This time, I chose the mizutaki course. Since I wanted to add somen noodles at the end, they changed the ramen salad to sashimi for me. The soup was light and had a nice salt flavor right from the start, which was great. My seat by the window was very cold and cramped, but I warmed up with the hot pot! I would love to go again.

I ordered the autumn lunch set of Hakata Champon for 1100 yen, which comes with rice and pickles. It had a lot of pork in it, and I noticed there was oil floating on the soup, so I thought it might be quite rich. However, surprisingly, it was lighter than it looked and very easy to eat. The ingredients, like cabbage and shrimp, were delicious. I wrote a review as they offered a drink service for doing so, and I received a cola. The one-drink service is really appreciated!

After the relocation from the famous Hakata Rō in Nishiazabu, I haven't been able to visit. Now, it has changed from Seikaisai to Hakata Rō near Suido Park! During my lunch visit, I had the TKG (tamago kake gohan, or egg over rice). First, I enjoyed the comforting taste of the chicken broth. The mentaiko (cod roe) served on top was light in flavor, which is quite impressive since I usually don't add such generous portions at home. The rich cold egg paired perfectly with just the right amount of soy sauce! The side dishes complemented the mentaiko egg over rice without overpowering it, making for a satisfying lunch. My friend ordered the fried chicken set and a seasonal dish, fried noodles. While the autumn menu is available, I hope to try the pork champon as well!

After the exchange meeting at the Fukuoka Central Branch, I enjoyed lunch featuring Hakata chicken-mabushi. The chicken's rich flavor was truly delightful, and the restaurant's location by the river was fantastic. It seemed they also had many private rooms in the back, so it could be suitable for business meetings. I really wish I could work in Fukuoka again!

Located at 13-1 Nishinakasu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the 2nd floor of the Water Park SHIP'S GARDEN, is "Hakata Rō Nishinakasu," a restaurant specializing in "mizutaki" (chicken hot pot) and "motsunabe" (beef tripe hot pot). Founded in 2002, Hakata Rō focuses on Kyushu ingredients and aims to offer diners traditional Hakata specialties. The same building features a rooftop deck where guests can relax on benches and enjoy the fantastic views of Nakasu! This time, I had the "Hakata Chicken Mabuushi" and "Domestic Beef Miso Ramen." The miso ramen was delightful, with fresh and plump beef tripe that had a pleasant sweetness, perfectly complemented by the chives and curly noodles in a refreshing miso broth! The Hakata chicken mabuushi had a delicious balance, with sweet and savory chicken and minced meat lavishly served over rice in a clay pot. It was delicious on its own, but adding condiments enhanced the flavors even more. When doused with broth, the taste was doubled, making it hard to stop eating! This place is a luxurious option for those looking to savor Hakata's culinary craftsmanship in a fantastic location.

We visited this restaurant as the first stop on our family trip to Fukuoka. Since we made an early reservation, there were no other customers at first, allowing us to enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace. A few other diners arrived later on. The offal hot pot was just average in taste. I'm not sure if I would go back again.

I visited the restaurant for the first time since it changed from Seikizai, with some colleagues related to work. The location is excellent. Since there is an extra charge for private rooms, I opted for a regular table. I wanted water-based hot pot (mizutaki) and decided to let everyone choose their drinks, intentionally skipping the all-you-can-drink option. This turned out to be a great decision! We enjoyed a variety of beverages, including wine and sake, that we probably wouldn't have been able to try with an all-you-can-drink plan. The mizutaki was delicious, made with a clear, pure broth. Despite the heavy rain, it turned out to be a great gathering. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

I visited Hakata Rō to see the modern, angular glass-fronted building that towers over the waterfront park. I've been wanting to go there on a business trip. I had the "senbero" set followed by a 7,000 yen hot pot course. The course included dishes like seasoned offal, ramen salad, sashimi, basashi (raw horse meat), and fried chicken. The quality, portion size, and timing of serving each dish were exceptional. Thank you for the meal!

