Today, due to work, I was in Tenjin! I finished my schedule early, so before 11 AM, I decided to revisit this place after a long time! When it comes to mackerel in Fukuoka, this place is definitely one of the top choices, right? Around 10:45 AM, there was a wait for one person... Oh! Looks like I can eat today! By the time the restaurant opened at 11 AM, there were about 10 people waiting... The restaurant has 5 counter seats, 3 tables, and even a second floor, so seating around 20 people should not be a problem. The menu has only one item, so I waited without ordering! - Grilled Mackerel Set Meal (900 yen) This "Grilled Mackerel" dish alone is enough to sustain the restaurant's reputation... While waiting for the mackerel to be grilled over charcoal, I enjoyed some cold tofu. However, it didn't take long... In about 5 minutes, the dish was served at my table! A large half of mackerel, generously fatty and delicious-looking! The mackerel was grilled to perfection over charcoal, with a great amount of fat. The firm texture of the back meat provided a rich flavor as I chewed, while the belly meat was tender, juicy, and full of fat...! Combined with the savory aroma of the charcoal, it was the perfect accompaniment to rice! The mackerel offered various flavors in just one piece, which was one of its charms! I devoured it without hesitation, and before I knew it, only clean bones were left... This restaurant is truly amazing for making me so engrossed in the mackerel! It was delicious... I will definitely revisit when I crave grilled mackerel again!

A colleague from the company came from Nagoya, so I visited this restaurant I had been wanting to go to for a while. We waited in line for about 20 minutes before entering. There is only one menu item, so we didn't have to order anything specific. We were served chilled tofu and pickles. After a short wait, mackerel, rice, and miso soup were served. I had high expectations after reading reviews, but when the mackerel arrived, it looked pretty ordinary. Even so, I thought maybe it would change my perception of mackerel once I tasted it. However, while it was tasty, it didn't quite meet my expectations of being truly impressive. The rice and miso soup were also delicious, but I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed as to whether it was worth waiting in line for. My colleague had the exact same impression. Mackerel grilled with salt set meal @1000.

Today's second meal was a serious situation of "Is the mackerel really delicious?" So, I visited "Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Shin" located on Umakamon Street next to Tenjin Suikyo Tenmangu Shrine. The rating on the Hundred Famous Stores is (at the time of visit). When I arrived at 10:20, there was no one there, so I took a break at a nearby cafe. When I came back at 10:42, there were a bunch of people lined up. I hurriedly separated the aunties who seemed like they would line up and joined the line. This paid off and I got the last spot for the first seating! It was close. If I had been passed, I would have had to come back for a second time. I was seated at the end of the counter. There is only one choice on the menu, so I wasn't asked for my order. Here is the automatic order! One Grilled Mackerel Set Meal for 1000 yen. The large piece of grilled mackerel had crispy skin, tender flesh, and the fat was deliciously rich. It was even better than the one I had yesterday in terms of size and texture. The miso soup, pickles, and cold tofu that came with it were great, and rice was refillable. I only got one refill. This might be the best grilled mackerel I've ever had. I ended up eating too much, even though I have sushi at 4:00 PM. I would definitely want to go here again when I come back to Hakata. Please try the recommended grilled mackerel! Thank you for the meal.

Located on a small path next to Tenjin Suikyo Tenmangu Shrine, this famous restaurant in Hakata is a must-visit when in Tenjin. If you're lucky, you might get a seat quickly and be served the grilled mackerel set meal for 1,000 yen. Despite opening just 15 minutes before a holiday, there was already a line forming. The restaurant has a second floor, but only the first floor was open due to the staff being a duo. The large grilled mackerel had crispy skin, tender meat, and delicious fat. It was simply amazing. The set meal also includes miso soup, pickles, and cold tofu, with unlimited rice refills. The wait might be inevitable due to the popularity, but the turnover is quick so the wait shouldn't be too long. Overall, the food is delicious and I hope this restaurant continues to thrive.

I ordered the grilled mackerel set menu. I called the day before to confirm their opening hours, and they mentioned they have a voicemail service. Although I wasn't sure about the exact opening time, based on reviews on Tabelog, they open at 11:00. I arrived one hour early, and there was no one there. While I was visiting the nearby Mizukagami Shrine, one person lined up, and I waited as the second person in line around 10:07. The grilled mackerel was delicious, but the miso soup was exceptional. Thank you for the meal. Thank you, Eats and Sake Masa!

