Established in 1983 in Taiwan, Chun Shui Tang is a tea specialty cafe known as the birthplace of "Bubble Milk Tea." With a focus on safety through no additives and a commitment to natural flavors without artificial fragrances, Chun Shui Tang has gained popularity with over 50 stores in Taiwan. In 2013, they opened their first store in Tokyo, Daikanyama, marking their entry into Japan and sparking the "Bubble Tea Boom" and "Taiwanese Sweets Boom" nationwide. The Amu Plaza Hakata store, opened in 2017 in the JR Hakata Station building, is the second store in Fukuoka. With a spacious and comfortable atmosphere, including sofa seating for 50 people, it is a popular spot for people of all ages to enjoy tea and meals. On a lunch break while on the move for work, I visited Chun Shui Tang Amu Plaza Hakata store at JR Hakata Station for the second store in Fukuoka. The modern and natural interior design, with a focus on wood accents, caught my eye. There were already customers at about half of the tables when I entered. A young male staff member greeted me and showed me to a two-person table near the entrance. After looking at the menu, I decided to order the popular "Dou Jiang Ji Tang Mian" for 980 yen and the classic "Bubble Milk Tea" for 650 yen. I chose "Harusame" noodles for the soup noodles as recommended by the staff. While waiting for the dishes to arrive, I observed the other customers, including Japanese women and Asian foreigners, and felt relieved to see inbound customers returning. Shortly after, a female staff member brought the ordered items to my table. The "Dou Jiang Ji Tang Mian" is a Taiwanese local noodle dish that combines "Dou Jiang," a tofu-like soup made with soy milk, and "Ji Tang Mian," a chicken broth soup noodle. Topped with shredded steamed chicken, white scallions, and cilantro, and sprinkled with dried shrimp and white sesame seeds. The soup had a mild black vinegar acidity followed by the gentle umami of the chicken broth and a refreshing ginger flavor. It was delicious! The fluffy tofu in the soup was delightful, and the sesame sauce-coated steamed chicken and dried shrimp added depth to the dish. The "Harusame" noodles had a firm and chewy texture, which paired well with the "Dou Jiang." The cilantro and white scallions provided not only aroma but also a variety of textures. The "Dou Jiang Ji Tang Mian" was excellent! The "Bubble Milk Tea" had a strong tea flavor with a hint of sweetness and chewy tapioca pearls. Although it may seem unusual to have both dishes together, they complemented each other well, and both were enjoyable. It was a lunchtime full of Taiwanese vibes, including the ambiance of the restaurant. The "Dou Jiang Ji Tang Mian" is definitely worth a repeat visit. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

I used a coupon and had breakfast at Lourohan as a café substitute. I ordered using a smartphone. It's a Taiwanese restaurant, so the food was delicious. What caught my attention the most was the drinks, all of which seemed to be carefully selected. This time, I ordered a red tea latte, which was delicious with a hint of sweetness as the ice melted. The atmosphere of the restaurant, the attitude of the staff, and the cute uniforms all made it a relaxing experience.

I went to Shunsuido located in the underground of Hakata Station. I had their morning set, ordering savory soy milk soup and ai yu jasmine lemon tea. It was my first time trying savory soy milk soup, but it was delicious with its unique taste of soy milk and salt. It might be just right for breakfast. It gets very crowded during lunchtime, but I think using the morning set is a hidden gem.

I used to drink tapioca milk tea often before it became popular, but I had no idea about the original shop. When I came to Hakata, I passed by this shop frequently... I entered and ordered tapioca tea and mango with jelly. It was served in 5-6 minutes. The tapioca tea was refreshing, and the chewy texture of tapioca stood out. The mango with jelly was exactly as I imagined, with a refreshing and moderately sweet taste... It would be perfect for the upcoming season. I wish I had known about this shop earlier. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal. I would like to visit as they seem to have outlets in various locations in Tokyo.

On a regular day at lunchtime, I had a strong craving for red beans so I decided to enter the shop. There were many female customers inside. I was in the mood for red beans, so I ordered a tofu pudding (550 yen). I added toppings of red beans (50 yen), peanuts (50 yen), and aiyu jelly (made from fruit) (50 yen). The total came to 700 yen. Orders were placed using a QR code scanning system. After waiting for about 5 minutes, the tofu pudding arrived promptly. It was larger overall than I had expected. The tofu part was more generous than I had anticipated, which was good. The taste of the tofu was light. The syrup on the outside was not too sweet, so it didn't become too heavy even when drinking it quickly. This not overly sweet syrup matched well with the tofu. It felt very healthy. Additionally, the peanuts added a crunchy texture as an accent to the soft texture, which was great. I think peanuts were the best choice for toppings. The red beans added sweetness to the not very sweet syrup and tofu. The amount was surprisingly satisfying. I was most curious about the aiyu jelly, but I couldn't quite understand its taste...maybe because it's agar? Aiyu jelly added color but it may not have been necessary. It was nice to have a healthy dessert that was kind to the body. The staff was also clear and had a good impression with a clear voice. Tofu pudding might be good for a light snack.

