On a Sunday lunchtime, I visited "Shokudo Nizakana Shonen," which is about a 7-minute walk from Hakata Station. As the name suggests, it is a restaurant specializing in boiled fish dishes. The restaurant is located on the first floor of an apartment building. There is a menu placed in front of the restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted with a cheerful "Welcome!" from the kitchen. The atmosphere was pleasant. There are 7 counter seats and 5 tables inside, with a total capacity of about 20 people. When I arrived around 1:30 pm, it was about 70% full, but it quickly became completely full. I was lucky with the timing. The customers ranged from families with children to elderly gentlemen. The interior is reminiscent of a cozy cafe, and everything is neatly organized, creating a pleasant space. The staff, likely part-time workers, were efficient and attentive. They even suggested moving from the counter seats to a table when one became available, showing great attention to detail. I ordered the boiled fish set meal by choosing the main boiled fish, selecting a set menu, and completing the boiled fish set meal. It was fun to customize the meal to my liking. This time, I ordered the most popular menu item, the Salted Mackerel & Miso Boiled S-size B set for 990 yen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. Let's dig in. - Salted Mackerel Stew: The presentation was beautiful. The mackerel stew, simmered for two days, was flavorful to the core. Despite being cooked thoroughly, the shape of the fish remained intact, which was impressive. It was rich in fat, and the soy sauce and miso seasoning were on the sweeter side. However, with the side dishes like boiled komatsuna, fresh vegetables, and deep-fried pumpkin, I could enjoy the meal without feeling overwhelmed. The visual presentation and thoughtful accompaniments were commendable. - Tamagoyaki: The tamagoyaki was cooked firm, with a subtle sweetness and a hint of dashi flavor. It was served in large slices, which was a nice touch. - Rice: The rice served that day was Hiroshima-grown Koshihikari rice, with a perfect stickiness and sweetness. Drizzling the sauce with the spoon provided enhanced the flavor, creating a perfect harmony. The spoon was clearly designed for this purpose, showing attention to detail. - Miso Soup: The miso soup of the day was a "Sanuki-style Misowari" with thinly sliced pork belly, burdock, carrot, enoki mushrooms, and mitsuba. The homemade miso was light on salt, with a refreshing taste that balanced well with the rich stew. Overall, I thought this set meal was well thought out to showcase their pride in boiled dishes. With such delicious mackerel stew, their grated radish stew or sweet vinegar stew would surely be delightful too. And all this for under 1,000 yen is truly impressive. This restaurant made me want to come back every day and try all the menu items. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I chose a hotel near Hakata Station, so it was a bit of a distance to get here, but the rain had almost stopped. I was intrigued by the specialty of this place, which is a fish stew restaurant, something you don't see often elsewhere, so I decided to visit. It took about 20 minutes from the station to arrive. I entered and sat at the counter. Looking at the menu, I picked the main fish stew, then selected the set options. I chose the set with soy sauce and miso stewed mackerel. I also ordered fried eggplant with sweet soy sauce. It was served in about 10 minutes. Both the soy sauce and miso had a nice sweetness that would appeal to everyone. The miso soup was also very flavorful. I usually never get seconds of rice, but I had to this time. It was clear that they specialize in fish stew. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Located in the area of 2-6-32 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City - a 7-minute walk from the subway station "Kushida-jinja-mae" and about 15 minutes on foot from JR "Hakata Station"! Situated along Sumiyoshi-gu-mae street, heading from Canal City Hakata towards Sumiyoshi Shrine. This restaurant opened in February 2018, with a concept of serving boiled fish dishes as the main focus, aiming to make children who are not fond of fish start to like it. The exterior is on the first floor of a residential building, with a casual atmosphere inside, including counter seats and table seats, making it easy for women to dine alone. The menu offers a variety of boiled fish dishes, such as popular mackerel simmered, true sardine simmered, flounder simmered, amberjack collar simmered, silver cod simmered, thread-sail filefish simmered, red sea bream simmered, golden-eyed rockfish simmered, and more. When entering the restaurant, the staff will come to take your order, but the ordering process seems complicated for first-time visitors. To order a boiled fish set, you need to first decide on the type of fish and then choose a set. However, it can be confusing as there are different prices for each type of fish. Many customers opt for the simplest option, choosing the "No.1 popular menu" sheet and selecting the mackerel simmered. Even then, there may be confusion about the size options. Despite some shortcomings in the ordering process and explanations, the food quality is decent. I tried the mackerel simmered (soy sauce and miso flavors) in a medium size, which was tasty. The set included a choice of side dish, rice, and miso soup. The staff was friendly and welcoming, encouraging guests to enjoy their meal. Overall, the experience was satisfactory, and I would consider visiting again in the future.

