Oden is delicious. The beef tail too. Oden in Hakata, especially when eaten at a food stall, is the best. Daikon, beef tendon. Among them, the fried dumplings are delicious. This oden has ingredients that are truly characteristic of Hakata. Each piece of oden is only 200 yen, which is a reasonable price. And then there's the beef tail. Depending on the size, the one I got was 700 yen. That's also great. There are a lot of women customers, almost all of them. Amazing. Whether it's just a coincidence or it's popular among women. There are many customer business cards posted on the pillars of the shop. The refreshing master and the part-time guy. Maybe this is also the secret to its popularity.

On 10/27/2019, I visited an izakaya for a drink before moving on to my long-awaited Nakasu food stall drinking experience. As expected, my friends from Kumamoto guided me to the place. It was a Sunday and not many food stalls were out, but they took me to this one! It was called Mine-chan and luckily we were able to find seats despite it being crowded. We ordered beer and some oden without much thought. The beer arrived quickly, so we cheers and started drinking. Drinking at a food stall somehow made the experience more enjoyable. The yakitori was served, and while the taste was average, the atmosphere made it taste better. Strangers at the stall somehow bonded and we had a great time. This is the charm of food stalls. I now understand the appeal of enjoying food stalls. It's easy to enter and the atmosphere is welcoming, even for solo diners. Next time, I definitely want to try food stall ramen! Overall, it was a great experience. The food was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I wanted to eat oden, so I went to Mine-chan, a restaurant specializing in oden and grilled dishes. The next day, before flying overseas from Fukuoka Airport, I had a solo drink at a yatai (food stall) in Nakasu, where I was quite conservative. First, I ordered locally sourced grilled mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and mentaiko iwashi (sardines with spicy cod roe). Both were irresistible, so I ordered them with a time difference. They went really well with beer. I also ordered some grilled skewers and enjoyed the oden. The Nationwide Oden Lovers Club always ends up eating oden wherever they go, but there are few places in Nakasu's yatai that compete with oden without serving ramen, so oden enthusiasts can appreciate it. In the midst of it all, I forgot to take a picture of the important oden. I will go back to eat and take a picture.

The atmosphere is like Nakasu, the prices are touristy, the taste is nothing special... Maybe it was empty because of the taste. It might be better to feel the Nakasu food stalls here and enjoy the taste at other shops.

My friend came from Tokyo, so we decided to try some casual drinking at a famous food stall in Hakata. The stall my friend wanted to visit, as mentioned in a certain famous travel guidebook, was "Kogane-chan," where the original grilled ramen was created. Unfortunately, when we arrived, it was a regular holiday (my luck is always off). Since we met around 6 p.m., many stalls were still in the process of setting up. To pass the time, we decided to explore the stalls in different areas of the city center. We walked around the stalls near Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station (Mitsukoshi/Daimaru), Fukuoka Bank Head Office, and Nakasu/Haruyoshi Bridge. The stall street in Tenjin and Nakasu along Haruyoshi Bridge and Nakagawa Street usually starts early and has a lot of inviting calls. As two women wandering around, we were immediately approached with "How many people?" and "You can enter right away." It felt a bit like a red-light district, but there was no real danger. In the past, I heard from acquaintances that some stalls were not recommended for locals, as they might overcharge tourists, but in Fukuoka City, the "Fukuoka City Food Stall Basic Ordinance" was enacted in 2013. Under this regulation, the stalls improved their menu clarity, hygiene, and hospitality. Even tourists who used to find it difficult to enter stalls, along with locals, can now enjoy the friendly Fukuoka stalls. Many registered stalls are participating in the "Fukuoka Food Stall Hospitality Project" led by stall operators and experts. They display tapestries and stickers with the declaration of the project created by Fukuoka City. Even if they don't display them, stalls featured on the website "The Food Stall, Drunk and Hungry" can be trusted. Personally, I found this site very helpful, as I usually don't remember details after a night of bar hopping (laughs). So, after walking all the way from Tenjin to Nakasu, let's warm up somewhere. Although I used to frequent some stalls, this time we decided to try a new one. We were looking for a low-key spot without any street calls, and we stumbled upon a stall where the master was having a lively conversation with local customers and an Asian tourist family. In summer, it's completely open-air, but in winter, it's enclosed with vinyl curtains, so it's warmer than expected (but it's still advisable to wear warm clothes). "Are there two seats available?" With the guidance of the master, the Korean family shifted to the side, and we were able to sit down. There are no baskets for belongings, so you either place them directly on the ground (be careful of pickpockets) or keep them on your knees. Despite the cold, we ordered some beer. They only serve bottled beer, not draft beer. While sipping beer, we looked at the menu. Their specialty is oden made with beef tail broth. Beef tongue and sagari steak are also popular. There was no ramen or grilled ramen on the menu, which is commonly found in other stalls. Since it was cold, we ordered oden. I recommended the classic Gyoza-maki to my friend. Gyoza-maki is a staple of Hakata oden. Gyoza is wrapped inside Satsuma-age. The juicy filling soaked in broth is delicious. I had iwashi dango and beef Achilles tendon skewers. The master cut the skewers into small pieces for us. The master and the young master were very friendly and made the experience enjoyable. Thanks for the meal. Our stall hopping continues. [Shop Name] Yatai Mine-chan [Address] Nishinakasu, Haruyoshi Bridge Pedestrian Path, West Side [Business Hours] 19:00-2:00 next day *Please confirm [Regular Holiday] Sundays, Bad Weather Days *Please confirm *15 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. 12 minutes walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station. Check out the blog post with more images of the menu and other details.

