I went on Christmas day. The regular course was Christmas-themed. The appetizer had sparkling gold flakes! Next was a sashimi trio! Shrimp! Shrimp! The seaweed was crunchy and beautiful. Then came the salad! The dressing was delicious! It looked like a Christmas wreath, so festive! The scallop gratin was the best, thick and creamy! The snow crab tempura was luxurious. The finale was sushi, fresh tuna sushi! It was pure bliss. The dessert was a cute Santa dessert plate, with ice cream, cake, and more! Not just for Christmas, but recommended for any time! A must-visit place.

I visited a sushi kaiseki restaurant for 6,980 yen and despite making a reservation at the counter, I was guided to a private room. I thought it would be fun to watch the food being prepared in front of me, but they said it was too busy and recommended the private room. However, I found it a bit confusing. The appetizer arrived without any explanation of the dishes... Isn't it normal to provide an explanation? The restaurant wasn't even that crowded. The taste was just average and not outstanding at all. What a disappointment that the sushi kaiseki lacked delicious sushi... It's rare to find seafood that isn't tasty in Fukuoka. They seemed to focus on the rice, which was red, but the flavor was bland and there was a lack of soy sauce. I was very unsatisfied. I don't think I'll be coming back.

I used it for lunch! It was a nice restaurant with a calm atmosphere and lovely private rooms, where you can enjoy a nice lunchtime. All the dishes were delicious. This time I only had the lunch plate, but I would like to try more variety, so I would like to go again.

Located just a 1-minute walk from Canal City East Building, on the 2nd floor of RJR Presia Hakata, this restaurant offers delicious seafood from Kyushu. I heard about their famous seafood bowl and decided to visit for lunch. The interior was bustling with customers, with a mix of counter seats and raised tatami rooms. Despite the busy atmosphere, the staff kindly informed me that there might be a wait. The private rooms were full with groups, so I was seated at the counter and ordered the seafood bowl (1,650 yen). One of the highlights was being able to enjoy the dish in three different ways. I could see the chefs working diligently behind the counter, preparing the dishes. The meal was served on a single tray, with sashimi surrounded by garnishes. It also came with dashi tea, chawanmushi, and simmered dishes. The rice portion was generous, allowing me to savor each bite. I started by eating the sashimi with soy sauce and rice, then created a rice bowl with sashimi and sesame sauce, and finished with dashi tea. While some pieces of sashimi had sinew, the simmered dish was delicious, the chawanmushi was piping hot, and the dashi tea was excellent. Despite the busy atmosphere, the staff took care to ensure a pleasant dining experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

The restaurant was close to my company, so I visited for lunch to eat seafood bowl. I searched and found this place. The restaurant was quite clean and I was seated at the counter. The seafood bowl was around 1000 yen, with a good amount of ingredients in a red vinegar base. In Tokyo, it would probably cost around 1500 yen! The taste was decently delicious. The cost performance was okay. The chawanmushi (savory egg custard) was also good. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

Now, this time it's about Fukuoka. Matsuzuki-tei is a restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine and seafood. It seems to be frequently used for engagement ceremonies and formal meetings. They offer a variety of course meals, and this time we tried one of them. The sashimi plate was decorated with cranes! It was quite surprising. I was dining with a friend, and we couldn't help but feel like we were at a celebration. The sashimi was delicious. By the way, Nakasu is quite famous for its seafood, right? The tuna, sea bream, and amberjack were all delicious without any frozen taste. And the star dish today was the eel hitsumabushi. I was curious about it because it was specifically labeled as eel hitsumabushi. It turned out to be a very tasty dish with a fluffy texture. Speaking of eel, eel donburi is actually recommended for good eel. Hitsumabushi cuts the eel into small pieces, so the texture doesn't matter much. In that sense, Matsuzuki-tei's eel hitsumabushi was spot on! It was delicious, and it made us feel happy. Thank you very much. It was a great meal.

Today we had a party with about 15 people from three business partners. It was like a celebration after successfully completing important work at the end of the fiscal year. We started the party by toasting with beer glasses, as requested for toasts with more than 10 people. The first dish was vinegar miso-dressed firefly squid served as an appetizer, followed by a sashimi platter with five varieties of fresh and delicious sashimi, including cute abalone in the center. Next, we had the Fukuoka classic dish, sesame mackerel, which was decent but lacked a bit of richness. Quickly switching to highballs, we enjoyed a salad with cherry shrimp and a beef loin steak. The steak, seasoned with garlic chips and salt, was tender and tasty. We were stuffed by the time the sautéed vegetables with Spanish mackerel and the final sushi course arrived. We were debating whether to go to the nearby snack bar when we received a signal from another group to meet in Nakasu. We were surprised as that place usually has a showtime! Nevertheless, we quickly headed over there.