Visited the popular grilled mackerel set meal restaurant "Shin" in Fukuoka for the first time. I lined up at 1 pm on a Saturday, and had to wait 45 minutes before being seated. There were many female customers, so the turnover rate was slow for just one menu item. Once seated, we were served cold tofu and pickles right away, followed shortly by mackerel, rice, and miso soup. You can have up to three helpings of rice. It's not salted mackerel or grilled with salt, so soy sauce is necessary. I had heard it was "real mackerel," but it seemed a bit watery - perhaps it's sesame mackerel? As a mackerel lover who has tried mackerel from all over the country, I found it tasty but nothing special. I had a slight regret waiting 45 minutes for this. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular day off for lunch, I rode my bike from home to Tenjin. This time, I decided to have a delicious grilled mackerel set meal at the restaurant called "Makoto". Located right next to the Mizukami Tenmangu Shrine in Tenjin, this restaurant has been serving delicious grilled mackerel for half a century since its establishment in 1973. While they also serve sashimi and other dishes as an izakaya in the evening, during lunchtime, they only offer a grilled mackerel set meal (1000 yen including tax). There is no menu for lunch, and once you enter, you will automatically be served this grilled mackerel set meal. However, the reputation of their grilled mackerel is well-known, and there is usually a line forming even before the 11:00 am opening time. On this day, when I arrived about 20 minutes before opening, there were already four people ahead of me, and by the time they opened, there were about 10 people in line. As the opening time arrived, we were led into the restaurant one by one. As a solo customer, I was seated at the counter. On the other side of the counter, I could hear the sound of the second-generation master, the son of the founder, grilling the mackerel. The fragrant smell wafted over, making me even more eager to try it. After waiting for a while, I was served chilled tofu, pickles, and cold tea. The tea was served in a teacup, which added to the atmosphere. Finally, the large grilled mackerel, rice, and miso soup were served. You can have up to two servings of rice. I immediately tried a piece of the grilled mackerel with my chopsticks. The skin was crispy, but the flesh inside was tender. I first tried the mackerel without any seasoning, and the rich flavor of the fish was evident. It was really delicious. I then tried it with grated daikon radish and soy sauce, and the combination of flavors was amazing. The soy sauce enhanced the umami of the mackerel without overpowering it, creating a perfect harmony. Of course, the rice went well with the mackerel. I couldn't help but ask for a second serving of rice. Despite the large piece of grilled mackerel, there were hardly any leftovers except for a few bones. Under the mackerel, there was shredded cabbage that had absorbed the delicious flavor of the fish. I heard that this restaurant buys a large amount of mackerel at a certain time, stores it in a dedicated freezer, and uses it gradually, and it was clear that they use high-quality ingredients. I've had grilled mackerel at various places, but this meal left me feeling incredibly happy afterwards, which was a first for me. The grilled mackerel was so delicious that it's easy to see why so many people are hooked on it. It was a very satisfying lunch.

I came here after a long time! The mackerel was very tasty and not too spicy at all! There was a long line again today. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you very much. ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫

When I heard about the relocation of the famous Hakata specialty Umakamon Street ① Makoto, I couldn't resist visiting. It's always crowded, but today there were only 8 people in line due to a timing mismatch! So I lined up. Surprisingly, we were seated in just 5 minutes! After being seated, we were immediately served miso soup and rice (you can have seconds) and tofu to add to the miso soup. And then, the grilled mackerel arrived! So fast! Did they serve it quickly because we didn't have time to order? It's much appreciated! The grilled mackerel was delicious as always. The perfect balance of salt and not too oily. Unlike other places where I sometimes get heartburn afterwards, I didn't experience that here at all! I quickly finished my meal and left the restaurant as there were others waiting. It seems like the price has been raised to 1,000 yen, but it's more than worth it. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal!

I arrived at a grilled mackerel restaurant in Tenjin at the opening time, but it was already full with customers waiting, so I had to wait in line. The lunch menu is grilled mackerel set meal for 1,000 yen only, and as soon as I sat down, I was served cold tofu and pickles. In less than 10 minutes, the grilled mackerel, rice, and miso soup arrived. The mackerel was big, fatty, and grilled perfectly, making it a high-quality dish. When people think of Fukuoka, they tend to focus on fresh mackerel, but this restaurant is highly recommended for those who love grilled mackerel.

I finally managed to get in on my fifth try! There was a line of about 10 people, so I had to wait for about 20 minutes before being seated. They only offer grilled mackerel with salt set meal, and it was served automatically once you sit down. The mackerel was fatty and indeed the most delicious I've ever had. My expectations were too high, so I would rate it slightly lower.

The melt-in-your-mouth grilled mackerel! The moment I took a bite, I couldn't help but smile at its deliciousness. The fatty mackerel was so tasty that it was truly impressive. The saltiness of the mackerel was just right, making it perfect to eat with rice. Thank you for the delicious grilled mackerel.

On a regular day, the restaurant opened at 11:30 and I arrived about 10 minutes early to find around 40 people already in line. I was able to enter around the second round after the opening. For lunch, they only serve a grilled mackerel set meal for 1000 yen. To start, they served water, tofu, and pickles, followed by the grilled mackerel set meal. The mackerel had a beautiful sear with a miso soup and a plump texture. The half portion of mackerel had some bones left in the belly and gills, but the backbone was removed making it easy to eat and delicious. The fat content was good, but the fat dripped off while grilling, so it wasn't greasy, and the flesh was plump. I found the salt to be slightly mild, so I added soy sauce halfway through, but it was still good without it. Rice is refillable, but I found this meal to be satisfying enough on its own.

