[Complete Fukuoka Yatai Guide] Perfect for beginners! 14 must-see spots in the Tenjin, Hakata, and Nagahama areas

"Yatai" (food stalls) are a Fukuoka food culture beloved by tourists and locals alike.

There are over 100 food stalls operating, mainly in the Tenjin, Nagahama, and Nakasu areas.

For beginners who don't know where to start because there are so many to choose from, we'll introduce some of ARNE's most popular shops!

*Due to weather conditions such as rain or other reasons, the store may suddenly close or change its business hours. Please check in advance.

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[Tenjin/Showa Street Food Stall] Tenjin Food Stall El Bajon

Tenjin Yatai El Bajon opened in October 2021 and serves dishes that the chef, who has traveled to over 30 countries around the world, including the United States, Central and South America, South Asia, and Europe, has encountered and found delicious in each country.

It is a 2-minute walk from Tenjin Station on the Subway Kuko Line, in front of the Bank of Japan Fukuoka Branch.

The popular "Jerk Chicken" (1,100 yen) is marinated in vegetables and spices to bring out the flavor and tenderness of the meat, then slowly baked until juicy. *The photo shows a half-sized chicken.

The "Pastor Tacos" (2 pieces for 680 yen) have handmade taco shells and taco meat, recreating the taste of the tacos eaten in Mexico.

The restaurant's appeal lies in its authentic flavors, such as the "Sri Lankan Curry" (1,000 yen) made with 18 different spices, and the three types of "Ajillo" (from 660 yen) that come in "Shrimp and Mushroom," "Gizzard Dash," and "Fluffy Egg."

Other dishes that are unique to Fukuoka include "Hakata Motsupon" and "Yaki Ramen." In winter, instead of tacos, hot dishes such as "Gratin" and "Oden" are available.

Recommended drinks to pair with this dish include Mexico's Corona beer, Chilean grape shochu Pisco, and homemade sangria.

"We recommend making a reservation so that people who come from far away don't end up saying, 'I wanted to eat that, but...'" says the chef. Enjoy a trip around the world with food at "El Bajon."

<Store Information>
■Tenjin Yatai El Bajon
Address: 4-2-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 18:30-23:00
Closed: Irregular holidays, closed in case of rain or bad weather
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Tenjin Underground Mall, nearby convenience stores, etc.
Payment methods: cash, credit card, PayPay
Reservations: Available via Instagram DM
Instagram: @bajon.restaurant_ots (click here）

[Tenjin/Showa Street Food Stall] Manryu

Manryu is a long-established food stall known as the birthplace of mentaiko tamagoyaki.

It is a 2-minute walk from Tenjin Station on the Subway Kuko Line, in front of the Bank of Japan Fukuoka Branch, and next to the Nishitetsu bus stop "Tenjin Bank of Japan 19A".

When he first opened his food stall 43 years ago, there were no dishes that wrapped Spicy Fish Eggs in egg, so he added "Hakata Spicy Fish Eggs Tamagoyaki" (800 yen), which is a soft, runny egg rolled up in a dramatic way, to the menu.

The large, fluffy cooked egg overflows with Spicy Fish Eggs, sure to grab the heart of any alcohol lover.

"Dote Miso" is a dish of sweet and spicy horumon seasoned with yuzu pepper. "The secret to its deliciousness is... a secret," so if you visit "Manryuu," this is a dish you should definitely try.

In addition, the [Oden], which is made with a generous amount of beef tendon stock, has a rich flavor that brings out the sweetness of the meat and vegetables. This will also make you want to have another drink.

This restaurant offers delicious food, alcohol, and a relaxing atmosphere created by the friendly owner and his wife. Once you visit, you'll understand why it has been loved for so many years.

<Store Information>
■ Manryu
Address: 4-2-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 19:00-25:00
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and when it rains or when the weather is bad
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Nearby convenience stores, etc.
Payment method: Cash only
Reservations: Available by phone (090-3196-6056)

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] Tempura Stall Tenichi

It is no exaggeration to say that Tempura stand Tenichi has witnessed the changes that Tenjin has undergone since it was founded in 1962. The previous owner started the business at the age of 27 together with the female owner, and it was handed over to the younger brother of the previous owner, who continues to welcome many customers today.