The lunch set has changed to the autumn menu. I ordered the皿うどん (sara udon) for 1,100 yen, which comes with rice and pickles. The rice used to be chicken rice, but it has now been changed to plain white rice. However, since the sara udon has a stronger flavor, white rice is actually better. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice, and I was able to relax and enjoy my meal.

If you're traveling to Fukuoka and want to try local cuisine, I highly recommend "Mizutaki Motsunabe Hakata Rou Nishinakasu." When you first arrive, you should definitely order the "senbero set," which includes two drinks and two small side dishes. I chose a vinegar dish and fried chicken. We had pre-ordered the motsunabe, which comes with a choice of two types of broth: spicy or either soy sauce or miso. I went with the soy sauce option, and the broth was absolutely delicious. Although the portion was on the smaller side, it was so tasty that I felt satisfied.

I made a reservation and arrived at 11:30 AM. There were a few customers, but it was much quieter compared to the busy lunch rush, so I could relax. I ordered the lemon ramen and a cola. The lemon ramen was served in a glass bowl, making it look refreshing. Since it was a very hot day, the light and refreshing lemon ramen tasted especially delicious. The chicken rice was also tasty. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the restaurant on a weekday at 11:30 AM with a reservation. In front of the restaurant, the menu displayed clear photographs of the courses. There were also chairs for waiting. Upon entering the calm and relaxing interior, I noticed there were tables as well as private rooms in the back. Although the private rooms are paid, they offer a sense of privacy and can be utilized for various occasions. You can enjoy views of the cruise from the windows as well. I ordered the 3,500 yen course featuring motsunabe (beef tripe hot pot). We started with sumo (vinegar tripe). The tripe was tender and easy to eat, with a gentle flavor and topped with yuzu pepper, offering a taste of Kyushu. Next was sesame mackerel; the tender mackerel paired perfectly with a sesame sauce, making it an excellent match for alcohol—it's too bad I visited on a day I wasn't drinking. This dish was garnished with myoga (Japanese ginger), which added a nice touch. Then, it was time for the motsunabe. I had the option to choose between soy sauce and miso, and I decided on miso. The pot was filled with rich broth and vegetables, revealing delicious tripe peeking through. The aroma intensified as it cooked, and the staff was attentive, cooking it for us. They topped it off with fresh, raw garlic chives from Itoshima, adding a photogenic element to the dish. When we finally enjoyed the motsunabe, the soft tripe and plentiful chives in the gentle miso broth were delightful. Even first-timers could easily enjoy the flavors, thanks to the experience of Hakata Rou, which has been delighting patrons with its Japanese cuisine for years. The portion was generous enough for one. In between, I had the ramen salad. I've been a fan since it was offered in Daimyo, so I was thrilled to finally have it again. It had a light flavor and included plenty of vegetables, making me want more! The portion was just right for the course, and I plan to return for it as an à la carte option. The meal also included a cheerful selection of three types of noodles for the finale: zosui (rice porridge), champon noodles, or curly noodles. I chose the curly noodles, which were pre-cooked and ready to enjoy at the right moment, allowing me to savor them to my liking. Despite feeling full, the deliciousness made it hard to stop eating. The dessert, a sorbet and jelly, was also tasty. The staff provided attentive and detailed service, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere, making it a lovely restaurant experience. It felt like a wonderful establishment from the days in Daimyo had returned! While the main shop is great, I also recommend this more casual spot for hosting guests. An article has been introduced on Yahoo News. You can search for it via copy-paste or on tripcamera with "Fukuoka Gourmet." If you're looking to host in Fukuoka, here are my top recommendations: - Sumo - Sesame mackerel - Motsunabe course Depending on the course, there are also options for live squid sashimi and Kumamoto horse sashimi. The menu even includes dishes like Chikuzenni (a simmered dish) and okyuto, and you can thoroughly enjoy all that Fukuoka has to offer. The ramen salad, with its perfectly balanced healthiness, has returned and can now be enjoyed as part of the course. Note: A la carte options are also available, and both the motsunabe and the water chicken courses are delicious! On that note, Yahoo News will be releasing an article in the evening today. Water chicken, motsunabe, Hakata Rou, Nishinakasu Address: 2nd Floor, 13-1 Nishinakasu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City Phone: 092-406-5141 Reservations available Open hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Mor), 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Lunch), 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Dinner) Instagram: @hakatarou_nishinakasu Don't miss the addition of fresh chives from Itoshima at the end of the motsunabe—it's another highlight! #Motsunabe #FukuokaTrip #FukuokaGourmet #FukuokaFood

