Seafood bowl, large size 1200 yen Seafood bowl 1200 yen Shrimp fry (single item) 750 yen A popular restaurant with affordable and generous portions, a must-visit spot for lunch during the Bon festival return home trip. I originally planned to have the seafood bowl, but couldn't resist adding a single shrimp fry because I really wanted it. No need for explanations when you see the picture, but I think you can enjoy a high-quality dish at a much more reasonable price than those over 2000 yen that you can get in Fukuoka. They also offer tonkatsu and shrimp fry for under 1000 yen with generous portions. There are many people who leave food, which the restaurant has criticized, but I hope those people who waste food just for the sake of social media don't ruin it. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to seafood bowls in Kurume, Fish Country is the place to go. They serve fresh fish and a variety of sashimi topped with a sweet sauce. You can enjoy the sashimi by adding wasabi and dipping it in soy sauce. Personally, I recommend reducing the sauce a bit and enjoying it with wasabi and soy sauce. What's surprising is that it only costs 1,200 yen including tax, which is incredibly affordable. It's great to be able to enjoy the best value seafood bowl at the foot of the Ears of Rice Mountains! It's always crowded during lunchtime, so if you come during your lunch break, you might need to hurry to get a seat.

Even on a regular day, there were already several cars parked before the store opened. It seemed like the staff would come out occasionally and ask for names, then the customers would wait in their cars until called. If the weather had been nice, it would have been nice to take a stroll around the area while waiting. When the store finally opened, my mother insisted on having the eel bowl, but after seeing good reviews, I had a hard time deciding between the seafood bowl, tonkatsu, or ton teki. Eventually, I went with the seafood bowl after seeing others around me ordering it. There was a bit of a wait, probably because they were short-staffed. But when the food arrived, my excitement level went up. The variety of fish was impressive, and the shrimp was huge. Usually, seafood bowls eaten by the pond can be disappointing, with too much rice left at the end. But here, the fish was thick, with a wide variety, making every bite enjoyable. The miso soup was delicious too, and I couldn't believe the quality for the price. My mother also enjoyed her eel bowl. We were able to relax and enjoy our meals in a cozy kotatsu-style seating while overlooking the pond.

Today's destination for lunch is "Uoguni" restaurant. Originally known for its eel dishes, it has now become popular for its seafood bowls and pork cutlet sets. According to the information I found beforehand, they also offer a daily special set menu on weekdays. So, I decided to visit on a Monday. The drive along Route 210, which is usually busy, was smooth. Surprisingly, I arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes before opening. There were already 3 cars parked in the lot, with customers waiting inside. Since waiting idly seemed like a waste of time, I decided to take a stroll around the nearby "Natural Monument Yagisaka Sone's Haze Tree-lined Street." When I returned to the restaurant just 10 minutes before opening, a staff member came out and asked if I had given my name for the waiting list. Apparently, if you provide your name, you will be seated without having to wait in line. This explained why everyone was waiting in their cars. Just before the 11:30 opening time, there were already about 20 people waiting in line. Once the restaurant opened, the staff guided customers inside, checking if they had given their names for the waitlist. I was led to a raised seating area near the entrance, which could accommodate up to 6 people. It was surprisingly spacious for one person. The large table had a menu with photos of eel dishes opened. The prices were reasonable, but the portion sizes seemed modest. The most popular order among the other customers was the seafood bowl. When the staff came to take my order, I asked about the daily special set menu (700 yen, tax included), and it turned out to be the "Pork Cutlet Set" for the day. I decided to go with that! The waiting time until the food was served was about 15 minutes. The main plate had four pork cutlets arranged neatly, mashed potatoes, and a mound of shredded cabbage and mizuna. It was accompanied by rice, miso soup, and pickles. I dug into the pork cutlets first. The crispy coating was delicious, and the pork was flavorful and tender. It was really tasty! The rice portion was generous, almost like a large serving at other restaurants, so finishing it left me feeling satisfied. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

I heard that there is another popular lunch spot near the famous "Suiran" restaurant, so I decided to check it out. I went to "Uoguni," a restaurant specializing in eel dishes. It's also a popular spot with locals, so reservations are essential even on weekdays! While they specialize in eel, the most popular dish seems to be the seafood bowl for 1,200 yen (limited quantity). It's quite a generous portion. They also offer tonkatsu set and ton teki set for 950 yen. The pork used in the dishes has a lot of fat, which may not suit everyone's taste, but it's not too heavy. This time, I ordered the seafood bowl and tonkatsu set, but I'd like to try a different dish next time. I hope this restaurant continues to thrive! Thank you for the delicious food.