The location is a 1-minute walk from Exit 11 of Tenjin Station on the Subway Kuko Line. It is in front of the Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Fukuoka Branch.

The most recommended dish at Tenichi is, without a doubt, the tempura. Apparently, in the past, there were many food stalls that served udon instead of ramen, and the store delivered tempura to nearby udon stalls.

The tempura, deep-fried crisply at high temperatures using four heat sources, comes in two sets: "Assorted Set A" (1,400 yen), which is an assortment of three shrimp, fish, and vegetables, and "Assorted Set B" (1,100 yen), which is an assortment of two shrimp and vegetables. The contents of each set change depending on what is in stock, so be sure to check them out when you visit.

In addition, the "Oden" (150 yen each) is prepared daily and is packed with ingredients such as the standard ingredients, tofu, potato, taro, hanpen (fish cake) added at the request of a customer who came to Fukuoka for work, and maruten (fried tempura), a dish typical of Fukuoka.

At the end of the day, you can stop by for a quick bite of tempura or a bowl of oden flavored with the gentle flavor of bonito stock, and take a moment to relax.

The warmth of Tenichi, a family-run business, attracts a wide range of customers, and in the early hours, families with children visit, as well as local regulars and tourists (check out the restaurant's Instagram). Enjoy a conversation with the proprietress, who says, "The secret to staying healthy is being able to talk to customers at close range."

<Store Information>
■Tempura stall Tenichi
Address: 1-12-14 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 18:20-24:00
Closed: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and when it rains or inclement weather
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Public toilets nearby, Tenjin Underground Mall, etc.
Payment method: Cash only
Reservations not accepted
Instagram: @tenpurayatai_tenichi (click here）

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] Nakanakanaka

At Nakanakanaka you can enjoy piping hot iron pot dishes, yakitori, a la carte dishes perfect for drinking, and tonkotsu ramen, all accompanied by craft draft beer, which is rare at a food stall.

It is located in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi along Watanabedori, a 1-minute walk from Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

The chef's recommendation is the "Iron Pot Juicy Gyoza Bomb" (700 yen).

The gyoza, which are freshly cooked and served in an iron pan, are juicy and the meat juices overflow when you break the chewy skin. There are also three other types of gyoza: "Mentaiko gyoza" and "Cheese gyoza" (800 yen each).

Other popular dishes include "Hakata Motsuni Niku" (650 yen), "Mentaiko Cheese Tamagoyaki" (850 yen), and the light and easy-to-eat "Ramen". There are three types of ramen: the basic tonkotsu "Shiro" (700 yen), the spicy tonkotsu "Aka" (800 yen), and the garlic black garlic oil "Kuro" (800 yen). Toppings such as spring onions and kimchi are also available, and you can also get extra noodles. The "Yaki Ramen" (800 yen) shown in the photo is also available.

The "Craft Draft Beer" (800 yen), which is rare to find at a food stall, changes from time to time, so you'll have something to look forward to every time you visit.

In addition, the drinks menu, titled "What should I drink?", offers about 14 types of cocktails (600 yen each), including not only the classics such as shochu, sake, and highballs, but also gin and tonics and screwdrivers.

As the food and drinks flow, customers also become closer to each other, and head chef Masaki Takano says, "When I see people who have just met enjoying themselves, I'm glad I started the food stall." In fact, the neighboring food stall "Hitotsu Yane no Shita" is run by the head chef's wife. The husband and wife duo have taken over the food stall culture and are helping to liven up the nightlife in Tenjin.

