A shop located in a back alley just off the Hakata Ward Office South Exit intersection. I found it while walking and decided to go in. There are only tables, no counter seats. On the table, there were salt, shichimi (seven-spice blend), cabbage sauce, and "Komen shoyu" seasoning. The yakitori plate is served with cabbage underneath, and freshly grilled yakitori is brought to you. Is this serving method unique to Fukuoka? I haven't noticed it in other regions, so if anyone knows, please let me know. The staff were friendly, and there were many keep bottles, making it seem like a shop loved by locals. It's cheap, casual, and the service is good. When I asked before leaving, I found out that the shop has been around for about 8 years, so I can recommend this place. What I ordered is as follows: - Seizuki Shochu Highball with apple vinegar and a thick slice of lemon floating, delicious. - Yamaimo (mountain yam) (appetizer) with Komen shoyu, tasty. - Pork belly miso skewer for 160 yen, chewy and full of flavor. - Sand liver for 110 yen, small but crispy and delicious with just the right amount of salt. - Torimomo (chicken thigh) for 140 yen, ordinary but with a wide sweetness and a good charcoal aroma. - Torikawa (chicken skin) for 110 yen, a Hakata specialty with a nice balance of fat and crispy skin in a sweet and savory sauce. - Sweet potato foil grilled for 400 yen, basically a baked sweet potato, delicious with black pepper sprinkled on top. The total was 1580 yen. Thank you for reading until the end. If you liked it, please save the restaurant and give it a like. Feel free to leave a comment, and I will reply. I hope this review can be helpful to you in some way. Follow me on Instagram at HIDE GOURMAND [@hide06_21].

Today, I had a light meal of yakitori. I enjoyed it at a yakitori restaurant called "Seigetsu" in front of Hakata Station. It's about a 5-minute walk from JR Hakata Station towards Nakasu. While waiting for the yakitori to cook, I had "sumotsu" (400 yen) with beer. You can order yakitori by the piece, and they are a good size and reasonably priced, with the seasoning and cooking just right. It's a great place to stop by for a drink even if you're running late for the Shinkansen.

Fukuoka City, Sawara Ward, Arakawa 2-chome has a restaurant called "Yakitori Mangetsu," which is owned by an independent individual. The menu and atmosphere of the restaurant are similar to Mangetsu, where I have been a regular customer for over 25 years. So, I am delighted to see Seigetsu near Hakata Station. The reason for my joy is the unique dish called "Senpoko-yaki," which is not available at other restaurants. I absolutely love this dish and always order it when I visit. Senpoko-yaki is a must-try, especially as a beer snack. Just ask the staff for yuzu pepper if you want some. Senpoko-yaki (650 yen excluding tax) is made by slicing beef blood vessels into rings, cutting bell peppers vertically, slicing garlic, and adding red chili peppers, all grilled on an iron plate with salt and pepper. The taste and texture are excellent, and it is a unique dish that can only be enjoyed at Mangetsu and Seigetsu. Senpoko itself has no strong flavor or smell and is similar to beef tripe. It may look like calamari rings at first glance. In addition to Senpoko-yaki, the grilled chicken skewers are all delicious. I recommend the pork belly, miso pork belly, shiso pork belly, seseri, and eggplant-wrapped pork belly for a satisfying meal. Other recommended dishes include Hormone-yaki (750 yen excluding tax), crispy and flavorful Nan-kotsu Karaage (550 yen excluding tax), Cheese Fry (550 yen excluding tax) with melted cheese inside a spring roll wrapper, and Squid Leg Karaage (500 yen excluding tax) for a tasty treat. The Grilled Beef Harami Steak (1,200 yen excluding tax) is a must-try, especially when paired with minced garlic and soy sauce. The Ginkgo Nut Foil Grill (380 yen excluding tax) and Sweet Potato Foil Grill (350 yen excluding tax) are also delicious options for a tasty snack. The Potato Salad (400 yen excluding tax) is moist and sweet, making it a delightful side dish.

I went with a friend to this restaurant. If you walk from Hakata Station towards Canal, you will find the restaurant in a back alley. It might be a bit confusing for first-timers, so it's best to contact the restaurant and ask for directions. The restaurant is run by a man in his 40s and a part-time worker, and they serve delicious yakitori. Despite the lack of liveliness, the yakitori is really good. The perfect balance of salt makes it exquisite. The owner trained for about 20 years at a popular yakitori restaurant in Sawara Ward, which explains the quality. Some particularly delicious items are the pork belly (large and perfectly salted), the gizzard (incredibly tasty, you can eat as many as you want), and the senpoko-yaki (shocking - hormone from a cow's blood vessel). Everyone should definitely try it. I will definitely visit this restaurant again.

A cool yakitori restaurant in a cool location. It's a favorite among salarymen for being cheap and fast. The flavors are slightly strong, perfect for enjoying with drinks. They offer a variety of skewers including liver, skin, chicken meat, and vegetables. They also have side dishes like potato salad, Japanese-style salad, cheese grilled yam, and kimchi. The prices are really affordable.

I stumbled upon this popular yakitori restaurant located in a somewhat hidden location. I decided to give it a try and found it to be a casual spot where I can easily enjoy a drink.

I don't think this shop belongs in the Gion area. It's in Hakata Ekimae 3-chome, which is a bit of a strange location, but I think it's good for Hakata. The interior is clean and nice.

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I stopped by "Seigetsu" with a friend. Red lanterns on a dimly lit street. The interior is like a pub and relatively new. There is no counter seat. Tables and chairs are lined up. The menu mainly consists of grilled chicken skewers and a few side dishes. Since it was the second round, we had something light. I had a highball, and my friend had a lemon shochu highball. - Miso bara (130 yen): Juicy with plenty of fat. The miso flavor stimulates the appetite. Highly recommended. - Chicken liver (100 yen): Grilled quite firmly but soft because of the large size. - Seseri (120 yen): Sprinkled with shiso. It has a chewy texture. - Senpoko-yaki (650 yen): We ordered this because it's a bit unusual. It's said to be cow's blood vessels. Grilled on a hot plate with a sweet and salty seasoning. It's chewy and has a good bite. Be careful as it becomes tough like rubber as time passes. Honestly, the menu didn't seem impressive at first glance, but the grilled chicken was quite delicious. Although it lacks the lively atmosphere of a typical yakitori restaurant, it's quiet and may be calming in a way. There were two male staff members at the restaurant. The service didn't leave much of an impression. Thank you for the meal.