I went before the store opened and realized how popular it was as more and more people arrived. I got the name of the restaurant from the staff who came out before opening. While waiting, I watched the carp outside. The seafood bowl was limited in quantity, so I had the seafood bowl and the mentaiko sasami katsu. The seafood bowl had various types of fish and was amazing ❤️ Especially the shrimp was so plump! The mentaiko sasami katsu had plenty of mentaiko not only on top but also inside. Although it didn't seem like a lot, I was full and satisfied haha.

The local program has also been broadcast, and there was a long line from before the store opened, with the parking lot full as well. It took about an hour to finally get in. The seafood bowl looked delicious, but I was aiming for the tonkatsu set that I saw on TV. The tonkatsu was thick, with just the right amount of fat, of quality you'd expect from a tonkatsu restaurant. My wife ordered the shrimp fry set, which we shared. The shrimp was also plump and delicious. I want to go again, but it's probably going to be crowded. By the way, it seems that reservations are possible for the opening at 11:30. I'll make a reservation next time I go.

Eating out for lunch every day is fun. I go out to eat even if it's a bit of a stretch within my budget. Lately, I've been worried about the cost of gas, but I did keep my promise from last month to eat tonkatsu with a follower on social media. However, I couldn't help but notice the seafood bowl that other customers were eating. I had it once in July last year, but as a fish lover, I always crave fish. So, I decided to go back and treat myself to the seafood bowl. I arrived before 11:30 am on a weekday and was relieved to find a seat. I ordered the seafood bowl for 950 yen, which included tax. It was mentioned that there was a limited quantity available. While they offered a larger portion of rice, I opted for the regular size. Looking back, maybe I should have chosen the larger size to make it worth the price increase of 100 yen since my last visit. The bowl had a variety of sashimi on a bed of rice with toppings like shiso, tuna, salmon, squid, scallops, horse mackerel, shrimp, and a little bit of salmon roe. It was garnished with radish sprouts, chopped seaweed, green onions, and sesame seeds. I found the sashimi to be thickly sliced, but lacking in freshness. I had to add extra soy sauce as the initial seasoning was too sweet. The shrimp were frozen, but still a delight due to their large size. I enjoyed sucking the head and crunching on the shell. The miso soup had 4 clams, seaweed, and gluten, but lacked the taste and aroma of the sea from the clams. Overall, I was disappointed with my favorite seafood bowl this time. I might reconsider returning next time.

Last July, I was recommended a restaurant by a follower on social media, and I went there right away to try their seafood bowl. Even though I was originally told to try the tonkatsu, I changed my mind and ended up eating the seafood bowl instead. I felt bad for not keeping the promise, but I couldn't resist the seafood bowl. I finally made it to the restaurant, even though it was a bit late. I arrived on a weekday after New Year's at around 11 am, and had to wait for the restaurant to open. When the restaurant opened, I was seated at a table in a raised tatami area. I ordered the tonkatsu set for 850 yen including tax. I was hoping for a thick and tender cutlet at this price, but I still had high expectations. After waiting for about 12-13 minutes, my order arrived. I was served a large plate with 8 pieces of pork loin cutlet, each about 12mm thick. The cutlet had a nice crispy color and looked appetizing. When I cut into the meat, I could see that the balance of fat was good and the meat was very tender. The sauce and mustard complemented the cutlet well, and the meat wasn't too fatty or heavy on the stomach. I was impressed by the quality of the meat, and I wondered if they used a special brand of pork like Eranohbuta or a specific cut of pork loin. The meal also came with cabbage, mizuna, sliced tomato, and macaroni salad. The miso soup had napa cabbage, thick fried tofu, and wakame, which was a nice accompaniment to the cutlet. I was glad I didn't opt for the extra rice, as the thick cutlet was quite filling. After a short break, I left the restaurant, noticing that the seafood bowl seemed to be a popular choice among the customers. It seems like most people were ordering the seafood bowl. In the end, I was able to keep my promise to my follower.

