I have been using the restaurant "Uoichiban" for a long time. I usually use it for occasions like year-end parties or welcome/farewell parties when I want to have a slightly upscale drinking party. Also, when friends from Tokyo or Osaka come to visit...

I watched it on YouTube and was interested, and finally I was able to go! It's always crowded and hard to get in, but this time I was lucky! I got in at the right time! It's recommended to call before going. As expected from a restaurant called "Uoichiban", the sashimi and sashimi platter are delicious! Highly recommended! The fish slices are thick and firm!

A group of 7 people dined at this restaurant. We had salad, two types of sashimi platters, simmered fish, grilled chicken with mustard, meat buns with boiled eggs, seaweed rice balls, and warabi mochi for a total of 3500 yen. The taste was excellent and the portions were generous, leaving everyone satisfied. The sashimi was fresh and thickly sliced, with one platter featuring a variety of fish and the other focusing on sea bream. The sashimi was so delicious that we couldn't stop eating. Overall, it was a fantastic value for the price.

Instagram: kansai_gourmet9 This extremely popular restaurant requires reservations. There are counter seats, tables, and private rooms, but it's always full. The squid from Yobuko may not always be available, but if it is, be sure to try it! The recommended way to end the meal is with squid legs tempura.

The price, taste, and speed are really good (^^) However, it seems that lunch will end on 4/14 (^◇^;) Maybe they are too busy and don't have time, but the waitress who takes the order is unfriendly and rushes you, so I didn't like it very much as I didn't have time to look at the menu slowly.

I went to the main store of Uoichiban for the first time because the Uoichiban Hakata Ekimae store I usually visit was fully booked. I tried raw cuttlefish for the first time. The taste of the flesh is mild as it is a white fish, but it has a firm texture and I enjoyed it with ponzu sauce. The grilled turban shell was incredibly large.

The request was for fish, so I went to the best cost-effective fish restaurant where the fish is delicious yet cheap! The sashimi platter likely includes flying fish and bonito. The whole squid sashimi was crunchy and sweet, very tasty! There are also group seating options in the back of the restaurant, which seems convenient for various occasions.

I often use the Hakata Ekimae store. The fish is fresh and looks good. This day, we ordered for two people, so it was a little less. The store is bustling with people looking for fish. However, I have always felt that other items are not as good. The disparity between the grilled beef skewers, tempura, meat buns, and sashimi is hard to accept. However, the +1000 yen premium all-you-can-drink option is excellent. You can enjoy Kubota, Chisato, Yama no Umi, and other sake from Yamagata and Fukui. I ended up drinking only sake from the middle. I got pleasantly drunk~(⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

I visited on a regular night. I ordered a three kinds of sashimi and fried food, and they were all great value for money. The sashimi was particularly fresh, thickly sliced, and satisfyingly filling! Next time, I want to come with my male friends and have a hearty drink together (lol).

Today, I came to this restaurant within walking distance from Hakata Station in search of the blessings of the Genkai Sea, following yesterday. Personally, I am pleased that they are open all day and night. When I arrived around 4 p.m., the restaurant was empty, but I was seated at the counter without any questions. I struggled to choose from the menu, as there were so many dishes I wanted to try. I needed to set some criteria to make a decision, so I decided to go with a variety of dishes centered around "Kue" (a type of fish). Even after ordering, I was still excited, thinking of titles for this review like "Kue, Kue, Kue~" or "Kue, Kue, Eat~" with a strange high tension. The dishes were served, and the counter was in chaos with the stove. I hoped the staff would give up and say, "Please go to a table," but they managed to arrange everything on the counter. It was even more annoying to see the cook on break at the table next to me, spreading out a newspaper and occupying the table alone. I regained my composure and started eating. I started with a plate of pickled vegetables for some relief. Eggplant, carrots, yam, daikon, bitter melon - all for only 350 yen before tax, which was impressive. Next, I had Kue sashimi. It was irresistible! I was so glad I came to Hakata! However, the Kue scale-fried, which was almost like a delicacy, was too much for one person to eat. I enjoyed it until about two pieces, but then it started to make me feel sick. The grotesque color and shape further diminished my appetite. I forced myself to finish it. I refreshed with some simmered dish before finally having the Kue hot pot. It was heavenly. I was in a fighting stance even before eating, wearing just a T-shirt, but I still sweated profusely while finishing the meal. All that was left was the porridge. But before that, I took a short break to go to the restroom. Following the arrows inside the restaurant, I ended up at the back door of the building where the restaurant is located - the elevator hall on the 1st floor of the office building. I didn't realize the entrance was on the opposite side, and it was a building with many companies. I entered the place where many office workers were coming and going, in the middle of winter, wearing just a T-shirt, sweating, no mask, hands empty - a shocking sight. Everyone was surprised and looking at me. I was a hundred times more surprised inside, shouting in my mind while heading straight to the restroom. When I returned to my seat after a terrible experience, the staff seemed agitated. It seemed like they thought I was trying to dine and dash. The restroom's layout did make it seem like an easy escape route. Finally, I finished with the porridge. I used up all the soup from the pot, so one egg was not enough, making it a bit too watery and somewhat of a failure. I remember making a similar mistake in Sapporo not long ago, and I felt self-loathing for my lack of learning ability. The bill came to 6413 yen after also having a draft beer. For a Kue feast, I was very satisfied with this price.

