I was searching for a lunch spot in Tenjin and came across this place. It's located next to Suikyo Tenmangu Shrine, a place I used to visit often when I was a student. I was drawn to the lunch set with a mountain of meat. When I arrived around 12:20, there was a waiting line in front of the restaurant as it seemed to have limited seating. I decided to wait. The lunch set includes beef butter, rice, and pickles. You can add on extras like ① Beef Chomolungma (300g) with an additional 30g, ② Onsen egg, ③ Soup, and ④ Two dessert choices. I thought about adding more meat, but the regular size was already quite generous (later found out it was 150g) and there was spaghetti (100g) underneath the meat, so I chose soup and dessert. Even with the extras, it was just over 1,000 yen. The meat that came on the hot plate smelled delicious, with a nice sweetness from the fat. The sauce was not too sweet, which I liked. The soup was rich, with pieces of simmered meat in it. Thanks to the crispy spaghetti on the hot plate, the meat didn't get burnt and remained delicious until the end. The caramelized creme brulee dessert was also irresistible for a sweet tooth like me. I will definitely go back, maybe next time I'll add the extra 30g of meat (laughs).

I visited a beef tongue restaurant for lunch for the first time, after previously going there at night. I ordered the beef tongue hamburger lunch set (¥1,640) and chose to have 2 hamburgers instead of the maximum 3. The hamburgers had a meaty and bouncy texture that was excellent, unique to beef tongue. They were packed with juicy fat and full of the delicious flavor of beef tongue! While they were already delicious with just salt, the sauces like demi-glace, Japanese-style, and grated ponzu were all tasty. The beef tongue soup was also fantastic. I usually like the hamburgers at Donkiho-Tei near Ohori Park, and the texture was similar to theirs. They only serve lunch on weekdays. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

A shop located on a side street next to the Tenjin Water Mirror Tenmangu Shrine. I had a drinking party with my junior high and high school classmates in a private room right next to the entrance. It was nice how my old classmates quickly returned to their former selves. We had a great time eating and drinking. First, we ordered skewers of sagari and beef tongue and shared them. Both the tongue and sagari were juicy and very delicious. We also had some other snacks while drinking, drinking, drinking, and before finishing, we ordered oxtail. It was also well stewed and tasty! I only took a picture of this. Finally, we ordered fried rice and ate until we were full! I was very satisfied. However, as an older guy, it's fine, but if you take younger people and order a la carte, it might get a bit difficult. Thank you for the meal.

Located on a narrow street near Mizukagami Tenmangu Shrine, just a 3-minute walk from Tenjin Station! I've been here several times before, but this time I heard they started serving an amazing lunch, so I had to come check it out! And that's when I discovered this menu item: Beef Tongue Hamburger Lunch for ¥1500. It comes with three hamburgers (150g each, normally it's two) piled high for a satisfying meal! Made with 100% beef tongue mince, the texture is just perfect. It also comes with two sauces (demiglace and Japanese-style) and condiments (chopped wasabi and grated green chili), allowing you to enjoy it in different ways. Personally, I loved the Japanese-style sauce the most! I left feeling completely satisfied and my belly full. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Tankatenjin Tenjin branch always serves impressive lunches, so I visit regularly. It is located on a street lined with eateries next to Mizukagami Tenmangu Shrine, right in front of Acros Fukuoka. This time, I had the Gyu-tan hamburger lunch, which was a whopping 450g in size. It was just as powerful as the menu photo, and not at all misleading. I was actually surprised by how tender the hamburger was, made entirely of minced beef tongue. The sauce options were Japanese-style and demi-glace, and with chopped wasabi and grated green pepper, you can enjoy changing the flavors throughout the meal without getting bored.

Today, I went to "Tankan" restaurant. I highly recommend trying the grilled beef tongue and oxtail! The sashimi is a must-try too! Surprisingly, the fried rice is delicious as well! If you love beef tongue, you must visit this place. When you come to Fukuoka, be sure to check it out!

