Delicious! Affordable! Friendly and polite! The staff's good nature and passion for cooking are overflowing! The atmosphere makes you want to become a regular customer. It's a popular restaurant that's hard to get a reservation at, but if you come to Fukuoka, you must eat here! *They apparently turned down a Michelin star, but if they had one, it would be even harder to get a reservation...

I only did the course menu, and there are only two options available: a 6-course for 3000 yen and a 10-course for 3500 yen. I chose the 10-course menu. The skewers were delicious. At the end, they served a minced meat bowl, but I forgot to take a photo, haha. Everything was really tasty.

This time, I finally got to go to Masuko-san, located at 1-8-33 Daimyo Eight Building, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. I always had bad timing and couldn't get a reservation easily. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nostalgic with a Showa retro vibe. There is a counter seat and one table seat, making it a cozy place. The menu consists of two types of courses: the Yakitori Course (10 skewers) and the Half Course (6 skewers)! You can also order additional items separately. This time, I ordered the Yakitori Course (chicken breast, liver, gizzard, quail egg, negima, dango, skin, thigh meat, bonjiri, and chicken wing). First, we were served boiled chicken breast as an appetizer with cucumber and sesame sauce. Then the skewers automatically arrived! The chicken used for the skewers seemed to be of good quality with less fat, allowing us to enjoy them without feeling too heavy even when full. Among them, the dango skewer was particularly meaty and had a good volume. It felt like the chef was carefully grilling each skewer, and the way he clapped his hands after sprinkling salt seemed to be wishing for them to be delicious! The chef is knowledgeable about sake and can recommend the perfect pairing for each skewer! Lastly, we added chicken minced meat rice. The seasoning was just right, and I personally enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

I had never been to a yakitori restaurant in Fukuoka, so I decided to go. I had a total of 11 dishes, including the finale of minced chicken rice bowl. Each dish in the course was carefully prepared, so it was a different and enjoyable experience compared to the usual yakitori. It's reasonably priced and delicious.

After half a year, I had a business trip to Fukuoka. It was a long-awaited yakitori dinner. The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Akasaka Station, on the first floor of a dining building. It seemed like they had been closed due to the state of emergency, but I was able to make a reservation just in time for their reopening, so I visited. This yakitori restaurant has an owner who trained at the famous "Masuko" in Shinbashi, Tokyo for many years. They have been operating in their hometown Fukuoka for over 10 years and are a popular spot. The yakitori style is influenced by Masuko and Isehiro, with a traditional Edo-style yakitori. The course included various yakitori skewers such as chicken breast, liver, gizzard, tail miso, salad, quail egg wrapped in green onion, and more. Each skewer was carefully grilled, using fresh chicken from the morning. The size of the skewers is standard for Shinbashi, slightly larger than those in Fukuoka. The grilling was a bit strong for my taste, I prefer a slightly rare finish for items like chicken breast, quail, and liver. The recommended sake and shochu by the owner perfectly complemented the skewers, making them even more delicious. I ended up drinking a bit too much while enjoying the owner's sake stories. I was so full that I couldn't try the minced chicken bowl, which was a shame. After the meal, I had a nice chat with the owner about Masuko in Shinbashi, where I used to visit over 20 years ago. It was a great memory. I hope to visit Shinbashi soon. It was delicious. Thank you!

Shinbashi does not take reservations and does not allow solo diners, but this place allows solo reservations! Make a reservation one week in advance. The sashimi is limited, so you need to order it when making the reservation. Unfortunately, by the time I made my reservation a week ago, all sashimi was already sold out. The restaurant has about 8 counter seats and serves a set course automatically without the need for special requests. They only serve limited edition sake because the owner, who seems to love sake, finds it more interesting that way. You can add more skewers, but I opted for a small bowl of minced chicken for the finale. The bill came to 10,600 yen for the course with the additional minced chicken and 4 types of sake. It's a bit pricier than Shinbashi due to the focus on sake. Just like Shinbashi, I think this place would be more enjoyable with more visits. The menu included: appetizer, pounded chicken, chicken thigh meat, sasami, liver, gizzard, salad, quail, leek roll, dango, skin, chicken thigh, bonjiri, chicken wing tip, and a small bowl of minced chicken. Sake selection: draft beer, Hohoemi Daiginjo, Namagenshu, Arabashiri, Akushika Junmai Ginjo aged for 2 years, and Gakunoyowaraka Yamahai Junmai.