<Store Information>
■Nearly
Address: 2-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 18:15-24:00
Closed: Irregular holidays, closed in case of rain or bad weather
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Kego Park, Tenjin Bus Center, Tenjin Underground Mall, etc.
Payment methods: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, LINE Pay, Merpay, au PAY, etc.
Reservations not accepted
Instagram: @tenjinyatai_nakanakanaka (click here）

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stalls] Under one roof

"Hitotsu Yane no Shita" is a rare food stall where you can enjoy "udon," a dish that was once served at many food stalls in Fukuoka. It will start operating in July 2023.

The store is located in front of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi along Watanabedori, next to Nakanakanaka, which was mentioned on the previous page.

The nostalgic exterior of the stall was commissioned to an architectural designer who specializes in renovating old houses. The image they had in mind was of customers gathering under one roof, all enjoying a lively time together. This wish came true, and now the stall is visited by roughly half tourists and half locals, who come together to spend a fun evening.

In addition to being able to try dishes such as "Beef tendon stew udon" (900 yen), "Burdock tempura udon" (800 yen), and "Mentaiko kamatama udon" (900 yen), the specialty is the "Yakimentai jyu" (grilled mentaiko rice bowl) (small 1,200 yen, large 1,500 yen), which is a whole piece of Spicy Fish Eggs on top of the bento box.

They also have the "Yakimentai Tamagoju" (small 1,500 yen, large 1,800 yen), which comes with an additional omelet, as shown in the photo.

The restaurant is equipped with an authentic "pizza oven," and offers a variety of menu items that allow you to enjoy the plump and juicy finish that only an oven-baked dish can provide, such as "Oven-baked Offal" (1,300 yen) and "Oven-baked Duck" (850 yen).

Be sure to check out the familiar menu item "Mentaiko Ippon Kiln-Grilled," which has been kiln-grilled!

What's more, the proprietress Takano Hikari's mother has been running a food stall in Nakasu for over 40 years, and she has taken over the flavor of the oden, making it appealing that you can enjoy both the "nostalgic Fukuoka food stall" and the "neo food stall."

After returning home, Takano-san receives comments on Instagram such as "It was delicious," "It was fun," and "I'll come again," which makes her "more happy than anything, and the smiles of her customers make it worthwhile." She is working hard to increase the number of stalls run by women in the future. It's nostalgic and new, and even the first time you'll feel at ease. That's the kind of stall it is.

<Store Information>
■ Under one roof
Address: Fukuoka Mitsukoshi East side, Tenjin 2-1-1, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 18:00 - Last order 23:00
Closed: Irregular holidays, closed during bad weather *See Instagram story for closing days
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Kego Park, Tenjin Bus Center, Tenjin Underground Mall, etc.
Payment method: Cash, Rakuten Pay
Reservations: Available via Instagram DM
Instagram: @yatai_hitotsuyanenoshita (click here）

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] Nakachan

Founded more than 30 years ago, "Hakata Specialty Tenjin Yatai Nakachan" has been loved by many regular customers and, more recently, by people from overseas.

It is a 1-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line, on the east side of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi along Watanabe-dori.

The head chef, Yoichi Nakagawa, and the rest of the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is homey, making it easy for even first-timers to enter. It's no wonder that some customers say "I'm back!" as they enter the restaurant.

The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, from "a drink you'll want to stop by after work" to "a must-try dish when you visit Fukuoka," with over 50 types of teppanyaki (grilled meat, eggs, vegetables, seafood, etc. on the grill), as well as yakitori, oden, ramen, and more.

Among the most popular dishes are the "Mentaiko Tamagoyaki" (1,000 yen), shown in the photo, which is a whole stalk of "Fukuya" Spicy Fish Eggs wrapped in a sweet egg, the "Yamaimo Teppan" (700 yen), and the "Yaki Ramen" (1,000 yen).

Also, be sure to check out "Hakata Piri Piri" (800 yen), which was developed with the idea of couples enjoying the food stalls together, where you wrap the ingredients yourself and eat them.

When tourists visit the stall, the chef is full of hospitality and will share recommended sightseeing spots and the history of food, so they are sure to have an unforgettable time. After running the stall for so long, regular customers sometimes get married and have children, and those children sometimes come back to drink, which the chef says makes him feel emotional.