I visited Tan-ya at the Tenjin store for the first time. The beef tongue skewers are amazing!! A must-try! Also, the tail barbecue is incredibly delicious too. If you're in Tenjin, be sure to check it out! ===========

If you want to eat beef tongue in Fukuoka, go to "Tenjintan-ka"! I usually only go to the main store, so this was my first time at the Tenjin store. I ordered a variety of dishes! Beef tongue sashimi, grilled beef tongue, and grilled tail are must-tries, right? I also ordered the tongue yukke, but the flavor was a bit weak. Unlike the main store, the grilled tail didn't have much sauce and was a bit light. The grilled beef tongue was super delicious though! I still prefer the main store. Thank you for the meal! (^人^)

Today, I went to Tenjin Tanaka. I started with the famous beef tongue and a beer. The tongue was tender and paired well with the beer, so I quickly ordered a second one. The tail steak was also delicious, causing me to drink beer faster than usual and getting tipsy quickly. The horse yukke also had a rich flavor that went well with beer. I enjoyed the tongue while refreshing my palate with myoga.

This is a famous restaurant known for its tongue dishes, but it seems that their lunch service is also very popular. I went at a good time and was able to get a table, but usually there is a line. I ordered the butter beef lunch. The amount of meat was amazing. The taste was like regular foreign beef, but I left feeling full.

The food here is amazing! No matter how many times I come, it's always delicious. While typing this, I realized I forgot to eat the lotus root chips, which are really tasty. I actually ordered more of them earlier. I had horse sashimi, grilled tongue skewers, smoked tongue, tongue shabu-shabu, cream croquettes, and fried rice. Next time, I want to finish with garlic rice.

We couldn't forget the taste of the tongue shabu-shabu we had once at the Seikawa main store of Tankasan, so this time we visited Tankasan in Tenjin with a member who transferred from Kansai for a meal. We had tongue sashimi, beef tongue skewers, and beef sagari skewers, and finally the main dish, tongue shabu-shabu, arrived. The dipping sauce for the broth paired perfectly with the tongue shabu-shabu and it was very delicious.

Visited the Tenjin branch. I was able to make a reservation until 19:30 when I called on the same day. Enjoyed the specialty grilled beef tongue skewers and sagari (flap meat) grill. They were tender, flavorful, and satisfying. Also tried the smoked beef tongue and beef tartare. The texture was good, but still prefer the grilled ones. Great option when craving meat but want something more casual than yakiniku. The Tenjin branch is small, but the atmosphere at the Yakuin branch is said to be better.

The first visit was a party of about 20 people. We had most of the table seats on the 2nd floor reserved for us. We had the 5,500 yen course, which included a variety of dishes for about 4 people. The course included an assorted appetizer platter, three types of meat sashimi, grilled beef tongue and beef skirt, fried food, motsunabe (offal hot pot), oyaji-yaki (grilled rice), and dessert. I was looking forward to the beef tongue, but overall, I would say it was just average. The drinks were served efficiently, but there was no explanation of the dishes. If it wasn't for the party setting, I might consider going back to try it out normally. Thank you for the meal!

Men, just order the Mount Everest-sized dish at Tenjin Tanca! It's only 1000 yen for this huge portion, which is a steal! I regret not getting the extra rice because it was so good! The meat and sauce complement each other perfectly. The meat alone is tasty, but when you add the sauce, it takes it to another level! Towards the end, there's even pasta, which is delicious when mixed with the sauce. If you want to eat cheap and fill up in Tenjin, this place is highly recommended! Definitely give it a try!

