It felt like entering a small alleyway lined with standing bars. The compact design of the place was filled with excitement. They asked about my drink preferences and served me a hot sake that matched it perfectly. They even adjusted the temperature for each drink. It's a great place to have a drink and it's conveniently close to the Nishitetsu station.

Today, I visited a standing bar in Sanjaku Market, introduced by a member who is a woodworker. Sanjaku Market, near Yakuin Station, can be considered a deep spot in Fukuoka. It reminds me of the lively shopping streets in Kyoto. I started with a hot sake called "Asahigiku" and ordered some oden. Then I tried three skewers, the pork belly was delicious. I also had a hot sake called "Aya Hana" from Asahigiku. This place is known for its delicious mezasu. It's a great spot to enjoy some drinks and food.

Visited Fukuoka's Yakuin area on May 7, 2022, and enjoyed some warm sake at Deep Zone! The genius of hot sake, or should I say the perverted touch to warm sake, is the best! - Hakata Air Chair Sakaba Kagayaki - Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Watanabe-dori 2-3-1, Sankaku Market. Warm sake is the best for drinks! Grilled squid is the best for snacks! On the second night in Hakata, we went bar hopping in Daimyo, Kagoshima, and Yakuin, and ended up at Sankaku Market! Sankaku Market is a retro, Showa-era atmosphere deep drinking district. In that area, where should we go? I found a place called "Hakata Air Chair Sakaba Kagayaki" with a cedar ball hanging outside, so I entered! A great place for those who want to enjoy conversations with the master, staff, and regular customers! The regulars are friendly, and you can quickly feel at home. The shelves in the store are lined with delicious sake that is great when warmed up! The genius of hot sake, or should I say the perverted touch to warm sake, is the best! Warm sake and delicious snacks! Sake is best served warm, right? The appetizer "Grilled Isaki" and the fish served in the store are said to have been caught by the master! This is delicious! The menu sign says "Otsukimi Yashiki" but the young customer sitting next to me didn't realize what this menu item was. "Hey, in a warm sake bar, when you see 'Otsukimi Yashiki,' it means 'Grilled Squid'!!" We enjoyed chatting about warm sake while having a great time! Tonight, we enjoyed two types of Dokuraku and Tenon warm sake. It was very delicious! I will definitely go back! #Fukuoka Gourmet #Yakuin Gourmet #Sankaku Market #Hot Sake #Perverted Sake #Ayako Yashiki #Sake is best served warm

During a business trip to Fukuoka in December 2018, I met up with a friend for drinks. Instead of going to a trendy place that you can find anywhere in Tokyo, I requested a more authentic experience. My friend took me to the Sankaku Market in Yakuin, a charming area with about 20 small eateries that exude a Showa-era atmosphere. Our first stop was "Hakata Kukiisu Isu Sakaba Kagayaki," a standing bar. We had black Kirishima shochu (with hot water) for 300 yen, vinegar-marinated oysters for 400 yen, and seared mackerel with ponzu sauce for 400 yen. The atmosphere was great, the drinks were cheap, and the food was delicious. It was a true taste of Hakata. The young master and the proprietress were very friendly, and we had a wonderful time. I will definitely come back next year! Thank you for the hospitality.

I have a very bad memory of the restaurant. The food itself was neither good nor bad. I wonder why the service was so prickly...

Recently, I've been enjoying exploring places a little away from the city center. Among them, I was very curious about the Sankaku Market in Yakuin, so I decided to visit. The nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere is just wonderful. Nowadays, places like this are becoming rare in Fukuoka due to aging, so it's a precious place. I looked around and couldn't decide which shop to enter, but I was drawn to the unique name "Kuuki Isu Sakaba" and decided to step inside Mr. Teru's shop. It's mainly a standing bar, but there are folding chairs available, and if it's not crowded, you can sit down. The rule seems to be that if you're a woman, you can sit down right away (laughs). I started by moistening my throat with a draft beer. A cheese-grilled German potato-like dish was served as a complimentary appetizer. I ordered potato salad and today's sashimi, which included Aomori tuna and Isaki. Master Teru has a strong commitment to not serving frozen or farmed fish, which is wonderful. When it comes to sashimi, you have to have sake! From there, I started comparing and enjoying the recommended junmai sake from Master Teru while listening to his passion and dedication to sake. I was impressed and moved. I used to prefer cold sake, but I learned about the deep world of enjoying sake warm (^-^; Sake is really deep! He also has a commitment to high-quality meat, so I ordered several skewers and he carefully selected the sake to go with each one. The beef tongue, gizzard, and liver were all delicious. It was a wonderful experience with the friendly and lovely Master, delicious sake, and high-quality ingredients. I left with gratitude for the good encounter as the regular customers started to increase. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the feast ♡

