When I went on a business trip to Kokura, I was introduced to a restaurant by two female entrepreneurs, and we went there together. It was a long time since I encountered such an amazing restaurant. Every dish was surprisingly exquisite, even the tomatoes were impressive. Not only the ingredients but also the dishes themselves were carefully selected, which made the experience enjoyable. This is the kind of restaurant that you don't want to tell others about. The owner was also very friendly and wonderful. I will definitely go back again!

Kentaro's specialty, salt-grilled pufferfish, is cooked in a unique way that keeps it juicy and incredibly delicious without any dryness. It is a limited quantity item, so I highly recommend trying it if you have the chance! The beef cutlet is also superb, with a perfect crispy coating and tender meat. In addition to a wide variety of seafood, you can also enjoy local ingredients such as Gamagori bamboo shoots and Wakamatsu tomatoes, making it a very satisfying dining experience! The restaurant is located in Sakaimachi, about a 10-minute walk from Kokura Station. The chef is a wonderful person, making it a truly satisfying dining spot. Definitely worth a visit. <Menu items ordered on this day> - Grilled Gamagori bamboo shoots with salt - Beef Cutlet - Salt-grilled pufferfish - Seared swordfish - Assorted sashimi - Wakamatsu tomatoes Restaurant Information Budget: 8,000-10,000 yen 1-5-10 Sakaimachi, Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Tel: 093-551-0314 Opening Hours: 18:00-24:00 Closed on Sundays, Mondays on public holidays Private rooms available No smoking in all seats

Thank you for always viewing ✨ If you like it, please try bookmarking the store with the "Save store" button. This is a store in Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. We made a reservation for two people and went there. It is a popular store that has been requested by Kitakyushu City and has also participated in events in Moji. The chef, Mr. Yanai, manages the kitchen alone, so it may be difficult to talk to him, but you can see a splendid array of dishes right in front of you, like a true counter-style restaurant (*'▽'). Reservations are required for this popular store (^^♪ If you're looking for an izakaya in Kokura, this is the place to go (*^-^*) We had the following dishes: - (Appetizer) Chicken ham and boiled spinach - Turnip and white-spotted pufferfish (shirosabafugu) Japanese-style potage - Sashimi platter (all delicious) - Bluefin tuna chutoro, pufferfish, Kanmon octopus, barracuda, striped jack, mackerel, young pine mackerel, Wakamatsu tomato - Yudofu (tofu in hot water) - Grilled sea bream with salt - Lots of alcohol Thank you for reading to the end ✨ If you leave a comment, I will reply. I hope this information can be helpful for your gourmet experiences. ▽I also update Instagram. Hide Gourmand【@hide06_21】

A few counter seats lined up, with a stylish owner serving each dish carefully. The fresh sashimi, sweet seasonal vegetables, and unique Australian asparagus with a firm texture were very impressive and delicious. I would love to visit again and enjoy a leisurely meal.

No matter how many times you go, everyone will be satisfied with the delicious food at this restaurant. One of the two appetizers is always a warm soup. The complimentary gift is a bite-sized rice ball. I personally think that the fish and vegetables are delicious here, not the meat. Starting in April (I wonder which day?), all seats will be non-smoking.

Monorail Heiwa-dori Station, on the way towards "Chachatown" from the small Oita Building, there is a Lawson and a Mini Stop at the middle of the street in Compreate Sakaimachi, on the 1st floor of the Sakaimachi Kaikan Annex. There is no parking at the shop. There are tatami and counter seats available. Menu: - Today's recommendations: - Nagasaki premium grilled or salt-grilled blackthroat seaperch...2200 yen each - Amami Ochiko-goromo (steamed child of taro)...700 yen - Exquisite homemade tender whale bacon...1800 yen - Chiba natural clams and spring cabbage steamed in sake...800 yen - Fukuoka new asparagus butter...700 yen - Miyazaki new corn tempura...800 yen - Nagasaki wild boar belly salt-grilled...1600 yen - Genkai sweet sea bream with crispy scales salt-grilled or deep-fried...1800 yen each And many more options for sashimi, seafood dishes, meat dishes, vegetable dishes, appetizers, and drinks.

