Located on the south side of Imazumi and Keigo Park in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, just 50 meters south of the Imazumi 1-chome intersection on the Kokutai Road, is a izakaya. This restaurant is the sister store of the popular restaurant "Motsunabe Kingyo" in Yakuin, Chuo-ku. Originally opened as "Motsunabe Akagane" in 2013, the restaurant was known for its signature dish "Black Wagyu Motsunabe". However, in 2016, it underwent a transformation and became "Hakata Kinzaba", focusing on three main pillars - mackerel dishes, motsunabe, and kushiyaki. One of the standout menu items is the "Hakata Kinzaba Evening Set (HKB Set)" which includes a choice of drink, a platter of 5 sashimi, and 3 kushiyaki for 1000 yen (excluding tax). I recently visited this restaurant with a group of 10 colleagues for a reunion after several years. We opted for the "Hakata Delight Course" which included various mackerel dishes, motsunabe, kushiyaki, and more. The mackerel dishes were delicious, and the Black Wagyu Motsunabe was exceptional with its miso-based soup and well-prepared beef offal. The evening ended with a satisfying champon noodle dish. The drink menu offers a selection of premium Japanese sake such as "Ikekame" and "Hiramatsu". Overall, it was a great dining experience with good food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. I look forward to visiting again.

There are 7 types of mackerel sashimi alone! I ordered a 5-kind assortment and tried them all, each with its own unique and delicious flavor. Besides sashimi, I was impressed by the variety of ways mackerel can be prepared. Personally, I found the chicken karaage to be very delicious (nothing to do with mackerel).

If you love mackerel, this place is highly recommended! They have a wide variety of mackerel dishes. The sashimi was also delicious. The yakitori was good too, but since I love mackerel, I focused on mackerel dishes. We sat at a table for two, but I think the counter seats are more spacious for two people. It's a 2-hour limit, so if you want to order a lot, the table for two might be a bit tight. They also have large beers. The Asahi draft beer was ice cold. The restroom is normal.

I intended to eat sesame mackerel, but mistakenly ordered a sesame 3-point assortment which was delicious. The sesame aroma was nice, and the wasabi, seaweed, and sashimi went well together. The mentaiko tempura was also good. I couldn't stop eating.

All the dishes were delicious, but the mentaiko tempura was especially amazing! From the mackerel steak to the unique dishes, there were so many interesting options that I couldn't try them all! I will definitely visit this restaurant again when I go to Hakata.

Today, I went to a drinking party in Tenjin and visited this place for the first time for the second round! Despite the name suggesting mainly mackerel dishes, they actually offer a variety of izakaya menu items such as meat, hot pot, and skewers! The restaurant has around 90 seats including counter and table seating. Looking at the menu, since it was the second place we visited, I ordered the following items: - Sesame Mackerel (858 yen) - Natto Tempura (528 yen) - Draft Beer (583 yen) - Highball (440 yen) - Lemon Sour (550 yen) - Ramune Highball (572 yen) - Sake "Zaou" (770 yen) - Sake "Ichinokura Super Spicy" (660 yen) x3 First, I ordered the Sesame Mackerel since the name of the restaurant had "mackerel" in it. The mackerel was fresh with a firm texture, and the sesame sauce complemented it well! Next, I was intrigued by the Natto Tempura for natto lovers. The natto was sandwiched in seaweed and coated in a crispy batter, which paired nicely with the unique flavor of natto. These two dishes alone made the sake go down quite easily... haha. There are many other delicious-looking items on the menu, so I look forward to trying more next time at the first place! Thank you for the meal!

I entered a shop without any research and the counter was nice. It's not fancy at all, but I like this friendly atmosphere. As the name suggests, there is a wide variety of mackerel dishes, starting from seared mackerel sashimi to tempura of mentaiko and salad, as well as mackerel tomato cheese teppanyaki. I was blown away by the seared sashimi with salt and wasabi, which was even more delicious than soy sauce. And the cost performance is great, with draft beer only costing 500 yen.

The third stop of the day was here. It's a shop known for its mackerel. I ordered a sashimi platter of mackerel and tofu topped with green pepper. They serve a variety of mackerel, including raw, sesame mackerel, and smoked, allowing you to enjoy different flavors. The most delicious was the smoked mackerel sashimi. I definitely want to eat this again. It's a great place for a casual drink.

