The shrimp are big and plump! A hidden gem worth making a reservation for to try this exquisite pasta (Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)

Hello. I'm ayu.latte, a writer who loves delicious lunches.

This time, we will introduce you to a very popular pasta restaurant that relocated and reopened last year.

Open the door and you'll find yourself in a different world! The popular hideaway restaurant "Moku" (Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)

In October 2023, the cafe "Moku" moved from Hakozaki 1-chome to 3-chome, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City.

This popular restaurant is run by an owner who wants to serve delicious food without being confined to conventions.

It's about a 6-minute walk from Hakozaki-Kyudai-Mae Station on the Hakozaki Subway Line, and there are many paid parking lots in the area, so it's easy to get there by car.

It's a little hard to find as it's on the second floor of an apartment building, but look for this sign at the bottom of the stairs.

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On the second floor, you will be greeted by lovely greenery.

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Once you open the door, you'll find yourself in a completely different atmosphere!

The warmth of the wood in the interior makes it soothing, and it's hard to believe it's in an old concrete building.

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We recommend the pasta, which is both delicious and filling!

"Moku" serves curry and risotto, but the most recommended dish is the pasta!

Apparently, the restaurant specializes in using "large ingredients" when it comes to pasta.

The portion size is sure to satisfy even those who want to eat a lot, and a large portion (1.5 times the normal size) costs an additional 220 yen, but unless you have a special appetite, you should be satisfied with the regular portion!

The sauce is sautéed separately for each order, so it takes a little time, but you can enjoy the deliciousness of freshly made food.

The presentation is also noteworthy, as you will find yourself exclaiming, "It looks delicious!" the moment the food is brought to you.

Let me introduce you to the pasta I ordered this time.

Shrimp and fresh tomato with peperon cheese

This is "Shrimp and Fresh Tomato Peperon Cheese" (1,490 yen).

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The plump texture of the shrimp and the sweet and sour taste of the cherry tomatoes are irresistible.

It has a spicy garlic flavor and plenty of cheese! You can also add the spicy oil that comes with it to change the flavor.

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Garlic Tomato Sauce

This is the "Garlic Tomato Sauce" (1,490 yen). You can choose between shrimp or chicken as the topping.

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The chunky ingredients and the garlic aroma will whet your appetite.

You can also change the flavor by adding the spicy oil provided.

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Chicken with Yuzu Pepper Cream Sauce

"Chicken with Yuzu Pepper Cream" (1,390 yen) is a cream pasta dish with plenty of chunky chicken! It is said to be a very popular dish, especially among women.

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Although the cream is very rich, the yuzu pepper makes it refreshing.

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I recommend getting a selection of sets!

You can order them individually, but we recommend the value set.

There is an "A Set" (+440 yen) which comes with salad and a drink, and a "B Set" (+660 yen) which comes with salad, a drink, two appetizers, a baguette, and dessert, so this time I ordered the "B Set".

The appetizers for this day were prosciutto salad and octopus with pesto sauce.

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Fresh vegetables are used in the salads, which change daily. On this day, they used Romanesco, a type of cauliflower. They also used tomatoes, kiwi, lettuce, and many more! The dressing is also homemade and very delicious.

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Drinks & Desserts

Drinks in Set B include a choice of coffee, black tea, chai, herbal tea, and soft drinks.

This time I chose "Lemongrass & Ginger" and "Rosehip & Hibiscus."

The dessert came with panna cotta.

Set B was very satisfying as it included everything from appetizers to dessert! Highly recommended!

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As the restaurant is run by a husband and wife, we recommend making a reservation if possible (by phone or Instagram DM, or by phone for same-day reservations).

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Please come and try this delicious pasta. (Text by ayu.latte)

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■Moku
Address: Umezu Building 205, 3-10-5 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 11:30-16:00
Closed: Irregular
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