The grilled mackerel with sesame soy sauce set meal for 900 yen was recommended and I ordered it. The mackerel was very delicious. About half of the customers were locals and half were foreign tourists. There was already a line forming before 12 o'clock. The service was very good and it was a comfortable experience. I would like to go again.

I visited this place while traveling. It may be a bit hard to find. I arrived at a late lunch time and was able to get a seat at a good timing, but more customers came later. It's a popular place. I ordered the sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl, and it was delicious. And cheap too. The shrimp fry as a side dish was also delicious. I want to go back again. However, I found the staff's language a bit off-putting.

Located in the area of Nagahama 2-chome 4 in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, about a 15-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is the "Shin Nagahama Yokocho Building," which is over 60 years old. Established in February 2000, this seafood izakaya prides itself on dishes made with seafood sourced from the Nagahama Fish Market in Fukuoka, known as the city's kitchen. Popular for its lunch menu featuring items like sea urchin, salmon roe, and seafood bowls, this restaurant often has long lines of customers waiting to dine. The exterior of the building, a mixed-use structure that is showing signs of aging after over 60 years, gives off a vibe reminiscent of a movie set, with most of the tenants having left and the place resembling a ruin. Upon entering, guests are required to remove their shoes. The interior features counter seats and traditional sunken kotatsu table seating, creating a relaxed and spacious atmosphere. I tried the "Special Seafood Bowl," which was visually appealing with sea urchin and salmon roe as the centerpiece, surrounded by items like medium fatty tuna, salmon, sea bream, tamagoyaki, and seaweed. While the restaurant offers free large rice portions, the actual size of the bowl is smaller than expected, which may leave male diners feeling that it is not quite enough. The seafood was fresh and delicious, with the medium fatty tuna being particularly flavorful. The sea urchin had no hint of the usual chemical taste, indicating good freshness. The salmon and sea bream were also top-quality, making for a satisfying seafood bowl experience. The set meal comes with side dishes, salad, pickles, and soup, but the quality of these items did not quite match up to the seafood bowl. In particular, the small portion of boiled spinach lacked flavor. It would be better if even simple dishes were made with care to enhance the overall value of the set meal. Next time, I will try the sea urchin and salmon roe bowl. Thank you for the meal. Enjoy Gourmet Life☆

I ordered a sea urchin bowl with an extra shrimp fry, and both were delicious. However, the sea urchin was served on warm rice, which made it lose some of its appeal. It would have been better if there was vinegar rice instead.

Next to the popular Nagahama Ramen in the neighborhood, there is a kind of old alleyway with small bars, and I knew there was a sushi restaurant, but I found out about another restaurant on Tabelog and decided to give it a try. When I entered, I was surprised to see that it was quite crowded. Luckily, there was one table available, so I was able to sit down without waiting too long. I usually try to keep my lunch budget under 1,000 yen, so I opted for the seafood bowl priced at 900 yen. When it was served, I noticed that the bowl was smaller than I expected, so I thought maybe I should have ordered the larger portion (which is free of charge). Overall, the seafood bowl was okay for 900 yen, but I didn't feel extremely satisfied or feel like it was the best value for the price. The seafood slices were small and thin, which affected my overall impression. However, the fact that the place was busy probably means that it is popular. Thank you for the meal.

For lunch today, I decided to explore Nagahama! Without any specific plan, I stumbled upon a curtain hanging in a back alley, leading to Tatsumi Sushi! Let's go check it out! Surprisingly, there are quite a few dining options in this hidden gem area. The restaurant had a traditional Japanese atmosphere where you take off your shoes before entering. It had a cozy setting with 3 counter seats and around 6 tables. The place was bustling with salarymen and female customers. Looking at the menu, I decided to go for the Seafood Bowl (900 yen), which came with salad, tofu with spicy oil, pickles, and miso soup. Before ordering, the side dishes were promptly served, showcasing their efficiency. And the best part, you could get a free extra serving of rice! In about 5 minutes, a slightly smaller-sized bowl arrived. It was filled with ikura, tuna, salmon, kanpachi, and tamago. I mixed wasabi with sesame sauce and poured it over the bowl. The freshness of the ingredients was evident, with no fishy smell at all. The ikura was bursting with flavor. The sesame sauce had a strong sesame taste with less soy sauce saltiness, making it a perfect match with the rice and fish. A dashi tea rice soup would be the perfect way to finish this meal (although it might not be available for lunch, so just a fantasy). I bet their Uni Bowl and Ikura Bowl would be delicious too. I'll try a different daily special or bowl next time! Bon appétit!