I visited Nizakana Shonen for a solo lunch, which I had been curious about for a while. It was past 2 PM, so there were only a few customers. I was torn between the deep-fried fish and the sweet vinegar fish, but since it was my first time, I chose the most popular dish, soy sauce-simmered mackerel, and miso-simmered fish (S size) with rice, miso soup, and potato salad. I thought the flavors would be strong based on the appearance, but they were actually sweet and gentle. The fish was so tender that you could even eat the bones. It had a nostalgic taste and was delicious. The miso-simmered fish didn't have a strong miso flavor, but it was still enjoyable. The side vegetables like komatsuna, tofu, and radish added a refreshing touch to the meal. The rice was Hiroshima-grown Koshihikari, and the miso soup had a Western twist with cabbage, bacon, and parsley, which surprisingly blended well. The high-quality stir-fried takana was slightly salty but paired well with the rice. I wanted to have seconds, but I resisted. I look forward to trying the deep-fried fish or sweet vinegar fish next time.

Before going to the movie, I decided to try the number one recommended dish by my friend. After much consideration, I chose the saba simmered set meal which seemed to have a good nutritional balance. I opted for the B set with shirasu, so it was a meal full of fish. Even though it was night time, I ended up getting a second serving of rice because the meal was so delicious! The price was 990 yen. Thank you for the delicious meal!

A rare restaurant specializing in simmered fish dishes located about a 3-minute walk from Fukuoka Canal City Hakata. Despite being known for its lunch, it was still quite popular even in the early evening. I ordered the popular simmered mackerel set, medium size, with soy sauce and miso flavors. I chose potato salad as the side dish. The medium size came with three pieces, and I chose to have two pieces in miso flavor. You can have rice refilled once, which was self-service. It was served in less than 10 minutes. Even though you can see the bones, the fish was well simmered and tender. The miso flavor was gentle, while the soy sauce flavor was light and elegant. The vegetables included mizuna and komatsuna, which paired well with the broth. Additionally, it came with stir-fried pickled mustard greens, which went perfectly with the rice and made me want to have another bowl just with that and rice. The miso soup had bacon and potatoes.

I felt like eating boiled fish, so I went for lunch on Wednesday. I arrived a little after 12 o'clock. There was a line of 6 or 7 people, but since I had walked about 10 minutes from Gion, I decided to wait. I was able to enter the restaurant in less than 10 minutes and sat at the counter. The restaurant had 5 tables for 2 people, 1 table for 1 person, and 6 counter seats. The turnover seemed to be fast. The menu naturally featured boiled fish, with mackerel as the main option and other choices like flounder, Spanish mackerel, silver cod, red sea bream, red snapper, and alfonsino. I chose mackerel, and within that, I selected 3 pieces of M size (800 yen) with 2 pieces of soy sauce boiled mackerel and 1 piece of miso boiled mackerel. Next, I had to choose a set, either just rice and miso soup, add a small side dish, or opt for a set with small side dishes. I chose the B set with a small side dish (390 yen) and selected rolled omelette as the side dish. Although there were 4 staff members, you had to serve yourself tea and water. Huh? After a 15-minute wait, the food arrived. The soy sauce boiled mackerel and miso boiled mackerel were both cut-up pieces of mackerel cooked in a sauce. The meal also included rice, tofu, wheat gluten miso soup, rolled omelette, and pickled mustard greens. You could have seconds of rice. Starting with the soy sauce boiled mackerel, it was warm and tasted similar to canned mackerel. The sauce had a good consistency and was tasty, and you could eat the bones. The side dishes like sweet potato chips, tofu, carrots, and watercress were also good. However, why were the dishes warm? What were they doing for 15 minutes? The miso boiled mackerel was also warm and had a good taste, but... The rice with pickled mustard greens was okay, and the rice itself was tasty. The miso soup was made with white miso and was delicious, but the wheat gluten was large. The rolled omelette was average. I had seconds of rice and finished the meal feeling full. I'm not sure why it took so long, but you need to have some extra time. The taste was average with a little extra, but the service was not great. The price and cost performance were average. Thank you for the meal. May 10, 2023, 3:55 AM.

