On the first night of my business trip across Kyushu, I decided to explore the food scene in Fukuoka. I had heard about the famous yatai stalls in Nakasu, but after researching online, I decided to head to Tenjin instead. I found a nice restaurant through Tabelog and bravely entered. The place was cozy with a few customers already seated. I ordered a bottle of beer and looked at the menu. The staff seemed a bit busy, but the regular customers helped get their attention for me. I ordered homemade gyoza and pig's feet, which were both delicious. As I enjoyed my meal, I tried to strike up a conversation with the other customers, but they were all in pairs. So, I focused on my food and drinks. The pig's feet were especially tasty with a nice charred flavor. I also tried some sweet potato shochu with hot water. Finally, I ordered the grilled ramen as my last dish. It was full of vegetables and had a nice crispy texture. Overall, it was a great experience for my first time dining at a yatai stall. I would definitely come back to this place next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I made my first street food stall debut around 6 PM. I had researched a few places beforehand, but the popular stalls already had long lines. Luckily, I found a spot here and was able to sit down easily. The guy working there seemed busy on his own. I ordered grilled dumplings and Hakata-style mentaiko omelette, both of which were delicious. Thank you for the meal!

A visit at night to a memorable food stall where a man was cooking in a cast iron pot over a pillar of fire. The hot dishes had a lively atmosphere and were delicious! The stall had a slightly intimidating vibe, but the kind man, a Kyushu native, also gave us helpful tourist tips. Thank you for the meal, it was delicious!

On August 28, 2023, we visited a second food stall in Fukuoka. The name of the stall sounded feminine, so I thought the owner would be a woman, but it turned out to be a young man. We ordered oden, hormone, and ramen, and enjoyed a highball. Everything was delicious, but more than that, we were impressed by the young man's personality. He took a photo of our family and told us about local tourist spots. We also had a fun conversation with him. The food stall seemed a bit intimidating at first, but thanks to the young man, the barrier was lowered significantly.

★Review Reflection~★A foodie who came all the way from Fukushima Prefecture to eat natto fried rice was disappointed to find out that there was no natto available, and thus no natto fried rice could be made. However, after chatting with the chef about natto fried rice, the chef said, "I wanted you to try it," which led the foodie to make an unprecedented two-day consecutive visit! The next day, the foodie arrived promptly at 6 pm as promised, only to find the food stall being set up. This gave a different vibe as it was still light outside. The foodie placed an order as soon as they sat down, "Natto fried rice, please," and the chef skillfully prepared it on high heat. The natto fried rice arrived. It's a type that may have a bit of a unique flavor profile for intermediate-level eaters, but it was delicious! It was fluffy and well-cooked, with the addition of bonito flakes, sesame accents, the savory aroma of soy sauce, and the fragrance of natto making it a tasty natto fried rice. It felt like a blend of the good points of natto fried rice from various places in Fukushima Prefecture. While enjoying the meal, the foodie also received information about natto fried rice served in a certain place in Fukuoka, as well as tips on enjoying affordable meals at Karato Market in Shimonoseki. Thank you for the delicious meal! This restaurant is definitely worth revisiting. The foodie sincerely loves this place more than the rating suggests. Before parting ways, they took a photo together. If the ramen and natto fried rice are this good, then other menu items are likely to be great as well. The foodie has decided to visit this restaurant again when returning to Fukuoka, with souvenirs from Fukushima in hand. We are rooting for you!! Thank you for the wonderful memories.