I trained at the famous restaurant "Masuko" in Isehiro Nagashi Shinbashi, and have been working here at Fukuhaku for 20 years. I am a pioneer in spreading the Kanto-style grilled chicken course. I visited Masuko, Marumoto's shop, which has been renovated. Masuko Fukuoka City Chuo-ku Daimyo 1-8-3 092-713-1239 Closed on Sundays 18:00-23:00 LO Nearby coin parking * For details, please call. I prepare the ingredients myself, not handled by suppliers. The heat is finely adjusted, and the charcoal salt is fried in a pot for the day. Grilled chicken course with 10 skewers for 3500 yen, 10 skewers of skewered items, appetizers, salad, soup, and optional minced chicken rice bowl. This time, we shared it between two people. Enjoy the recommended sake (from 900 yen) while listening to the explanation from the owner. I confidently face the clear course without any doubt. Flawless skewering, flawless saltiness, flawless grilling - that's Masuko's grilled chicken in a nutshell. I definitely want to visit again. #Yakitori Masuko #Masuko #Fukuoka Yakitori #Daimyo Yakitori #Yakitori #Tetsuya Yakitori #tetsuya720...

Under the unique and charismatic owner, the world of Mashiko unfolds! This is a place where quiet sake lovers should leave it to the owner's recommendations and detailed explanations. I started with bottled beer and opted for the ¥3,500 course, adding a sashimi platter and motsu stew later. I later found out that they butcher a whole chicken, removing the innards, five hours before opening, and do not purchase just the innards like other establishments. Therefore, the sashimi platter is limited to about 4 servings. Even if you order on the day you visit, it may be sold out due to reservations, so it's better to request it when making a reservation. The sashimi platter includes breast meat, heart, gizzard, and liver. The gizzard sashimi, which I used to enjoy at Sasaya in Meguro, was thinly sliced and had a crispy texture, which I really liked. The breast meat was tender and delicious, the heart was good, and the liver had a slightly fatty taste, making it very tasty. The sauce was a soy-based dashi with quail egg yolk, which was delicious. The motsu stew included daikon radish and thick fried tofu in a rich seasoning, which was tasty. The course also included grilled items like chicken tenderloin with wasabi, liver, and a small salad, gizzard with quail egg and green onion, a unique Isehiro-style dango, tsukune, delicious chicken skin skewers, and more. The bill, including drinks, was over ¥10,000 per person, with one bottled beer, three recommended sakes by the owner, and one glass of red wine. Follow me on Instagram!

Fukuoka City Chuo Ward, Daimyo 1-chome - 10 minutes walk from Tenjin Station! Located about 8 minutes walk from Akasaka Station. This place is a branch of "Masuko" in Shinbashi, Tokyo! The chef trained there and opened this restaurant. It has been over 10 years since it opened, and this was my first visit. First, I made a phone reservation and arrived at 6 pm to find them having a pre-opening "morning meeting"! The atmosphere was very sharp and professional. When I entered, I was greeted with a strong and welcoming voice, which felt great. The exterior is a white lantern inside a building on the 1st floor of a mixed-use building. The interior has counter seats and table seats. The chef behind the counter had a great presence! As I was considering the 10-course meal, the chef confidently said, "I think you will be fully satisfied" and presented the restaurant's commitment to chicken. They use fresh chickens and prepare them in-house. The recommended dish was the limited "chicken sashimi". I was convinced by their persuasive story and ordered it all. The chicken sashimi, including liver, gizzard, heart, and breast, was all incredibly fresh and delicious. The 10 skewers of yakitori were all perfectly seasoned and cooked. The recommended cold sake was served in a storytelling manner, and each one was carefully selected. The "Oku" Natsukasumi Junmai Ginjo was slightly cloudy and had a subtle fizz, which was delicious. If you're unsure, trying the recommended cold sake might be a good idea! The meal ended with the "soboro don". The way they explained the soboro don was clear and thoughtful. The hospitality was outstanding. The soboro don and chicken soup were both delicious and satisfying. This restaurant is at the top of the Fukuoka yakitori rankings, excelling in food, service, and hospitality. It's a place I'd like to visit occasionally for some delicious yakitori. Thank you for the meal. Enjoy Gourmet Life☆

Cleaning = normal customer service = good atmosphere = good first visit basic course that came out from the building and the amount and price were very satisfying. The skewers came out in a flow, of course with a sweet and savory sauce, and the last rice dish was addictive. The taste of the ingredients was highlighted with accents of flavor here and there, making it enjoyable. I will definitely visit again.