Popular shop located in the underground of Hakata Station offering Taiwanese noodles and drinks. I decided to stop by for breakfast before my errands. They also have a branch in Tenjin. Both locations offer a drink with your meal. - Taiwanese Breakfast Set (850 yen including tax): Includes Lu Rou Fan, Shantoujian, and a drink. * Shantoujian: Tofu with black vinegar, refreshing and light. * Lu Rou Fan: Tender braised pork with a flavorful broth. - Taiwanese Chimaki Set (650 yen including tax): The chimaki has a modest amount of pork, but the sauce is delicious and makes it tasty when eaten together. - Houjicha Milk: Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for feedback on this. - Aiyu Jasmine Milk Tea (iced): Generous portion, not too sweet, refreshing. The drink service was a bit slow, so I mentioned that I was in a hurry and they kindly offered to make it for takeout. Overall, the service was polite. Both options are healthy and perfect for a morning meal. Convenient location too!

When I go to Hakata, I sometimes visit this place! The tapioca pearls are small but chewy and delicious. The noodles portion is quite small, so I always get the large size. Even then, it's just about a normal amount. The taste is good. The prices are a bit high, so the cost performance is not the best. The staff members are straightforward and don't really smile.

On the 6th and final day of my summer vacation trip to Kyushu, I decided to take a little detour from Hakata without riding the Shinkansen. Before that, I made a stop at a place that caught my interest, which is located in an underground passage leading to the subway (where there used to be various shops but now seems to be a coworking space) - it's called Shunsuido. It seems to be the Amu Plaza Hakata store. I saw a sign for Taiwanese breakfast when I passed by before, so I decided to visit when they opened at 10:00 am. There were already a few other customers. Breakfast options included several types, but since I had just eaten a croissant breakfast at 8:00 am, I opted for the savory soy milk set. The savory soy milk is a salty soy milk dish, a common breakfast in Taiwan and China. The version I had in the past was completely liquid (like regular soy milk), but this one was more solid (similar to silky tofu). It was topped with pickled mustard greens, chicken, dried shiitake mushrooms, and drizzled with sesame oil, making it quite flavorful. The cilantro, which I didn't expect much from, surprisingly added a refreshing touch. For the drink set, I chose the Alishan Qing Xiang Oolong Tea. It was served in a bowl with a lid, and the lid had a nice aroma, enhancing the tea-drinking experience. However, at this point, the fatigue from my six-day trip started to catch up with me, and although my body was still energetic, I couldn't help feeling a bit feverish and eager to go home. It was a bit of a shame as I should have savored the moment more. It seems that Shunsuido, where breakfast is served, is not very common, but there is also a store in Hiroshima, so I might check it out next time!

Today's lunch was at Hakata Station! I wanted something light... I was considering udon or pasta when suddenly I remembered this place... Let's immerse ourselves in a Taiwanese mood for lunch after a long time! The interior of the restaurant can accommodate around 30 people mainly at tables. Most of the customers are women, maybe due to the tapioca effect! There are couples, but I seem to be the only solo male... feeling a bit out of place... The menu caught my eye, so I ordered from my mobile device. Let's try this one that looks refreshing... - Chicken Soup Noodles (850 yen) According to the restaurant's description, it's a Taiwanese classic soup noodles with chicken broth and a ginger-flavored salt sauce. It's said to be a light and delicious soup noodles with chicken. After a short wait of about 10 minutes, the Chicken Soup Noodles arrived at my table! Wow! The aroma is really good! This must be delicious... First, I tried the soup, which had a rich chicken broth flavor and the ginger's aroma was a perfect match... It's delicious! The noodles were flat and medium thick with a chewy texture! The ingredients included shredded chicken, bean sprouts, green onions, daikon radish sprouts, fried onions, which perfectly complemented the chicken broth soup! This noodle dish was perfect for my mood today, and it was incredibly delicious... Next time, I might try the beef noodles or maybe the soy milk-based noodles... I'll definitely try them when I visit Hakata Station again! Thank you for the meal!

Spring Water Hall is always popular. I went early in the evening when it was less crowded because I wanted to eat spicy cold noodles alone. I ordered by scanning the QR code on the table with my smartphone. This type of ordering system is becoming more common in Fukuoka. I had the Spicy Tan Tan Cold Noodles for 950 yen with extra cilantro. The taste was just as I had imagined! I will definitely visit again when I want to eat ethnic food alone. Thank you for the meal.

I always wondered every time I use the subway, so this time I had a little time and decided to have a meal too. I've had tapioca in Taiwan before, but this was my first time trying the food menu. Of course, tapioca juice is the way to go here. It might be good for people who like light flavors. Thank you for the meal.

