✨Recommended for✨ - Those with the courage to enter a new place - Worldly individuals - Those who want to try international cuisine - Those looking for a cozy hideaway to enjoy alone or with friends ✨Atmosphere✨ - Requires courage to enter - Exotic vibes - Welcoming for solo diners - Cozy dimly lit interior - Suitable for families or friends - Friendly staff - Offers counter, table, and tatami seating ✨Ordering✨ - Initial order is done by filling out a form - Elaborate dishes may require some wait time - Subsequent orders can be placed verbally ✨Menu✨ - Phnom Penh Chicken: ¥330 per piece - Grilled Intestines Skewer: ¥330 per piece - Vietnamese Yakisoba: ¥530 - Black Wagyu Beef and Leek Yaki: ¥580 - Ho Chi Minh Salad: ¥600 - Fried Tomato: ¥450 - Various drinks available, including homemade alcohol and soft drinks ✨Other Information✨ - The restaurant may be full during peak hours - Drink all-you-can options require advance reservation - Course meals such as hot pot also require advance booking - Registering on LINE app may lead to special drink offers - The kitchen is connected to the popular BBQ restaurant "Baka to Aho" ✨Summary✨ Discover a hidden gem and embark on an adventure at this cozy spot! ✨

The previous week, I was successfully persuaded by an old business acquaintance to go out for drinks again on this day! Even though I've been drinking a lot lately, oh well~ We decided around 5 o'clock, and there were several options, but we chose this place that we haven't been to in a while. With four of us together, we toasted and ordered limited edition horumon (offal) and pizza. While eating and drinking, the proprietress suggested that a private room had become available, so we quickly moved there. The private room was really cozy! We enjoyed horumon stir-fry and drank sake (was it called "Niwano Uguisu"?) and Sanzaku on the rocks. Looking at the pictures in the room, it turns out that many famous foreign musicians have visited this place! It was a great time, but we decided to head to Suunaka next. It's been such a long time!

If I were a student in Hakata, this would be the place I would love to visit. The friendly and casual atmosphere makes a great impression on customers. Not only is the motsunabe delicious, but all the dishes ordered are tasty and come in generous portions for the price. Although the location may be a bit hard to find, the traditional curtain at the entrance adds to the cozy ambiance of the restaurant.

This was my first visit to Chikyu-ya in Sumiyoshi on February 15, 2020. I arrived at 7:00 pm and the restaurant was already almost full. It is an izakaya run by the owner who traveled around the world by ship. The cucumber kimchi had just the right level of spiciness and was delicious. The sesame mackerel was fresh, thick, and tasty. I was happy to have a spinach salad as I enjoy eating spinach raw, although I wish there was a bit more. The potato kwanman had a strong flavor that paired perfectly with beer. The barbecue sauce and wasabi mayonnaise sauces were also delicious. The scallop sashimi was large and satisfying, almost enough for one person. The sashimi from Chamorro Market was mixed with a unique sauce that was slightly sour but not spicy. The Mongolian yukke, made with horse meat and onions, was tasty. The Hawaiian garlic edamame was very delicious and went well with beer. The shrimp chili had large, firm shrimp that were tasty. The Chamorro crab was a crab that could be eaten whole with a unique sweet and sour sauce that was slightly spicy. The stone-cooked taco rice had plenty of cheese and lettuce, and the crispy cheese and rice were delicious. It was my first visit, but the staff were very friendly and made the dining experience enjoyable. Is it related to Bakatoaho-san? I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the Chikyu-ya restaurant in the Jyosui area of Hakata. - Negi pizza - Chicken wings - Lotus root with butter - Salad pizza with prosciutto and cheese The pizza had plenty of green onions and cheese, with a thin crust that was very delicious. The chicken wings had a spicy sauce that added a nice kick. All the dishes tasted fresh and delicious. The restaurant has been around for a long time and offers unique dishes, including some with slightly risque names. The prices are reasonable and it's an easy place to visit. Thank you for the meal!