He loves talking to customers so much that the staff tell him, "We don't need to talk, just cook the food," and he says, "I hope all of our customers feel close to Nakachan, so that they can call it 'their restaurant.'" He says that beer is the source of his energy, so please come and have a toast with the chef.

＜店舗情報＞
■なかちゃん
住所：福岡県福岡市中央区天神2-1-1
営業時間：18：00～26：00
定休日：不定休、雨天・荒天時休
込み合う時間帯：19：00～22：00
トイレ：警固公園、天神地下街、天神バスセンターほか
支払方法：現金、PayPay、メルペイ、LINE Pay、楽天ペイ、d払い、au PAYほか
予約：電話（090-3601-3540）で可
Instagram：＠tenjin_nakachan（click here）

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] HEROs Food Stall Joujou

The most eye-catching feature of this food stall is the steamer from which steam rises and the food is being steamed one after another. "HEROs Food Stall Steamed" is the only food stall in Fukuoka that specializes in steamed foods.

It is a 1-minute walk from Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Subway Nanakuma Line, and is located on the west side of Tenjin Twin Building along Watanabe-dori.

Head chef Akihiro Korehisa is originally from Oita Prefecture, and was inspired by Beppu's hell steaming cuisine, which led him to decide to serve steamed dishes at his food stall.

The signature dish is the "shumai," which is hand-made at a rate of over 140 per day. It is full of meat juice and has a punchy flavor. Other dishes include "Niku-niku shumai" (3 pieces for 450 yen), "Yuzu shumai" (3 pieces for 500 yen), and "Hakata mentaiko shiso shumai" (3 pieces for 550 yen).

Another popular dish is the "Fukuoka Meat Tamatebako Steamed" (1,500 yen), which includes Hanamidori chicken meatballs, Itoshima pork, and Raizan pork sausages. You can also enjoy it with five different types of salt, including yuzu salt, garlic salt, and matcha salt, to change the flavor.

In addition, there are about 20 kinds of steamed dishes, including steamed dishes in a bamboo steamer, chawanmushi, and even steamed rice for the final dish. You can also enjoy skewers of pork belly and chicken thighs, oden, and snacks.

Approximately 80% of the customers are women, likely due to the healthiness of the steamed dishes. They also have a wide selection of alcoholic drinks made with "beautiful vinegar" and non-alcoholic drinks.

Although it is a popular and busy restaurant with customers coming in one after the other, head chef Korehisa places great importance on customer service. "When I'm steaming food, I can talk to the customers while I'm steaming," says the head chef, who says that the best part of a food stall is being able to see the expressions on the customers' faces right in front of him. He welcomes many customers with his exclusive steamed dishes using Fukuoka specialties and ingredients, and the warm interaction that is unique to food stalls.

<Store Information>
■HEROs Yatai Steamed Food
Address: 1-6-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 18:45-24:00
Closed: Irregular holidays, closed in case of rain or bad weather
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Nearby convenience stores, Tenjin Underground Mall, etc.
Payment method: Cash, PayPay
Reservations not accepted
Instagram: @yatai.joujou (click here）

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] Passion Food Stall Aka-chochin

Jonetsu Yatai Akachochin is a food stall where you can enjoy authentic Okinawan cuisine, a rare find among Fukuoka's food stalls.

It is a 1-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line, across the street from Nakachan along Watanabedori. It is near the "Central Police Station Entrance" intersection.

Thanks to the bright and friendly personality of chef Uehara Choichiro, who speaks Uchinaaguchi (an Okinawan dialect), the restaurant is always filled with the laughter of tourists and regulars.

The menu includes Okinawan dishes such as the "Okinawa Island Chili Pepper Gyoza" (500 yen), "Goya Chanpuru" (800 yen), "Somen Chanpuru" (800 yen), and "Hirayachi (Okinawa Chijimi)" (800 yen), as well as snacks to go with alcohol and other a la carte dishes. "Some people may not like Okinawan food, but you should definitely try ours. It's stir-fried in dashi and is delicious," says Uehara.

