On a food tour in Hakata, I decided to visit Daisan Kyoshinmaru for dinner. I had requested squid, as I had a relatively cheap and delicious memory of it from a long time ago. However, unfortunately, they were sold out of live squid, despite having a sign advertising it outside. The owner may not be a bad person, but it would be helpful to have a sign saying "sold out" or something similar. It can be disappointing when you have high expectations. Since the market was closed, it was to be expected that they would run out, especially during this peak period of inbound tourism. Visitors won't know unless they are told. I arrived around 6 p.m. and initially there were only two groups of three at the counter, but it quickly became crowded and looked like it would be full soon, so I decided to leave early. It seemed like the owner was handling everything alone, and I didn't want to risk ordering and waiting a long time for the food to arrive, leading to an even more disappointing experience. It was cheap, though. Thank you for the meal.

The fish was delicious, even though it was a bit intimidating with its large, round eyes. Following the captain's recommendation, we had the ears grilled and the lower part served as sashimi. Another highlight was the "tai wata," a dish that allowed the natural flavor of the ingredients to shine through without being overpowered by salt. This place is definitely a top-notch restaurant.

At first glance, the entrance may seem intimidating, but once inside, the atmosphere is bright and friendly, and all the dishes are excellent. In particular, the live squid sashimi, homemade fish cakes, and steamed dumplings are must-try items. The owner is friendly, and we had a really enjoyable time. They have a wide selection of unique shochu, and the bill based on self-reporting is great value for money. Thank you for the delicious meal!

2-5 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City ~ About a 10-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the subway! Located near Nagahama Fish Market. In this area, there is an old-established izakaya that has been around for over 30 years, if not more. I visited for the first time in a long time - and it hasn't changed at all! It's on the first floor of a mixed-use building, with a weathered photo of "Horiemon" welcoming you at the entrance. Inside, there are counter seats, table seats, and tatami table seats, creating a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. With Nagahama Fish Market and Nagahama Ramen nearby, it seems to attract many celebrities and tourists. The menu is written on a whiteboard with recommendations. The highlight here is the "One glass of shochu for 100 yen"! They offer a variety of shochu from all over Kyushu - made from sweet potatoes, barley, rice, etc. - and you can enjoy various shochu with a self-declaration system, which is a fantastic service. Starting with "Isaki sashimi" and "Goma Saba" - the Goma mackerel was not as delicious as expected. The Isaki was decent depending on the size, but it felt average for this time of year. When I asked about squid, I saw small squid swimming in a tank. When I inquired about the price, including tempura, it seemed like it would go up to 5000 yen, which was expensive, so I opted for the menu items with a red circle: "Tako Nira," "Zaru Gyoza," "Seasoned Pig's Feet," and "Ebi Fry." None of them were particularly impressive, and I couldn't recall the excitement of coming here after a long time. This place seems to be a good match for those who want to drink shochu cheaply little by little and for smokers! Therefore, it may not be suitable for families or those with children - it's worth considering if you are visiting as a tourist. Thank you for the meal. Enjoy Gourmet Life ☆

Today, I received some pocket money from my wife for dinner, so I decided to go out for a drink after a long time. It's been about 5 years since I last came to this place with my colleague. I have memories of counting the toothpicks every time I drank a glass of shochu. I tend to lose my memory halfway through, though (laughs). Today, there was another place I wanted to visit, so I just had a beer. The shochu area was crowded with group customers, so I couldn't go there (^^;; It's nice to see the place bustling with people, though. Next time, I'll come with my wife for some shochu. Today's order was as follows: - Draft beer (medium size) x2 for 550 yen each - Sesame mackerel for 750 yen - Fried fish for 750 yen - Octopus and green onion stir-fry for 500 yen Total: 3,100 yen. I can use my Fukuoka Umakaken card.

The state of emergency was lifted and luckily I had a business trip to Fukuoka, so I was able to go out for drinks. After having a main meal, I was taken to this restaurant. Since I had already eaten, I only had snacks like sea bream innards with mentaiko, and squid with mentaiko. I had about four glasses of shochu mixed with water. I didn't know there were cheap places like this where you can drink!

There is no other way to describe it than a casual seafood izakaya. When I visited, it seemed like the owner was running the place alone. The menu was written quickly on the wall and was somewhat limited. They had a unique lemon sour drink. The menu was simple, with many dishes having a simple seasoning that highlighted the natural flavors of the ingredients. There was a counter that was convenient for dining alone, and it seemed like a good place to go with close friends for drinks.

