Update-date: Mar 10 2025
This introduces a restaurant specializing in yakitori, focusing on domestic chicken and branded chicken. Although the cooking method is simple, yakitori is profound, making the quality of the chicken itself very important. Enjoy the charm of Japanese yakitori in Fukuoka, known as a gourmet city.
Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Sanzo
Sanzo, a charcoal-grilled jidori restaurant located in Dazaifu City, is a hidden gem surrounded by nature. Guests can enjoy thick and firm fresh jidori chicken. The 'Jidori (Tare)', which is carefully grilled while being coated multiple times with homemade sauce, is a must-try dish. For those looking to enjoy a variety of jidori dishes, the course meal featuring 13 different items is also recommended.
The interior of the restaurant, which has been repurposed from a charming old folk house, offers a space that evokes a traditional Japanese atmosphere. There are irori (sunken hearth) and horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu) counter seats, as well as open terrace seating. Each table is equipped with a grill, allowing guests to enjoy a self-cooking style, which is an appealing feature. With the chef's advice, they can achieve their preferred level of doneness. Dining while gazing at the seasonal scenery creates memorable moments during their travels.
Sumiyaki Jidori SANZO
Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 11:00 am -10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) *Weekday Lunch Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: From Dazaifu Station, take the 100 JPY bus (Mahoroba-go) and walk for 2-minute from the Uchiyama bus stop (in front of Kamado Shrine).
Address: 832-2, Uchiyama, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
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Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: From Dazaifu Station, take the 100 JPY bus (Mahoroba-go) and walk for 2-minute from the Uchiyama bus stop (in front of Kamado Shrine).
Address: 832-2, Uchiyama, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka
Yakitori Okawa
Yakitori Okawa, located just a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station in Fukuoka City, is a restaurant where skilled grillers prepare delicious yakitori. The chicken used is the brand chicken "Tosa Hachikin Jidori" from Kochi Prefecture, known for its firm texture. The 'Negima' features white leeks wrapped in chicken thigh, allowing diners to enjoy the exquisite combination of the fragrant grilled chicken and the fluffy leeks that have absorbed the chicken's umami. In addition to the à la carte menu, there are also carefully crafted course meals by the owner.
The restaurant features a calm space with 8 counter seats and 2 tables for four. It has a warm atmosphere, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. One of the attractions is that guests can enjoy watching the cooking process from the counter seats. The owner, who is a sake enthusiast, has carefully selected a wide variety of local sake that can be enjoyed alongside the meals.
Yakitoriokawa
Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Map
Momo-yaki Banto
Located just a one-minute walk from Hakata Station, Momo-yaki Banto is a chicken restaurant directly operated by the producers of the Miyazaki Prefecture brand chicken "Kirishima Chicken." The fresh chicken delivered daily is characterized by its rich flavor and just the right amount of elasticity. The recommended 'Kirishima Chicken Charcoal Grilled' locks in the flavor by grilling at high temperatures, and the aroma of binchotan charcoal and smoky flavor whets the appetite.
The restaurant has a bright and spacious atmosphere, making it easy for both small groups and individuals to visit. It offers a wide selection of shochu, particularly popular brands from Miyazaki Prefecture, which pair well with chicken dishes. The course meals can be enhanced with an all-you-can-drink option, allowing guests to enjoy carefully crafted chicken dishes along with selected alcoholic beverages.
Momoyaki Bancho
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR [Hakata Station], on the 10th floor of AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 10F, City Dining Kooten, 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR [Hakata Station], on the 10th floor of AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 10F, City Dining Kooten, 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka
Umaya JR Hakata City
Located directly connected to Hakata Station and just a one-minute walk away, Umaya JR Hakata City is a restaurant specializing in chicken dishes that uses the brand chicken "Mitsuse Chicken" from Saga Prefecture. The restaurant believes in simply preparing ingredients and is committed to using high-quality Kyushu-produced ingredients, including vegetables, eggs, and soy sauce. The recommended "yakitori" allows guests to enjoy the perfect texture and rich flavor of the carefully grilled Mitsuse Chicken.
The modern yet calm atmosphere of the restaurant allows for a relaxing dining experience. The semi-private tatami room, which can accommodate up to six people, is also suitable for families with children. Approximately 20 types of shochu, mainly from Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, are available, and guests can find their preferred flavor with the help of the staff's advice.
Umaya JR Hakata City Branch
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,800 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR Hakata Station! On the 10th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,800 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR Hakata Station! On the 10th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka
Charcoal Grilled Dining Waya
Located an 8-minute walk from Minami-Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Sumiyaki Ishokutei Nagomi is a restaurant that offers authentic charcoal-grilled skewers and creative dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The 'yakitori' made from domestically sourced chicken is a dish characterized by its rich flavor and fragrant aroma. The 'tsukimi tsukune skewer,' made with care and attention, allows diners to enjoy the crunchy texture of cartilage.
The restaurant offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere that is appealing, with counter seats that can be easily used by small groups and tatami rooms where larger groups can enjoy a leisurely time. Guests can choose seats that suit their situation. The partitioned spaces resemble semi-private rooms, allowing diners to enjoy their meals without worrying about their surroundings. It is a restaurant where one can spend a pleasant time while enjoying creative dishes made with seasonal ingredients, including yakitori.
Sumiyaki Ishokutei Nagomiya
Open: [Sunday, national holidays] Normal hours 17:30 - 23:00 (last order 22:30) [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday] Normal hours 17:30 - 00:00 (last order 23:30)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Eight minute walk east of Minami-Kokura Station. Head north along the main street, past Shinozaki Junior High School, and turn left at the Haramachi intersection.
Address: 2-9-12 Haramachi , Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
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Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Eight minute walk east of Minami-Kokura Station. Head north along the main street, past Shinozaki Junior High School, and turn left at the Haramachi intersection.
Address: 2-9-12 Haramachi , Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
This article was written by AI Translation.
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