I ordered a half portion of soy sauce and miso. They generously offered unlimited rice refills, but I was too full to take advantage of it. I ended up getting really full here! It seems they also have a selection of alcohol, so next time I'd like to come for some casual drinks instead of a set meal.

When I went to Fukuoka, I felt like eating fish. I originally planned to go to Umezawa Teppei Shokudo, but there was a sign saying they are not open at night, so I ended up going to nearby "Nizakana Shonen". Here, you have to choose a combination of dishes, which always makes me ponder. I ended up ordering the most popular dish, Mackerel simmered in soy sauce and miso. The furikake that comes with the set meal is delicious, and I always end up having too much of it haha. You can get a free refill for one cup! The mackerel was simmered thoroughly and was delicious.

Shifted to work on a Saturday. A lot more freedom in terms of meals and break times compared to usual. (#^^#) Took this opportunity to visit a restaurant I had been eyeing. "Nizakana Shonen" is a specialty store for simmered fish dishes. The location of the restaurant is in between Canal City Hakata and Sumiyoshi Shrine. Enjoying the spring-like weather in March, I arrived at the restaurant while walking. The time was 11:28, just 2 minutes before the opening time. There was already a line forming, and I became the 6th person in line. (￣ー￣) The restaurant opened at 11:30, and customers started entering one by one. The seating consisted of 6 counter seats and 6 two-person table seats. Since I was visiting alone, I naturally chose a counter seat. The restaurant was small, so the high chairs had no backrest. It was a bit cramped. I ordered the most popular dish, "Simmered Mackerel in Soy Sauce & Miso (S size/B set, 990 yen incl.)". Since all orders were taken at once, the serving time was about 20 minutes. The staff, all male, consisted of 4 people. The dish was served. It was divided into two sections on a white plate, each containing simmered mackerel. It also came with the B set of rolled omelet, rice, miso soup, and a jar of pickles. I first tried the mackerel, both cooked in a thickened broth. One was a refreshing soy sauce-based flavor and the other a sweet miso flavor, both with bones that could be eaten. These went really well with the rice. When the dish was served, the staff mentioned that "You can have one free refill of rice per person." I opted for a little extra rice. (laughs) The rice brand and miso soup change monthly. This month's miso soup was more like a pork soup, which also paired well with the rice. When I left, there were 8 people waiting outside the restaurant. It was indeed a popular spot. Thank you for the meal.

Hello everyone, what's up? It's MoriP, exploring food around Fukuoka! Today, I visited "Shokudo Niizakana Shonen" and tried their most popular dish, the Saury Soy Sauce & Miso Stew with the B set (990 yen). The saury, simmered for two days, was incredibly tender and flavorful, with the bones soft enough to eat. The soy sauce stew was sweet and velvety, perfect with the daily rice and miso soup. The miso stew was even sweeter and richer in flavor, possibly made with homemade miso. Both dishes were on the sweeter side, so it might be a bit overwhelming towards the end. The miso soup today was pork miso soup, which I really enjoyed. The set also came with a choice of side dish, and I chose the slightly sweet and firm dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette). Despite the weekday queue, the popular restaurant's flavors may be a hit or miss for some.

I ordered the simmered mackerel in soy sauce and miso, with a side of sesame amberjack in a set. It was my first time at a mackerel simmering specialty shop, so I was very interested. The soy sauce was rich in flavor and had a smooth and light texture. The miso was thick and had a deep flavor. If asked which one I liked better, definitely miso! The mackerel itself was tender and cooked thoroughly, even the bones were soft. The sesame amberjack I chose as a side dish was consistently delicious. Eating the pickled vegetables and miso sauce on rice together was a great combination! I recommend trying it this way. Rice refills are free once (self-service). If I had to ask for one thing, I wish the rice was a bit more fluffy and had a more distinct graininess. Thank you for the meal!

