During a business trip in Fukuoka, I visited Kurobe-san for a solo lunch. It's located about a 6-minute walk from Nishitetsu Hirao Station. Kurobe-san is a small dumpling specialty shop known for their dumplings made with high-quality ingredients. I arrived around 11:10. While they mainly offer takeout, there is a small room that looks like a warehouse where you can dine in. There are 6 seats at tables, and I had the place to myself. On the table, there were gum, chopsticks, toothpicks, a box of tissues, and disinfectant alcohol available, and they brought me a glass after I sat down. Water was self-service from a water server. They offer a lunch set from 11:00 to 14:00, which includes 10 dumplings, rice, and miso soup for 700 yen! This time, I ordered the following: - Lunch set 700 yen - Steamed dumplings (10 pieces) 550 yen - Kimchi 270 yen, totaling 1,520 yen. I went with a strategy of ordering 10 fried dumplings and 10 steamed dumplings! The dumplings at Kurobe-san are made with Kagoshima-raised Rokushaku black pork, onions, leeks, garlic, cabbage, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and 8 types of vegetables. The dough, made with domestic wheat flour, is mixed with homemade chicken broth. The small-sized dumplings were equally delicious whether fried or steamed! The kimchi was decent, and the rice was soft, which wasn't my preference, but overall, it was a fantastic lunch in terms of cost performance. Due to the limited dining space, it's recommended to make a reservation in advance and definitely worth a visit!

Hirao's "Gyoza Specialty Store Kurobei" is a popular place for take-out gyoza. The gyoza is made from homemade chicken broth skin, Kagoshima black pork, and 8 kinds of vegetables. The restaurant only allows one group at a time, but I had a delicious meal inside. I bought 30 pieces of raw gyoza to take home because they were so good. Even with 30 pieces, it was only 1,150 yen, which is very affordable. This place also supports activities to help people with disabilities work in society. Their initiative was born out of being told by companies that "people with disabilities cannot work in society." I was impressed by their wonderful efforts and determination. It inspired me to also commit to doing something for social contribution within the next 3 months.

In a small shop, enjoying dumplings and beer. Kurobei in Oonami. Located in a residential area in Oonami, Fukuoka City, Kurobei is a dumpling specialty shop. It was unclear whether it was an izakaya or a take-out only place. However, upon passing by the shop, I noticed a sign advertising a beer set, indicating that you can drink inside the shop. Inside, there were two tables, one slightly larger than the other. There was no background music playing in the shop. After a short wait, the beer arrived along with 8 dumplings and kimchi. The dumplings had a chewy skin and a homemade feel. It was just the right amount to enjoy with one bottle of beer.

I've always wanted to visit this restaurant whenever I passed by. It closes at 8 pm so I couldn't make it in time. Today, I had gyoza and beer for dine-in! The skin was chewy, the filling was packed, and the beer went down smoothly! I ordered a beer set and an additional 10 pieces of gyoza, which was just the right amount for a satisfying meal. This gyoza is a variation from the main store in Nobeyama, with a different content.

The other day, while working overtime at the company, I was invited by two close friends to have a home-cooked meal, and we visited a dumpling specialty shop near the office as a gift. The shop is called Kurobei. We used to buy dumplings from here occasionally and eat them with everyone at the office, but we haven't been there for a few years. Although it is a takeout-only shop, you can apparently eat inside as well. This time, we ordered 20 pieces of pan-fried dumplings instead of raw dumplings. By the way, if you order 30 pieces or more, you can change to a bamboo container for an extra 100 yen. They also have dumplings with red skin mixed with tomatoes, yellow skin mixed with turmeric, and green skin mixed with matcha. After paying in advance, we waited for about 10 minutes for the dumplings to be cooked, and then picked them up. By the way, if you need grated daikon radish, you can ask for it, but I completely forgot to mention it, so it didn't come with the order. Later, we enjoyed the dumplings. The skins are handmade, and they use a soup made from chicken bones, pork bones, bonito flakes, and kelp to knead the skins. The skins are slightly thick and chewy, with a wheat flavor and a hint of soup flavor, making the overall taste rich. The filling is made from Kagoshima's Roppaku black pork, cabbage, onions, leeks, chives, garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, giving it a good texture and flavor. Personally, I love crispy dumplings, but these had been sitting for a while, so it was inevitable. However, the chewy skin and flavorful filling made it still enjoyable. If I have the chance, I would like to try the raw dumplings next time. Thank you for the meal. #Kurobei #dumplings #takeout-only shop #handmade dumplings #Fukuoka City Minami-ku Oonogi #homemade dumplings #takeout #souvenir #tricolor dumplings #black pork #gift #Gatho #RamenLoverGatho-san