I was lucky to get a same-day reservation and was able to get a seat at the fully booked restaurant! The counter seats are a bit cramped with not much space between them. It's not completely non-smoking, but there is a smoking section. We ordered a sashimi platter, fugu tempura, octopus tempura, clam, pickled radish, and asparagus, all of which were delicious and perfect for pairing with drinks. The chef and staff were friendly and provided great service. We even received onigiri to take home. We had quite a few drinks and the bill was less than 15,000 yen. Very reasonable pricing.

This is a restaurant with prices higher than an izakaya but lower than a traditional Japanese restaurant. Reservations are required. You can count on the handsome chef to serve delicious drinks (lol). There is a counter and one private room, and the fish and vegetables are cooked really deliciously. A small soup is served as an appetizer, which is nice because it prevents getting too drunk. The kindness is also a nice touch.

Continuing from the previous review, let's see who takes the 3rd place?!... It's Okayama Prefecture! A bit surprising. This time, it's Sateoki. We decided to visit "Asobi Kappo Kentaro" on a whim. The restaurant is within walking distance from the station, located in a slightly lively nightlife area with the Nankoku Building nearby. The atmosphere and concept of the restaurant may feel a bit different from its surroundings, but it is indeed a hidden gem in the area. The exterior gives off a casual vibe where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine. Inside, the main seating is at the counter, creating an intimate setting. The seating is close together, but the counter is lined with eye-catching ingredients, so it's not too bothersome. Since it was a weekday, there weren't many customers, making it easy for us to get a table. We ordered the following items: - Assorted sashimi (2200 yen) - 7 types, 2 pieces each. The highlight was definitely the bonito, which was incredibly delicious with its rich marbling. - Vinegared oysters (500 yen each) - Served with citrus, the oysters were fresh and flavorful. - Deep-fried horse mackerel (900 yen) - A rare delicacy, each part of the fish had a different taste, making it a unique and enjoyable dish. - Boiled cod milt (1200 yen) - Creamy and delicate, the cod milt melted in the mouth, providing a satisfying experience. - Grilled young yellowtail (900 yen) - Cooked to perfection, the yellowtail had a nice texture and flavor, especially when paired with grated radish. Overall, the restaurant offers high-quality Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price, allowing customers to enjoy a variety of dishes a la carte. The attentive service and the owner's genuine hospitality added to the dining experience. The pricing is fair, and you can enjoy a satisfying meal tailored to your preferences. It's a hidden gem in Kokura, and we highly recommend it. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

All the dishes were delicious and the sake was cheap. It's a shame that I couldn't make last-minute changes due to my allergies (my fault though).

I had a dinner meeting with a client from Osaka, just the two of us, at a reservation for a ¥8,000 course at the counter seats. The food and drinks were delicious. The client, who is a gourmet, kept saying "delicious" after every bite, which made me very happy. I agree with the high ratings on Tabelog. The "deep-fried softshell turtle" in particular received continuous praise from the client. The chef was friendly and easy to talk to, making the meal a valuable time for communication. Our headquarters are in Kokura, so whenever the client wants to visit the factory, I will be traveling there. I look forward to making another reservation at the counter and visiting with the client again.

Undoubtedly the best traditional Japanese restaurant, izakaya, and with the best value for money in Japan.

This restaurant is more like a high-class Japanese cuisine restaurant rather than a casual izakaya. Every time I peek inside from the entrance, it's always packed, so it's been a while since I last visited. I have been to this place many times before, and the food here is exceptional. Especially the sashimi is even better than some famous traditional Japanese restaurants in Kyoto. I couldn't find any dish that was not delicious, so as a local, I highly recommend this place. They also have a wide variety of drinks, which is a delight for those who enjoy drinking (laughs).