Located in the area of Tenjin 1-15-3, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, just a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station on the subway line. This restaurant opened in July 2013 and is known for its focus on beef tongue dishes. The main branch is in Kiyokawa, and they also operate three other popular branches in the 300 Steps Yokocho of JRJP Hakata Building. Reservations are required at all locations due to their popularity. The restaurant prides itself on its wide variety of beef tongue dishes. They always have a large stock of beef tongue, which they age after careful sourcing and purchasing efforts. The exterior of the restaurant is two stories high, with counter seating on the first floor and private rooms, while the second floor offers table seating and a casual atmosphere. The clientele tends to be on the younger side, with many Korean and Asian customers, as well as a significant number of female patrons. During the visit, the reviewer enjoyed dishes with the beef tongue logo, such as the "Domestic Tongue Sashimi" and "Tongue Yukhoe," paired with beer. The Domestic Tongue Sashimi was particularly delicious, with high-quality meat and great flavor. The Tongue Yukhoe, while likely made with foreign beef, was well-cut and served with egg yolk, creating a decent balance of flavors. Various additional dishes were ordered, such as "Grilled Beef Tongue," "Grilled Beef Tail," "Beef Skirt Steak," "Smoked Beef Tongue," "Beef Tendon," "Kimchi," "Pickled Cucumber," "Pickled Myoga," "Daikon Salad," "Smoked Beef Tongue Cream Cheese," "Beef Tongue Pate," and "Beef Tongue Menchi Katsu," to pair with drinks. The standout dishes were the "Beef Tongue Cheese Hamburger," "Smoked Beef Tongue Cream Cheese," and "Beef Tongue Pate," which paired well with white wine. The reviewer found the "Smoked Beef Tongue" to be less impressive. When the "Grilled Beef Tongue" was served on skewers, the reviewer found it to be flavorful, especially the Tongue Element, with an acceptable amount of fat. It would be a suitable introduction for those new to eating beef tongue. The "Grilled Beef Tail" was well-cooked, but the seasoning for the stewed dish was too strong for the reviewer's taste. They suggested reducing the seasoning and opting for a simple salt and pepper seasoning instead. For dessert, the "Stubborn Father's Fried Rice" was delicious, as per its reputation. However, the "Iron Plate Garlic Rice" could use some improvement. The reviewer concluded that this is a restaurant they would like to visit occasionally and expressed interest in trying the beef tongue shabu-shabu next time.

Fukuoka: A shop located in Tenjin, Chuo-ku. Arrived at Tenjin Tan-ka at 12:30 on a weekday. It was crowded but there was one seat available at the counter! Ordered Chomoranma (with warm egg) for 869 yen, and added extra rice for 55 yen. While waiting for the food, you can hear the sizzling sound of Japone on the hot teppan and smell the aroma of Japone. Getting even hungrier~ The food arrived in about 10 minutes, with the warm egg on top and Japone sauce poured over it. The sizzling sound was music to the ears~ Oh, wait, there's too much meat and the Japone doesn't reach the teppan... The simple seasoning of butter, salt, and pepper brings out the meaty flavor directly on the tongue! Delicious~!! The rice goes well with it. If you are sensitive to the smell of meat, you may not like it, but I love it~ THE manly meal!! ☆Highly recommended shop!☆ @tenjin_tanca 【Shop name】Tenjin Tan-ka 【Address】1-15-3 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, next to Mizukagami Temmangu Shrine Alley 【Business hours】Mon-Fri 11:30-14:00, 17:00-23:00 Saturday 17:00-23:00 Closed on Sundays 【Budget】Up to 1000 yen 【Order】Chomoranma: 869 yen Extra rice: 55 yen

This is a famous beef tongue restaurant. I visited for lunch because it is close to my company. The menu has only one item, which is beef tongue. You can choose the basic set (+2 items) or the full set (+4 items). Most customers seem to order the basic set with Chomolungma topping and soup. I ordered extra rice, but when it arrived in about 5 minutes, the amount of meat was huge, indeed. However, the rice portion seemed small for a large size. The taste was just okay, nothing special. I think regular yakiniku sauce might be tastier. The soup was really delicious though. I now understand why this place is the only one not crowded during lunchtime. No plans to come back.

