On this day, I visited a sushi restaurant with a friend I haven't seen in years. We had made a reservation at a counter sushi restaurant, and I left it to the chef to decide what to serve us. From sashimi to crab meat, everything was delicious and paired well with the two drinks I had. The total bill came to just over 9,000 yen, which was surprisingly good value for money. If you're looking for a sushi restaurant in Fukuoka, I recommend calling ahead before visiting! (We were so engrossed in conversation that we didn't take many photos, so please forgive the lack of them!)

I had a great time at Ichifuku in Fukuoka after my trip to Kagoshima. It's a lovely sushi restaurant near my house that I wanted to visit. I made a reservation by phone to coincide with my Kagoshima trip. The restaurant is located about a 6-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station, which is easily accessible from Fukuoka Airport Station by a 10-minute train ride. The interior has around 8 counter seats and private rooms at the back. The head chef, who has over 10 years of experience in Fukuoka, was very kind and skillful. The menu includes sashimi assortments and a variety of dishes. The sushi is made with seasonal ingredients, and the chef adjusts the selection to pair well with sake. The standout dishes were the Anakyu (sea cucumber with seaweed) and the Grilled Atka Mackerel. The Abalone sushi was the best in the sushi category. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I would definitely visit again when in Fukuoka. Thank you!

On the last night in Fukuoka, I decided to end the evening with sushi. Unfortunately, my old favorite sushi restaurant had closed down. After some research, I decided to try out Ichifuku, which had high ratings and reviews. I called to make a reservation around 5:00 PM, and the person who answered the phone, possibly the head chef, was very polite and reassuring. I took a taxi from Tenjin, but got lost and ended up arriving later than planned. The restaurant had a beautiful exterior and a simple, elegant interior. It was a small place with just a counter, which was a bit intimidating at first. The menu was limited, probably due to the chef running the place alone, but it was a bit disappointing. I started with a sashimi platter for 2500 yen, which included sea bream with kelp, medium fatty tuna, herring roe, and marinated mackerel. The sea bream with kelp was a bit lacking in the kelp flavor and umami, which worried me a bit. I also ordered the premium nigiri set for 3300 yen, which included squid, medium fatty tuna, herring roe, shrimp, baby scallop, simmered abalone, red sea urchin, simmered conger eel, yam with plum and shiso roll. The chef kindly replaced the egg omelette with a roll since I had already eaten egg as sashimi. The fish was delicious and flavorful, and the rice was firm with a satisfying texture. The kelp marinated dishes were subtly fragrant and refined. The more I ate, the more I appreciated the deliciousness. Despite my initial concerns, the sushi was truly delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

This is my first time at a high-end sushi restaurant, and the omakase (chef's choice) was amazing! The chef was very attentive, replacing the pickled ginger as soon as I finished it. I love pickled ginger, so I ended up asking for refills about 4 times haha.

There is a shop a short walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station! I made a reservation over the phone and was told there was availability at 6 pm, so I visited a little after that time. I ordered the Special Nigiri for 3,300 yen. It was surprisingly delicious, and I could feel the quality of the ingredients. The sushi was made very carefully, with no off-putting smell or strange bitterness, and it tasted great even without soy sauce. I'm not a big fan of squid, but the one I had here was sweet with no smell, and I was impressed by how refreshing it was! The best one was the tuna! It was thick and moist, with no hint of blood taste, making it light and delicious, I could have eaten a lot more. My companion thought the sea urchin was the best and was amazed by it. The egg I had at the end was perfectly flavorful, making me want to eat more and more. I don't write reviews often, but this place was so fantastic that I felt compelled to write one! I visited yesterday, but I might go back again today!

I've been curious about this place for a while and finally decided to try it out. It's been a long time since I had sushi at a proper sushi restaurant. Before diving into the nigiri, I decided to order a few dishes to start with: sashimi platter, snow crab, blowfish tempura, and the special nigiri set. The sashimi platter was beautifully presented with a variety of fish. The snow crab was served with crab vinegar, which was absolutely delicious. The blowfish tempura was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the seasoning was perfect. The special nigiri set was priced reasonably at ¥3,300 and included abalone with liver, rich uni, and other tasty toppings. However, I was a bit disappointed that the shrimp nigiri I saw on Instagram turned out to be boiled shrimp instead of the dancing shrimp. Overall, the meal was fantastic and I will definitely come back for a rematch. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Highly recommended to try the chef's choice sushi set (¥3000), chawanmushi (¥500), and red miso soup (¥500). Visited based on recommendations from foodies. It's great to enjoy sushi at this price point in the evening. Despite being affordable, every piece of sushi was delicious, and the chef's personality was lovely. Will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