In addition, "Niku Tofu" (600 yen, half 400 yen) is one of their proud dishes, with a rich, savory soup with the refined flavor of white miso and the delicious taste of meat that will leave you wanting more.

Uehara decided to open a food stall in Fukuoka because of his friend's food stall "Naka-chan." After helping out for a year, he began to think, "I want to have my own castle by the time I'm 30." So in 1992, at the age of 29, he opened his own food stall.

"It's hard physical labor," says Uehara, "but even so, the customers cheer me up." He also says he's happy to see strangers who happen to be sitting next to each other become friends. Whenever you come here, you can feel the Okinawan "Icharibachode" (once you meet, everyone is a brother) atmosphere.

＜店舗情報＞
■情熱屋台 赤ちょうちん
住所：福岡県福岡市中央区天神1-6-8　　
営業時間：18：30～25：30
定休日：月曜、雨天・荒天時休
込み合う時間帯：日によって異なる
トイレ：天神地下街ほか
支払方法：現金、PayPay、LINE Pay、Visa、Master、UnionPay（銀聯）、Alipay（支付宝）
予約：不可
TEL：090-3738-2124

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] Ahotare

Ahotareno is a food stall that has been in business for over 50 years and is always packed with customers of all ages.

It is a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line/Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, in front of the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store along Watanabe-dori.

The first thing that will overwhelm you is the sheer number of items on the menu. In addition to standard yatai dishes like yakitori, teppanyaki, oden, and ramen, there is also tempura, motsunabe, tacos, and a wide selection of a la carte dishes, noodles, and rice dishes. Including the drink menu, there are apparently over 200 items on the menu!

The reason for this increase in business is that the previous owner responded to customers who said, "I want to eat that." Even now, under the second generation owner, that hospitality is still alive and well, with many fans frequenting Ahotareno.

When you visit, be sure to try the specialty "Bite-sized Gyoza" (500 yen) shown in the photo, the "Jumbo Croquette" (250 yen) available only on Saturdays, and the chef's pride and joy "Tacos" (700 yen) which have been featured on TV.

"Some regulars come here just for this dish," says the chef, referring to the recommended "Pork Cartilage Skewers" (300 yen). The large pork cartilage is roasted to perfection and is juicy when you bite into it. Enjoying it with a cold drink served in a thermos is a blissful experience.

Other attractive features include Western dishes that make use of the chef's experience, such as "Pork Tempura Salsa" (800 yen), "Napolitan" (700 yen), and "Garlic Fried Rice" (900 yen).

"Yatai are social gatherings for adults. People from all over the country gather here to exchange information and become friends regardless of age," says the chef. If you come to Ahotareno, you're sure to get the full experience of what's great about yatai.

＜店舗情報＞
■あほたれーの
住所：福岡県福岡市中央区天神1-4-1
営業時間：18：20～26：00
定休日：不定休、荒天時休
込み合う時間帯：日によって異なる
トイレ：天神地下街、近隣のコンビニエンスストアほか
支払方法：現金
予約：不可
TEL：080-5247-9819

[Tenjin Watanabe Street Food Stall] Hakatakko Innocent Food Stall Kiryu

Featured on many television programs, "Hakatakko Junjo Yatai Kiryu" is one of the most popular food stalls in Fukuoka, with long queues even on weekdays.

It's a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line, a 1-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Subway Nanakuma Line, and is located in front of the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store along Watanabe-dori.

This long-established food stall has been watching over the changes in Tenjin for over 50 years, and is currently run by the second-generation owner, Hakata native Mukae Takayuki.

There are over 100 kinds of dishes, mainly teppanyaki, so that customers can enjoy themselves whenever they come, no matter how many times they come, and no matter what kind of customers come. The most popular dish is the "Mochimochi Gyoza" (650 yen), which is shaped like a ume-gae-mochi rice cake.

