukuoka for "guruguru" crispy chicken skin skewers, the two names that always come up a...
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Crispy Hakata-Style Gyoza at “Hakata Gion Tetsunabe” — A Must-Try Fukuoka Local Favorite

This article is based on a visit in 2012.Fukuoka is famous for its culinary delights—ramen, motsunabe hot pot, mizutaki ...
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Menya GaGa: Fukuoka’s Best Ichiran-Style Ramen with Exceptional Gyoza in Tenjin

Ichiran is a ramen chain that originated in Fukuoka and has expanded nationwide.Originally founded as "Futaba Ramen" in ...
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Experience the Original Live Squid Sashimi at Kawataro in Fukuoka’s Nakasu District

This time, I'm introducing Kawataro, the original restaurant that popularized live squid sashimi.Originally developed in...
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Must-Try Hotpot in Fukuoka: Yamasho’s Signature Offal & Cabbage Pork Nabe

The photo at the top shows the restaurant’s signature “Yamasho Nabe”. It’s rare to find a hotpot dish that looks this be...
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Best Mizutaki in Fukuoka: Toriden Yakuin – A Must-Try Chicken Hot Pot Experience

One of Fukuoka's signature dishes is Mizutaki (Japanese chicken hot pot).Compared to Motsunabe (offal hot pot) or Hakata...
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Tempura no Hirao Daimyo: Fukuoka’s Best Affordable Tempura & Unlimited Squid Sashimi

Among the many restaurants considered Fukuoka’s soul food, one of the most popular is “Tempura no Hirao.”Most of its loc...
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Ramen Unari: Must-Try Seafood Tonkotsu Ramen in Fukuoka

In Fukuoka, the kingdom of tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, there are countless variations of this beloved dish.From rich and...
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Maki no Udon: A Unique Taste of Fukuoka’s Iconic Noodles

Fukuoka is home to the "Three Major Udon Chains": Udon West, originating in central Fukuoka; Sukesan Udon, born in Kitak...
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Discover Fukuoka’s Best Crispy Chicken Skewers: A Guide to Kawaya and Other Top Yakitori Spots

Fukuoka boasts numerous delicious local specialties, but one that remains relatively unknown nationwide is yakitori (gri...
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Late-Night Delight in Fukuoka: Savoring Yakitori and Ramen at Nagahama Yatai Yamachan

Fukuoka is one of Japan's cities most famous for its yatai (food stalls).Yatai can be found in many parts of the city, a...
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Shin Shin: Fukuoka’s Must-Try Tonkotsu Ramen Spot in the Heart of Tenjin

This time, let me introduce my favorite ramen shop in Fukuoka’s bustling Tenjin district: Shin Shin.Ramen is one of thos...
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Discover Ichiran Ramen’s Flagship Store: A Culinary Pilgrimage to Fukuoka’s Nanokawa

Ichiran, known nationwide for its tonkotsu ramen, is now a familiar name across Japan.Although personally, I'm not too i...