I was invited by a gourmet friend to visit a Hakata cuisine restaurant in Azabu-Juban. Since it was my first visit and it was a friend's acquaintance's restaurant, I left the ordering to my friend. The lineup of obanzai dishes on the counter caught my eye. I wanted to try them all, but there were other menu items that also piqued my interest. I wish my stomach had more capacity. We toasted with umeboshi sour. It was delicious with extra umeboshi added! We nibbled on crispy green peppers, shishamo, and Unzen ham while enjoying our drinks. The pig's feet were delicious, and the grilled liver skewers were excellent! Personally, I really liked the hormone miso on the hot plate, which was rich in flavor and the hormone melted in your mouth. As we were discussing whether to have motsu nabe as the main dish, the famous bone-in fried chicken appeared! It's hard to tell from the photo, but it was so big that it made everyone laugh! It was more than twice the size of KFC's. Thanks to this dish, we were all defeated and couldn't even get to the main dish. Everything we ate was delicious, and there are still menu items we haven't tried yet, so I want to revisit this restaurant!

I stumbled upon Bari Hakata, a charming restaurant run by a woman from Fukuoka. Despite the times, they prepare a variety of obanzai dishes every day, reminiscent of a Showa-era shop. I was amazed by the colorful array of obanzai dishes lined up at the counter and ended up ordering them all. Each dish was delicious, but the standout for me was the bone-in fried chicken. It was a bit pricey, but the taste was unlike any other fried chicken I've had before. I couldn't quite pinpoint what made it so delicious, but it was definitely worth the price. From nostalgic flavors to modern dishes, this restaurant offers a wide range of Hakata cuisine to enjoy.

I never expected to spend Christmas Eve at this restaurant. It's a last-minute year-end party. I invited everyone to this motsunabe (offal hot pot) restaurant called "Yushokutei Bari Hakata." Of course, they serve motsunabe here. Their specialty is the large dishes lined up on the counter. It's like home-cooked meals. This place is suitable for solo diners as well as groups for various occasions.

We had a small year-end party last year. The sashimi, grilled meat, fried chicken, sweet potato tempura, and motsunabe were all delicious. I was impressed by how many tasty foods there are in Kyushu. The atmosphere was cozy and homely. It was so much fun that I forgot to take photos. The restaurant is located in Azabu-Juban, so it's a bit pricier than regular motsunabe places, but I definitely want to go back again.

Lunch ended quite late in the neighborhood, so I stopped by thinking I would just have a light drink. But then I saw a large dish of food in front of me. I couldn't resist and ended up drinking quite a lot. There were also famous celebrities and other prominent people there that day. Maybe it's because of the location.

- - - - - - - - - - ⭐Price: 4⭐Taste: 8⭐Service: 8⭐Atmosphere: 7⭐Cost performance: 8- - - - - - - - - -I visited "Bari Hakata" located on the 2nd floor of DKNS Azabu Building, just a few minutes' walk from Azabu-Juban Station. I called ahead before going, as I was unsure if I could get in without a reservation due to the location, but I was reassured.There were many dishes besides motsunabe, and the daily side dishes lined up on the counter were visually beautiful and delicious, making it difficult to choose.Mainly serving Japanese cuisine, there are also Korean-style side dishes available.◆Appetizer - Homemade pickled vegetables - Side dishes (each 600 yen) ◇ Beef tendon daikon - Tender and flavorful with a gentle white dashi taste, exquisite ◇ Chicken and eggplant nanbanzuke - A nanbanzuke with plenty of summer vegetables, with a good texture and a slightly strong acidity that I love◆Bone-in chicken karaage (900 yen) - Takes 20 minutes to fry slowly from low temperature, larger than a man's fist, with a thin and crispy crust that enhances the deliciousness of the chicken itself. When you bite into it, the fat drips, making it the best karaage.◆Pork wrapped in lettuce and okra - Served with a refreshing ponzu sauce, with the scent of citrus and yuzu pepper as a nice accent.◆Motsunabe (1,700 yen) - They seem to be particular about using high-quality ingredients, including wagyu beef, with large, tender, and flavorful hormone pieces. The soup is not the typical greasy one, but a clear and rich flavor made from multiple dashi (such as bonito and flying fish). The vegetables are simple with cabbage and garlic chives, allowing you to enjoy the high-quality ingredients. The soup remained clear even after finishing the meal, showing that it was a delicious motsunabe that was not burdensome on the body.The seasoning mainly focuses on bringing out the flavors and textures of the ingredients, emphasizing the natural flavors and textures. As someone who doesn't drink alcohol, I felt that the seasoning was not too strong and was satisfied with just white rice. The staff were friendly and engaging, making me feel comfortable and enjoying my time there.I was looking forward to meeting the famous landlady mentioned by regular customers, but she was not there on that day. I will look forward to it on my next visit.Thank you for the wonderful meal.【Business Hours】18:00-23:00【Regular Holiday】Sunday