It's been a long time since my last visit, probably about 10 years? I usually don't bother lining up because there is always a long queue, but today there were only about 4 people around 11:20, so I decided to give it a try. It took about 8 minutes until we were seated. We were seated at the counter at the back, of course, there was no need to order as they only serve a grilled mackerel set for 1000 yen. It took about 8 minutes for the grilled mackerel to be served. The mackerel was nicely grilled and had a good aroma. The skin was crispy and the flesh was delicious. When I tasted it, the flavor of the mackerel spread in my mouth. It was so good with rice. You can have up to 2 servings, but I only had one as I had something to take care of before noon. The owner of the restaurant was very busy but his cheerful demeanor and attentiveness were impressive. This place is a famous restaurant for grilled mackerel, representing Hakata. Thank you for the meal.

The menu only offers set meals. I had a whole, plump grilled mackerel. The quality was impressive with its juicy and plump flesh. The rice was exceptionally delicious and I couldn't stop eating it. Also, it was my first time trying miso soup in Kyushu, and it had a slightly sweet flavor which was very comforting. There were plenty of fried tofu pieces in it, which was delightful. Thank you for the meal!

I had lunch at "Shin" right next to Mizu Kagami Tenmangu Shrine. This popular restaurant, established in 1973, serves delicious mackerel dishes. I tried the grilled mackerel set meal for ¥1,000. The mackerel was grilled over charcoal, with crispy skin and juicy meat. The lunch menu mainly consists of set meals, so the turnover is high.

I felt like eating mackerel, so I went to a restaurant. I arrived around 11:30, but there was a line of about 30 people due to it being Saturday. I waited for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get inside. Once seated, miso soup, tofu, rice, and pickles were served first, followed by the mackerel in about 3 minutes. You can have up to 2 servings of rice. The mackerel was delicious with its rich flavor.

A shop that has been serving mackerel dishes for a long time. It's always crowded, even on weekdays. I arrived at the shop around 11:20 am and there were about 10 people waiting outside. The shop opens at 11 am, so I was able to enter the shop in about 10 minutes as there was a turnover. The interior of the shop has a counter and tatami seating, and there seems to be a second floor as well. I was seated on the first floor tatami area. The man there was passing down the way to grill mackerel that he inherited from his father, and he seemed to be grilling the mackerel by himself. He was also in charge of guiding customers and handling payments, and seemed very busy. The small side dish was served as soon as I sat down. The mackerel came out shortly after. The mackerel had the most fat among all mackerel I've ever had. It was incredibly fatty. The flesh was tender and easy to eat with few bones. You could enjoy the true taste of mackerel. It was delicious. Rice was free for seconds. Thanks to that, I was stuffed by the time I finished everything. The rice had a nice, normal firmness. The miso soup had tofu in it and was very tasty. Since the small side dish also had tofu, I could eat a lot of tofu. I hope this shop will continue to be loved for a long time.

I visited around 1:00 p.m. on Friday. There were about 20 people waiting in line, but the turnover was fast and we were able to enter in about 30 minutes. The freshly grilled mackerel was very juicy and delicious. The rice was also delicious, and the miso soup had a very gentle flavor.

Attracted by a photo of delicious grilled mackerel, I arrived at the restaurant at 11:10, even though it opens at 11. Surprisingly, I was at the front of the line for the second round! I only waited for about 10 minutes before entering the restaurant. There was only one menu item, so no need to place an order! The "Grilled Mackerel Set Meal" includes grilled mackerel, cold tofu, pickles, rice, and miso soup. The restaurant smelled of the savory aroma of grilled mackerel, stimulating my appetite. The grilled mackerel with a beautiful sear appeared! The skin was crispy and the flesh was juicy with a good amount of fat. Yes, it was delicious. The white rice was so tasty! The refreshing taste of the cold tofu served as a palate cleanser, further increasing my appetite. The miso soup had a slightly sweet and gentle flavor, also delicious. I enjoyed the different flavors in each bite and finished the meal in no time! Thank you for the meal! P.S. After finishing my meal and leaving, I noticed a line had formed outside the restaurant.

Today I had a business trip to Fukuoka. I had a meeting scheduled for 3:00 pm, so I had plenty of time after checking out. I lined up at I'm donut? and enjoyed a donut in the cafe space before taking a walk. I remembered a lunch place where you can get a grilled mackerel set meal that a friend told me about, so I decided to give it a try. The place is called Shinsan, located on Umakamon Street next to Suikyo Tenmangu Shrine, opposite Acros Fukuoka. I arrived around 1:00 pm on a weekday. It seems there is usually a line during lunchtime, but I was able to get a seat on the second floor without waiting. As soon as I sat down, they brought me cold tofu and pickles without me even ordering. The lunch menu only had the grilled mackerel set meal for ¥1,000. In about 10 minutes, the grilled mackerel, rice, and miso soup arrived. I took a sip of the miso soup and then tried the grilled mackerel. The skin was nicely grilled and very fragrant. The flesh was fatty and delicious! The seasoning was a bit light, so I added some soy sauce. There was a small amount of shredded cabbage under the mackerel, maybe to absorb the fat? Even though I had eaten three donuts earlier, I finished the meal quickly. I will definitely visit again for lunch before my next job in Nakasu. Thank you for the meal!