[Tenjin Izakaya] Whatever you eat, you can't go wrong! A popular restaurant close to the station (Fukuoka City)

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This time, we will introduce a new type of izakaya that opened in the Tenjin area in September 2024.

Opening near Tenjin Station! "SAKABA Ikoku" where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine and international cuisine from around the world (Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)

"SAKABA Ikoku" is located about a 5-minute walk from the south exit of Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and about a 2-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Nanakuma Subway Line.

This is a hideaway izakaya tucked away in the back of a building. With the concept of "adding a little something out of the ordinary to your everyday life" and "feeling like you're from all over the world while still in Japan," you can enjoy creative cuisine and natural wines from all over the world in this space.

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The interior of the restaurant is mainly counter seating surrounding the kitchen.

The adult atmosphere is perfect for dates and anniversaries. You can watch the food being cooked right in front of you, which is fun.

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I was also happy with the polite hospitality of the staff.

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No matter what you eat, you can't go wrong with any of the carefully prepared dishes, including the authentic spice curry made by the manager, Tapa, who is from Nepal!

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Let me introduce the menu items I ordered this time.

No matter what you eat, you can't go wrong! A menu full of delicious dishes

Tapa's spice curry

Once you try "Tapa's Spice Curry" (880 yen), you'll be hooked.

The curry is slightly spicy and has a strong spice flavor. I used meat on the bone to create a curry that is typical of Nepal. The meat was tender and full of flavor, and it was so delicious that I wanted to eat it again and again.

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Pad Thai Fried Noodles

Thai fried noodles "Pad Thai Thai Fried Noodles" (858 yen).

The flat noodles made from rice flour are chewy and packed with delicious flavor. They are topped with nuts, which adds a fun change in taste and texture.

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Specialty!! Recommended fresh fish grilled over straw

A must-order dish is the "Specialty!! Recommended Fresh Fish Grilled over Straw" (1,408 yen).

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Fresh fish caught that morning is served, and when I visited, the main course was "returning bonito."

Apparently, cooking at a high temperature concentrates the flavor of the ingredients, resulting in a fluffy texture. It was delicious.

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Specialty!! Straw-grilled lean tuna

This is the specialty, "Straw-grilled Red Tuna" (1,628 yen). I was impressed by the aroma the moment it was brought to me and the deliciousness of the tuna when I ate it.

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Earthenware pot rice

The clay pot rice is cooked only after the order is placed. It takes about 30 minutes to cook, so we recommend ordering a little early.

There are five types available: "Freshly steamed silver rice and charcoal-grilled eel" (2,838 yen), "Raw oysters and mushrooms" (2,178 yen), "Spicy Fish Eggs roe with scallop butter" (2,178 yen), "Thai-style Khao Man Gai" (1,738 yen), and "Miyagi Prefecture Kinka silver salmon and homemade pickled salmon roe" (2,838 yen).

If you can sit right in front of the clay pot, you're in luck! After a while on the fire, the pot will start to make a bubbling sound and release a delicious aroma.

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I chose the "Kinka Silver Salmon and Homemade Pickled Salmon Roe from Miyagi Prefecture" (2,838 yen).

Carefully selected Kinka silver salmon is served on top of softly steamed rice.

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The dish was topped off with a generous serving of homemade pickled salmon roe. It was so delicious that I was overwhelmed!

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Fresh spring rolls

The gorgeously presented spring rolls are also not to be missed!

This time I ordered "Salmon" (638 yen) and "Shrimp" (638 yen). It was filled with plenty of vegetables, but I felt that it was perfectly calculated to bring out the deliciousness of the salmon and shrimp. Delicious!

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Each one was quite filling and extremely satisfying.

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Hakata Uzumaki Lettuce Rolls

In fact, "SAKABA Ikoku" is a sister store of "Hakata Uzumaki," a popular izakaya restaurant known for its "charcoal grilled vegetable skewers"!

Here you can enjoy "Hakata Uzumaki Lettuce Wraps" (660 yen).

It was grilled to a juicy, fragrant finish, and the crispness of the lettuce was irresistible.

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Happy Cheesecake

Dessert is also a must!

This is the "Happy Cheesecake" (748 yen), which has a fizzy and melting texture.

Not only the cheesecake, but the cream and nuts on top were also delicious.

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Today's Fruit

They also have the refreshing "Today's Fruit" (748 yen).

Apparently different fruits are available depending on the season, and on this day it was pineapple.

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There is a wide variety of drinks available!

We have a wide variety of drinks available, including beer, highballs, sours, tea highballs, sake, shochu, craft gin, and soft drinks.

These are "Homemade Honey Lemon Sour" (648 yen) and "Pickled Goldfish Sour" (638 yen).

The "Homemade Honey Lemon Sour" has a refreshing lemon flavor with the gentle sweetness of honey. The "Pickled Goldfish Sour" contains chili peppers, giving it a slightly punchy flavor. Both were delicious.

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The "Strawberry Beer for Adult Women" (715 yen) has a stylish look that will lift your spirits!

The beer was packed with berry flavor.

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In addition to the items introduced this time, there are many other menu items available. They also offer course meals.

Please come and experience this innovative izakaya where you can enjoy Japanese and international cuisine. (Text by CHIHIRO)

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■SAKABA Foreign Country
Address: 1F, 3-21-19 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 16:00-24:00 (last orders for food 23:00, drinks 23:30)
Closed: Irregular
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