Morning & solo activity. I used the morning set from 10:00 to 11:00. I had the Taiwan breakfast set for 800 yen (lu rou fan & shen dou jiang & drink). I chose the drink, so I had the ai yu jasmine milk tea. It was only available in ice. Other options included fragrant black tea or milk tea, tie guan yin black tea or milk tea, jasmine black tea or milk tea. These were available in both ice and hot. The hot options were alishan qing xiang wu long, alishan shu xiang wu long. The meat in the lu rou fan was tender, and the shen dou jiang in warm soy milk soup with a hint of sourness was delicious. The drink portion was quite generous. The crushed ice at the end made it enjoyable to the last drop. I think it's a good deal for 800 yen. Located in a quiet corner of Hakata Station underground, with few people passing by, it's a peaceful place to spend some relaxing time alone. The staff's service was also good.

When I feel like having warm noodles, I always visit this place first. The delicious Taiwanese noodles and tapioca are irresistible. You can enjoy them for just a little over ¥1000 if you choose the set menu. I love the sofa seats, although you can't make reservations, so I always use them when available. The seasonal limited-time menu is also very appealing.

I wanted to try the salty tofu pudding (Shen Dou Jiang) that had been featured on several information programs in the capital area, so I searched for it and found that only Chun Shui Tang came up on Tabelog. It seems to be popular in Hakata and Tenjin. I tried it for the first time at this place. It is said to be made by adding vinegar to soy milk to make it crumbly, with various toppings to enhance the flavor and texture. I ordered the following: Salty Tofu Pudding (Shen Dou Jiang) for ¥700 and Mini Dou Hua for ¥450. At first, it tasted like tofu, but I was surprised by the sourness. However, with some adjustments using cilantro and garlic as accents, I was able to enjoy it. I thought the Mini Dou Hua would be a dessert, but it was not very sweet. It had a simple flavor. Thank you for the meal.

The melon tea, pasta, and Rurouhan were all delicious. This restaurant offers unique flavors that you can't find elsewhere. I explore delicious restaurants that are hard to book, have high ratings on Tabelog, or are featured in the Michelin Guide in Fukuoka and various other locations around Japan. I have visited around 700 restaurants annually and rate them as follows: ⭐️3 - Average (comparable prices to other restaurants) ⭐️3.5 - Decent recommendation (satisfying for the price) ⭐️4 - Highly recommended (might revisit) ⭐️4.5 - Highly, highly recommended (definitely want to revisit) ⭐️5 - Absolutely recommended (will definitely revisit).

I returned to Hakata Station and decided to browse around a bookstore, but time passed quickly. I wanted to take a break somewhere and when I went down the stairs, I saw a new shop in front of me called Shunsuido. It seemed to be a Taiwanese dessert and Chinese tea shop. Although they also served lunch, I had just eaten so I only checked out their desserts and teas. I was intrigued by a dessert called Douhua that was displayed in the shop. It looked similar to Anmitsu at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it was slightly different. However, the fact that it had red bean paste in it caught my interest. I also wanted to try some Chinese tea after a long time. The menu showed that you could choose your own toppings for the Douhua, which I found interesting. I ordered the following: Douhua set (1050 yen) with toppings of red beans, ai-yu jelly, mango, and strawberry. For the set drink, I chose Ali Shan Qing Xiang Oolong tea. I was curious about the ai-yu jelly, as I had never tried Douhua before. It looked like cold milk tofu, but after some research, I found out it was similar to tofu. It took about 5 minutes to prepare. The appearance was similar to Anmitsu and the colorful toppings of mango and strawberry were a good choice. The texture was unique, softer than agar but firmer than tofu. The taste was similar to tofu, but mixed with red bean paste, it was hard to distinguish. Overall, it was a nice dessert. The red beans could be doubled for a sweeter taste, more suitable for those with a sweet tooth. Removing the red beans would make it enjoyable even for those who don't like sweet desserts. The Ali Shan Oolong tea had a creamy flavor as described, and it was delicious. I couldn't understand how a tea could have such a sweet taste. It was less sweet than Anmitsu, making it suitable for both sweet and non-sweet lovers. I would like to try doubling the red beans next time to see how it tastes.

After transferring trains at Hakata Station, I took a break and enjoyed some Taiwanese cafe time at Amu Plaza. I ordered a tapioca milk tea. The restaurant was spacious and not too crowded, so I was able to relax and savor my tea time. The sweet milk tea with warm tapioca was a strange combination, but it tasted delicious.

Noodle dishes are incredibly delicious! I always order the drink set, and the tapioca milk tea pairs perfectly with the noodles. The two sofa seats inside the restaurant are very cozy and comfortable. The location in Hakata Station building is convenient, so I often visit this place.

