Visited a Stamina Teppanyaki restaurant at a crossroads near Hirao Station for lunch. Purchased a ticket for the regular size Stamina Teppanyaki for 790 yen. The restaurant had only about 10 seats at the counter, with partitions between each seat. Rice and miso soup were served, followed by sizzling Stamina Teppanyaki. The meat was not of high quality, but the spiciness of the miso sauce made it enjoyable. The miso soup also complemented the meal well. I added some spicy miso, which made me sweat a bit, but I finished the meal satisfied. In terms of lunch sets, this restaurant offers good value for money.

Stamina Iron Plate Hakata Ironman Hirao Store Located just 3 minutes by train from Nishitetsu Tenjin, and a 1-minute walk from Nishitetsu Hirao Station, Stamina Iron Plate Set Meal Ironman Hirao Store. I first visited Ironman at the Hakata store in June last year, and I couldn't forget the taste, so after 9 months, I decided to visit again. During lunchtime, rice and miso soup are complimentary (an additional ¥150 outside of lunchtime). I ordered the Stamina Yaki (regular size) with rice and miso soup for ¥790. The store has only a counter and is quite narrow, with acrylic boards giving a sense of confinement. The taste of the food was just as good as I remembered. They tilt the iron plate on the sleeper, add spicy miso, and it's delicious. Eating it with rice gives a feeling of happiness that is hard to describe. I wish they had a store like this in Hokkaido. If there was one near my gym, I would definitely visit frequently. After eating this, I feel like I could easily run about 20 km.

My partner, who doesn't eat much meat, was so impressed by the food here that they actually suggested coming here to eat. We walked to the restaurant for lunch. We bought our meal tickets from the ticket machine outside and then went inside. There were two seats available and we were seated. The staff asked us how much rice we wanted - I chose a regular portion, while my partner chose a smaller portion. The man, who I assume is the owner, was constantly cooking cabbage and pork. There was also an older woman who seemed a bit slow and was always being scolded by the man. After a while, the woman started serving clam miso soup and rice. To my surprise, she gave me a large portion of rice. I mean, did she not see my size (90kg)? Oh well, I still ate it (laughs). The teppanyaki here is delicious - the pork cooked with cabbage in fat and spicy miso sauce is sweet and addictive. I feel like coming back here regularly.

However, this is not about golf. I have never tried the original "Bikkuri Tei" in Zasshonokuma. I tried to challenge it during the weekend lunchtime, but unfortunately, it was closed. Although there are lunch reviews and operating hours listed for lunch, I have never seen it open during lunchtime. Fukuoka residents, please let me know if it is open for lunch! So, following the success of the Iron Man I had at Hakata Station the day before, today I moved from Zasshonokuma to Nishitetsu Hirao and visited the Hirao branch. The interior with only a counter is quite narrow compared to the Hakata Station branch. The slightly greasy tables and acrylic partitions add to the sense of confinement. It's understandable because of COVID-19. I ordered the "1.5x serving (¥1,150)" as usual. I added a large amount of spicy miso and started eating. Compared to the day before, there was more lard and the meat was slightly tender. The taste can vary depending on the chef, but ultimately, it's delicious wherever you eat it. It's a great Fukuoka B-class gourmet that goes well with beer and rice. The food is the same, so it's difficult to evaluate, but the excellent customer service and cozy atmosphere clearly give the upper hand to the Hakata Station branch. The same branch also has locations in Kyuyama, so I have to conquer them all!

Under the elevated tracks at Hirao Station, there is a teppanyaki restaurant. It is said to be similar in quality to the B-grade soul food in Fukuoka called "Bikkuri Tei." Just like Bikkuri Tei, the quality may vary depending on the location, so you may have a preference for a specific store. While there are many similar teppanyaki restaurants in Fukuoka, most are at a similar level. One favorite restaurant is also located in Chuo Ward, but recently the amount of oil used for frying seems to have increased, which was a bit surprising. At this teppanyaki restaurant, you purchase your meal from a ticket machine outside before entering the restaurant. Inside, there are about 8 counter seats. The teppanyaki set for one person costs 790 yen, with rice and miso soup available for an additional 150 yen. Wooden sticks are provided so you can eat the food as soon as it is served. The cabbage was cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of oil, and it was delicious. While Bikkuri Tei is known for its spicy miso, this restaurant also offers a sweet miso option. There is also an extra spicy powder available, but it was too intimidating to try. You can choose the size of the rice from small, medium, or large, and they also offer a small serving of pickled vegetables. Refills are available for an additional 50 yen, which is a great deal. The miso soup is made with clams and has a nice flavor, even though it doesn't have any solid ingredients. This place is recommended for salarymen who want to stop by for a quick meal. The kitchen floor was visible from the counter and looked very clean. The area around the sink was also immediately rinsed with a hose after cooking, giving a sense of cleanliness. Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by on my way back from a dealer in Hirao. I often pass by this place in my car, but since there is no parking lot, I usually just drive past. This time, I walked to the shop. There is a ticket vending machine in front of the shop, so I bought a ticket and entered. The shop has only a narrow counter with 9 seats, and there are 2 staff members. I had heard good things about it, and it was indeed much tastier than a certain famous shop. My partner also said they would like to come back again, which is rare. I will revisit soon.