A few years ago, I visited a popular takeout gyoza specialty shop called "Gyoza Senmonten Kurobee" in Oonogi, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City. They only have two tables for dining in. I ordered the "lunch set" which came with 10 gyoza, rice, and miso soup for only 550 yen, a great deal. The presentation was not great, but the gyoza had a nice chewy skin and used Kagoshima black pork for the filling. There were rumors that they used odorless garlic, but I personally thought the garlic flavor was just right and delicious.

The skin was chewy like water dumplings and tasted delicious. The size is similar to frozen food and dumplings, so it may be a bit light for men.

I came to eat here for the first time! It took about 15 minutes for the food to be ready, so I thought maybe takeout would be better? It's nice that you can have lunch for 700 yen. The gyoza was delicious too! (^^)v

I have been curious about Kurobee's gyoza for a while. The friendly lady and the owner greeted me as I passed by. The size is about medium, similar to a bite-sized gyoza in Hakata. I ordered frozen gyoza to enjoy at home, and they were delicious. I was so absorbed in eating that I didn't analyze the taste much. I will definitely visit again. Thank you very much.

Juicy and delicious

It was delicious

Refreshing. Chewy.

They kindly accommodated me even though it was before the store opened at 10 am. I heard good things about this place, so I decided to go. They offer both takeout and dine-in options. I couldn't buy fresh dumplings until 10 am, so I bought frozen ones instead. I planned to cook them at home, so I rushed back to the office to put them in the freezer before heading home. When I started cooking, I followed the instructions on the packaging. Heat oil in a pan, let it warm up, then wipe off excess oil. Add more oil and cook the frozen dumplings. After they brown, add water and cover to steam for 10 minutes. When the water evaporates, remove the lid and cook for another 2 minutes. Check the doneness, then plate and enjoy with the provided sauce. The dumplings were small but tasty, with a mild flavor. I would like to try their boiled dumplings next time or dine in if the opportunity arises. I wish I had taken a photo of the freshly cooked dumplings. Thank you for the meal!

I used to see this restaurant on TV and always wanted to try it! Luckily, I was able to stop by just before 6 pm. I ordered 30 pieces of pan-fried dumplings and 30 pieces of steamed dumplings. The dumplings had a homemade feel with a chewy skin and were so delicious that I could eat as many as I wanted. Thank you for the meal! #dumplings #delicious dumpling restaurant #pan-fried dumplings #steamed dumplings #delicious dumpling specialty restaurant in Fukuoka #dumpling specialty restaurant #Kurobei #chewy dumplings

It is located in a not very conspicuous place, with a retro exterior and a nice atmosphere inside. There is a coin parking next to it, where you can get 40 minutes free parking with purchases over 1500 yen! However, it's hard to reach 1500 yen because it's so cheap. You can park right in front without any problems, and they will bring your order to your car once it's ready. All the staff members are nice and friendly. This time, I had them cook the food for takeout. The small bite-sized dumplings were delicious, with a flavorful filling that was perfect with just a little bit of sauce. Thank you for the meal.

The place is located in the middle of Nishitetsu Takamiya Station and Nishitetsu Hirao Station in Fukuoka City. It's on a back street between Nissho Street and Takamiya Street. It seems to be a well-known local gyoza specialty store. I visited around lunchtime. Takeout is the main option, but there are two seats for dining in. This time, I decided to eat in. The lunch menu consists of one gyoza set for 600 yen, which is a great deal! I waited for about 10 minutes. The set includes 10 gyoza, rice, and miso soup. While bite-sized gyoza is popular in Hakata, these gyoza are packed with ingredients like onions, leeks, garlic, ginger, all of which are nutritious. It was very delicious! The pork used is Kagoshima black pork, all from domestic sources. The staff explained everything very politely, making me feel a sense of closeness to the restaurant.