While out for a walk, I found a yakiniku restaurant called "Kougetsuen" that I had decided I must visit. With over 50 years of history, this place operates on a reservation-only basis. The exterior exudes a fantastic atmosphere. The recommended dishes include premium tongue, beef tripe, premium kalbi, raw liver sashimi, and assorted kimchi. The owner asked if it was my first time, and kindly provided recommendations on what to order and how to grill the meat. The premium tongue was so thick and incredibly tender. The beef tripe had no unpleasant smell, and the premium kalbi was huge and so tender that it melted in my mouth. The fresh raw liver sashimi is served with vinegar miso or sesame oil. The sesame oil used here is different from the regular one. The portions are generous, and the kimchi is homemade with a special sauce. The servings are around 100g each, so it's quite substantial. If you order too much, the owner will kindly stop you. It was a day when I found the best yakiniku restaurant. I will definitely come back! Payment is cash only. Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant in Hakata Minoshima that my senior highly recommended! I had been curious about it for a while. It's a popular place so reservations are a must! You can enjoy delicious meat at a good cost performance! The meat is definitely delicious, but I recommend ordering the hormone dish! It was really tasty! I will definitely go again! Thank you for the meal!

This is a restaurant that my family has been going to for a long time and we all love it. It's located a little bit away from the city center in Minoshima, but it's definitely a recommended place! The must-try meats are the salted tongue and salted skirt. They are thick enough to not curl up when cooked, but not tough. Try the sirloin and skirt steak with sauce. They are so delicious that you might not want to go to other yakiniku restaurants afterwards. This place is guaranteed to impress!

Thick and tender loin! Minoshima "Kougetsuen" Visited "Kougetsuen" with my child during a temporary return home. This yakiniku restaurant has been around for a long time. It's always crowded, but if you go before 6:00 PM, it's relaxed. Started with a draft beer and soon a salad arrived. There seems to be a good set menu, so I went for the B set. It includes loin, kalbi, and pork belly. The large piece in front is the loin, so tender and delicious. The sauce is tasty, but a bit garlicky. The rice that comes with it was enjoyed by my child. I had the tofu kimchi stew (700 yen + tax). Enjoyed it with kimchi and bottled beer, watching my child eat heartily after a long time. A happy evening drink. - Restaurant Information: Kougetsuen Phone: 092-451-5198 1-16-18 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City Business hours: 17:00-23:30

Today, I was planning to go to a ramen shop on Minoshima Island, but when I arrived, it was unexpectedly closed for the day. What a bummer! Since I was hungry, I decided to walk around to see if there was another restaurant nearby. As I was walking, I stumbled upon this place. I walked in and saw that there were no other customers at 7:00 PM. I sat down and ordered some grilled meat, rice, beer, and egg soup. The grilled meat was more than I expected in terms of portion size. It was delicious, especially the kalbi and tongue. However, I was disappointed to find out that the meat included pork intestines, which I don't like. The rice was good, but the soup was just okay. The sauce was too salty for my liking, so I added a lot of garlic to balance it out. The service and atmosphere were good, though. Overall, it was a decent meal.

Located along a shopping street extending from Minoshima Ichome to Sumiyoshi intersection, this yakiniku restaurant features raised seating areas with built-in table grills. Established in 1968, this long-standing establishment may not be fancy in decor, but it offers consistently good quality meat. Transitioning from Sumiyoshi towards Canal City, I stumbled upon a yakiniku restaurant with a nostalgic Showa era charm, as indicated by its sparkling signboard. With Spy No. 1 giving me a knowing smile that says "I'll follow you anywhere," it seems that my recent trend of exploring the dining scene in Ropponmatsu on Fridays has caught the attention of a certain chairman who is currently on a spicy three-part journey. The entrance leads to a corridor with raised seating tables lining the walls, reminiscent of the yakiniku restaurants I used to visit as a child. Feeling quite full, I decide to order sparingly. I opt for premium cuts of beef, both sirloin and tongue, seasoned with salt. A salad is served as a starter, accompanied by onion dressing, a nice touch that adds to the dining experience. Spy No. 1 orders oxtail soup, while I add a side of namul to my meal. The homemade namul has a subtle sesame oil flavor, which I find pleasing. Soon enough, a plate with two types of meat arrives. Although it may be hard to distinguish at first glance, the longer slices are tongue. The premium tongue, priced at around 1,200 yen, boasts a good balance of meat and fat, making it a delightful choice even when lightly seared. The sirloin, priced at 1,500 yen, is about 5mm thick with a distinct shape. When seared slightly on the surface, the fat sizzles and adds to the overall juiciness of the meat. Although I was curious about the noodle menu, I found myself too full to indulge. As for my overall assessment, it remains tentative. If I had visited as the first stop of the day, the nostalgic retro ambiance might have bumped up the rating a bit. I learned that the restaurant was established in 1968, making it a longstanding family-friendly yakiniku spot. The friendly service from the mild-mannered owner added to the pleasant dining experience. Phew, it seems that one yakiniku restaurant a day is the ideal limit for now.