Hakata cuisine restaurant. I really like the fried chicken and keep coming back for it. The prices for each dish are a bit high, but there are also multiple side dishes and vegetable meat rolls outside the menu that you can choose from on the counter, which adds to the fun. The pickled vegetables served as a starter are just right for a chopstick rest, not too salty. From the side dishes, the eggplant and chicken nanban are excellent. The eggplant is large and sweet, and goes very well with the not too strong vinegar nanban sauce. Next, the stir-fried lotus root and thick fried tofu were good, although it was disappointing that there was only one piece of thick fried tofu left. The crispy texture of the lotus root and the spicy seasoning with pork make it a perfect snack with alcohol. The Shimacho sweet and spicy miso flavor was well grilled, with a good texture and just the right amount of fat, making it delicious. There is a slight unique flavor of offal, but it is not noticeable because of the miso sauce. The bone-in chicken thigh tempura has a slightly strong saltiness, but it is just right to balance the crispy seasoned skin with the juicy thigh meat, making it incredibly delicious and perfect for stealing beer. I visit this place just to eat this dish. The lettuce meat rolls are delicious, with a ponzu sauce? Cabbage dressing? drizzled over them, but I prefer the meat rolls with salt and pepper. It's nice that yuzu pepper is included. There are no photos, but the dumplings are a bit larger than bite-sized, with 10 in a serving. The taste of the filling is similar to homemade dumplings, comforting and homey. The cost performance, including drinks, may not be the best, but each dish is delicious, so I will come back when I feel like eating fried chicken again. I always want to revisit a place with a killer menu. Thank you for the meal~

This time, I couldn't make it to the motsunabe and ended up feeling full with just one dish. Everything is delicious. There are also Korean dishes available, which are excellent. Especially the beef dishes are sourced from a unique route, so the hormone dishes made from Japanese beef are amazing. It's strange that there are many celebrities at this restaurant.

This is the only motsunabe restaurant in Tokyo that I keep coming back to. The motsunabe is delicious, but they also have a variety of other great dishes. The harami sashimi and beef are amazing. Their famous fried chicken is huge and incredibly tasty. The motsunabe is consistently delicious. The pork belly is satisfying. Sumotsu is a must-try dish.

It's a mysterious restaurant with a unique customer base. The atmosphere is hard to describe, with beautiful people and celebrities often seen. It's perfectly fine to dine alone at the counter. The hot pot seasoning is quite strong. They also have a wide variety of dishes, making it a great choice for izakaya-style dining as well.

Delicious! This chicken is so good, I want to eat it over and over again. The saltiness, the flavor of the chicken, and the visual presentation are indescribable. In addition to this, eating the bell peppers as they are and the sweet onions was very satisfying. I was so happy and content.

When it comes to Hakata cuisine, this place is a must-visit. The bone-in chicken is addictive - it has already captivated two of us. Be sure to try the grilled dishes at the counter. And the raw green peppers are exquisite. However, there were a few mistakes made by foreign staff when taking drink orders, which was a downside. I ended up drinking hornet-infused shochu that day... Also, the manager is handsome.

Personally, when it comes to Hakata cuisine in the Jyuban area, I had already decided on "Onimaru" as my go-to spot. However, I decided to try something different and went to "Bari Hakata" this time. It is located on the 2nd floor of the same building as "Kushiemon" and is in the same group as "Chikappa Hakata". The interior felt a bit cramped compared to "Chikappa Hakata". The counter seating was quite tight, and you might end up getting elbowed by the person next to you. Despite the small space, the restaurant was fully packed, and walk-in customers had to turn around and head back home. Make sure to make a reservation before visiting. A draft beer costs 700 yen, which may be the standard price in Jyuban, but considering the atmosphere of this place, I wish they could lower it by 100 yen. The vinegar motsu (offal) dish had about 1.5 times more volume compared to what I had at "Chikappa Hakata". The motsu was finely chopped, more like flakes than meat. The pork-wrapped skewers were delicious, with a concentrated flavor of green onions and a soft texture of okra. They also cut the skewers into smaller pieces for easy sharing. The fried chicken thighs were simply amazing. The thick, juicy chicken meat was crispy on the outside, with a spicy kick. It was the best dish of the day. Sake prices range from 900 yen per serving, which seems reasonable. Of course, given the culture of shochu in Hakata, focusing on that route may be the norm. The motsu nabe (offal hot pot) was different from what I expected, as I imagined a rich, thick soup. Authentic Hakata motsu nabe apparently has a clear, light broth. It was not bad, but it lacked a punch and didn't fully capture the fatty flavor of the motsu. The champon tamago (egg) dish cost 500 yen, which felt a bit overpriced for the plain, soft noodles. However, the same price for zosui (rice porridge) made it seem like carbohydrates are not a cost-effective option for dining at this restaurant. With moderate eating and drinking, the cost per person was around 6,000 yen. The individual dishes were decent, especially the fried chicken, but in the end, it felt a bit pricey. Nevertheless, it is a popular spot, so maybe it's just my personal taste that's off.