On Friday night, I visited the Triangular Market in Yakuin with two close friends who I have been curious about for some time. This place has about 20 small eateries, both on the front and back sides, creating a deep spot that feels like a time warp to the Showa era, despite being right near Nishitetsu Yakuin Station. I had always wanted to visit but never got around to it, as there were so many tempting and delicious-looking restaurants that piqued my interest. Finally, we made our way there this time. We first walked around the Triangular Market. At the back, there is a shared toilet, and the old wooden two-story buildings lined up, with a central passage that exudes a Showa-era atmosphere that feels like it could be in a movie. Now, where should we enter from? As we pondered while passing in front of Hakata Air Chair Sakaba Tsubasa in the middle, we spotted the familiar master running the place alone! It's Shibata Teruhiko, who runs six stores including Kushikatsu Hakata Air Chair Sakaba, Kujira in Takasago, Ebisu Kujiro in Kyuden Building, and Nikawa's Niku Massuru. He was running the corner bar at the Triangular Market alone for some reason. So the three of us decided to visit. Upon entering, we found that, as the name suggests, it's primarily a standing bar. There are also folding chairs, and women are allowed to sit. There were four other customers inside, and even though it was cramped, with us entering, the place was full. The master, who greeted us with his lovely smile as always, we first ordered drinks and made a toast. Then, looking at the menu, there were various types of yakitori, sashimi, and other dishes despite the small space. With the variety of meat and fish on offer, it's no wonder given that they operate various other restaurants. We ordered potato salad, fried magak fish, fried asparagus with beer, and tempura of conger eel and seasonal vegetables, and enjoyed the sashimi of Madai from Karatsu that came as a complimentary appetizer with ponzu sauce. The complimentary sashimi of Madai was delicious. The potato salad had finely chopped vegetables like cucumber and paprika, providing a crunchy texture, making it a delightful dish. The fried magak fish was crispy and flavorful, and the salt served with it, blended with Mitsuru soy sauce from Itoshima, had a good aroma. The fried asparagus with beer had large, juicy, sweet asparagus, which was a very delicious dish, fried with beer in the batter. This also paired well with the salt. The tempura of young corn was made by directly frying peeled corn, resulting in a different texture from usual, which was incredibly tasty. The tempura of conger eel was light and fluffy, yet had a firm umami flavor, combining well with the crispy batter. We also ordered a platter of grilled Miyazaki-grown Kirishima chicken, which included sand liver, seseri, and liver. All were delicious. The last dish was a skewer of Kumamoto-grown Aso Ohashi chicken thigh, which had a light layer of fat, but packed with meaty umami flavor, with a chewy texture that was easy to bite into, making it a very delicious skewer. As the evening went on, the customers came and went, and the conversations with other customers and the master were enjoyable. Before we knew it, time had flown by, and what was supposed to be a visit to explore the Triangular Market ended up with us running out of time at just this one place. I plan to continue this series of visits. Thank you for the meal.