In addition, the "Mentaiko Tamagoyaki" (800 yen), which uses a whole stalk of "Fukuya" Spicy Fish Eggs, is also a popular dish among repeat customers.

Another dish you can't miss is the collaboration menu item with the manga "Cooking Papa," the "Karashi Menkon" (650 yen). This is a masterpiece that combines Hakata and Kumamoto specialties, and it boasts enduring popularity as you can enjoy the flavors that appear in the manga.

Mukae says, "The good thing about yatai is that people get along well and connections and bonds are born." Over 20 couples have already met and married at Kiryu. Mukae is also sometimes invited to weddings to give speeches. "I want to liven up Fukuoka and Kyushu, which have regained their vitality, through the yatai. Please feel free to come even if you are in a wheelchair!" says Mukae. Why not head out to the lively yatai to get some energy?

＜店舗情報＞
■博多っ子純情屋台 喜柳
住所：福岡県福岡市中央区天神1-4-1
営業時間：18：45～24：00
定休日：不定休、雨天・荒天時休
込み合う時間帯：日によって異なる
トイレ：天神地下街、近隣のコンビニエンスストアほか
支払方法：現金、PayPay、LINE Pay、楽天ペイ、クレジットカード
予約：電話（090-9721-9061）で可
Instagram：＠yataikiryu（click here）

[Food stalls on Tenjin Watanabe Street] Food stall Pyonkichi

"Yataiya Pyonkichi" is so popular that it is crowded with customers every day and sometimes there is a line of people waiting for a seat.

The location is a one-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Nanakuma Subway Line, in front of the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store along Watanabe-dori.

In addition to locals and Japanese tourists, there are many customers from overseas, and the lively interior is filled with the sound of people speaking many different languages.

"The truth is, I've never really liked tonkotsu ramen," says chef Tetsuhide Ota.

One of the signature dishes, "Tonkotsu Ramen" (700 yen), was created through much trial and error until the chef found it to be delicious.

The soup is rich and smooth, and surprisingly, it goes down smoothly even after you've finished drinking it. This unique refreshing feeling is apparently due to the minerals in the soup.

Other dishes on offer include the "Famous Mentaiko Gyoza" (600 yen), bite-sized, crispy dumplings filled with Spicy Fish Eggs, as seen in the photo, "Pork Belly Bokkum" (1,000 yen), which is made with the chef's original special sauce, "Sweet and Spicy Offal Stir-Fry" (1,200 yen), and "Leftover Fried Rice" (600 yen), which uses the leftover sauce from the "Food with Leftover Sauce."

"I don't want to take a break if possible," he says, so that tourists who have made the effort to come to Fukuoka can enjoy their food stalls before going home. Today too, he pours his passion into his food stall for the sake of his customers and the local community.

＜店舗情報＞
■屋台屋ぴょんきち
住所：福岡県福岡市中央区天神1-4-1
営業時間：18：00～25：00
定休日：不定休、荒天時休
込み合う時間帯：21：00～23：00
トイレ：天神地下街、近隣のコンビニエンスストアほか
支払方法：現金、PayPay、d払い、au PAY、LINE Pay、楽天ペイほか
予約：不可
TEL：090-9074-4390

[Hakata area food stall] Shohei

"Shohei" is a long-established food stall located about a minute's walk from Kushidajinja-mae Station on the Nanakuma Subway Line and close to Canal City Hakata.

The owner, Katsunori Myoga, a former sailor who speaks in a soft-spoken manner throughout, took over the business from his father in 1996.

"Tonkotsu Ramen" (600 yen) is made by simmering several kinds of pork bones every day,

The two main attractions are the "handmade gyoza" (500 yen), which are wrapped after an order is placed. Both seem to be constantly evolving.

The chef says, "The way we make it is a secret," as he cooks the gyoza, which are cooked in a unique Fukuoka way that only visitors know, and the fragrant, juicy flavor fills your mouth.

In addition, today's specials are listed on the blackboard inside the restaurant. There is a wide selection of fish dishes, meat dishes, stews, and grilled dishes, all of which can only be enjoyed at that time.