The restaurant offers a view of the yonder houseboats on Nakasu while enjoying Kyushu and Hakata cuisine. On this day, we savored fresh squid sashimi (which can also be made into tempura or grilled with salt afterward), a selection of horse sashimi, a fluffy omelette made with mentaiko (spicy cod roe), fried chicken, and thinly sliced beef tripe sashimi. For the finale, we indulged in ramen made with a rich tripe stew loaded with plenty of garlic chives. Although they also serve "motsunabe" (beef tripe hot pot), we opted for the lighter tripe stew ramen paired with various other Kyushu dishes to avoid feeling too full.

I visited again because the lemon ramen I had before was very delicious. This time, I ordered the Itoshima vegetable mixed noodles for 1,100 yen. It had a lot of green onions on top, and I couldn't tell if it was green onion or grated daikon, but it was spicy. Last time, chicken rice was sold out, and I had white rice instead, but this time there was chicken rice available. However, it was quite bland, and I couldn't really taste the chicken rice. I received a citrus squash as a complimentary drink with a coupon. It was mostly unsweetened and had a refreshing taste. The staff were very pleasant.

I visited a hot pot restaurant thanks to a referral from a senior colleague. It's so new that a congratulatory flower arrangement from the president of Asahi Beer is still on display. The location is nice, facing the river. Both the hot pot and the sesame mackerel were delicious. It feels like a place that truly captures the essence of Fukuoka. I would have appreciated a wider selection for the all-you-can-drink menu.

I saw a recommendation for breakfast in a news article and made a reservation through Tabelog. I arrived at 8:30 AM and ordered the TKG set meal, the chicken soboro donburi-style set meal, and a draft beer. The food was generally tasty, but a bit on the pricey side. The location is nice, but the river view from the second floor is dirty. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which is impressive. The first floor is a very popular morning spot, and there was a line outside. I think you could probably go without a reservation in the morning. If I remember correctly, it used to be a Chinese restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

It's located on the second floor of Ships Garden. I ordered the Itoshima Salt Lemon Ramen for 1,100 yen. It comes with chicken rice during lunch hours, but what was served to me was plain white rice. When I asked the staff, they told me that the chicken rice was sold out. I wish they had mentioned that when I ordered. Aside from that, the ramen was refreshing, cold, and had a great taste, so I was satisfied. I drank all the broth. A lemon-flavored, light ramen is perfect for hot summer days. I would love to eat it again.

On July 5, 2024, I unexpectedly finished my business at Akros early. Since I had some time, I decided to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. I strolled around the area before entering a restaurant. Me: "Can I have a meal?" Staff: greeted me with a smile and led me to a table by the window with a nice view. I had almost decided on what I wanted to eat before entering. Staff: "We serve until 10 o'clock, is that alright?" I looked at the time and realized there were only about 30 minutes left. Oh no! Me: "That means I need to choose something I can eat quickly, like a TKG (Tamago Kake Gohan)." Staff: "That's fine, we can extend the time a bit." Me: "Really? In that case, I'll go for the morning dish from Hakata Ryo." ◼️ I ordered the large serving of Hakata chicken rice, but opted for the regular size this time. □ It features Mitsuse chicken's minced chicken and teriyaki chicken, served in a style reminiscent of hitsumabushi. □ The rice is freshly cooked in a donabe (earthen pot), and there’s enough for three bowls. I initially enjoyed it plain, then changed the flavor with condiments and made a chicken rice soup with the hot chicken broth. □ The broth was delicious, and the boiled dumplings were great too. ○ The carefully selected condiments from Hakata Ryo used vegetables from Itoshima, which was pleasant to hear. ○ The pickles were lightly salted, serving as a refreshing palate cleanser. ● I was surprised to receive an extra plate of nanbanzuke as a complimentary dish from the staff. It was light and refreshing. □ I savored the iced coffee, enjoying it black. ○ The hojicha (roasted green tea) was satisfying in both quantity and flavor, providing great value for the meal. I finished eating in about 30 minutes, but the conversation with the staff afterwards was enjoyable and lasted longer.