This is my first time writing a food review here. I have been to this place for meals about 5 or 6 times. The taste is a perfect match for my preferences!!! Whenever I think about eating in Kokura, this place always comes to mind first! The handwritten menu is a bit hard to read (lol) but it always has interesting dish names. This time, I ordered Emu!!! The taste is a bit unique, with meat that requires a good chew. But since I wouldn't normally eat this, it becomes interesting and delicious. I tried various other dishes, but the impact of the Emu made me satisfied today! Since I started writing food reviews, I might take some photos next time. The service is excellent (they answer various questions politely), so personally, I give it a high score! Eating at the counter and having conversations while enjoying the food makes it even more delicious, right? When it's busy, I make sure to be considerate and keep it quiet (lol). I don't drink alcohol, but they are knowledgeable about sake, so they can recommend sake that pairs well with the food and fits my preferences. It's usually crowded when I go, so I prefer going with male friends rather than a couple. I've tried various places to eat in Kokura, but I really like this place! This is just my personal opinion.

Title: Enjoying the Night in Kokura As mentioned in the title, the first thing we did to fully enjoy the night in Kokura was to make a reservation for dinner. Then we picked a nearby bar to visit, and decided to choose a hotel in that area. Fortunately, it was close to the hotel where we stayed three years ago. It was a lively area within a 10-minute walk, making it very convenient for getting around. When we arrived 10 minutes before opening, they couldn't serve food yet but could provide drinks. I hadn't had any fluids since 3 pm, so I asked for a drink. I finished a glass of draft beer, and as I was having my second one, the appetizer arrived. It was deep-fried taro with silver bean sauce. Although it was called deep-fried, it seemed to be lightly fried. The silver bean sauce also contained ginkgo nuts, making it a seasonal dish. I asked for sake when the sashimi arrived. When I asked for a recommendation, they gave me Yukinobijin. The blackthroat seaperch was lightly seared on the surface, and when you eat it, the sweet oil spreads in your mouth. I had the horse mackerel with ponzu sauce. There are no words for the mackerel. The sweetness that doesn't lose to the black Rikuchu is too delicious. The pace of drinking sake accelerated. Then came the chawanmushi and fried food. It was my first time this year to have matsutake mushrooms, which had a strong aroma. The fried food was also carefully prepared and delicious. The scales of the fish crackers were finely chopped with a knife, showing the skill of a professional craftsman. The dishes that were served after this were also carefully made and delicious. I switched from sake to shochu and enjoyed the food and drinks. We were treated to a course meal for ¥5,000 today. When it came time to pay, it was over ¥9,000 per person, so I regretted drinking too much. Price-wise, a colleague mentioned that the amount of sake was too little. But that's not something the person who drank the most should say. When we left, the young but firm owner came out to see us off. I think this kind of gesture is a secret to the prosperity of the restaurant. They value each encounter.

I went to the Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival in Kokura at 9:30 pm on August 13th, and I was late for my reservation time at the subsequent fireworks event due to the huge crowds, but they kindly accommodated us! I love the salt-grilled blackthroat seaperch in the sashimi assortment! You can choose between salt-grilled and seared. Which do you recommend? I asked, and they said it's a matter of preference. So, I tried the salt-grilled one! It was a bit small, but it was delicious with a nice oily texture. The gizzard shad was served with sesame sauce, but personally, I prefer it with plum paste. Maybe it's a unique touch of Asobi Kappo. The sashimi was also delicious, but overall, it was just average. It's not a restaurant I must visit, but the atmosphere is nice and it's a good place for a quiet meal for two.

Tonight, I went out for drinks with friends in the town of Kokura. My friend made a reservation at this restaurant, which always seems to be fully booked based on the reviews. I was grateful that we were able to secure a reservation. The restaurant has a counter and raised seating areas, and we were seated at the counter. There were fresh fish displayed right in front of us, and I spotted the swordfish right away. I also ordered grilled blackthroat seaperch. We also ordered a sashimi platter, and all the sashimi was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were unlike anything I can find in my hometown. The beer I ordered for my first drink was also surprisingly tasty. I didn't inquire about the details, but they had a variety of drinks available, including sake and shochu. Tonight, I enjoyed Dassai and Gokyo. It had been a while since I drank this much. If this restaurant were nearby, I would definitely become a regular. The chef was also very friendly. Thank you for the meal.