In Fukushima Prefecture, a scene that would be impossible to see there unfolded. "Wow!!" Around 6 pm, there were food stalls operating nearby. The lights of the stalls and the bustling crowd at night made for an exciting sight. This was the first time the food lover tried a food stall, and the chosen stall was Mamichan's stall. I found Mamichan's stall because I was curious about natto fried rice outside of Fukushima. Upon arrival, I saw a menu with unique items, but since natto fried rice was my goal!! Food lover: "I'll have the natto fried rice, please." Owner: "Ah, sorry, we're out of natto today." Gasp x10000 (crying) No way... this can't be true... I quickly switched to half ramen and oolong tea. It was nice that the oolong tea was served in a PET bottle and could be taken home! The ramen was truly Fukuoka-style ramen! The thin noodles were boiled immediately and served. The speed of service was truly exceptional. There was no natto fried rice... ←← I came all the way from Fukushima to eat... ←←← However, I was able to enjoy authentic tonkotsu ramen in a local food stall in Fukuoka, so I'll take it as a win! ★ Half Ramen ★ When it arrived, I felt an exhilarating atmosphere of eating at a food stall. ★ Soup ★ The taste might seem light to people from Tohoku, but the solid pork bone flavor spreads in the mouth and is delicious!! ★ Ingredients ★ The juicy pork belly chashu with a roasted flavor perfectly matches the soup. The sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and green onions are of course excellent! ★ Noodles ★ They were cooked firm and were deliciously slurpable. I thought the ramen was delicious enough to make me want to come back, and the fact that the owner is a nice person is also a big plus. While I was eating the ramen, the owner talked to me about natto fried rice and natto ramen, so I explained how I had eaten all the natto fried rice in Fukushima. He said he wanted to feed me some. After chatting about various things and getting along well, I asked if he could make it for me the next day, and the owner said "If it's tomorrow, sure" without hesitation. So, I made a promise to visit as soon as they opened the next day, and I stormed in, so stay tuned for the second post where I ate the promised natto fried rice♪

The owner of this food stall at Tenjingawa manages it alone. The stall can accommodate about 10 people at once. We visited at 6:30 PM and were able to enter almost immediately. The curry at the stall had a unique flavor with a light consistency. It was delicious, although we couldn't quite identify the exact taste. We also tried the oden, which was tasty, and the dumplings were especially delicious. The combination of dumplings and processed meat was great. My friend particularly enjoyed the daikon radish. Despite being busy, the owner took the time to ask about our plans for the next day, recommend dishes, and even took photos for us. When we left, there was a long line outside. I recommend visiting at the right time and day. This food stall offers a great performance, a sense of presence, and kindness, making it a wonderful debut experience for us.

First food stall. The atmosphere is really nice. I was impressed that this is a food stall. It's a popular place, so I had to wait for about 30 minutes to get in. It seems like people are not in a rush to eat, but rather enjoying hopping from one stall to another. So, there weren't any customers ordering a lot. It might be because it's a Saturday. I also felt like people were considerate of the owner who was working alone. I visited after watching a YouTube video. The owner is very friendly and has a good vibe. According to the owner, food stalls in Nakasu target tourists, so they might overcharge. If you're going to a food stall, definitely head towards Tenjin. "What's good?" "What would you recommend?" I would love to visit again.

Instagram: konishi.gourmet About 5 years ago, a friend who lives in Fukuoka introduced me to this place, and I wonder how many times I've been here since then. This time, I headed to Mamichan Yatai because Manbo was closed. But when I arrived, I couldn't see the old lady... and then the owner told me she's now relaxing at home. I placed my order and the yatai was packed. The owner was working alone and looked quite busy. But I enjoy this lively atmosphere, so I had fun watching while sipping my highball. The food is all delicious! Everyone has their own preferences, but it's worth a visit. You can fully experience the yatai atmosphere and enjoy Fukuoka for sure. Thank you for the meal.

【Hakata Food Journey 19th Stop】 Shop Name: Yatai Mamichan Location: 2 minutes walk from Tenjin Station Price: Up to 1000 yen I've come to Hakata!!! This is the 19th stop on my Hakata food journey in 2 days (including cakes). There are so many places to visit, so feel free to use this as a reference when you have time or when you visit Hakata. The shop is named after the mother, Mamichan! I was drawn to the name and had a bellyful. I was already a bit drunk, so I ordered half a ramen and just one glass of oolong highball! The half ramen was the most satisfying ramen I've ever had... it was so delicious. The kind shop owner (or son?) also gave me various recommendations for Fukuoka, which was really nice! Overall: I love it!!!! #Yakiniku #Gourmet #FoodBlog #Kainoman #Kainomi #WantToConnectWithYakinikuLovers #WantToConnectWithYakinikuEnthusiasts #WantToConnectWithGourmetLovers #WantToConnectWithFoodies #FamousShop #FukuokaPrefecture #Hakata #HakataFoodJourney #HakataGourmet #Yatai #TonkotsuRamen #PorkBoneRamen

I went out to have a drink at a food stall in Hakata, but my usual spot was closed. I decided to try a new place and sat down. I ordered a sweet potato shochu highball, but they recommended a watered-down version instead of carbonated. I also ordered grilled beef tongue and homemade gyoza. Here are my thoughts: - Sweet potato shochu watered-down: It was smooth and easy to drink, just like water. - Grilled beef tongue: The portion was generous. It was enjoyable to have both the chewy and tender parts of the beef tongue. The name might come from "steak." - Homemade gyoza: The skin was a bit burnt, and it had a greasy texture from frying, which I didn't really like. There are many food stalls in Hakata, making the night scene interesting.