I was looking for a place where I could have a light drink and ended up at the "Sorairo Ishiya Sakaba Kagayaki" in the deep zone "Sankaku Market". The place had an L-shaped counter and could accommodate around 7-8 people. I ordered a Highball for 400 yen and decided on snacks: Potato Salad for 200 yen and Grilled Baby Ham for 300 yen. To my surprise, they brought out a complimentary dish of "Napolitan" as an appetizer, even though I had only ordered two items. I felt a bit disappointed. The Potato Salad was simple with cucumber, macaroni, onions, tuna, and fish sausage, but for 200 yen, it was a good deal. I also ordered a sake, which was priced at 450 yen and got "Asahikiku Tokubetsu Junmai". It wasn't particularly delicious, but it was okay for the price. Lastly, I ended with a "Shari Shari Kanami Chuhai" for 480 yen. Overall, it was a satisfying experience.

Fukuoka standing bar series vol. 5. Initially aiming for the beautiful woman corner stand, "Kagayaki," we head to the Sankaku Market. We had previously stopped by a sake bar called Chirori in this market. We make a full circle around the market, but we can't find the "beautiful woman corner stand." Instead, we see a shop with the same name "Kagayaki" with sake bottles hanging outside. The sign says "Air Chair Sakaba," which is an interesting way of referring to a standing bar. This year, there is a poster for an event called "SAKEHOPPING HAKATA 2018," which focuses only on hot sake. We enter the shop cautiously and find no other customers, just the owner managing the place alone. There is an L-shaped counter with an open kitchen on the left side of the entrance. A regular customer arrives after us. The shelves in the shop display large sake bottles from the San'in region of China, all suitable for hot sake. Some of the brands include Fusozuru from Kuwahara Sakaba (Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture), Benten Musume from Ota Sake Brewery (Wakasa Town, Tottori Prefecture), Hiokizakura from Yamane Sake Brewery (Tottori City), and Taketsuru from Taketsuru Sake Brewery (Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture). The owner humorously mentions that they have a specialized selection of hot sake, jokingly referring to themselves as "The Hot Sake Specialists." We decide to try something we haven't had before. We order the Jukyokujitsu Namazume Junmai Shu "Kagami Kusa" 27BY from Asahi Sake Brewery (Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture). Established in 1869 (Meiji 2), this brewery is known for its rich and flavorful sake with a smooth finish. We also order a side dish of potato salad and new onion ponzu vinegar. We ask about the "beautiful woman corner stand," and the owner explains that they had to close down because the wife became too busy with childcare. It seems they were run by the wife and a part-time daughter about six years ago. Looking back at past reviews on Tabelog, the dates align with this information. This visit was just a quick drink, similar to Osaka's Temma area "Senbero." We'll keep this place in mind as a hot sake specialist in Hakata.

I went to the Sankaku Market in Yakuin for the first time in a while. There is a shop with a cedar ball hanging in the back of the Denki Building, in the drinking alley. They have a standing bar with a blackboard. It has a nice atmosphere, typical of Sankaku Market. The name of the place is "Hakata Kuuki Isu Sakaba Kagayaki." Inside, there is only a dark counter. I had a draft beer and they served a small appetizer. I tried the salad and oden, but the daikon radish was not very flavorful, maybe because it was still early. They have a variety of sake, so I tried a sharp one from Shimane called "Tenon" which was refreshing with a nice aroma. Since the place is not very big, I finished my drink quickly and left. Thank you for the meal! ● Shop Information Hakata Kuuki Isu Sakaba Kagayaki 090-3194-5981 Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Watanabe-dori, Sankaku Market Hours: 16:00-23:00