I had simmered flounder and sesame mackerel. Last time I had mackerel, but this time it was flounder. The tender flounder simmered in a sweet and savory sauce is irresistible with rice. The homemade miso has a mild taste and aroma. The side dishes are a bit lacking, but it's a good place to eat fish. Thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about this set meal restaurant for a while. It seems like it would be convenient when going to Canal. I always have a desire to eat delicious simmered fish, and the name of the restaurant is just perfect. This time, I had the simmered mackerel and it was the exact taste that I always crave (slightly similar to canned fish). I would like to try various other dishes as well.

This is my first visit. A set meal restaurant in Sumiyoshi where you can enjoy various types of simmered fish. They offer set meals with options like rice + miso soup, rice + miso soup + one side dish, or rice + miso soup + one main dish. I ordered the simmered saury with plum and it was delicious. It's great to have something that is both cheap and delicious.

The restaurant is located along a large road near Canal City. It operates as a ground floor store in an apartment building. You can choose between simmered mackerel in miso or soy sauce, and I chose both. The miso dish emphasizes the goodness of miso, while the soy sauce dish does the same for soy sauce. Both were so good that I couldn't decide which one was better. If you pair them with alcohol, go for the miso dish for a hearty meal, and the soy sauce dish for a lighter option. I think this is how I would choose next time I visit. It was nice that you could get one rice refill.

I was able to enter before 12 o'clock, so I was able to get in without waiting. It seems like the main dish at this restaurant is simmered mackerel, but I ordered the yellowtail set meal and the silver cod set meal. I chose to add rolled omelette for an extra 90 yen. Unfortunately, the yellowtail was a bit dry. The silver cod, on the other hand, was delicious with a nice amount of fat. Each person is given a jar of pickled mustard greens, so I had an extra bowl of rice with it. Thank you for the meal.

"Alicia's Food Log: Today I was invited to this place called 'Nizakana Shounen' which has a cute name. The logo of the restaurant was also cute, with a boy holding a fish. We arrived around 12:30 and had to wait for about 10 minutes. They don't use a system where you write your name, you just line up. I went for the popular mackerel simmered in miso and soy sauce, while my friend chose the red sea bream. The fish was tender all the way to the bones, and the side vegetables were delicious too. You can have unlimited refills of rice, so I ended up eating too much. The miso soup changes monthly, and this month it had tofu and nameko mushrooms. It felt like I got all the nutrients I needed. Both my heart and stomach were very satisfied."

It's been a while since I last visited "Nizakana Shonen" (Boiled Fish Boy). On the day of my visit, the usual soy-simmered mackerel was sold out, so I couldn't order the usual soy sauce and miso set. Instead, I decided to try something different and ordered the "Sweet Vinegar Simmered Mackerel" with a double set (Amberjack Cutlet). I was able to change to freshly cooked chestnut rice for an additional 100 yen, so I ordered the first chestnut rice of the year. The restaurant was quite crowded, so the wait was longer than usual, about 10 minutes until the dishes arrived! The sweet vinegar simmered mackerel was served by frying a piece of mackerel and marinating it in sweet vinegar, topped with tartar sauce. The crispy texture of the skin and the flavor of the tartar sauce matched well with the sweet vinegar, and it was incredibly delicious. The Amberjack Cutlet that I ordered as part of the double set was also crispy and delicious, with a different taste from the main mackerel dish when eaten with the sauce. Enjoying delicious fish and delicious sake. Next time, let's try something different and make a new discovery. Thank you for the meal.

Fukuoka is all about fish! I was craving fish, so I searched and found a delicious set meal restaurant near the hotel. I ordered the most popular dish, the B set meal with miso simmered mackerel and soy sauce simmered mackerel (with rolled omelette). The mackerel was tender and the dish had lots of vegetables, which made me happy. I preferred the soy sauce simmered mackerel! Most of all, the pickled vegetables, rice, bitter melon and pork miso soup were delicious!

I visited a place that seemed to specialize in cooking fish. I ordered a set with miso and soy sauce simmered mackerel, and could choose from different types of fish and simmering styles like soy sauce, miso, plum, or grated radish. I really enjoyed the warm flavors, including the miso soup that changes monthly (in August it was pork soup with bitter melon). I would like to visit again.