We made a reservation for 3 people at 6:00 PM and arrived 5 minutes early, only to find a couple in their 80s already waiting in line before the restaurant opened. They ordered a course menu consisting of 10 skewers. Two more groups of two arrived later, both in their 60s. It was a nice change from the usual younger crowd in Fukuoka restaurants. The food we had included: - Sasami: A symbol of authentic yakitori, tender and rare inside - Liver: Also rare and tender inside - Gizzard: Chewy but surprisingly soft - Salad - Quail eggs: Could be a bit rarer - Negima (chicken thigh with leeks): A satisfying dish, the highlight of the course - Dango (chicken meatballs): Salty and perfect for drinking - Skin: Crunchy, preferred over the usual sweet and spicy skin - Chicken thigh meat: Simple yet delicious, showcasing the skill of the yakitori restaurant - Ponchiri (chicken tail): Just the right amount of fat, perfect with sake - Soup: Concentrated chicken flavor - Chicken wing: Easy to eat and very tasty Overall, the food was delicious and I would definitely come back even if dining alone. It's a place worth dropping by. However, it left us wanting more, so we're heading to a second location for drinks: Akanoren Set-chan.

I was taken to "Kawaya" by a friend in search of Fukuoka-style yakitori, but unfortunately the restaurant was already full and reservations were full when we arrived at the opening. We had to give up. We then found a nearby yakitori restaurant called "Masuko" hidden in a back alley. The menu at this restaurant consists mainly of two courses: a 10-skewer course and a 6-skewer course, with additional orders available individually. We were quite hungry, so we ordered the 10-skewer course along with some chicken sashimi. The chicken sashimi that arrived was beautifully presented and had a delightful texture even before eating. The fresh and firm sashimi had a unique freshness that was hard to come by. In addition to the yakitori, the chicken sashimi was absolutely delicious and stood out as a must-try dish. When visiting this restaurant, don't forget to enjoy the "chicken sashimi." For more details about the restaurant and menu, please refer to the following article: https://wp.me/p7shd1-1Co

~Specialty Yakitori~ Akasaka: Masuko I tried a popular yakitori restaurant in Hakata, which entered Fukuoka from Korea. I was able to make a reservation for the second round. Masuko is the name of the place. First, a toast. The shop is particular about Japanese sake, and I was recommended this for the first drink: "Hatsu no Shibori" course. Starting with the appetizer, salad course. The meal options are 6 skewers or 10 skewers. The "Sasami" was cooked perfectly. Next were the "Liver" and "Gizzard." The next sake was "Oroku" and "Quail," both delicious. The "Negima" and "Dango" followed. Another round of "Oroku," but this time not cloudy. The "Skin" was sold out, so we had "Cartilage," "Thigh Meat," "Bonjiri," "Chicken Soup," and "Chicken Wings." We finished with the popular "Soboro Rice." It was delicious, especially when paired with pickles. It was great to be able to visit a place with a focus on Japanese sake and enjoy such a meal.

It's delicious. The son who worked hard to train in Shinbashi, keep up the good work!

The delicate grilling, being able to taste both the tender texture and flavor of the liver, and the dumplings are also excellent! The only drawback is that smoking is allowed. It can ruin the taste of the food, so I hope the next time I visit, it will be a non-smoking restaurant.

I had delicious yakitori. For those who don't like liver, I recommend changing the liver skewers in the 6-piece course. The prices for grilled items are not listed, but they are not exorbitant, so you can enjoy your meal without worry!

The course-only style was great. The sashimi portions were small but the skewers were all delicious. They had a wide variety of sake (I was thrilled to see my favorite Koshoemon!). I enjoyed the meal very much.

It is certainly delicious. My gourmet friends also really liked it. The interior of the restaurant is a bit messy, but the yakitori is cooked energetically and everything from preparation, ingredients, seasoning, to timing is perfect. There isn't much alcohol available, but the food is really delicious. This restaurant is not for lingering, so let's leave as soon as we finish eating. It's always full.