Summary: Sankaku Market: The shopping street that used to be located in Sankaku, Watanabe-dori 1-chome, was relocated to its current location in 1950. Despite its narrow entrance, once you step inside, you will find around 20 shops and eateries lined up. The wooden buildings, some of which have a Showa retro vibe, have been standing for over 50 years without any fire incidents. Each shop has its own unique charm, creating a nostalgic and welcoming atmosphere. Despite its small size, this hidden gem is known for its "Showa retro and heartwarming" qualities, with many fans. Surprisingly, there are many hidden gem shops that only those in the know are aware of. Located near the bustling Watanabe-dori, this nostalgic space offers a unique and charming experience. Price: Sapporo Black Label can beer for 390 yen, Asahi Off can beer for 290 yen, Kuro Kirishima shochu for 250 yen per glass, Crispy Cheese for 290 yen, total bill for oden and appetizers came to 2,000 yen. Food and Experience: Passing by, I noticed a sign that caught my eye, "Bijin Kakuchi!" Oh! Bijin Kakuchi, huh... I wonder what that's all about, it piqued my curiosity (laughs). What if the beauties are my type? I might end up visiting often (laughs). How old are the beauties? How many beauties are there? I bet they were beauties in their younger days (laughs). Various fantasies crossed my mind... But, driven by the desire to see beautiful women, I decided to visit! (laughs) With a pounding heart, I was warmly greeted by the two lovely ladies inside the shop. Their bright smiles were just lovely! And today, there were two beauties! What a lucky day (laughs). Did I really get lucky? (laughs) We toasted with beer and oden, and one of the beauties asked, "Is this your first time here?" I was nervous (laughs). "Yes, it's my first time," I replied. "Are you from around here?" she asked. "Yes, just passing by," I said. "It's a small shop, but please take your time," she said. "Yes, I will," I replied. And so, that's how it went. It seems that many customers come for a second round of drinks before heading home. The menu includes various appetizers, and there's an interesting option for a closing dish: chicken ramen, green onion salt grilled ramen. I forgot to take a photo of the beauties, but I'll make sure to do so next time I visit (laughs). Bijin Kakuchi, thank you, Ms. Hikari!

Well... the long night stories in Hakata ended last time, but actually, during the early hours of that long night, there was a bar where we had a quick drink as an aperitif... I couldn't remember the name of the bar, so I had no plans to review it... but I was curious, so I looked it up on the map and surprisingly found it! So, even though it's out of order in terms of timeline, I've decided to review it. Triangle Market is located in Fukuoka City. It's not a market selling fish or vegetables, but rather a street lined with food and drink establishments. Unlike a typical food street, it's a narrow, dimly lit alleyway, giving off a Showa-era vibe. It feels like there used to be alleys like this all over Japan in the past... It's surprising to find such an alleyway tucked behind the large Kyuden office building. There may be shops selling things during the day, but by the time we arrived, it was already the time when "normal people" start drinking. So, I couldn't confirm if there were any shops selling things. As we strolled through Triangle Market, we came across a bar called "Bijin Kakuchi" (Beautiful Corner). I couldn't resist going in. Behind the red lantern, we found a bar full of middle-aged men. I thought, "Beautiful Corner," so where are the beautiful women? Then I saw a cute lady behind the counter (in casual attire, just to clarify). Oh, interesting... Wait, all the staff are women. Ah, so that's what they mean by "Beautiful Corner." I reluctantly accepted it and entered the bar with some unclear expectations. However, there was no standing area for men inside, and the cute lady from earlier directed us to the second floor. Upstairs, it had an attic-like atmosphere with retro posters. But there were no women staff there. When we ordered drinks, a female staff member came up who seemed to be from a foreign country. I tried to ask for shochu brands, but the language barrier made it difficult. Eventually, we settled for a shochu highball. It was a bit disappointing, but we decided to just enjoy our drinks and snacks before heading back downstairs. The atmosphere downstairs was livelier with even more middle-aged men. It seemed odd that no one else went upstairs. In the end, we had a few more drinks and some generic snacks before calling it a night.

This is a standing bar located inside the Sankaku Market near Yakuin. As the name "Bijin Kakuchi" suggests, the staff consists of only 2-4 young female employees. It is a sister store to "Akamaru Shokudo" near the Denki Building and "Akaboshi" near the Denki Building North Wing. Prices for drinks include bottled beer (300 yen), draft beer (400 yen), shochu (starting from 250 yen), and highball (450 yen). However, the glasses for shochu and highball are on the smaller side, so the prices may not seem that cheap. The food menu includes motsu-nikomi (600 yen), goya champuru (300 yen), and oden (100 yen per item). Unfortunately, the taste of the food is not that great. The interior of the bar is quite narrow, with many regular customers, so it may not be very comfortable for first-time visitors. Overall, it is not highly recommended unless you specifically want to talk to young girls.

★Kanpai Club, a warm sake bar ★