"Food is a living thing. I have to do everything from cooking to serving customers by myself at a food stall, so it's hard work, but that's what makes it so fun," says the chef, whose driving force is "seeing the customers enjoying themselves." Because he runs the restaurant by himself, it's sometimes hard to talk to customers, but meeting all kinds of people is encouraging.

Recently, many foreign customers from Asia and Europe have been visiting, and you can enjoy a multinational atmosphere while still maintaining the traditional food stall atmosphere.

＜店舗情報＞
■笑平
住所：福岡県福岡市博多区祇園町5-1
営業時間：19：00～24：00
定休日：不定休、雨天・荒天時休
込み合う時間帯：日によって異なる
支払方法：現金、クレジットカード、PayPayほか
予約：オープン時のみ、電話（090-8911-7604）で予約可

[Nagahama area food stalls] Nagahama Municipal Baseball Stadium

At Nagahama Municipal Baseball Stadium, the "baseball stall" has a menu that looks just like a sports newspaper, and when you make a toast they say "Play ball," and when you ask for the bill they say "Nice game!"

It is located in Nagahama Yatai Street, which opened in June 2023. It is about a 10-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Subway Airport Line.

The head chef, Matsukiyo Takahiro, loves Fukuoka and has been visiting the city 3-4 times a year for the past 30 years. He has finally moved to Fukuoka and even started running a food stall. He is, of course, a huge baseball fan, especially a Hawks fan!

What catches your eye are the menus. There is a "Today's Starting Lineup" menu, which is a play on the team member list, and in the "Yakitori/Kushiyaki" column (220 yen each), you can see options such as "Straight (Thigh)," "Curve (Negima)," and "Shoot (Tonjiri)."

"Teppanyaki" (from 750 yen) with beef tongue, pork skirt steak, and miso offal,

In addition to "Oden" (180 yen each), other dishes include "Exquisite Tonpeiyaki" (650 yen) and "Thick Fried Tofu with Mentaiko Mayonnaise" (650 yen).

The recommended final dish is the "Nagahama Stamina Ramen" (850 yen), an original dish inspired by Tenri Ramen from Nara. The spicy chives will whet your appetite.

In addition to beer, sake, shochu, and sour drinks, the drinks list also includes "Craft Chu-Hi" flavors such as "Kyushu Lemon" and "Sakurajima Ko Mikan" (600 yen each).

The chef said he started the food stall because he wanted other people to love food stall culture as much as he does. Perhaps his feelings were conveyed, because once the professional baseball season begins, baseball fans come to Nagahama Municipal Baseball Stadium after watching a game and play another game. It seems that everyone is having a great time, regardless of whether they are on the opposing team or not.

<Store Information>
■ Nagahama Municipal Baseball Stadium
Address: 3-14 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 18:00-25:00
Closed: Irregular holidays, closed in case of rain or bad weather)
Busiest time: After SoftBank Hawks games
Toilets: Nearby public toilets, convenience stores, etc.
Payment method: Cash, PayPay
Reservations: Available via Instagram DM
Instagram: @nagahama0601 (click here）

[Nagahama area food stall] Tama-chan food stall

"Yatai Tama-chan" opened in "Nagahama-cho Yatai Street" in June 2023. It is a food stall run by "Tamaya," a popular yakiniku restaurant with several locations in Fukuoka.

Chef Torisu Daisuke says, "Yatai are an important tourist resource for Fukuoka." That's why, if he was going to run a yatai, he decided to pursue the best possible "taste," even when it came to ramen, and he continues to research and improve his ramen even now.

"Nagahama Pure Tonkotsu Ramen" (750 yen) is a masterpiece with a clean taste, made by simmering the pork leg bones (genkotsu), skull (tokotsu), and backbone (haikotsu) under pressure. Since many people do not order extra noodles at food stalls, the thickness of the noodles and the water content are carefully selected so that one bowl will satisfy you.

