During my hometown visit, I went to a restaurant with my high school friends. According to my friends, the restaurant is run by relatives of a famous oden shop in Nakasu. I had high expectations for the oden and it did not disappoint - it was delicious! The soup was almost black, rich in flavor, and I enjoyed the eggs, daikon radish, and konjac with shochu. I also tried the fried chicken, sashimi, and grilled chicken, all of which were delicious. The prices were reasonable too, so I definitely want to visit again.

It's located in a somewhat hard-to-find place, but it's a great restaurant that more than makes up for it! It has a clean and cozy atmosphere. The food and drinks are delicious and reasonably priced. They seem to favor shochu over sake. I had a wonderful time there.

Curry beef tendon oden. Next is green onion bonito.

I am a regular customer at Torikai's Negi Maguro-ya. It has been over a decade since my last visit. I used to frequent this place quite often in the past. The owners, both the husband and wife, used to remember me, and we would have long conversations. Back then, the new subway line had not been built yet, so I would take a taxi and give directions like "Head north from Jonan City Hall, around the fifth traffic light, near Torikai 5-chome," and I would usually end up near the restaurant. Curious to see how things were now, I cautiously entered and saw a young lady behind the counter. She explained that she used to help out in the kitchen behind the curtain, but now she was acting as the landlady. The kitchen was run by her older brother, maintaining the same taste and atmosphere of the place as before. I was concerned to hear that the husband was bedridden due to illness, and the wife was recovering from a heart condition. I wish them a speedy recovery. Despite the change in management, the taste of the oden and side dishes remained unchanged. They were delicious. The appetizer was marinated sardines with spicy cod roe. The sardines were well-marinated, and it reminded me of the local izakayas in the area. The oden had a variety of choices, all in the typical Kanto style with a brown broth. It was delicious. For the maguro, I had it as sashimi instead of Negi Maguro today. The tuna was tender and flavorful. I also tried the steamed Asari clams from Nokoshima, which were large and full of flavor. The menu had a good selection of oden and izakaya dishes, creating a sophisticated yet warm atmosphere. To accompany my meal, I had Imo Mizu, a sweet potato shochu, diluted with water. The richness and earthy aroma of the sweet potato shochu were simply irresistible. I will have to try the Negi Maguro next time. I look forward to coming back again soon. I’ll be back.

【Revisit】For me, the atmosphere, food, and time spent at this restaurant flow so comfortably. I look forward to visiting again, Ko-chan and Mom. I recently visited Sōbachiya in Jōnan-ku, Fukuoka City. Located right next to the Jōnan Ward Office, this restaurant may be hard to identify from the outside, but it offers delicious dishes and amazing oden. The interior has a main counter, table seating, and even a tatami room, all filled with the delightful scent of oden broth. I usually leave the dishes up to the chef, and every dish, from oden to sashimi and meat dishes, never disappoints. Just be aware that the staff, including Mom, may serve you while enjoying a drink, so it's something to keep in mind (I'm totally fine with it though). Sōbachiya is a place loved by many, where you can enjoy a pleasant time. I look forward to visiting again in the future. Thank you, Mom and Ko-chan, for everything.

When you enter through the noren curtain, you are greeted by the lively voice of Okā-san. Even though it's your first time, you feel a sense of nostalgia and warmth. Located in a residential area, it seems like the locals also casually drop by. The counter is always filled with regular customers. Groups are also welcome! There are large tables behind the counter, and even a tatami room in the back. But I recommend sitting at the counter, chatting with Okā-san and spending time there. The lineup for the day included... Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) - 600 yen. The sweetness of Okā-san's tamagoyaki reminds me of the bento boxes from school sports festivals. Negima (tuna and green onion simmered in soy sauce) - 1000 yen. Tuna jaw and green onions simmered in soy sauce, sourced from Tsukiji Market. You must try this dish! Wagyu beef tendon - 800 yen. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness! Spare ribs in black vinegar sauce - 850 yen. The serving size is huge, so if you're dining alone, you might want to ask for a half portion. And the recommended Oden platter - starting from 1000 yen. The broth is pitch black, but the soy sauce flavor is subtle and elegant. The classic daikon radish and broccoli are good choices, but Okā-san is quite savvy in business, so if you're trying to watch your wallet, it's better to order individual items instead of the platter! It's a bit far from Fukuoka city, but I will definitely go back again!