I was introduced to an interesting restaurant called "Chikyu-ya Sumiyoshi Main Store", located about a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station. It is a multi-national cuisine restaurant, so I decided to give it a try. As I walked around, I found the sign for "Chikyu-ya". The entrance looked a bit shady, with another door inside. The interior had a multi-national vibe to it. The menu was presented in a cardboard format, which was quite unique and fun. The chef, who had traveled to 55 countries, incorporated his travel memories into the dishes. We ordered various dishes and each one was unexpectedly delicious. The fresh octopus sashimi, Mongolian horse meat tartare, grilled intestines skewers, Phnom Penh chicken, wagyu steak, firefly squid ajillo, potato snack, cream gnocchi, Chikyu-ya special pizza, and beef tendon stew were all outstanding. The restaurant also offered a refreshing non-alcoholic drink called "black tea soda". Overall, it was a unique and enjoyable dining experience at Chikyu-ya.

A hidden gem of multi-national cuisine! Not only the food is great, but the original drinks are also delicious! The Black Devil Pizza is spicy but addictive, and I managed to finish it all despite sweating. It's around 3000 yen and worth it!

I was invited by a labor and social security attorney and visited the restaurant with the company's office clerk. The place was very difficult to find, like a secret hideout. The staff were very energetic and the atmosphere was pleasant. The restaurant was a bit noisy, but it would be helpful if they could notice customers more easily. The dishes were creative, like a salad with potato chips in it. The most impactful dish was the sausage, which looked exactly like a penis. The food was interesting, but the whole restaurant was a fun place to be.

Cheap yet delicious. Best cost performance. However, limited menu options.

The female staff member at the store is extremely muscular! She has a friendly atmosphere that makes it enjoyable. The pizza recommended for those who like spicy food wasn't really that spicy in my opinion! It's nice to have dishes that are visually appealing!

It has a strong unique style. Perfect for those who like a cluttered and busy atmosphere.

Delicious and cost-effective❗

On this day, I had a meeting in Fukuoka until the evening. There was no official party planned, so a few of us decided to gather and have a drink at our favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, they didn't answer the phone, as they have been closing early often lately. So, I checked on Tabelog and found an old favorite, "Chikyuya". We made a reservation for 8 people starting at 5:30. The entrance was a bit hard to find, so some of our group got lost and had to call for directions. The first group of 4 of us started with cheers with shochu and beer. I was in charge of ordering the appetizers. We had a variety of Southeast Asian dishes, with creative names and flavors. Here are some of the dishes we ordered: spinach salad with mayo and potato chips, spicy cucumber with miso and sweet chili sauce, corn tempura, grilled intestines skewers, curly potato fries, char siu, pork kimchi, signature sausage, spicy crab vermicelli, and spicy edamame. We also enjoyed hot pot intestines with a unique soup and fried edamame with a spicy seasoning. As more people joined us, including a group of 4 from the same company, the night became lively and fun. In the end, the 9 of us split the bill and it came out to be 18,000 yen, which was only 2,000 yen per person. It was a fun and affordable night out. Apologies for the rushed food review, but I hope you get the idea!

Checked out this place based on reviews on Tabelog. The location is quite hard to find, and passersby would probably not notice it easily (lol). There's a fairly noticeable sign along the road, but right after that is a different shop (a yakiniku restaurant). The interior is small and has a hidden gem vibe. There are counter seats and table seats. The seating is a bit tight, so it can be tough for non-smokers if there's a smoker at the next table. The staff are all energetic and friendly, which is nice. The food is a mix of Asian cuisines from various countries. Everything I tried was delicious! And cheap too! It's no wonder they've been in business for almost 40 years. Definitely going back!