The other day, I visited Hakata Ironman at the corner of Hirao intersection. I had a sudden craving for Bikuri-Tei after seeing it featured on a TV show, so I visited Bikuri-Tei Takamiya store and then felt like having Kaneshiro, which led me to my favorite Stamina Teppanyaki place, Hakata Ironman. Bikuri-Tei has become a soul food in Hakata, just like how the original Nagahamaya created the genre of original-style ramen. Similarly, Hakata Ironman has established itself as a pioneer and renowned restaurant in the Stamina Teppanyaki genre. There are many imitation restaurants, but I personally prefer Hakata Ironman over the original. When I visited after a long time, the small restaurant with about 8 seats was bustling with customers. I purchased the Stamina Teppanyaki double portion lunch set from the ticket machine outside. I also discovered buttons for adding toppings like eggs and cheese, so I decided to try adding eggs and kimchi. I was happy that the lunch set came with rice and miso soup. I chose a large portion of rice and waited at the counter. The staff took my ticket, asked me about the rice portion (I chose large), and then I waited for a while. It had been a while since my last visit, but I noticed that besides the usual spicy miso, there were also sweet miso and rock salt available. Later, the rice and miso soup arrived, followed by the sizzling Stamina Teppanyaki. The rice was shiny and made with rice from Saga Prefecture called "Tanbo no Yume." I was pleased to see pickled daikon instead of takuan as a side dish. The miso soup was made with clam, and it had a nice clam flavor with a couple of clam pieces. The Stamina Teppanyaki with pork and cabbage overflowing from the teppan was served. I had ordered a topping of egg, and it was served by cracking a raw egg on the edge of the teppan, which gradually turned into a sunny-side-up egg as I ate. The teppan was placed on a wooden stand on the table, and I mixed the spicy miso with the oil and enjoyed the dish. The garlic used here is called "Kaneko-style 201," which has a strong garlic flavor but doesn't leave a lingering smell. The pork used in the Stamina Teppanyaki, which I believe is pork belly, had a nice chewy texture with a strong meaty flavor. The cabbage was stir-fried until it became sweet, which I personally liked. The amount of fat on the teppan was customizable, and the sweet and not heavy fat paired well with the rice. Regular customers even order extra fat.

I have visited this place many times already (〃´-`〃)♡ For only 790 yen, you can eat until you're full. The spicy miso is delicious, and the clam soup is also delicious. It's so delicious, it's too delicious... If you haven't been here yet, please come. It's even more delicious than the original Bikkuri Tei, with no unpleasant smell. I will visit again!

The restaurant is located at a corner of a crossroad, visually striking and always full of customers. I finally managed to enter when some customers left at the same time. I ordered the regular portion, which seemed to have a bit too much cabbage, but considering the high price of cabbage nowadays, it was acceptable. The teppan was tilted with a wooden board underneath to let the oil drain to one side, where you can melt and mix the spicy miso with the meat and cabbage for a delicious taste. The regular portion I had cost 790 yen, which was a good balance of quantity and price. I didn't try the larger portions priced at 1.5 times, 2 times, or 3 times the regular portion. I might try them next time.

I used to frequent Bikkuri Tei, and feeling nostalgic, I came here. The lunch regular size is 790 yen and you can also get a large portion of rice, which is cheap! The miso soup is delicious with clams. Even as a woman dining alone, you can come here depending on the time. If you ask, you can also get an apron. The taste is just delicious. It's convenient in Hirao, so if I feel like eating teppanyaki again, I will come back.

The portion size is 1.5 times larger but the rice is sold separately for 1300 yen, which is not cost-effective. The cabbage was crunchy, but the meat felt cheap. For the same price, you can have a better lunch at an izakaya near Hakata Station East, where you can enjoy a generous portion of local chicken for 800 yen. I won't be going back.

I felt like I saw this place on TV and decided to try it out. The quality seems okay, but the cost performance is a bit questionable. Also, I'm not sure what the wooden sticks are for.

Iron Man, who was doing BM, had visited twice in the past, but both times were affected by the new corona, so only take-out was available! If your home or workplace is within walking distance, it might be okay, but taking this out and getting on a bus or train seems daunting, and it seems like it won't be able to show its true deliciousness when it gets cold. This time, I made sure in advance by calling and confirming that eating in was available again, and set out fully prepared. The restaurant is a 3-4 minute walk from Hirao Station. I arrived at 11:28. The ticket machine is outside the store. I put in the money, but there was no response...? A staff member came out and said, "It starts at 11:30," and guided me. I waited outside for a while for the store to finish opening preparations. While waiting, I passed the time reading the eating instructions on the signboard next to the store. Three minutes later, I pressed the button on the ticket machine for "Stamina Teppanyaki Normal Serving (790 yen, tax included)" again! As a weekday limited benefit, rice and miso soup are included. I sat at the end of the counter seats and handed over the ticket, also asking for an apron. The piping hot teppanyaki was soon served. I took the wooden spatula on the counter and placed it under the teppanyaki, tilting it so that the cooking juice collected on one side. The method is to mix the cooking juice with your preferred miso. The ingredients were a simple composition of meat and cabbage. Garlic, salt, and pepper were well seasoned. The meat was pork with harami and sagari. I'm not sure which is which, but the thick, elastic meat is full of meaty flavor with each bite, but it's quite a workout for the jaw. (Laughs) There are sweet miso and spicy miso to dip on one side. I tried the sweet miso first, which was enough for a satisfying finish. I also added a bit of spicy miso, but it was fine without it. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This is a restaurant near Hirao Station. I ordered a regular size with medium rice. The spiciness of the miso made the rice even more delicious.

Ironman, my long-awaited dream! I want to become an Ironman someday! 🏃‍♂️💪🏅

The teppanyaki restaurant similar to Gokuraku Tei is the best with their set meals. Especially the "karashi miso" is versatile, it elevates the flavor even with just cabbage. It pairs amazingly well with rice. The downside is that I always end up overeating because I can't resist getting a second helping of rice. But since lunch comes with rice included, the cost performance is great!

I ate so much and I am extremely satisfied!!!!