☆2 nights 3 days trip to Oita and Fukuoka!☆ On the 2nd night of the trip, one of the main purposes was to visit the Hakata food stalls. Among the many stalls, we chose "Yatai Mamichan," located about a 3-minute walk from Tenjin Station. This is a long-established stall that has been in business for over 30 years. ■ Store The red and white curtain is a landmark of the stall. There is always a line in front of the stall, showing its popularity. Since it is a stall, there are only counter seats, about 10 seats. The landlady and her husband are running the stall. The landlady's smile is lovely. She is chatting happily with what seems to be regular customers. ■ Menu Since it is a stall, I thought the menu would be limited, but there is a wide variety of options! Ramen, fried rice, omelette, stir-fry, grilled dishes, oden, and more. It's hard to decide. Let's start with a toast with bottled beer! Here's what we had: ◆ Oden (daikon, beef tendon, chikuwa) each 100 yen ◆ Mentaiko Tamago (spicy cod roe omelette) 800 yen ◆ Homemade Gyoza (dumplings) 450 yen Oden. The gentle broth has soaked well into the ingredients. You can tell they are simmered carefully. I've never seen such a long chikuwa before! Mentaiko Tamago. As the name suggests, it's an omelette with spicy cod roe. It's packed with mentaiko. It's fluffy and well cooked. Homemade Gyoza. Nicely grilled dumplings. The dumpling skin turns green from the abundance of chives inside. With a good amount of garlic, it really stimulates the appetite. ■ Conclusion It was my first time visiting, but the landlady warmly welcomed us. I'm sure many people come here not just for the food, but also for this lovely landlady. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Yakisoba-style yakisoba and exquisite meat dishes! The 2nd food of the Dazaifu bullet tour is at a food stall. Except for me, everyone else was experiencing a Hakata food stall for the first time, so they were very interested from the moment we entered. We ordered drinks right away! My wife and I had bottled beer, my daughter had a lemon sour, and my son had oolong tea. We all raised a toast to Fukuoka's night and ordered some yakisoba and snacks. The yakisoba here is different from the usual, with less moisture and firmer noodles, and a strong flavor of oyster oil! It's delicious! The best dish today was a tough choice between pig's feet and tongue steak. The pig's feet are cut into easy-to-eat pieces and served with a simple seasoning of ponzu, green onions, and chili powder, offering a unique texture of chewiness and firmness, absolutely delicious! The tongue steak is perfectly cooked, with a simple seasoning of salt and pepper that makes it incredibly tasty! With the brother's offer, we even had our picture taken, and for my family, the first experience of a Hakata food stall was a wonderful memory!

Fukuoka Trip Part 5! I visited this stall in Tenjin around 10pm on a Friday night. It seemed to be run by two men and one woman. A young man was seriously cooking fried rice when we entered, but later I realized that it was the woman's lively personality that set the tone for the place. She was friendly to newcomers and chatted easily with regular customers, creating a warm atmosphere typical of a street stall. The menu featured ramen, fried rice, stir-fries, pig trotters, and Chinese-style spaghetti, with a variety of other dishes like oden and rolled omelette. The radish oden was delicious with a rich broth, and I was impressed when they served the kimchi fried rice in a hot iron pot to keep it warm on the chilly night. It's a popular spot, so you can't linger, but we had a great time. Thank you for the meal!

