It’s raining, and I want to avoid getting wet, so I decide to use the underground shopping arcade in Tenjin to get around. When I get to Shin-tenjin Town, I find that the restaurant I wanted to visit is unexpectedly closed for the day. So, I head to "Taiwan Night Market Kashinfu Tenjin" located on the M3F of Solaria Stage. It's right above the Nishitetsu train ticket gate and is in the spot where a different Chinese restaurant used to be. I arrive at 11:50 AM and the restaurant has about a quarter of its seats filled. There are counter seats available, but the staff kindly tells me, "Please feel free to choose any seat you like." In contrast, at the former restaurant, I was almost forced to sit at the counter as a solo diner, so this treatment is nice. I choose a table for two and decide on the weekday-only lunch menu, opting for the "Noodle & Fried Rice Set" for 1,200 yen (including tax). I select prawn wonton noodles. After about 10 minutes, my dish arrives, which contains five prawn wontons, along with chopped green onions and spinach as toppings. Upon tasting it, the flavor leans towards a salty ramen style and is quite good. The wontons have a smooth texture, which is nice. However, there is a certain commercial flavor to it, perhaps suggesting it’s made from pre-prepared ingredients. The fried rice is on the smaller side. When I try it, I notice that the rice grains are quite oily, meaning they are well-coated, which makes the smaller portion feel just right for the meal. The quantity of ingredients seems a bit sparse. While it isn't bad, it isn't particularly good either – it falls into a category that makes it hard to review. Given this, 1,200 yen feels a little expensive. With so many restaurants packed into Tenjin, I think it either needs to lower its prices or add more uniqueness to the dishes. Thank you for the meal!

There used to be a Chinese restaurant called Ateniyoru, but it has now become a Taiwanese restaurant. I ordered the standalone tantan noodles for lunch, which cost 900 yen. The soup was lukewarm, and it was lacking overall. I also wished there were a bit more bean sprouts and other ingredients. Since it's directly connected to the station, it seems like a good place for a quick drink.

The shop is located on the third floor of Solaria Stage, where the Ateniyor used to be. The interior hasn’t changed much since Ateniyor was there, and the menu is quite similar as well. Today, I ordered the Taiwanese shaved ice with mango for 800 yen. You pour mango sauce on it before eating. The ice was fluffy, but the taste of the mango sauce was overly sweet and not great. It came with panda-shaped mochi as a side.

This restaurant, located right in front of Tenjin Station in Fukuoka, is perfect for a quick drink gathering after work. During the early hours, there is a happy hour (as of my visit), making it a great deal! They offer a variety of dishes, including their famous dumplings and many healthy vegetable options. Thank you for a wonderful time!

On May 10, 2024, I was looking forward to enjoying trendy Taiwanese cuisine at "Taiwan Night Market Kashinfu," which opened directly connected to the central ticket gate of Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station in the Solaria Stage building. However, the lunch set options consisted of common dishes like mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and hot and sour soup noodles, which could be found anywhere. Therefore, I decided to order the "lu rou fan" from the a la carte menu. "Taiwan Night Market Kashinfu" first opened about two years ago in Imaizumi, but since it operated only at night, I never had the chance to visit before it closed. It recently reopened on the 26th of last month in Tenjin, and I discovered it had transitioned from its previous concept as a branch named "Shukou Menhan Ateniyoru" in the Solaria Stage. The interior layout remained unchanged, only the decor was swapped out, and the menu saw only a few updates, adding signature Taiwanese dishes like "lu rou fan," "Taiwanese sausages," and "ji pai." However, the cornerstone of the lunch menu still consisted of familiar items such as a set meal where you can choose one of four dishes: mapo tofu, yurinchi (fried chicken with garlic soy sauce), mushroom and egg dish, and stir-fried meat with green pepper. Additionally, noodle options like dan dan noodles and hot and sour soup noodles were paired with half a serving of fried rice, which was disappointing as they are common offerings. The lu rou fan I ordered featured braised pork belly topped with stir-fried pickled mustard greens and a soft-boiled egg. The sweet and savory braised pork was incredibly tender, with a gentle flavor enhanced by the aroma of star anise. Typically, boiled eggs are used, but the soft-boiled egg here allowed for a creamy yolk that blended beautifully with the meat, creating a rich and harmonious taste.

Today, I visited a restaurant that my friend Mairebi mentioned. It has recently opened in the location where "Ateniyoru" used to be. Back when Ateniyoru was still open, I often enjoyed their offerings through a lunch pass right after the pandemic began. The layout of the restaurant remains unchanged, with an open and airy feel due to the absence of walls. Upon entering, it seemed that not many customers were there. Since I could sit anywhere, I chose a table. The menu features individual noodle dishes for less than 1,000 yen, but their set menus are the highlight. I ordered the black sesame tantanmen for 950 yen. The tantanmen arrived quickly, presented in a dark red-black soup. Taking a sip, I was surprised by how strong the acidity was in the broth. I didn't mind it at all. The noodles were medium-thick, curled egg noodles. The portion of the noodles was a bit on the smaller side, so I needed to finish the soup as well (laughs). Thank you very much for the meal!

This is a Taiwanese street food restaurant located on the M3 floor of the Solaria Stage building. I had lunch here on a day when I was at Nishitetsu Tenjin Fukuoka Station, also on the M3 floor. The restaurant has a cozy interior with counter seating for a few and various tables that can accommodate different group sizes. It's a great spot for casual daytime drinking, offering delicious Taiwanese cuisine at reasonable prices. Unfortunately, since I visited on a holiday, there was no lunch menu available, so I ordered dan dan noodles and stick gyoza. The dan dan noodles cost 1,045 yen. When it was served, the broth looked very red, so I thought it would be extremely spicy, but surprisingly, it had a mild creaminess that made it easy to eat. The Taiwanese stick gyoza, three pieces for 429 yen, had a crispy, fragrant exterior and were filled generously with meat and vegetables, resulting in exquisite gyoza that oozed with juice. The restaurant is located on the M3 floor of the Solaria Stage. Taiwan Yokocho Kashinfu Tenjin Store Address: 2-11-3 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Solaria Stage Building M3 Phone: 050-5447-4164 Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM (Note) Prices, hours, and holidays are based on my visit; please check with the restaurant when you plan to go. If you enjoyed this review, please consider clicking the link to participate in the ranking.

I was struggling to find lunch, but I found a great restaurant.