Hakata-Gekijo Akabane

Lightly seared bonito sashimi is thinly sliced and seasoned with garlic, mayonnaise, and ponzu sauce. It is fragrant and rich in umami. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

A dish of fried ginkgo nuts with a crispy exterior and chewy interior. It features a unique slightly bitter taste and fragrance, pairing well with beer or sake. Enjoyed as an autumn delicacy.

A dish of bite-sized eggplant, deep-fried to be crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside. It is seasoned with a flavorful broth or sauce and is popular as a side dish for rice or a snack with drinks.

Thinly sliced pork is marinated in a ginger-flavored sauce, skewered, and grilled. The sweet and savory ginger-soy sauce flavor stimulates the appetite, and it pairs well with both rice and drinks.

A skewer of black maitake mushrooms wrapped in pork, etc. A special seasonal flavor combining the rich aroma and texture of maitake mushrooms with the umami of meat.

Ice cream with a cream flavored with sweet potato. Enjoy the combination of the gentle sweetness of sweet potato, an autumn delicacy, and cold ice cream.

A smooth and gently sweet pudding based on sweet potato. The natural flavor of sweet potato fills your mouth, making it a perfect dessert after a meal.

A sour with the sweet and sour taste of grapes. A refreshing autumn-limited drink that pairs well with meals. It is said to have health benefits and has a crisp finish.

The area around the pork neck, characterized by its fatty umami. Lightly seared and served with ponzu sauce, etc. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture pairs well with alcoholic beverages.

Fresh cucumbers seasoned with chili peppers, sesame oil, etc., in a spicy dressing. It features a crispy texture and an appetite-stimulating spiciness, perfect as a palate cleanser or a snack with drinks.

Chilled tofu served with soy sauce and condiments (green onions, ginger, etc.). It is light and has a smooth texture, often enjoyed as a palate cleanser between dishes or as a snack with drinks.

Fresh octopus is chopped and seasoned with wasabi and soy sauce. It features the crunchy texture of octopus and the pungent kick of wasabi that tickles your nose, pairing well with sake or shochu.

Salt-boiled immature soybean pods. The beans are eaten by pushing them out of the pod with your finger. It has a light saltiness and sweetness and is widely enjoyed as a standard beer snack.

Mashed potatoes mixed with mayonnaise, vegetables (cucumber, carrot, etc.), and ham. It has a creamy and gentle taste, and is a popular side menu item for both children and adults.

A Japanese delicacy made by salting and fermenting the internal organs of squid. It has a unique rich umami and saltiness, and is loved as a perfect accompaniment to sake, as well as being a great rice topping.

Boiled squid mixed with yuzu pepper. It features the elastic texture of squid and the refreshing aroma and slight spiciness of yuzu pepper, offering a light yet deep flavor. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

Boiled quail eggs, seasoned. They are small and easy to eat, often enjoyed as a palate cleanser or a snack with drinks. They are served in various flavors, such as simmered in soy sauce or dashi, or pickled.

Crispy fresh cucumbers served with or mixed with spicy mentaiko (pollock roe pickled in chili peppers, etc.). The umami and spiciness of mentaiko enhance the refreshing quality of the cucumbers. Popular as a snack with drinks or a palate cleanser.

A set of 5 recommended skewers. Recommended for those who want to try various types of skewers in small portions. Contents may vary daily.

A set of 7 recommended skewers. Recommended for those who want to try more varieties and quantities than the 5-skewer set. Contents may vary daily.

Quail eggs wrapped in bacon and grilled on a skewer. The umami of the bacon and the mellowness of the quail egg are an exquisite combination.

Cheese wrapped in bacon and grilled on a skewer. The melted cheese and the saltiness of the bacon are appetizing.

A skewer of mini tomatoes wrapped in pork belly. The acidity of the tomato and the umami of the pork spread in your mouth for a juicy taste.

Green onions, a specialty of Hakata, are wrapped in pork and grilled on a skewer. The sweetness and crisp texture of the green onions pair well with the umami of the pork.

Bite-sized pieces of pork skewered and grilled to a fragrant finish. Enjoy the natural umami of the meat with salt or sauce.