Late at night, around midnight, the three of us visited this place. The red and white curtain caught our attention. As we passed through the curtain, we saw three-person benches surrounding the food stall in a square shape. The couple running the stall, especially the wife, was very cheerful! We sat among the other customers and the place was full. Everyone was friendly and the conversation flowed easily. We found out that everyone, except us, were locals from Fukuoka. Although tourists and foreigners occasionally visit, it seems like the locals really love this place. The chicken wings were crispy, meaty, and full of flavor. Even though the seasoning was light, they were delicious! When we ordered pig's feet, they were cut into bite-sized pieces with plenty of green onions on top. And all of this for only 300 yen, what a great deal! We also tried the oden in front of us. The daikon radish was well-soaked and the broth was flavorful. Finally, we ended our meal with fried rice and ramen. The fried rice was seasoned perfectly. The ramen broth was also delicious. No wonder the locals keep coming back. It's affordable, tasty, cheerful, and fun. We've been to various food stalls in Hakata, but so far, this one is our favorite. Next time, we plan to try the grilled beef tongue and grilled ramen, which are their specialties. Thank you for the meal.

After the excitement of participating in "DREAMS COME TRUE WONDERLAND 2019" still lingering, I went to a third round at the street food stall "Mamichan" by myself. After drinking at "Yamachan" in Tenjin, I walked unsteadily towards Nakasu along Showa Street and found several street food stalls lined up. Thinking, "Oh, sometimes street food can be nice," a kind man called out, "Please, you can sit alone," and I stumbled into "Mamichan." Mamichan is the proprietress of the stall, a cheerful, energetic, and bright middle-aged woman. Stepping through the curtain into the bright stall, there is a sense of camaraderie, like sitting in the same room and sharing a kotatsu with other customers. (Probably due to being a little drunk) To my immediate right were a couple from Aichi wearing DREAMS COME TRUE tour T-shirts. To the left were two women from Fukuoka, and next to them were people from Gunma and Chiba. Of course, there were also DREAMS COME TRUE concert-goers. It seems that street food stalls attract many travelers from outside the prefecture. First, I placed my order. The menu I ordered this time was: - 2 to 3 glasses of "sweet potato shochu on the rocks" (vague memory) - "Gyoza" - 4 items of "oden" (beef tendon, daikon radish, konjac, and stuffed tofu). The gyoza was surprisingly delicious, with the main ingredient being chives, making it a fantastic dish. As you can see in the photos, the green chives are visible through the gyoza skins. The garlic was also slightly strong, which was delicious! The oden was simmered in a gentle broth, with daikon radish and stuffed tofu soaking up the flavor beautifully. The stuffed tofu had mochi inside. The flavor of the broth and the oil-soaked tofu were rich and delicious. The beef tendon was also tender and quite tasty. After a while, a young British woman and a young man from Osaka sat next to me. They spoke broken English and broken Japanese, but since the boyfriend was proficient in English, we had a great time chatting and laughing. I had a bad impression of street food stalls in the past when I was asked to leave the stall early because the stall owner said there were other customers waiting, even though I was having a fun conversation with the customers next to me. This time in Tenjin, I visited "Mamichan" for the first time and realized that it is a customer-oriented, serious, and delicious restaurant. Despite the limited space in the small kitchen of the stall, it's impressive how they can make such delicious food. As the saying goes, "Fleeting encounters lead to many future connections," it's fun to drink with strangers and make memories during a journey. This is the charm of street food stalls. I had a delicious meal at "Mamichan," and I would like to revisit to try other dishes. The total bill for this visit was 2,300 yen.

Delicious! My wife is also pleased! I love the food in Fukuoka and throughout Kyushu! It's a popular restaurant, so we had to wait in line, but it was definitely worth it. I was told that ramen from the food stalls is exceptional. If I have the chance to visit Fukuoka again, I will definitely come back! I'll also enjoy some drinks!

Recently, food stalls have become more transparent with a lottery system. Among several stalls visited, the most crowded one was Mamichan. When ordering alcohol, they ask, "What about dumplings?" Their unique way of cooking makes the dumplings more like fried dumplings than pan-fried ones. The oden also has a rich flavor and tastes delicious. Even after having ramen and settling the bill, I was surprised by the reasonable price.

Fukuoka business trip... Since I'm here, I want to try going to a food stall... But where should I go? I was hesitant to enter alone, but as I was wandering around, the landlady who was seeing off customers at that moment said, "We have a seat available right now, please come in." I felt warm seeing the mother and child working happily together. ♡

Even though it's a one-man operation, the service is fast, and you can enjoy a wide range of Fukuoka specialties and delicacies. When you come to Fukuoka, this is a restaurant that you will want to recommend visiting.

The owner is kind. It was delicious so I want to go again.