Visited Kyushu on a business trip and was taken by my Kyushu-born boss to a recommended place. Unfortunately, the main dish, squid, was unavailable this year due to poor fishing. The tanks were empty. Disappointed, I only managed to take a photo of a 100 yen shochu. The fish cake was delicious. Unlike the fish cake in Tokyo, it wasn't served on a plate. "This is how Kyushu's fish cake is," said my boss. I look forward to trying the squid next time.

The prices are a bit high, but the squid and mixed fish shumai are delicious. The mixed fish shumai is 500 yen, shochu is 100 yen (self-declaration), squid bowl is 900 yen, sashimi platter for one person is 1500 yen, and highball is 350 yen. This place appeared in Cooking Papa volume 35 and I have seen it on TV a few times.

On April 2019, during the final day of my Fukuoka expedition, I headed to Fukuoka Airport after having dinner. I got off at Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, walked towards Nagahama, and found the restaurant I was looking for, called "Daisan Kyoshinmaru." I had seen it on the TV show "Ad-machi! Adogekkoku" on March 2, 2019, on TV Tokyo. Since I arrived early, there were no other customers. The owner managed the place alone, and I enjoyed a 500 yen draft beer at the counter. I ordered the following dishes: 1) Fresh spear squid sashimi for 3,200 yen. The squid was freshly prepared, and although it may seem cruel to some, I found it delicious. The transparent flesh had a nice texture and sweetness. 2) Grilled spear squid with salt for around 300 yen. The leftover parts from the sashimi were grilled with salt, and it was simple yet delicious. 3) Octopus and chive pancake for 500 yen. It was an unexpected dish that resembled okonomiyaki, with a crispy texture and fun octopus pieces. I also had three glasses of shochu for 100 yen each. Overall, I was satisfied with the meal, which cost 5,000 yen for the whole experience.

I visited the restaurant around 5:30 pm on a Sunday. The place has a nice old-fashioned atmosphere, and there were already two groups of customers inside. Their specialty is fresh fish and a glass of shochu for only 100 yen. I wanted to treat my friends visiting from Tokyo to some squid, so I ordered squid sashimi, miso, and mentaiko. The chef seemed to be running the place alone and had a very friendly aura. There were pictures of Horipro artists on the wall. The mentaiko came out quickly. I've had both mentaiko and mentaiko before, but this combination was new to me. Both are salty snacks, so I expected the sliminess of the mentaiko and the graininess of the mentaiko to create an interesting mix, but they somehow tasted familiar together. The crab miso was rich and delicious. The squid wasn't very big, but it was the first time I had seen one moving so much. The flesh was fresh and bouncy when bitten. It would have been even better with ginger. The legs were made into tempura. They were simple with just salt, so I put the squid tempura on top of the crab miso, and this combination was amazing. The shochu was advertised as 100 yen per glass, but the glasses were quite small, so it didn't feel like a great deal. Overall, the food was tasty, but the cost performance wasn't amazing, so I would rate it 3 out of 5. The warmth of the chef made the place special. Keep up the good work!

I was invited by an older colleague from a former company to go drinking. The chosen restaurant was "Daisan Kyoshin Maru". It's a bit far from Akasaka Station, but I prefer taking the bus, so it didn't bother me. I had heard of the restaurant before but it was my first time visiting. When I arrived, one person was already pretty drunk. Nevertheless, I ordered shochu and some dishes. I had the leek and egg, crab miso, and salt-grilled hairtail. The shochu tasted good, and I didn't try to hide the fact that I enjoyed it. It was 500 yen for 5 drinks! Thank you for the meal!

Shochu at this place is amazing in terms of cost-performance. You can get a glass for 100 yen, adjust the strength to your liking, and the freshness of the fish is above standard. It's a great spot for drinkers.

The homemade fish cake was delicious. It's nice that you can freely drink shochu with self-declaration. The chef running the restaurant alone is amazing.

I walked from Akasaka. Step by step. Passing by the park. Crossing the road. Opening the door. Sitting at a round table. Ordering a bottle of beer. Sake at room temperature. Cold sake. Shochu with hot water. Laughing with the owner. Octopus and leek. Squid and more. Looks amazing. Thai food. With wasabi soy sauce. It's lively even though it's Thursday. The counter and tatami mats. Round tables. The shochu is affordable but the alcohol is good. Cheers!

They serve delicious squid sashimi and offer a single shot of shochu for only 100 yen for those who enjoy drinking alcohol. It is a very reasonable and conscientious restaurant. I highly recommend their juicy oyster fry.

The restaurant is old but the dishes are clean and have a good sense of cleanliness. The freshness of the sashimi is not great, but the service is excellent.