On Sunday around 1:30 PM, I went out for lunch. There was one group ahead of me, but I was seated within about 10 minutes. Luckily, there were two sofa seats available, so I was able to sit there with my child. While waiting in line, the staff approached us a few times, which was nice. I ordered the Yuzu Salt Pork Noodle Set (B set), which came with a drink, dim sum, and dessert. The dim sum was shrimp dumplings, dessert was tofu pudding, and I chose tapioca milk tea for my drink. The Yuzu Salt Pork Noodles were delicious, with flavorful meat and a light soup that I finished completely. The noodles were smooth and flat. However, I felt that the portion size was a bit small. The shrimp dumplings were tasty, but the soy sauce had a different taste with herbs that I didn't like. The tofu pudding was refreshing, with a slightly sweet syrup that made it easy to eat. It was like cold tofu with a hint of sweetness, similar to jasmine tea. The tapioca milk tea, even though I asked for less sweetness, was still quite sweet. It took a while for our orders to be served, and we ended up staying for about an hour. When my husband ordered a less sweet tapioca milk tea, it took quite a long time for it to arrive after mine, making us wonder if it had been forgotten. I would like to try the beef noodles or fried sauce noodles next time.

Around 3:30 PM on Saturday, there was only one group in front of me, so I went straight in without hesitation. I had the image that there is always a line, so it was surprising. I ordered the most popular item, the tapioca milk tea. I could choose the sweetness level and amount of ice. When I asked for less sweetness, they asked if I wanted it at 1/2 or 1/3, so I chose 1/3 and asked for less ice. After paying at the register, they gave me a buzzer and I waited for about 7 minutes. I had to put the straw in myself and they put it in a plastic bag for me. The milk tea was delicious, but it might have been better with 1/2 sweetness. There was a lot of tapioca in it. It might be good for people who really like tapioca. I couldn't finish about half of it because I was already full. The fact that you don't have to pay extra for tapioca is a good deal.

Chun Shui Tang Fukuoka, Hakata Station area is a Taiwanese tea cafe where you can enjoy Taiwanese tea, noodles, dim sum, sweets, and drinks in a casual and affordable manner. Takeout is also available. They have only one store in Kyushu, Fukuoka, with a branch in Tenjin as well. Located in the basement of Amu Plaza, but Hakata Station is quite large, so head towards the restaurant area HAKATA9. It's roughly at the back (towards Deitos). In December 2019, I decided to have some tea and stroll around Hakata. Luckily, there was no usual long line, but surprisingly, there was a line for takeout. Depending on the timing, there might be two lines. The exterior is glass-walled, and depending on the seating, it seems like your eyes might meet those outside. The interior features Taiwanese wall art and modern Sino-Western decor. The main seating is two-person tables, but there are also sofas. Menu (excluding tax): Drinks from 420 yen, Noodle dishes from 750 yen, Sweets from 500 yen, Dim sum at 400 yen each. They offer lunch sets, children's menus, and various sets. I ordered the Sesame Peanut Tangyuan (drink set) for 1050 yen, which includes Tangyuan and a drink of your choice. The Sesame Peanut Tangyuan comes in black sesame and white sesame varieties. It's a warm type with peanuts mixed with ground sesame in a sugar paste inside the white balls. The green one has matcha-flavored balls with red bean paste, while the white one does not. It's colorful with three different colors. The soup has a hint of ginger but is quite mild. It's similar to zenzai but not very sweet, more like a simple and gentle Taiwanese style hot dessert. For the drink, I chose Tapioca Soy Milk Tieguanyin Tea, which is 550 yen if ordered separately. The tapioca cooked in brown sugar is chewy, and I chose soy milk, but they also have regular milk. It's lightly sweet and gentle in flavor. The tea is said to be Tieguanyin from Taiwan, and it's a well-known tea from Maokong in Taipei. It's different from the typical Oolong tea in Japan, and the quality makes a difference. It's not very astringent and has a delicate aroma. The combination of gentle soy milk, faint tea aroma, and plenty of tapioca makes it a satisfying drink. I wanted to eat Tangyuan, so I visited, but the set was a good deal. When I hesitated due to the large portion, they kindly offered to make the drink for takeout. Great service. The staff explained the tea well and was very friendly. The drink with a little classic ice was perfect for the train ride back, so enjoy it before it dilutes. Currently, Amu Plaza is operating with shortened hours, so please check before visiting. Amu Plaza Hakata: https://www.jrhakatacity.com/ Chun Shui Tang Amu Plaza Hakata Store: a 3-minute walk from the JR 1st-floor ticket gate Hours: 10:00-22:00 (subject to Amu Plaza's hours) Eat-in (10%) and takeout (8%) available Completely non-smoking Parking available with assistance based on shopping amount. Instagram: https://instagram.com/chunshuitang_hakata?igshid=mrqso9ock9p9