Slowly relax with a seafood lunch. Sumiyoshi "Shogetsutei" March 23, 2019 NEW! Theme: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City / Around Hakata Station During a temporary visit home, I had lunch with my child at "Shogetsutei," located next to Canal and on the 2nd floor of Precia Hakata, which recently opened. The elegant Japanese-style interior and spacious tatami seating create a calming atmosphere. The ladies' beer is 216 yen, and I asked if men could also order it before ordering. The menu offers a wide variety of rice bowl dishes. My child chose the Hokkai Don for 1000 yen, which was filled with crab, salmon roe, shirasu, and salmon. The sign outside claimed that this was a seafood bowl that always has a line in front of Hakata Station, but I've never seen a line there. Oh well. I chose the daily set meal for 1000 yen, which on this day was steamed chicken with sesame dressing. It came with sashimi, tamagoyaki, and even seafood in the chawanmushi, making it a satisfying meal. And to top it off, coffee was included. For a relaxing meal like this at 1000 yen, it's not bad at all. Thank you for the meal~

This shop opened on February 1st this year, and it has a very beautiful interior with a calm and relaxing atmosphere. I chose the satisfying daily lunch special this time, and it was delicious. They also have a variety of rice bowl dishes, which makes it a fun place to visit. The location is near Canal City Hakata, so it's a great place to have lunch while shopping. There were many women and there is also a counter where solo diners can feel comfortable. They even provide mouthwash in the restroom, which shows their thoughtfulness. I would like to try dinner next time! If I go, I will post about it again! #Canal City Hakata #Matsuzuki-tei Hakata Nakasu Store #Japanese cuisine #Seafood #Lunch #Good deal

I visited Matsuzuki-tei Hakata Nakasu store on February 18, 2019 in Fukuoka City, Hakata-ku. This new store opened on February 1st and offers a variety of rice bowl dishes for 1000 yen each, including chawanmushi and side dishes. I ordered the daily special set meal for 1000 yen, which came with rice and unlimited refills. The main dish for that day was fried white fish. The set meal also included chawanmushi, side dishes, tofu with sesame sauce, sashimi, and thick rolled omelette. The sashimi, especially the tuna, was delicious and melted in my mouth. The fried white fish came with a generous amount of tartar sauce and a hidden vegetable salad underneath. I ended up quite full after getting a rice refill. The staff even offered complimentary coffee at the end. The restaurant also had a mouse wash in the restroom. The seating mostly consisted of private tables with sunken kotatsu-style seating, making it suitable for small group dining. The address is 1-1-9 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. The restaurant is open every day with no holidays.

This is a restaurant that opened on the second floor of a building next to Canal City Hakata, where you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of Kyushu. I heard that there is also a shop in the Sunroute Hakata next to Hakata Station. When I visited Canal City and heard that a shop had opened nearby, I decided to try their lunch menu. The restaurant mainly has private rooms with a Japanese room feel, but since I was alone, I had lunch at the sushi counter near the entrance. I ordered the limited daily set meal from the lunch menu. I received a warm tea and soon the daily set meal for 1000 yen was ready. It is said to be the most popular lunch menu at this restaurant. The set meal included a luxurious soup, sesame tofu, simmered vegetables, and a hot chawanmushi. The sashimi consisted of salmon and yellowtail, accompanied by thick rolled omelette. The main dish of the day was tonkatsu, which was cut into bite-sized pieces making it easy to eat. Since it was only the second day of opening, I received a complimentary after-meal coffee, so I added 100 yen for a yuzu sherbet. The restaurant is located on the second floor of RJR Presia Hakata, next to Canal City Hakata. Seafood Restaurant Matsuzuki-tei Hakata Nakasu Branch Address: 1-1-9 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City RJR Presia Hakata 2F Phone: 050-5596-8835 Closed: Irregular holidays Business hours: Lunch all day 12:00-14:00 (L.O. 13:30) Weekdays 18:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Saturdays 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Sundays and holidays 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30)

The atmosphere was stylish and nice. The food was delicious. The staff provided excellent service.

I felt like the a la carte portion was small, but it was quite delicious. ☺️☺️

The exquisitely delicious dishes were excellent.

The food and the staff's service were not that great.

The fish is fresh and reasonably priced.

Great food, excellent service, and cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend trying their signature dish. Will definitely be coming back again.

I have been using LP (Lunch Passport) for various meals, which mainly offer one-coin menus, but also feature premium one-coin menus. This time, I visited "Shogetsutei Hakata Nakasu Store" located on the 2nd floor of a stylish building on the east side of Canal City. I arrived at 12 o'clock. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by a serene Japanese-style atmosphere with a bright and clean appearance featuring white and wood tones. The seating consisted of around 10 counter seats and private rooms. Since I was dining alone, I was naturally seated at the counter. I ordered the LP menu item "Extra Topping Special Seafood Bowl (1,650 yen → 1,000 yen)". It was a type where the rice and sashimi were served separately. The menu included instructions on how to eat it: "Start with the sashimi → Then have the seafood bowl with sesame dressing → Finally, enjoy it as ochazuke with dashi broth." I decided to pair it with some chilled sake. With the money saved from using LP, I ordered the "Tanaka Rokujugo (120ml, 700 yen)", a famous brand of sake that was also selected for JR Kyushu's sightseeing train "Nanatsuboshi". The dish arrived shortly after. Although the staff explained how to eat it, I would have preferred if they explained the types of fish instead. The sashimi was served on a separate plate, consisting of four different types, with two pieces each, totaling eight pieces. I believe they were probably tuna, mackerel, flounder, and sea bream. The sashimi was all fresh and flavorful, but each piece was too large, making it a bit challenging to eat. It would have been easier to enjoy if the sashimi was divided into smaller portions of three pieces each for each type, allowing for a more enjoyable experience of "sashimi → sesame dressing → ochazuke". Some people may consider three pieces of sashimi as bad luck, but for the sake of the three-step eating process, it would have been more reasonable. Also, if you think about it, three pieces × four types = 12 pieces, which is completely different from the superstition. After enjoying the sesame dressing seafood bowl and ochazuke, I found the broth for the ochazuke to have a smoky flavor, which was delicious. The atmosphere was nice, the food was tasty, but the oversized sashimi seemed to overshadow the quality of the dish. It felt like a waste in many ways. Thank you for the meal.