"Ichiri" in Hakata, a Kyushu specialty restaurant where you can enjoy dishes such as mentaiko tororo motsunabe and aged fish, popular izakaya just a 2-minute walk from Hakata Station. This time, we tried the "Nabe-nashi Course (5,000 yen)." The seasonal appetizer platter with 4 varieties was impressive. The grilled mackerel with charcoal on the surface was delicious. The clay pot rice topped with wagyu beef and pickles was excellent. The sirloin yukhoe and tempura were also delicious. While the hot pot is also delicious, this season is recommended. 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 5,000 yen is cost-effective. All rooms are private, making it a convenient restaurant to use. Store Information: Name: Jukusei Sakana to Hakata Motsunabe Ichiri Hours: 17:00-23:00 Phone: 092-433-1194 Price: Course 5,000 yen Closed: Irregular holidays Private rooms: Available Location: 2-4-31 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. For more details, click here: https://lit.link/Ryoki Provided by: Ryoji Yoshida"

Famous dishes include motsunabe (tripe hotpot) and aged fish dishes. Aged fish and Hakata motsunabe at Ichiri Hakata. Located in Hakata area, Fukuoka City, Hakata-ku, Hakata Station Higashi 2-4-31-1F. Average price per person: 5000-8000 yen. They mainly serve motsunabe, but this time, they offered a "no hotpot course" for summer. [Appetizer] Seasonal 4 kinds assortment [Sashimi] Today's aged fish 3 kinds [Delicacy] Conger eel with vinegar miso [Steamed dish] Steamed Ito pork and summer vegetables from Itoshima [Grilled dish] Aged tongue seared [Soup] Chilled soup of aged tongue [Dessert] Hojicha (roasted green tea) ice cream The seasonal course included summer vegetables and chilled soup, which were delicious. And look at the tenderness of the aged tongue! They have a wide variety of drinks, and I ordered sake at the end. They also have motsunabe, so I want to try that next time. It's conveniently located near the station, with all private rooms for a calm dining experience.

Today's lunch was originally planned at a different restaurant, but when I found out that this place was open for lunch, I decided to give it a try! I spotted the motsunabe set meal and changed my mind to have motsunabe instead! The restaurant had private rooms as its name suggests, with tables for two people and it felt perfectly fine dining alone as well. The atmosphere was a bit dim but cozy. I ordered the motsunabe set meal (1,180 yen) which came with salad, miso soup, and three daily side dishes. I started with the salad and side dishes (Nanban-zuke, Shiraae, Tamagoyaki) while waiting for the small iron pot and raw ingredients to arrive. The motsunabe was in a light soy sauce-based broth with a hint of sweetness and a rich dashi flavor, quite gentle for a motsunabe. The ingredients included tender and fatty motsu, cabbage, leeks, burdock, tofu, and were quite standard but delicious. The portion was generous, and it even came with champon noodles as a finishing touch. After finishing the meal, I added rice to the soup for a comforting zosui, which was also delicious. It was a light meal overall, so it didn't feel heavy even after eating everything. It was a bit disappointing that the garlic flavor wasn't strong, but maybe it's different during dinner time.

Fukuoka, Day 2 night. We decided to have motsunabe for dinner before heading back since it's cold this time of year. A friend quickly made a reservation for us at Ichiri, a motsunabe restaurant near Hakata Station, about 5-6 minutes walk from JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit. The restaurant has private rooms with dim lighting, creating a cozy atmosphere. We opted for the open plan menu which included Kyushu's specialty squid sashimi, sesame mackerel, and wagyu motsunabe with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option for 5000 yen. We started with ankimo in ponzu sauce, followed by sesame mackerel and squid sashimi. The meal also included grilled duck with black pepper, simmered pork belly, and wagyu motsunabe. We ended the meal with champon noodles and yuzu sherbet for dessert. The food was delicious and the all-you-can-drink option was a great deal. Even though the restaurant was almost full on a weekday, the service was excellent and the location near Hakata Station was convenient. We left the restaurant satisfied and ready to catch our train back home. Fukuoka is truly a city full of delicious food.

Private room for all seats, Hakata motsunabe Ichiri @ Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, about a 6-minute walk from Hakata Station on the JR and Shinkansen lines. It's the second day of a business trip to Hakata. After finishing work safely, the after-party is here at Ichiri, a Hakata motsunabe restaurant near the Kyushu Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It's located along the same row as the "tori sakaba" we visited yesterday. It seems to be a popular spot because it's located on the route between the government office and Hakata Station. Government officials love drinking parties, don't they... (laughs) From the entrance, a long narrow corridor leads to the back, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a Kyoto alley. We were guided to a private room that felt like a hidden room in a ninja house. I thought this was a beautiful restaurant, but it turns out it just opened in October 2019. The course we reserved was the "Kyushu specialty squid sashimi x sesame mackerel x wagyu Hakata motsunabe" 2-hour all-you-can-drink course with 8 dishes for 6000 yen, discounted to 5000 yen. It included various dishes such as ankimo ponzu, squid sashimi, sesame mackerel, duck with black pepper, squid tempura, pork belly simmered and grilled, wagyu motsunabe, champon noodles, yuzu sherbet. When I requested to eat the authentic motsunabe, they had already reserved the course for us. By booking through Tabelog, we got a 1000 yen discount as part of the opening promotion. It's not just people from Kansai who are good at spotting deals... (laughs) First, let's start with the "water of life." Cheers! I enjoyed dishes like ankimo ponzu, squid sashimi, sesame mackerel, duck with black pepper, squid tempura, pork belly simmered and grilled, wagyu motsunabe, champon noodles, and yuzu sherbet. The motsunabe was exactly what I was hoping for, with collagen-rich and tender motsu that melted in the mouth. The meal ended with a refreshing champon noodle and yuzu sherbet.

It was really delicious, but the attitude of the staff was disappointing.

We went to a restaurant for a family trip dinner after seeing good vibes on Instagram. It was during the pandemic, so we chose a restaurant near the hotel that offered private rooms and served hot pot and seafood. We were all looking forward to enjoying some drinks, but the selection was limited and there were no particularly delicious options. The hot pot and vegetables were not tasty, but the aged fish was good. We asked for plates to be cleared but they weren't, and when we tried to order more, the staff didn't come over. The restaurant was small, and the staff were chatting and blocking the way without apologizing. The worst part was the attitude of the staff. I hope they reconsider the training of their staff.

I was half skeptical about the combination of mentaiko and grated yam, but it turned out to be delicious with the grated yam mixing well with the soy sauce broth and providing a nice texture, along with the spicy kick of mentaiko! The private room also made for a very relaxing experience!

Yakitori and karaage for just one coin♪ Hakata Station East "Ichiri" Hakata Station East... The street lined with izakayas has recently become a takeout road. There are also people trying to attract customers. It seems like the energy is slowly coming back. And then, there's "Ichiri" with motsunabe. They sell bento boxes and snacks for one coin... It seems like all the rooms are private, so I wouldn't come here alone... I bought yakitori 3 sticks and karaage 2 pieces for 500 yen~ The yakitori includes tsukune, negima, and pork belly... The portions are good, but the pork belly is a bit bland. Still, it's a good deal... I wonder if the commotion over the coronavirus is coming to an end soon. ● Store Information Ichiri 050-5456-1061 2-4-31 Hakata Station East, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City Business hours: 18:00-24:00