When it comes to Hakata cuisine, you'd want to say "Hakata rice"! However, despite revisiting after a long time, we ended up ordering only what we wanted to eat and didn't quite get to Hakata cuisine. Has your Obon holiday started?! It was Saturday night. The restaurant that is usually lively and full of customers had only a few customers. We happened to see the sister restaurant with lots of flowers from celebrities, and we thought we would like to visit the original one after a long time. Simple summer vegetables cut and sprinkled with salt - this is where you can truly appreciate the goodness of the ingredients. I might try making this at home. Surprisingly, we kept asking for more green peppers - how much do we love them?! The grilled pork belly rolls had a Hakata vibe and were crispy from the charcoal fire - delicious! The grilled mushroom, recommended by the grill chef, was so tasty with mushroom soup. I wonder if I heard that right? We mentioned wanting to try hijiki, and they kindly gave us a serving for free - so happy! The fried tofu from Tochigi was simple but might be tasty with soy sauce and dashi. The salt on the celery was a bit strong, making us thirsty and the alcohol go down easily. The bone-in fried chicken was so BIG - did it always look this big? The size got us excited, and the meat was juicy and delicious - a must-try when we come back. Thank you for the meal!

I was taken to this restaurant once for a work-related event and it was amazing, so this time I wanted my colleagues to try it as well, so I arranged for a farewell party. They were able to accommodate our budget and we opted for the 5500 yen course with all-you-can-drink option. Just like last time, all the dishes were delicious. The fresh green pepper with dashi was incredibly refreshing and tasty. The okonomiyaki and vegetable wrapped in meat were undeniably delicious. And the motsunabe was unbelievably good. The motsu was tender, juicy, and had a sweet flavor. I ended up ordering extra motsu and enjoyed it twice. And to finish off, the champon was just perfect. Last time, they served umakachan, but this time I stuck with champon. I'll save umakachan for next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

After climbing Mount Nikuyama, we headed to Azabu-Juban and visited "Bari Hakata" for the first time in six months. The proprietress was not there, but we enjoyed local dishes from Fukuoka! However, aging is catching up with me, and the consecutive nights of heavy drinking are taking a toll on my body. I seem to be getting weaker to alcohol. After being defeated by dining out at two places, I wonder when was the last time I ended a day like this... Don't give up, myself. Take it easy on the alcohol.◾︎ Bari Hakata (Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku) Chef's choice◾︎ Shokujumaro

A cozy izakaya in Mabushifunaba where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Hakata. Their motsunabe is soy sauce-based and the combination of chewy motsu, cabbage, and leeks is fantastic. They also offer a variety of dishes such as vinegar motsu, grilled beef tongue, lotus root tempura, and leek cucumber. Their drink menu focuses on shochu, with wine also available for a great pairing with the food. Unfortunately, they were out of fresh meat on the day of my visit, but I definitely want to try it next time.

Whenever I come here, I can experience the feeling of Hakata (Fukuoka) and the food is always delicious. This place is probably the best for that! Amazing! ✨

My favorite izakaya. Despite being located in Azabu-Juban, it's a relaxed place that I can visit easily.

I have been here many times, but visited after a long time. It was still bustling as usual. The prices have increased quite a bit since it opened. It's a popular place and the food is delicious, so the prices are reasonable. The appetizers are still delicious. The grilled dishes are excellent! There are no disappointments with the grilled items. The main dish of motsunabe was still delicious! If you are used to strong flavors, you may find it lacking, but it has a refined soy sauce flavor, so make a reservation and try it out. Oh, the staff provide modern customer service.