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Theme: Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Tenjin, Nakasu, Yakuin, Hirao
Date: 2010-09-12 14:14:55
Today, I had a slightly luxurious lunch with the gourmet voucher I received at "Shabu Zen Kayuzuka" in Fukuoka Daimaru 6th floor Gourmet Paradise. My husband wanted to eat sukiyaki, so we came to "Shabu Zen Kayuzuka" on the 6th floor of Fukuoka Daimaru. Next door, "Kusa Kusa," had its opening day, so there was a huge line, but we came here for the sukiyaki.
The interior is open, and I thought it would be more private or secluded considering the higher price range, but surprisingly, you can hear the conversations from the neighboring tables. There were more women, and the conversations seemed lively. I was torn between shabu-shabu and pork steamed grill, but I ended up choosing the pork steamed grill. The sukiyaki varies in price depending on the meat grade. My husband chose the domestic meat (the cheapest), and I chose the most expensive option for the pork steamed grill with chawanmushi and tempura added.
Rice options include white rice, rice with small fish, and rice with chicken, and you can have seconds. Miso soup and eggs are also refillable. I chose rice with small fish, and my husband chose rice with chicken. Initially, they brought cold tea, but they also brought hot tea with the meal. There are two types of sauces, one with lots of daikon in ponzu sauce and another with yuzu pepper for the soup-like one. The meat was a bit less than I wanted, but it was delicious with plenty of vegetables. The sauce was particularly delicious.
The sukiyaki lid is opened by the staff, revealing the flavorful sukiyaki. Sukiyaki would probably go well with white rice, but the dessert of yuzu sherbet was also included. When they brought the dessert, they also brought a new hot towel and hot tea in a new cup. I wondered if there would be a 10% service charge, but the bill was ¥4500 with no service charge. Phew!
Until now, I have mostly eaten on the 5th floor at Daimaru, but the 6th floor is also quite nice. I would like to try lunch at a different restaurant next time!
Shabu Zen Kayuzuka
Fukuoka Daimaru Tenjin Store East Building Elgala 6th Floor
TEL 092-715-4000
Fukuoka Wonderful Discoveries:
- Fukuoka Gourmet 2010
- Fukuoka Sweets 2010