A friend recommended me to try the beef tongue here if I ever visit Fukuoka, so I decided to check it out. I visited the Tenjin branch located in a charming alley next to Mizokagami Tenmangu Shrine. Despite making a reservation, the place was packed and busy with customers coming and going. As soon as I sat down and ordered a beer, a delicious beef tongue stew was served as a complimentary starter, setting the tone for a great meal. I ordered the following dishes for the night: beef tendon in vinegar, beef tongue pâté, grilled beef tongue skewers, a combo of grilled beef tongue and sagari (skirt meat), grilled beef tail, premium beef tongue shabu-shabu, and the chef's special fried rice. The beef tendon in vinegar was amazingly tasty, and the grilled beef tongue skewers were simply outstanding – thick, juicy, and perfectly cooked. The highlight was the beef tongue shabu-shabu, with thinly sliced tongue dipped in sweet ponzu sauce and wrapped in plenty of green onions – a truly delightful experience. The grilled rice at the end was also delicious, especially with a drizzle of soy sauce. The beef tail was flavorful, although a bit tricky to eat due to the bones. What surprised me the most was the amazing quality and quantity of food for the price – all this for less than 6,000 yen per person. The popularity of this place definitely makes sense, and I left completely satisfied. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

One day off from work on Friday, ahead of the rest of the world! After a good night's sleep, I cleaned my room in the morning, finished my dental treatment, and feeling great! Since I skipped breakfast, it's time to eat heartily! Today, I visited the Tenjin branch of the Gyuutan restaurant called Tankasan, which has three locations in Fukuoka city. The restaurant is located on the Hakata Umakamon Street next to Mizukagami Tenmangu Shrine. This is my second visit after trying the Toriten Rudu two doors down on Umakamon Street. The Tenjin branch offers a unique lunch menu, featuring a beef teppanyaki dish called Butter Beef as the main dish. With its generous portions and great value, it was perfect for my hungry self today! The lunch menu includes Butter Beef (150g), pickles, rice, and a choice of two side dishes from four options. There is also an upgraded version called the "Dream Full Set," which includes all four side dishes in addition to the basic set. Furthermore, there is a side dish option for "1. Meat Chomolungma or 30g extra," where Chomolungma refers to the beef portion increasing to 300g. The menu had a challenge phrase, "Seeking challengers for Chomolungma!!" Let's do this! So, I decided to go for the "Dream Full Set" with the Chomolungma challenge! I arrived at the restaurant just before 1:30 PM, and in less than five minutes, the Chomolungma arrived! So fast! By the way, Chomolungma is the Tibetan name for Mount Everest. The teppanyaki plate was overflowing with a mountain of beef, indeed resembling Chomolungma! Pasta was laid on top of the teppanyaki plate, with various cuts of beef such as beef tongue and harami piled on top. The meat was tender and had a great chewy texture, with very little fat, making it easy to eat as much as I wanted! The Japanese sauce could have been a bit more generous, but it paired well with the hot teppanyaki and the meat! The crispy burnt pasta was also delicious! Among the side dishes, the special soup was especially tasty! It seemed to be a beef tongue soup, with thick slices of beef tongue simmered until tender, rich and creamy! The onsen tamago (hot spring egg) was also delicious, and even dessert with strawberry jam cake was served, leaving me feeling full and satisfied! The lunch was very satisfying, but a little disappointing that the rice and soup portions were too small. They were definitely not enough for the Chomolungma portion of meat. I should have ordered extra rice! As mentioned before, the area around Mizukagami Tenmangu Shrine will be part of the "Tenjin Big Bang" redevelopment project. The press release states that the redevelopment completion is expected after 2030, but I wonder until when will the businesses operate in this area? Whenever I visit, I always enjoy the atmosphere and charm of this street. I hope that some form of preservation will be considered during the redevelopment! Thank you for the meal!

Try eating it! It's amazing♪ I went to a yakiniku restaurant called "Tenka" near Tenjin Station in Fukuoka Prefecture to have some meat♪ When I entered the restaurant, I found a cozy space with counter seats and one table for four people. I ordered the Butter Beef for 869 yen (tax included) and added a side menu option for an extra 300g of meat and a hot spring egg. The dish arrived in about 6 minutes, sizzling on a hot plate with a generous portion of meat piled high. It looked delicious! The combination of the rich Japanese-style sauce with the meat and rice was fantastic♪ Additionally, there was a hot spring egg, pickled vegetables, and pasta underneath the hot plate. It was a great value for the price, and the taste was wonderful! Thank you for the feast☆