On a regular lunch day, I was debating between ramen or seafood when I decided to head to the Nagahama area. As I passed by the hidden gem of New Nagahama Building's alley, I stumbled upon a restaurant called "Takehata" with pictures of seafood bowls and sea urchin bowls displayed outside. I was intrigued by the sea urchin bowl priced at 1100 yen. Although they also offered a sea urchin bowl with plenty of sea urchin for 1800 yen and a sea urchin and salmon roe bowl for 1650 yen, I decided to try the 1100 yen sea urchin bowl. I entered the restaurant, took off my shoes at the entrance, and sat at the counter. There were two women working inside, handling both cooking and serving, and they seemed quite busy. I ordered the sea urchin bowl, which may have seemed a bit small in portion, but it was just right for me. The sea urchin tasted fresh without any strange aftertaste or bitterness. The side dishes were also plentiful, and by the end of the meal, I felt satisfied. The only downside was that they only serve lunch on weekdays. I wish they were open on weekends as well. Despite being a somewhat inconspicuous restaurant in the area, I left feeling more than satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

It's hard to find, but the alleyway is bright and the service is friendly. I had a seafood bowl with sesame sauce for 900 yen. You can add a shrimp fry for 400 yen, not 300 yen as I thought. Some people might not like the casual way the lady talks (like "thank you" or "sorry").

The owner wanted to eat Uni-don! They parked next to the restaurant, which opens at 11 am with proper COVID-19 measures in place. They ordered plenty of uni and large shrimp fry, and enjoyed a variety of drinks. It's an izakaya, so they offer courses at night, including fugu. The meal came quickly with side dishes, salad, and pickles. The Uni-don and shrimp fry were hot and delicious, with the option for extra rice. The owner devoured the bowl, while the reviewer was impressed by the shrimp fry, which can be ordered by the piece. It was a worthwhile experience and highly recommended!

I added an order of shrimp fry to my sea urchin and salmon roe bowl! The bowl has plenty of sea urchin and salmon roe, but it's a bit small and the rice portion is small, so it might be quite unsatisfying for men! The shrimp fry is firm and has a great texture! This is delicious! I didn't get full, but the taste is good! Thank you for the meal!

I finally got to go after a long time! I arrived a bit late at 11:10, but miraculously there was only one group ahead of me, so I was able to get in smoothly! However, soon after, more and more people started coming in and it quickly became full. It was a close call! Once again, I confidently ordered the Uni Donburi without hesitation. Even though it's not domestically produced, I can eat so much without feeling guilty, which makes me really satisfied. It's so rich and flavorful that I asked for extra rice to balance out the salty sauce. Perfect! I also learned from last time that you can add shrimp tempura as a side dish, so I had two pieces. They were big, with a light coating and lots of meat inside, not like fake shrimp tempura. Truly impressive! It was a very satisfying lunch!

I came here after finding out about it on Instagram. Uni (sea urchin) is often seen as expensive, but at Takehata, you can enjoy uni at a good cost performance. Uni bowl for 1100 yen. They also have a Uni Double, so if you love uni, be sure to try the Uni Double.

I saw this place on Instagram and decided to visit during my lunch break on a weekday. Despite the rain, the restaurant was almost full. I ordered the Special Seafood Bowl for ¥1400 and the Generous Salmon Roe Bowl for ¥1500. I had the salmon roe bowl and was surprised by the generous amount of salmon roe! There was a layer of shiny salmon roe about 1-2cm thick on top of the rice, it was amazing! Great value for the price. I love salmon roe so I was very happy. The side dishes of salad, small appetizers, and miso soup were all delicious. Hot tea was self-service.

Today's lunch was at this restaurant near Nagahama Market. It's a popular place, so we arrived early to avoid the crowds and were the first ones there. The staff welcomed us with smiles, we took off our shoes at the entrance and sat at the counter. I was originally planning to order the shrimp fry, but today I felt like having something with tuna. However, to my disappointment, they didn't have the tuna bowl on the menu. I hesitated between the salmon roe bowl and the seafood bowl for 900 yen, and ended up choosing the seafood bowl with less rice. Soon, we were served with a side dish (tofu), salad, pickles, and the sauce for the seafood bowl. As I was pouring tea, the miso soup and the seafood bowl arrived. The miso soup was delicious. The salad had interesting greens like wasabi leaves. The tofu side dish was a bit mushy, probably store-bought. The seafood bowl had sea bream, amberjack, tuna, salmon, and tamagoyaki, topped with salmon roe. The sauce was a slightly sweet sesame sauce. The sea bream (not red snapper) was thick and had a nice texture. The amberjack was tasty as well. The two pieces of tuna were delicious, and I couldn't help but wish they had the tuna bowl I originally wanted. The salmon roe was plentiful. With less rice, I finished the bowl quickly. It was delicious. After paying, we were sent off with the bright smiles of the staff. Next time, I'll try the shrimp fry... but if they have the tuna bowl, I might just go for that instead. Thank you for the meal!