Located just a 3-minute walk from Exit 16 of Tenjin Subway Station, on the 2nd floor of the water park SHIP’S GARDEN, is "Hakata Rou Nishinakasu," which opened in April 2024 and offers a great view. The restaurant’s main branch is in Shirogane, Fukuoka City. This place opens at 8 AM, allowing guests to enjoy dishes like mizutaki, Hakata chicken rice, motsunabe, and TKG (tamago kake gohan) from the morning. Today, a group of five of us visited for lunch and ordered the "Hakata Rou Mizutaki Course" (4,000 yen). The course included: - Domestic beef acari (seasoned beef tripe) - Hakata Rou's specialty ramen salad - Aritataki chicken mizutaki - Itoshima vegetables - Nabe (hot pot) closing dishes - Sweets - Roasted tea The acari, made from domestic beef tripe, had a great texture and a perfect touch of acidity. The ramen salad is one of the restaurant's signature dishes, and the tender char siu and the chewy noodles were impressive. The mizutaki made from Aritataki chicken featured a clear broth rather than a cloudy one. It is said that the transparent soup is achieved by slowly extracting the essence from the chicken at low temperatures. The flavor was rich and delicious! There was also plenty of Itoshima vegetables. For the closing dishes, since there were two hot pots, we asked for both somen noodles and zosui (rice porridge). The somen had a firm texture, and even though we were full, we could slurp it down easily. Enjoying the motsunabe course while looking at the night view is also an attractive option.

After relocating, the long-established Japanese restaurant opened on April 11th on the second floor of "SHIP'S GARDEN." It belongs to the same group as the previous restaurant. I learned through reviews that they serve breakfast (from 8:00 to 10:00), and since I had a meeting at the nearby Acros that day, I made a great decision (a bit exaggerated) to wake up early, despite being someone who struggles with mornings. My appetite won over my sleepiness. After much hesitation about whether I could wake up early, I made a reservation through Tabelog the evening before for 8:30, knowing my meeting was at 9:30. I guess I was the only one there at that time. The interior was the same as before. I chose the "Hakata Chicken Kabutoni" (1,320 yen: tax included: card accepted) when making the reservation. Looking at the menu, I noticed it could also be enjoyed during lunch. I could have come for lunch instead of waking up early. I was curious if I could really have "chicken kabutoni" for breakfast, but lately, I've been on a chicken kick, so I thought it would be fine. First, they served me roasted tea, and about 5-6 minutes later, my dish arrived. It looked delicious, although it seemed a bit much for me. I decided to give it my best shot! The chicken kabutoni consisted of teriyaki chicken made from "Mitsuse chicken" and two types of minced chicken, all beautifully presented, as expected from an established restaurant. Mixing everything together, it was quite tasty. The teriyaki had a slightly sweet flavor, and the minced chicken had a robust seasoning, but when mixed together, the balance was just right. Adding the yuzu pepper altered the flavor nicely. The hot pot soup was also delicious, with tasty chicken dumplings. They provided a separate broth, so I could enjoy it as a rice porridge, reminiscent of hitsumabushi. The broth was on the lighter side. After pouring the broth over the rice, I added toppings, and it was delightful. The toppings included finely sliced green onions, yuzu pepper, and wasabi, along with pickled vegetables. I finished off with some light iced coffee, which was perfect after the meal and very enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the meal was, especially since coffee was included, which added to my satisfaction. Although it was a generous portion, I didn’t want to waste any, so I persevered, but ended up battling drowsiness during the meeting. In the end, I only had that one meal that day. With the coffee included, I felt the price of 1,320 yen was quite reasonable. I noted that coffee alone was 440 yen. The service was also attentive. Next time, I’d like to visit for lunch without the early wake-up. Given the location, it’s convenient for travelers looking for breakfast or for those heading to work.