I tried to go to a udon restaurant, but it was closed. This is the fourth time I've been turned away. As I was walking along the back streets of the old Hita Kaido, I saw a charming sign. I followed a side road and arrived at a restaurant called "Uokuni" in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Next to the restaurant, there is a large pond connected to a parking lot with fish tanks. It seems like a place that specializes in eel and river fish dishes. Inside the restaurant, there were two 6-seater tables, with one table already occupied. I went further inside and sat at a 4-seater table with a sunken hearth, and ordered the Seafood Bowl for 950 yen. Suddenly, I realized that this was the same restaurant that a senior member had posted about recently. They had the seafood bowl too, right? It seems like a stroke of luck that I ended up here. Oh, they raised the prices starting from August 1st? Well, it can't be helped, with so many restaurants closing down, it must be tough for them too. Outside the window, there was a large pond with carp and well-grown turtles. There were some large grass fish in there too, but they are not carp, they are a different type of fish. As I was observing, the seafood bowl arrived. It looked very luxurious, with tuna, salmon, sea bream, horse mackerel, octopus, yellowtail, red shrimp, and other types of white fish and striped jack. It was garnished with seaweed and drizzled with a sweet sauce. Wasabi and soy sauce were provided separately, for personal preference. When I lifted the lid of the soup, there was miso soup with clams and rolled wheat gluten floating in it. There were quite a few clams in there, so it didn't look cheap at all. I started eating and the quality of the white fish and blue fish was evident. Fukuoka is known for its use of yellowtail, and during the off-season, yellowtail cannot be missed. Amberjack is also popular, and during the cold season, mackerel, and in the summer, horse mackerel or other fish are delicious. The restaurant seems to understand these needs well, as they offer a variety of high-quality sashimi. The portion of rice was also generous. They offer a "large serving" option, but this was a regular serving, yet it was quite a lot. I confirmed at the time of payment that it was indeed a regular serving. Looking at the customers, from tourists to tough-looking individuals, the restaurant seems to cater to a wide range of people by ensuring a substantial portion. After finishing the meal, I was quite full. By noon, more and more customers were coming in. I overheard many orders for the "Tonkatsu set meal," but when I asked the staff, they said it's not particularly popular and is ordered quite evenly. I have other dishes I want to try, so I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I got recommended this restaurant by a follower on social media. They said the tonkatsu set meal is amazing and I made plans to go try it out. The place is located in Yamamoto-cho, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 29 kilometers away from the city center. I arrived around 11:30 on a weekday and found a spacious restaurant with few customers. I decided to order the seafood bowl for 850 yen, as it looked tempting. While waiting for my food, more customers started to arrive, indicating that this was a popular spot. The seafood bowl was beautifully presented with a variety of fresh fish on a bed of rice. Each type of fish was thickly sliced and topped with green onions, sesame seeds, kaiware, and chopped seaweed. Despite not looking fancy, the generous portion and delicious taste made me very satisfied. The miso soup was also tasty with plenty of seaweed, tofu, and green onions. Overall, I was happy with my choice and will definitely come back to try the tonkatsu next time, as I promised my follower.

Fish Country, a restaurant I visited for the first time. It was a good decision to make a reservation the day before, as it quickly became full shortly after opening. Next to the table, there is a huge pond with giant carp and turtles swimming gracefully. The tonkatsu set meal (800 yen), clam champon (800 yen), and shrimp fry a la carte (750 yen) were all delicious. Interestingly, the shrimp fry a la carte was the same price as the shrimp fry set meal. The tonkatsu was thick and delicious, comparable to specialty shops. The champon had a generous amount of clams and plenty of vegetables, enough for two people to share.

The seafood bowl and tonkatsu set were very delicious and filling. I will make a reservation next time I go.

When people talk about Kurume, they often mention it as the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen or the home of Chikugo udon, or even as having a variety of yakitori that surpasses Hakata. However, there's more to it than that. Recently, I realized that with the grains from the Chikugo Plain, the vegetables and fruits from slightly higher elevations, there should be delicious food made from these abundant ingredients. I had a great experience at this restaurant. It's so good that I feel like I don't need to travel outside the prefecture to find delicious food anymore. This place usually has everything I need. I can confidently recommend this restaurant to everyone living in Fukuoka. It truly embodies the claim that Fukuoka has delicious rice, meat, and vegetables.