Had dinner with a friend from Fukuoka after a long time and we ordered the chef's choice sashimi for two. It was surprisingly extravagant! The appetizers of pickles and spicy lotus root were freshly fried, and the sesame mackerel with sesame sauce was delicious. The board wasabi was like a piece of fish cake, and it was just so tasty. I'm happy to have found this restaurant and I want to keep coming back.

- The sashimi platter was delicious and the portion was huge. - The steamed clams were disappointing, they seemed like they had been sitting for a while. - The counter seats were too crowded, making it difficult to enjoy our sashimi and bottle of shochu. - I ordered Tomi no Hozan shochu and it was reasonably priced with a great selection of other brands for shochu enthusiasts. - I understand it was busy, but the staff's attitude was disappointing. They ignored our calls for service and seemed uninterested. Despite this, I will still go back for the delicious food, but I hope they make improvements.

■Overall Impression I stumbled upon this restaurant while wandering around during lunchtime. There was a long line in front of the bento boxes displayed outside, so I decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a great place for lunch. ■Grilled Fish Set Meal There were various menu options available, but I chose this one as it seemed to focus on seafood. I noticed that many people were ordering the seafood bowl, which indicates the high quality of the food here. If they were to offer this as a bento box for around 500 yen, it's no wonder there was a line. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited in search of fresh squid, but unfortunately it was sold out today. I paid 580 yen for a bottle of beer and 500 yen for the appetizer, then left. The appetizer was two types of agar jelly, one with Fukuoka seaweed and the other with vinegar and motsu (offal). Thank you for the meal. I will make a reservation next time.

★I visited on a weekday night ★There was no wait as we had a reservation ★I'm not sure what course we had as the organizer made the reservation, but we had a course meal ★The food was much tastier than I expected. I thought it would be just an average izakaya, but it was better than that. We had hot pot, sashimi, grilled fish, etc. and the portions were quite generous and satisfying. The seasoning was just right ★The service was average ★The cleanliness of the restaurant was good, although it was a bit small ★The atmosphere was similar to a regular izakaya ★The cost performance was good considering the delicious food. It was not much different from other izakayas in terms of price, but the food quality made it worth it ★I cannot repeat as I visited on a business trip, but I would like to go back if I am in the area again. Therefore, I rate it 3 out of 5 stars!

I was craving "swimming squid" and finally found a place that serves it! It was around 3 PM and many places were closed, but I was surprised to find a restaurant that was open for daytime drinking. This place is very popular in the evenings and usually packed, but it was relatively empty at 3 PM. I ordered the "swimming squid" dish, and you can choose the size depending on the number of people in your group. There are many other delicious options on the menu as well.

Katsuo tataki for 299 yen, homemade spicy lotus root for 380 yen, and nakanaka for 450 yen. We went to this second restaurant and ordered only two dishes as a snack, but we were surprised by the large portion size that was too much for one person to finish! The alcohol, barley shochu on the rocks, was also quite good in terms of cost performance as it was served generously in a rock glass. Next time, I want to go to the first restaurant and try various sashimi. (Definitely going back!) It was also convenient that the restaurant was located right near the Apa Hotel where we stayed.

Simply a favorite restaurant that I go to regularly. In Hakata, where I only go about once a month, I like it enough to go almost every other time. This time, I chose the striped jack. When going with a group, I usually order the 4,000 yen course. I also ordered squid as an extra. It's definitely cheaper and tastier than eating elsewhere.

This place has amazing cost performance! The fish swimming elegantly in the tank caught my eye, and I wondered who would eat such large fish. But then, to our surprise, a whole striped jack sashimi was served to our table! The thickly sliced sashimi spread happiness in my mouth (lol). From appetizers to sashimi and fried dishes, we were fully satisfied! The location is also good, close to Hakata Station Chikushi Exit! Great cost performance! Everyone, please go and try it out!!

I visited the restaurant again to enjoy the sesame mackerel and live squid sashimi. I also had raw cuttlefish and chicken tempura. The squid tentacles were fried tempura style, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Hakata cuisine. This place remains a restaurant I want to visit again and again.

After finishing work, I visited for the second time. I ordered the 4,000 yen course again. You can choose between live sashimi of striped jack or flounder, and I ordered flounder. There were various dishes to enjoy, and with all-you-can-drink, this price is the best value for money. I definitely want to go again.