After finishing work, I dashed to Fukuoka. I wasn't sure if I would make it in time for the last flight, so I didn't make a reservation to avoid canceling on the day. I was looking for a restaurant that was still open and I came across this place while browsing. I tried calling, but no one answered the phone. I really wanted to eat some delicious sushi late at night! Even the taxi driver said, "There probably aren't any open at this hour in Hakata. There are plenty of cheap and delicious places in Hakata, so ask around when you're in Hakata." But I couldn't give up my last hope. There was light inside the restaurant! And people were there! The taxi driver said, "Wait a moment!" and then he said, "Can I go in alone?" and the door opened with a creak. It was okay to go in. The taxi driver was right! Thank you, taxi driver! I paid the fare and entered the restaurant safely. Just as the regular customers were leaving, a middle-aged lady suddenly showed up at the counter. The humble head chef said, "Since you don't have a reservation and it's this late, we can only offer what we have left." But I said, "That's totally fine!" In the end, they served me a lot of dishes. I was so grateful. Thank you to the friendly head chef and the lady in charge. Despite being a bit away from the main dining area, you can tell that the locals love this place. Next time, I'll come when I have more time to spare. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Squid, Nagasaki tuna, shrimp, dried fish with kelp, simmered abalone, conger eel, horned turban, Hokkaido sea urchin, pickled mackerel (additional), gizzard shad (additional) - The omakase set of 9 pieces for 3300 yen is fantastic. The evening course starts from 6000 yen, and while the chef is very kind, there were many jokes about how it could have been a bit better.

I discovered a restaurant just a 5-minute walk from my house, and now I find myself visiting it once a month! The owner is very friendly and generous. Since my first visit, the restaurant has become quite popular, and now I need to make reservations for Fridays and Saturdays. It's a bit of a shame that it's not as easy to drop by anymore, but I understand that it's because the food is so good. The marinated seaweed, eel, abalone, and turban shell are all amazing! ☺️

I stopped by after a long time. It was a second party, so I mentioned that I wanted something light to eat. When I sat at the counter, a snow crab was served right in front of me ((o(^∇^)o)). The chef kindly prepared it for me, making it easy to eat. It had a decent sweetness that went well with the sake. I had marinated fish fin and whale fin sashimi. The marinated fish fin was rich in kelp flavor and very delicious. The whale fin was thinly sliced. The tuna had delicious fat content. The cod milt was, of course, delicious. The conger eel was sweet and served with tasty cucumber. For the finale, I had simmered abalone and sea urchin. Oh, I seem to have eaten quite a lot (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))). The friendly conversation with the chef made it a pleasant time.

I received a bottle of Japanese sake from Katsuyama as a gift, and it was definitely a perfect match with the sushi from Ichifuku-san. The premium sushi was particularly delicious that day. Thank you for wrapping it up for takeout despite being busy. Thank you very much! (๑>◡<๑)

On top of the serving case, my favorite horsehair crab was sitting gracefully. Without hesitation, I placed my order. They carefully prepared the crab meat making it very easy to eat. This time, it was filled with plenty of miso which was delicious. They also included my favorite simmered abalone in the premium sushi, which always makes me happy. The sea urchin was sweet and tasty. The sesame tofu appetizer had a gentle flavor that was soothing. The chef is friendly and approachable, making it easy to visit.

The special sushi set for 2980 yen is great value! The taste is also good! A casual counter sushi restaurant where you can drop by anytime.

Excellent sushi.

Closed on Tuesdays, open from 18:00 for the rest of the week.

Every time I passed by this shop, I felt like it would be expensive. I wanted to try it out but it required some courage. I saw a sign for pre-ordering Ehomaki (lucky direction sushi roll) and decided to reserve two rolls for 700 yen each. I called to make the reservation and was told they open early in the morning, so I picked them up before noon. It was my first time entering the shop. It was clean and had a nice atmosphere. I took the rolls home to eat. The rolls were thicker and shorter than those at other shops. They had a good amount of eel which I like. The eel tasted delicious without any unnecessary seasoning. It was soft and easy to eat. The seasoned gourd strips were flavorful but not overpowering. It was a tasty and easy-to-eat seasoning. For 700 yen, it was worth it! The price for the "nigiri sushi" displayed outside also seems reasonable. I would like to try dining inside when I have saved up enough money.