This place is located close to the market in Nagahama, within walking distance from the fresh fish market. It is tucked away in a side street off the main road, so the restaurant can be easy to miss despite having menu signs. However, it is a well-established seafood izakaya. The lunch menu is carefully selected and it can be hard to choose. The specialties are the sea urchin and salmon roe bowl, and the special seafood bowl. This time, I ordered the sea urchin and salmon roe bowl. The freshness is outstanding, with a glossy and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Side dishes are also included in the set, making it a satisfying lunch. There is usually a line during lunchtime, so it's best to go early.

It's definitely the best cost-performance restaurant! I was torn between the seafood bowl, but since I couldn't eat sea urchin at the previous restaurant, I decided to go for the sea urchin bowl this time. It was packed with rich sea urchin for only 1,500 yen! You'll need to get extra rice because it's so rich and plentiful. I'm very satisfied with this. In other restaurants, they would charge 3,000 to 4,000 yen for this. I also wanted to eat shrimp fry, so I ordered a set meal. But according to a regular customer who came later, it seems you can just order one piece of shrimp fry. I finished everything and it was delicious, so I'm happy. If this restaurant was closer, I would want to come at least once a month! I want to go back soon to try the seafood bowl too!

(November 19, 2021) Just a stone's throw away from the Nagahama Fish Market is the Shin Nagahama Building, which despite its name, is a residential building that is over 60 years old. On the ground floor of this building, there is a shopping street known as Shin Nagahama Yokocho. It seems that when it was first built, it was a place where residents could easily do their daily shopping and have meals. However, as development in the Bay Area progressed, this area seems to have been left behind. As I tried to pass through Shin Nagahama Yokocho, I came across a shop called "Takehata" with a menu featuring bowls filled with plenty of sea urchin and salmon roe. It would be a shame to just walk past this place, so I decided to step inside. I removed my shoes at the sliding door, which was left open for ventilation, and took a seat at the counter as the seating area with sunken kotatsu tables was small and could only accommodate around 30 people. I was tempted to try the "Plenty of Uni" dish, but I couldn't resist the combination of sea urchin and salmon roe in the "Uni Ikura Don" bowl. The sweet and delicious uni made me wonder if it was the red uni caught in Karatsu, but when I asked, I was informed that it was actually from Chile, as offering red uni at this price point would not be feasible. Nonetheless, each piece of uni was firm and lacked the unpleasant bitterness or astringency of alum, while the soy sauce-marinated salmon roe had just the right amount of saltiness. Overall, it was a satisfying dish.

Takahata in Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. Searched for "Fukuoka City seafood bowl" and visited this restaurant that ranked high. The service is very casual but surprisingly not unpleasant. Ordered the Special Seafood Bowl (1400 yen) and was surprised when it was served in about 3 minutes. Oh, it's a small bowl, isn't it? They recommended to enjoy the seafood with the sweet sesame sauce mixed with wasabi. The seafood toppings include sea urchin, salmon roe, tuna, sea bream, amberjack, and salmon. Honestly, for the price, the variety seemed a bit lacking. But maybe it's because there's a lot of sea urchin. The sea urchin is large and delicious, but not at the level of "exquisite". The tuna seems to be lean, but there's enough fat to be considered medium fatty tuna. The sea bream and amberjack don't feel firm, but they probably haven't been aged either. In conclusion, the portion size, variety, and quality of the toppings were "quite good". Looking at other reviews, it seems they have raised prices by over 15% since a year ago.

Well, on this day, I stopped by the Labor Standards Inspection Office in Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. After finishing my business, I decided to have an early lunch at "Takehata," a place I had been wanting to visit. I arrived around 11:20 AM. It's a popular spot, so I was prepared to wait in line, but surprisingly, I was able to walk in without any wait. Since I was alone, I was seated at the counter. A cheerful lady recommended the "delicious sesame mackerel" to me, but I had already decided on my order before coming in. I ordered the "plenty of sea urchin bowl" (tax included 1500 yen). It might be tough for those with gout, but my uric acid levels are just within the normal range, so I should be fine. Here it comes, the sea urchin bowl with plenty of sea urchin. The bowl is on the smaller side, almost like a slightly larger rice bowl. However, there is definitely a generous amount of sea urchin on top. Under the sea urchin, there was a bed of shredded seaweed. I used a wooden spoon to enjoy it. Ah, it's been a while since I had sea urchin... (moment of reflection) I did notice a slight bitterness from the alum, but it's not often that I get to eat this much sea urchin, so I happily devoured it. And yes, I finished it all in one go. The taste was a bit underwhelming as my expectations were high, but for this price and amount of sea urchin, it's not bad at all. Next time, I might try their famous "large shrimp fry set meal" or the recommended "sesame mackerel set meal" by the lady. A reasonable sea urchin bowl at "Takehata," thank you for the meal. P.S. Lunch hours used to be from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (last order), but now it's from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM (last order).

Takahata Uni Ikura Don is delicious. The special seafood bowl and shrimp fry are also excellent. So good I made it in time for the morning. I love it so much, this is my second time coming. Fukuoka's seafood is truly delicious. #FukuokaSightseeing #FukuokaTravel