In the summer of 2015, I visited this restaurant that I have been going to for almost 20 years. It brings back memories of past drinking parties and wild nights out. This place used to have four branches in Fukuoka, including Nakasu Kawabata and Hirao, but I frequented the Sumiyoshi main store almost every week. Among them, Nakasu Kawabata store holds the most memories - it's a beloved place where you can experience international cuisine that takes you on a world trip. As soon as I entered, I felt nostalgic looking at the photos on the walls. I ordered a Mega Highball (550 yen), which was quite impressive. The menu hasn't changed much - it still offers Asian-inspired dishes that are more like traditional Japanese izakaya fare rather than authentic Asian cuisine. The owner, always wearing a tank top, had the same hoarse voice as before, which brought back memories. I ordered the "Phnom Penh Chicken" (300 yen per piece), which I used to love for its spiciness. The taste was just like I remembered - the tangy and spicy sauce on the chicken wings dumplings was delicious. I also ordered the "Ho Chi Minh Salad" (700 yen), a large salad roll that reminded me of the good old days. It was like a spring roll but much bigger, with a sweet sesame dressing. The "Sausage" (460 yen) was another favorite, with a visual presentation that was both humorous and appetizing. The "Baka Intestine Skewers" (300 yen per skewer) were a new addition to the menu, and they were tasty with the fatty goodness of the intestines and the flavor of the leeks. The owner's creative dish names and presentation style, along with the lively atmosphere, made the dining experience enjoyable. The restaurant may have downsized and the other branches may have closed, but the energy and fun atmosphere remain the same. My son, feeling a bit down after being outdone by the "Sausage," was comforted by the thought that drinking butterfly liquor will make him grow up. As we left in a taxi towards the neon lights, the memories of the restaurant faded away.

The Earth House Sumiyoshi Honmachi store was reopened on June 15, 2015. I visited on the first day to check out the slightly smaller interior and the food. (Photos added) June 15, 2015, recorded by Shinryu Hayashi I'll start with the most recent comment this time. The reason is that the "Black Devil Pizza" is the latest recommended dish. Lately, we have been visiting about once a month, and my friends always want to eat the "Black Devil Pizza" at the Earth House Sumiyoshi Honmachi store. If someone asks for the spiciest food in Fukuoka, I would recommend ordering the special 2x spicy version of this. (Since April 2014, I have been requesting the special 3x spicy, but one slice was enough for me. If you want to challenge yourself, ask Mama or Gon-chan. My recommendation for those who like very spicy food is to stick to normal or up to 2x spicy.) (I heard that there is a new curry at Tiki on Watanabe Street that the master couldn't eat, but I haven't tried it yet, so this is based on current information.) When you try to order it at the Earth House, Mama or Gon-chan will probably look at you like, "Is this guy crazy?" but have the courage to order it. I ate it two times in a row and my butt hurt, so from now on, I will only eat the regular "Black Devil Pizza," but challengers, go for it! It is much spicier than the spicy curry in Nuwara Eliya. I usually like curry around 20x spicy, but only those who can handle spicy food should try it at their own risk. September 16, 2013, recorded by Shinryu Hayashi I apologize for focusing only on the Black Devil Pizza, but it seems to have an addictive quality (laughs) I visited again last night for the Black Devil Pizza. Lately, I go about once a month to have it. The draft beer here is always ice-cold and delicious, and for those who like spicy food, this and the Black Devil Pizza are an irresistible treat. You should try it at least once. (Note: It seems that people who are not seriously into spicy food should avoid it, though...) Oh, one more thing to add. The beautiful hot pot requires a reservation, but it's an absolute recommendation if you go with a woman. November 22, 2014, recorded by Shinryu Hayashi Oh, I recently realized that I forgot to write about this because of drinking too much alcohol or working too hard... I was writing about "Baka to Aho" on the front, so I thought I had written about this too, but it seems that I was relieved after uploading the photos. Hmm, should I cut back on drinking and working (bitter smile) (; _ ;) Jokes aside, it seems that they are about to celebrate their 37th anniversary, which I think is exceptional longevity for an izakaya. First of all, let's congratulate the master, Mama, the manager, and the staff. The Earth House Sumiyoshi Honmachi store is located right behind the yakiniku restaurant "Baka to Aho" in front of Sumiyoshi Park, but there is a sign, but no entrance...? One day, I saw someone enter a narrow alley and realized that the shop was there. That's the Earth House. I have visited here dozens of times, and this was the shop I visited the most when I lived near Hakata Station. I have taken over a hundred photos, but I can't upload them without organizing them, which is a shame. Personally, I usually kept a bottle of shochu and ordered sashimi, grilled dishes, salad, a random dish, and pasta or pizza. One of the pleasures here is looking for what you want to eat that day from the recommendations and standard menu on the cardboard menu. If you understand the location, you might get addicted once you go there. The master may look intimidating, but he is a very kind person, and Mama takes great care of you, so it's a shop with many regular customers. I always drink at the counter in the front. My favorite items from the standard menu are basil pasta and Devil Pizza. (I think the Devil Pizza is the spiciest pizza in Fukuoka, please be careful, haha) Even after moving, I still visit here, Baka to Aho, and a little at Bar ROBIN as usual. The pattern is to eat at the Earth House on weekdays and then go to ROBIN on Sundays to eat at Baka to Aho.