Another popular menu item is the "Yaki Ramen" (950 yen), which uses the same pork bone soup. The flavor of the time and effort put into making it is apparent to customers, and now some people come to the restaurant just for the ramen and then quickly finish it off.

Also, as it is a yakiniku restaurant, the variety of meat dishes is attractive. In addition to the standard "charcoal grilled chicken" (180 yen) and "pork belly" (200 yen), there are also other dishes such as "handmade meatballs" (250 yen) and the rare "raw lamb" (580 yen). There are also "three kinds of platters" (600 yen) and "five kinds of platters" (900 yen).

There are also other dishes on the menu that tourists can enjoy, such as the "Oden" (170 yen each) shown in the photo, which uses "ago dashi," a broth typical of Fukuoka, "Iwashi Mentaiko" (680 yen), and "Mentaiko Cheese Omelette" (880 yen).

Other dishes on offer include "Adult French Fries" (480 yen) and "Spicy Miso Teppan" (780 yen), and many local customers visit the restaurant as if it were an izakaya. Keep an eye on "Yatai no Tama-chan," which is constantly evolving.

<Store Information>
■ Tama-chan the Food Stall
Address: 3-14 Nagahama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 18:00-24:00
Closed: Irregular holidays, closed in case of rain or bad weather
Peak times: Varies by day
Toilets: Nearby public toilets, convenience stores, etc.
Payment methods: Cash, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, au PAY
Reservations not accepted
Instagram: @yatainotamachan (click here)
HP: https://captaindining.com/index.php (click here）

Perfect for beginners to food stalls! Check out the "Yatai Ticket"

Not sure what to eat, worried about the prices, or just want to take a quick look around? Have you heard of the convenient "Yatai Ticket" (1,100 yen each) for times like these?

The system works so that one ticket will get you a drink and one recommended dish from the food stall.

In addition to the 14 stores introduced this time, the pass can be used at a total of 16 stores, including the French food stall "Remi-sanchi" and the long-established food stall "Kawa-chan," where you can also enjoy motsunabe.

Menu available at each food stall

A Tenjin Yatai El Bajon: Jerk Chicken (half) + 1 drink
B Manryu: Dote miso + oden + 1 glass of beer, shochu or sake
C Tempura stall Tenichi: 5-item tempura platter + 1 bottle of chuhai
D Kawa-chan: Spicy Fish Eggs tamagoyaki + 1 drink other than beer
E Nakanaka: Iron pot gyoza or stewed offal or ramen + craft draft beer or your favorite drink
F Under One Roof: Mentaiko grilled in a single kiln or stewed beef tendon or mentaiko omelette with flying fish broth or 3 types of oden + 1 drink other than beer
G Naka-chan: Owner's recommendation + 1 beer
H HEROs Yatai Steamed: 2 skewers + 2 types of oden + 1 drink (other than beer)
I Passion Yatai Akachochin: Korean miso-marinated pork + drinks other than beer
J Ahotareno: One bite of gyoza + one drink of your choice
K Hakatakko Junjo Yatai Kiryu: Mochimochi gyoza (half) + chef's recommended dish (half) + 1/2 ramen + 1 drink
L Yatai-ya Pyonkichi: Gyoza or Mentaiko gyoza or Shiso gyoza + 1 sour drink (lemon, kabosu, plum)
M Remi's Handmade French Food Stall Remi's: Escargot + Glass of Wine (Red or White) or Soft Drink
N Shohei: Ramen or gyoza or stewed offal + a drink of your choice
O Nagahama Municipal Baseball Stadium: Offal miso hot plate + 1 drink
P Tama-chan Yatai: 3 kinds of oden + 1 drink

Currently on sale at the Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center at Tenjin Lion Square, the Fukuoka City Tourist Information Center at Hakata Station General Information Center, hotels, etc.

Please search for "yatai ticket" and check out the official website (click here）。

Eating at a food stall is convenient yet feels very out of the ordinary.

It's delicious and fun! Be sure to visit during the best season. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)

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