Ranking
The best places to eat in Fukuoka
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 141
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Todaya: Authentic Sichuan Mapo Tofu
Fukuoka · Casual Dining
A specialty shop in Fukuoka's Tanotsu district dedicated to mapo tofu. Todaya serves two distinct styles, from a classic Sichuan version to an intensely numbing 'Chen' style, attracting spice lovers from across the region.
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107
Mahalo Otona no Kakurega Daimyou ten: Farm-to-Table Buffet
Fukuoka · Bar
An all-you-can-eat restaurant in Fukuoka's Daimyo district, built around produce from its own organic farm. Go for the high-quality vegetables, theatrical presentations, and creative cocktails in a stylish setting.
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108
Basashi Senmon Ten Takechan Takasago ten: Fresh Horse Sashimi
Fukuoka · Izakaya
A rare specialist for fresh, unfrozen horse sashimi (basashi) in Fukuoka's Takasago district. Go for the wide variety of cuts, from tender red meat to rare liver, and the excellent value, especially during the long happy hour.
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109
Bera Jr.: Spanish Cuisine with a Wood-Fire Focus
Fukuoka · Bar
An intimate counter bar in Fukuoka's Nishinakasu district, Bera Jr. specializes in Spanish-inspired dishes cooked over a live wood fire. It's a prime spot for watching a chef at work and enjoying deeply smoky steaks and creative tapas.
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110
Sukiyaki Yamashou: Counter-Service A5 Miyazaki Beef Sukiyaki
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
Experience a two-part sukiyaki ritual at this counter-only spot in Fukuoka's Gion district. Staff prepare A5 Miyazaki beef first seared, then simmered, right before your eyes, for a rich, layered flavour.
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111
Nishishin Hatsuki Honten: Wagyu Sukiyaki & Shabu-Shabu
Fukuoka · Izakaya
Run by a long-standing butcher, this restaurant in Fukuoka's Nishijin district serves high-quality Imari wagyu and Miyazaki pork as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. It's known for its private rooms, making it ideal for family gatherings.
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112
Buta Mania Don Inadaya San: Charcoal-Grilled Pork Bowls
Fukuoka · Izakaya
A lunch-focused counter in Fukuoka's Watanabedori district, famed for its "Pork Mania" bowl. It combines charcoal-grilled and soy-braised pork, with the remainder of the rice finished with a flying-fish dashi broth.
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113
Chanpon Tamanegi: Creative Champon with a Signature Twist
Fukuoka · Casual Dining
A popular spot in Fukuoka's Nishi Ward for creative champon noodles. Chanpon Tamanegi is known for its signature raw onion topping and a rich, sweet broth, drawing queues for its inventive bowls like motsu and seasonal oyster champon.
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114
European Ryori Ten: Classic Japanese-Western Cuisine
Fukuoka · Steakhouse
In Fukuoka's Sakurazaka district, this restaurant revives the legacy of the famed Wada-mon, serving its signature dishes in a series of intimate, semi-private rooms. It's a destination for unique Japanese-Western classics like lemon steak and deeply…
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115
IMURI: French Dining with Fukuoka Views
Fukuoka · Casual Dining
A hilltop French restaurant in Fukuoka's Tani district, known for its panoramic city views and interactive service where you choose your own seafood and cooking style. An attached patisserie provides the desserts.
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116
Hokkori Ya: Modern Ingredient-Focused Teppanyaki
Fukuoka · Casual Dining
A modern teppanyaki restaurant in Fukuoka's Yakuin district, Hokkori Ya focuses on precise, low-temperature cooking over theatrical performance. It's a place for diners who appreciate high-quality ingredients, from Wagyu steaks to a signature shrimp…
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119
Niku Kappou Murakami: A Saga Beef Omakase Counter
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
In a quiet corner of Fukuoka's Kiyokawa district, this hidden 8-seat counter serves a single, meat-focused omakase. It's a destination for lovers of rare Saga beef, offering exceptional quality and value for money.
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120
Chikamatsu: Masterfully Balanced Edomae Sushi
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
A highly-regarded sushi counter in Fukuoka's Yakuin district, run by a father-son team. Chikamatsu is sought after by connoisseurs for its precisely balanced rice and toppings, and signature preparations like its contrasting squid tasting.
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122
Akama Chaya Asago: Masterful Sarashina Soba
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
A celebrated soba counter in Fukuoka's Shirogane district, offering an educational exploration of rare sarashina noodles. The chef presents soba in various forms, from classic cold noodles to inventive soba-sushi, making for a memorable meal.
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