A popular izakaya just a 4-minute walk from Kokura Station! A restaurant that boasts amazingly delicious, creative cuisine and requires reservations (Fukuoka)

Hello. I'm Momo and I love going to izakayas.

This time, we will introduce a very popular izakaya located in Kyomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City.

Bustling every day! Reservations are required for the creative izakaya "Kizake Kaizen Mugen" (Kyomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City)

Kishu Kaizen Mugen is an izakaya restaurant located on the second floor of a building, a four-minute walk from JR Kokura Station.

It has been hugely popular since it opened in 1998! It was even selected as one of Tabelog's Hot Restaurants of 2025, a list chosen by users as a "hot and popular restaurant."

I visited on a Saturday night and it was packed! I recommend making a reservation early.

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Take the stairs to the second floor and the shop will be right in front of you.

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There are about 60 seats available, including counter seats that are popular for their lively atmosphere, private rooms, tatami rooms, and sunken kotatsu seats. The restaurant can also be rented out for groups of 50 or more.

Orders are made via tablets on each table.

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The tableware lined up on the counter are carefully selected and procured by the owner himself. The tableware is as noteworthy as the food!

Gorgeous in appearance and incredibly delicious! A must-try recommended dish

"Mugen" offers a variety of creative dishes, mainly using fresh seafood procured that day. The "Specialty! Blissful Soft-Boiled Egg" (980 yen each), a soft-boiled egg topped with plenty of sea urchin and salmon roe, is particularly famous. It has become a hot topic on social media.

But there are many other must-try dishes! Let me introduce you to the ones I ordered.

By the way, the appetizer on this day was "potato salad." It was very creamy and the crunchy texture of the smoked daikon radish added a nice accent to it, making it delicious. This made me excited for the next dish!

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The finest! Roast beef made from Japanese black beef

The luxurious "Superb! Kuroge Wagyu Roast Beef" (2,280 yen) is made with A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu beef. It looks so beautiful!

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The soft, runny egg yolk makes it even more appetizing.

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The roast beef is rich in flavor and moist and tender. It is topped with a generous amount of jelly and a special sesame soy sauce, making it refreshing to eat.

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The flavor doubles when you mix it with egg yolk! The taste was amazing!

Eggplant and yam with Japanese minced meat and yam sauce

We also recommend the "Japanese-style minced eggplant and yam with yakitori sauce" (880 yen), which combines Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

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The Japanese-style sauce, made by adding yuzu pepper and special dashi stock to Chinese-style fried chicken sauce, is superb! You can also enjoy the different textures of the soft eggplant and the crunchy mountain yam, and it's so delicious you won't be able to stop eating.

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Eggplant Nanban with tartar sauce

This is not "Chicken Nanban" but "Eggplant Nanban with Tartar Sauce" (880 yen).

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Creamy eggplant in a crispy batter. Perfect with sweet and sour Nanban sauce and tartar sauce!

The tartar sauce also contains smoked daikon radish, which adds a nice crunchy texture.

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Our specialty! Deep-fried cheese tofu

The shop's specialty and extremely popular dish is the "Great Famous! Deep-fried Cheese Tofu" (2 pieces for 580 yen).

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It looks like regular deep-fried tofu, but when you try it, it's amazing! It has a chewy texture and a strong cheese flavor that's just too delicious!

This is a must-order item.

Yugen's special crispy chili pepper spring rolls

Another original dish is the "Mugen Special Crispy Chinjao Spring Rolls" (780 yen), which combines the classic Chinese dish of chinjao pork with spring rolls.

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The crispy and fragrant spring rolls are paired with juicy stir-fried pork with green peppers for a delicious combination! It also comes with Japanese mustard, so you can add more to your liking. It's the perfect snack to go with your drinks.

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Melt in Your Mouth Angel

If you have a woman with you, you can order "Angel's Melt-in-Your-Mouth" (680 yen). The cracker is served with a creamy mixture of cheese and tofu.

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The rich cream, sweet maple sauce, and tart berry sauce combine to create a delicious treat! It also pairs well with wine.

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Matcha Tiramisu

There were six types of desserts to choose from, and I chose the "Matcha Tiramisu" (680 yen). Served in a sake masu, it looked very stylish!

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It uses Uji matcha, and the aroma of matcha fills your mouth as soon as you put it in your mouth. The texture is also soft and fluffy, and it's so delicious that even if you're full, you'll finish it in no time.

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On my way out, I received some candy with a message from the owner. I was touched by his heartwarming response.

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In addition to the a la carte menu, there is also the "Exquisite Course" (5,000 yen), which includes 11 dishes that allow you to enjoy Yumegen's recommended dishes, and the "Spicy and Delicious Tantan Motsunabe Course" (5,000 yen), which includes 9 dishes and an original hot pot dish. Each course can be ordered for a minimum of two people.

No matter what you eat, you won't be disappointed! There are many dishes that can only be eaten here, so you'll definitely want to come back to Kishu Kaizen Mugen. Be sure to give it a try! (Text by momo)

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■ Mugen: Enjoyable Sake and Meals
Address: 2F, 2-1-4 Kyomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 17:00-22:30 (subject to change)
Closed: None
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