I went to Hakata Kin Sabah in Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku on March 23, 2021. It was past 12 o'clock when I was wandering around Tenjin area wondering what to eat. I found this restaurant that opens at 12 o'clock. All items on the menu were priced at 700 yen including tax. I thought about getting Goma Saba or grilled mackerel since the name of the restaurant had "saba" in it, but I was intrigued by the thick-cut option and ordered the ginger pork set meal. The thick-cut ginger pork set meal arrived priced at 700 yen (tax included) with miso soup, pickles, and side dishes. I asked for a large serving of rice (free of charge) which was delicious and I ate it up quickly. Normally, ginger pork is thinly sliced pork, but the ginger pork here was as thick as a pork steak. Despite being thick, it was tender and delicious. It was a satisfying lunch with delicious rice. The restaurant is located at 1-13-29 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. The restaurant's holidays are irregular.

Hakata Kin Sabah. A sardine cuisine specialty store!! I had been quite curious about this place after hearing about it from a friend. It was a big hit. And reasonably priced!! A great find. Highly recommended!! ① Swimming sardine, sesame sardine, seared sardine, marinated sardine, smoked sardine ② Saba steak with garlic soy sauce ← incredibly delicious ③ Potato saba (sardine potato salad) ④ Sardine in garlic oil ← this one was a bit subtle

It has been several months since my last visit. Originally, the lunch menu only had mackerel, but now there are 6 options available. They offer a 700 yen lunch special (as of October 2020) with a free large serving of rice, so I left feeling quite full. The cost performance is good. I had the butter chicken curry and it was delicious! I usually eat butter chicken with cheese-filled kulcha (naan), so it was my first time having it with rice here. I would like to try the hamburger or ginger pork next time, not just the mackerel.

Lunch is available from 12pm to 5pm for 700 yen, and you can eat until you're full. This restaurant near Tenjin Station in Imaizumi offers great value for money. It's also very popular at night. However, be careful because each yakitori skewer costs around 180 yen, so if you think you're saving money by drinking, it can add up unexpectedly.

I have visited this place a few times recently. There was one time when they were out of food and couldn't serve me, but in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am grateful for their one-coin lunch option even after 2 PM. I think I have never had lunch here before. For just one coin, you can get a grilled mackerel or sesame mackerel set meal, which includes rice, miso soup, a side dish, and the main dish. The grilled mackerel set even came with 3 pieces of fried chicken. With this quality at such a low price, the cost-performance ratio is excellent! Highly recommended. Please note that they seem to cook the rice in a rice cooker that makes 5 servings, so depending on the timing, there may be a considerable wait. Just something to keep in mind.

This is a popular izakaya restaurant in the Yakuin area, a branch of Kingyo-san. Although the restaurant specializes in mackerel, it also serves delicious skewers. I went with five colleagues for a New Year's party, following the recommendation of a colleague who frequents the place. We ordered the evening drink set, which includes one drink, a sashimi platter with five types of fish, and three skewers, all for 1,000 yen per person. We started with a toast with sparkling wine and beer. The sashimi included sesame mackerel, seared conger eel, flatfish, sea bream, and octopus, all fresh and delicious. The seared conger eel had a crispy texture and a smoky flavor, perfect with drinks. We avoided getting too many types of sake and opted for a bottle of Kurokiri instead. The mackerel finale was fresh and light, perfect for ending the meal. The smoked dish had a tantalizing aroma of wood chips, enhancing the flavor of the shochu. I also requested mackerel steak with garlic soy sauce, which turned out to be incredibly delicious. We ended up consuming two bottles and the total cost was around 3,500 yen per person. I would definitely recommend this place for a revisit.

Today, I am going to enjoy a night out in Hakata with my senior colleague. We decided to drink around Tenjin area, near Nishitetsu Tenjin Station. There are many nice restaurants to choose from, and we ended up selecting this restaurant, "Hakata Kin Saba". Their specialty is mackerel. They have a variety of mackerel dishes, with sesame mackerel being their recommended dish, but they also have a great selection of grilled items. We started with a platter of five types of mackerel. You can enjoy various types of mackerel sashimi, including shimesaba and sesame mackerel. It's rare to find a place where you can eat fast-moving mackerel as sashimi. The mackerel is so tender and delicious. Of course, we enjoyed our meal with shochu on the rocks. The grilled items mainly consist of yakitori, but they also have popular skewers with bacon wrapped around leeks or garlic, which not only look beautiful but also balance the fat from the bacon with the vegetables. Tonight, we once again enjoyed the night in Hakata with delicious food and drinks.