I first visited this place in my 20s, and it has been a while since it moved to its current location. The specialty here is the extremely spicy kimchi hot pot with fireworks. It used to be very spicy, but maybe because no one could eat it, it has become milder. You can order it at 10 times the spiciness level and it still won't be that spicy. The Chamorro Club is a dish where crab flavor is fried and dipped in a sweet and savory sauce, and you can eat it all. There are various dishes like the Ho Chi Minh Club, all of which the owner has recreated from delicious foods encountered around the world. The Phnom Penh Chicken is chicken wing dumplings. The menu is thick like a book, and I still haven't been able to try all the dishes. The dishes are all around 500 yen, so even if you eat a lot, the bill is quite cheap and reasonable. On this day, as usual, a group of 8 people from different companies gathered, had silly conversations, got drunk, and then dispersed. The bill was just under 20,000 yen! So cheap!!!!

Last year's photo organizing! This is "Chikyuya". I think I went there 3 or 4 times last year. It's a place where you can easily have a good time and enjoy yourself happily. I recommend starting with the Kuwaman Potato. This is highly recommended. The original flavor is seasoned with chili salt, and it's delicious even without any toppings. Next, the Salmon and Avocado Salad. Can't go wrong with this. And then, the Emperor's Shrimp Chili. It's plump and big. Also, if you come to "Chikyuya", you must try this ☆☆☆ Black Devil Pizza. Habanero and sesame match perfectly! It's super spicy but the addictive deliciousness is worth it.

Visited on July 2014 for a work gathering. Was taken there by my colleagues and got a bit lost when leaving the restaurant too (laughs). We ordered the course menu and the dishes that came out were delicious! Each time a dish arrived, I kept asking, "What is this?" and enjoyed drinking sake. The menu items that came with the dishes were also impressive, making a second impact! The presentation was top-notch, like works of art. Everyone, including the women, had a great time and laughed a lot! The "Super Handsome Sausage Prince" dish was so impressive that it made me forget about the other dishes. I had a great time. Thank you for the meal. World Restaurant Chikyuya Sumiyoshi Honten in Fukuoka City, Hakata-ku Sumiyoshi 5-1-4. Phone: 092-471-9575.

I have always loved and frequently visited Chikyu-ya. Their menu includes dishes like "Surprise Round Intestines," "Emperor's Shrimp Chili," and "Thai Cream," which have remained unchanged over the years in terms of composition, atmosphere, and taste. It's a relaxing place to visit anytime. The multinational cuisine prepared by the chef, who claims to have traveled the world, goes perfectly with beer! The menu is extensive and there are no disappointments! It's a bit of an odd location, but that's part of the charm of Chikyu-ya. I hope it remains the same forever. (≧▽≦)