First time experiencing a food stall in my life! ★Food Stall Minchan★ Thu, April 12, 2012 03:29:55 NEW! Theme: ★☆★Nakasu Kawabata * Dinner★☆★ After moving to Fukuoka a year ago, I quickly lost my job and ended up working at a snack bar in Nakasu... Oh, I feel bad for my parents who put me through college and now I'm in this situation... Well, not really, I'm just eating and sleeping all day♪ (No, seriously, I feel bad. I have no intention of belittling the food and beverage industry!) This time, it's my first time at a food stall! I mean, I'm in Nakasu! I have to go! Not that it's a big deal, but one of the regular customers took me there. It's right across from the TAMAYA (pachinko parlor) at the Haruyoshi intersection. I thought the food stall would be dirty, but the tables were very clean, which I liked! The 200 yen oolong tea came in an Asahi beer tumbler, which was a surprise! I tried the recommended beef sagari, which was cooked rare on the inside and nicely seared on the outside. I also tried the recommended beef tongue, which I preferred! The cooking was just right. Since oden is the main dish, I ordered the cabbage roll! I personally prefer chicken mince cabbage rolls, so I nervously asked and was relieved to hear it was chicken. It was deliciously juicy. The oden was a bit too light for my taste, but it was freshly made. The stall is run by a couple and they have irregular holidays, which is nice! "If you came and we were closed, just come when we're open!" they said... Makes sense. There were some fights heard, a little argument between people working night jobs, but amidst all that, the residents of Nakasu can calmly drink and are strong, I thought. It was an interesting day. Also... the master talks endlessly. That's all. *Since I'm a beginner at food stalls, I'll rate it a 3 out of 5 stars. ★Minchan★ [Address] 1-1 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (details in the text) [Business Hours / Regular Holidays] We're open when we're open!

This food stall has been around for about 30 years. The charming owner and his son create a warm and cozy atmosphere, making it a very comfortable place to dine. It has many regular customers and repeat visitors from afar, as evidenced by the numerous business cards on the ceiling and pillars. The menu includes oden, yakitori, pork belly, and beef tongue, all of which are delicious. It is recommended to order some grilled dishes and enjoy some oden while waiting. The oden with daikon, beef tendon, and eggs is excellent. The beef tail is also incredibly tasty and tender. On days with bad weather, the stall may be closed, but the delicious food makes it forgivable. Other specialties include the Hakata-style "iwashi mentaiko" and homemade pickled radish. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Please note that this review is based on a single visit and may not reflect the most current information. This longstanding food stall located at the base of Haruyoshi Bridge specializes in oden. The daikon and tail oden were excellent. The tail was tender and flavorful, with a light seasoning that I enjoyed. In addition to oden, they also offer classic menu items like grilled sagari and yakitori, providing a variety of options to enjoy. I believe this is a shop that has stood the test of time for a reason.

The taste was really different, so I was surprised. When I asked for alcohol for the first time, they brought me shochu. And so my shochu journey began! But when I drink at Nishiki-chan, all the food tastes delicious but I don't get drunk. It's an amazing place where no matter how much you eat and drink, you don't get a hangover or get too drunk. It's so much fun drinking and laughing loudly that you want to go back again tomorrow. Everyone, please enjoy a cold beer with water!