In the southern part of the city, near the ward office, there is a restaurant called "Negimaya" that serves "Kanto-style oden" which opened in 1986 and is now celebrating its 24th year. I have been going there for over 10 years. The interior of the restaurant is filled with antique items like old chests of drawers and tableware, creating a cozy atmosphere. A few years ago, they renovated and the place looks even more stylish now. Their recommended dishes include handmade oden with classic ingredients like daikon radish, as well as seasonal items like bamboo shoots and mushrooms. The oden is simmered just right, not too long, and when you order, they dip the ingredients back in the broth before serving. Some of their popular dishes are the "Negimaya Oden," "Simmered Wagyu Beef Tendon," "Oden Chazuke," "Grilled Vegetable Marinade," and "Roasted Local Chicken and New Potatoes." The interaction with the chef and the hostess is enjoyable, and you can relax as if you were visiting a friend's house, chatting and sharing drinks.

Negimaya (Onion Tuna House) Address: 6-13-21 Torikai, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka City Phone: 092-823-1818 I went to this restaurant after seeing it in a magazine and it looked quite delicious. It is a cozy place located on the left side as you head towards Torikai from the north exit of Jonan Ward Office intersection. They serve delicious oden, which seemed perfect for the season, although it might be a bit early in this warm weather. But who cares as long as the food is tasty, right? As usual, we started with a toast! The oden assortment had 6 varieties, and despite the dark soy sauce color, it had a light taste typical of Kanto-style oden. It was not too heavy and seemed like you could eat as much as you want. The Iberico ham and tomato salad with wagyu tendon were delicious! It arrived hot and melting in the mouth, with a slightly sweet taste, making it a perfect match for drinks and rice. The Satsuma-jidori chicken tataki, tamagoyaki, fresh spring rolls, and today's dried fish (which was horse mackerel) were all tasty. The Negimaya, with its rich flavor and slightly sweet seasoning, was also delicious. The meat was juicy and the green onions added a nice crunch. We paired the meal with a bottle of Sanzenmori junmai sake, served in a bamboo cup, which added to the pleasant atmosphere. The oden chazuke, where oden broth is poured over tea rice, was light and easy to eat, although I felt it could use a bit more kick, perhaps with some ginger. The restaurant has counter seats, regular tables, and tatami seating, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It seems like the type of place where you can have a nice chat with the staff while enjoying oden and hot sake. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience. But even after all that food and drinks, I still end up going for ramen afterwards.

I visited a restaurant called "Negi Maguroya" with two friends that we had been interested in for a while! The stylish exterior and spacious, calm atmosphere inside with counter and table seats, and a tatami room in the back. We started with draft beer, a platter of oden, and ordered the specialty dish, negi maguro! The oden, simmered in a large pot behind the counter, looked a bit dark in color, but tasted elegant with a light dashi broth, including unique ingredients like cherry tomatoes and asparagus, which were very delicious! Since the negi maguro takes time to prepare, we also ordered sesame mackerel, which had no fishy smell and a perfect sweet sauce that went well with beer! The highlight was the "negi maguro" that came out last, which was amazing! The tuna cheek sourced from Tsukiji had no smell and was tender. The sweet simmered sauce was outstanding! It's worth visiting just for this dish. The friendly mother behind the counter made the experience even better! I will definitely go back for delicious negi maguro and to see the mother again!

I used this restaurant on my way back from the dome by car. There is a counter and private rooms, and the atmosphere is cozy and homey. The food ranges from home-cooked style dishes to creative cuisine... The oden was delicious too!! I made a reservation for a private room for my next visit and also used it for a friend's celebration. The owner is a friendly and talkative person, making it a comfortable place where you end up staying longer than planned.