It's a restaurant I visited quite a while ago (^_^) Time flies so fast, doesn't it? (*ノω・*) Tehe I went to a second restaurant! It's located on a street one block west from the Big Camera under the elevated train tracks! I was looking for a place where I could drink sake and finally found it (^_^) The inside of the restaurant is lively with lots of customers. I enjoyed some sashimi and sake, including great brands like Kubota Senju and Higashiichi! They also have skewers. Ｕ＼(●~▽~●)Уイェーイ! I was full this time, but next time I'll make sure to drink and eat a lot! (^^)

I was intrigued by the review of the "Evening Drink Set" here by Mairevi. As the name of the restaurant suggests, they are all about mackerel. It seems like you can enjoy various types of mackerel here. I was lucky to get a table without a reservation around 6 pm on Sunday! - Evening Drink Set \1000 Sashimi + 3 grilled chicken skewers + your choice of drink Great value for money! You can even choose a draft beer. There's also cabbage under the grilled chicken skewers. We got to try fresh mackerel sashimi as well. - Sesame Mackerel \680 When it comes to mackerel, you can't go wrong with sesame mackerel. The fresh mackerel with sesame dressing is delicious. - Grilled Mackerel \480 I love salt-grilled mackerel, so I had to order this. The tenderness when you put your chopsticks in is amazing, and the saltiness goes perfectly with the drinks. - Sesame Mackerel Rice Bowl \680 I was craving for a rice bowl and chose this, but it felt like the mackerel we ordered earlier came with rice and broth. I didn't even realize that I could have made a rice bowl with the sesame mackerel I ordered earlier. So, I ended up with a double sesame mackerel rice bowl, which was a delightful discovery. The broth was gentle and perfect for finishing the meal. I wanted to try more mackerel dishes, but I wasn't that hungry, so this was it for this time! This place is perfect for bringing friends who love mackerel. The Evening Drink Set is really worth it! Highly recommended! Thank you for the meal.

Senbero ladder. I stumbled upon a great shop! I entered a little after 6 o'clock, but it was already clear that it was a popular shop with a constant stream of customers. Every customer ordered the evening drink set. This evening drink set was too shocking! Since it was a ladder, I chose cold sake instead of draft beer, and to my surprise, local sake was served. It came in a square wooden cup, poured generously into a glass. And the sashimi assortment that came next was jaw-dropping. It included golden eye snapper, fatty tuna, octopus, sea bream, I was amazed. And the skewers recommended that day were served hot with plenty of cabbage. It was the best. I can't find any other words to describe it. I've never experienced such an amazing senbero before, so it felt like a legend, and I wanted to keep going as long as this place exists. Thank you, I truly want to say. A wonderful shop. A great start to the new year.

During the consecutive holidays, I arrived at the restaurant around 8pm and the place was almost full, lively and bustling. I sat in the tatami area, but it wasn't a sunken kotatsu, so my legs fell asleep. They had not only mackerel but also skewers, however, both of the skewers I wanted to order were sold out, and the notification came late... I was a bit disappointed. However, they had a wide variety of mackerel dishes that were delicious! They also had fresh drinks that got me excited! Next time, I want to try the mackerel fried rice or something similar!

Tenjin is the most prosperous and lively area in Fukuoka city, and one of my favorite cities in the country. If you walk a little towards the Daimyo area or Yakuin area, you will find some charming restaurants. On this day, we met at Mitsukoshi and walked towards Watanabe Street. In a slightly off-street alley, there are several charming shops scattered around, and this restaurant is among them. The storefront has a calm and casual feel, suitable for a casual date. Inside the restaurant, it feels more relaxed than the exterior, with an atmosphere where you can enjoy delicious snacks. I ordered a set of drinks, sashimi, and grilled dishes. The beer was ice-cold and tasted great after a short walk! The sashimi included white fish, salmon, octopus, and five other types, all of which were quite delicious. Fukuoka is known for its delicious sashimi in the restaurants around the city. The grilled dishes are served on a bed of cabbage, with skewers of grilled chicken, onions, and mackerel. The set was generous in portion and reasonably priced. I also ordered sesame mackerel and seared mackerel, both of which were delicious, but the sesame mackerel was a unique Fukuoka specialty. Mackerel is a great dish to accompany sake. I wanted to drink cold sake, but I have an early morning tomorrow, so I'll enjoy the beer today. The taste of the dishes, the atmosphere of the restaurant, the service of the staff, and the prices were all satisfying. This restaurant is one of the reliable izakayas in Fukuoka with few disappointments.

The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes such as motsunabe, yakitori, easy-to-eat snacks, and ochazuke. Although the name suggests that mackerel is delicious, there are not many mackerel dishes on the menu, which is a bit disappointing. Overall, the restaurant is affordable and tasty, making it a convenient place to dine. The potato salad, filled with potatoes, was delicious.