Tabelog ratingKamo to Negi Yodomizu Nigyo (鴨と葱 淀水二行) offers a singular, focused experience: a multi-course kaiseki menu dedicated entirely to duck. Located in Fukuoka's Haruyoshi district, this small restaurant has earned a following for its thoughtful progression of flavours, which culminates in a memorable shabu-shabu hot pot.
The meal is a set course that begins with creative small plates. A consistent highlight for nearly every reviewer is the foie gras monaka, a crisp wafer sandwiching duck liver pâté with smoked radish (iburigakko) and dried persimmon. The main event is the duck shabu-shabu, where guests cook various cuts of duck—including roast, thigh, and tsukune meatballs—in a simmering dashi broth. The real magic, praised by visitors, is how the broth deepens in flavour throughout the meal. This enriched dashi is then used for a two-part finish (shime): first with thin somen noodles, and then with rice to create a savoury zosui porridge. The house-made pudding for dessert also receives frequent praise.
The experience is intimate and can feel cramped, as seating is limited to a counter and a few small tables. The only consistent negative feedback concerns the tight space and the difficulty in securing a table. Dinner is a set course that reviewers in 2024–2026 reported costing between ¥6,000 and ¥7,000 per person before drinks. Most diners consider this excellent value for the quality and complexity of the meal.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and should be made weeks in advance. This is a reservation-only establishment.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 4-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station (Exit 6) or a 6-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted for groups of three or more. Electronic money and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Seating: There are 24 seats, including a 6-seat counter and tables. Private rooms are not available.
- Menu: The restaurant serves a single, duck-focused set course. There are no à la carte options.
- Smoking: The interior is non-smoking, but an ashtray is available outside the entrance.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid parking lots nearby.