Pork belly is skewered and grilled. It features the sweetness of the fat and a crispy texture, and is a classic popular menu item for Hakata Kushiyaki.

Tenderly simmered pork offal is skewered and grilled. It features a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich umami, pairing well with alcoholic beverages.

Chicken hearts skewered and grilled. It features a unique elastic texture and a light taste.

Chicken thigh is cut into bite-sized pieces, skewered, and grilled to a juicy finish. Enjoy the balance of crispy skin and tender meat.

The triangular part of the chicken's rear, a skewer that is very fatty and juicy. It features a unique texture and rich umami, and is popular.

Minced chicken is rolled into balls, skewered, and grilled. The chicken's umami is concentrated, and it pairs perfectly with the sauce.

Tsukune topped with mentaiko and grilled on a skewer. The umami of the tsukune and the spiciness of the mentaiko are exquisitely matched.

Tsukune topped with cheese and grilled on a skewer. Enjoy the richness of melted cheese and the umami of tsukune.

Grilled tsukune topped with raw egg yolk. The mellowness of the egg yolk further enhances the flavor of the tsukune, allowing for a mellow taste.

Tsukune topped with grated daikon and chopped shiso leaves. The refreshingness of the grated daikon and the aroma of the shiso enhance the umami of the tsukune.

A Japanese hot pot dish made by slowly simmering various ingredients in a special broth. It has a heartwarming and gentle flavor, especially popular during the cold winter months.

A set of 5 recommended oden ingredients. Recommended for those who want to try various flavors in small portions. Contents may vary daily.

Steamed rice. A staple food in Japan eaten with other dishes.

Chuka noodles, pork, and vegetables such as cabbage are stir-fried and seasoned with a special rich sauce. The aroma of the fragrant sauce stimulates the appetite.

Ramen characterized by its rich, milky white broth made by simmering pork bones for a long time. Thin noodles, char siu, kikurage mushrooms, and green onions are common, offering a rich umami.

Ramen noodles and ingredients are stir-fried on a hot plate and seasoned with tonkotsu broth and a special sauce. It has a fragrant aroma and a different texture and flavor from regular ramen.

A simple rice bowl dish topped with spicy mentaiko (spicy pollock roe). The spicy and salty taste of mentaiko pairs well with the rice, whetting your appetite.

Classic vanilla ice cream. It has a creamy and gently sweet taste, making it a perfect dessert after a meal.

An ice cream that allows you to enjoy the slightly bitter taste and rich aroma of matcha. It is popular as a Japanese-style dessert and is perfect for cleansing your palate after a meal.

A dish made by tossing rare pork heart (kokoro) with a special salt sauce and plenty of green onions. The crunchy texture of the heart, the flavor of the green onions, and the umami of the salt sauce are exquisitely balanced, making it a taste that goes well with drinks.

A simple yet flavorful dish of fried ginkgo nuts. It features a unique slightly bitter taste and chewy texture, making it perfect as a snack with drinks.

Classic fried chicken made with juicy chicken and a special batter. It is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, a popular dish enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.

A Fukuoka/Hakata local specialty made by boiling pork offal (motsu) and thinly slicing it, then mixing it with ponzu sauce, etc. It features a crunchy texture and a light taste, making it perfect as a snack with drinks.

A representative simmered dish from Fukuoka/Hakata, made by slowly simmering chicken and root vegetables such as burdock root, lotus root, carrots, and taro in a sweet and savory dashi broth. It has a gentle flavor with the umami of the ingredients soaked in.

A fried dish made by coating fresh horse mackerel in breadcrumbs. Enjoy the crispy outside and fluffy inside with the umami of the horse mackerel. Served with lemon or sauce.

A snack made by deep-frying cheese, with a crispy exterior and a gooey interior. The rich umami of the cheese pairs well with alcoholic beverages (especially beer).

Fragrant seared char siu generously topped with a special spicy green onion sauce. The umami of the char siu, the crispness of the green onions, and the spicy kick stimulate the appetite.

Fresh beef offal stir-fried with a special miso sauce. The springy texture of the offal and the rich umami of the miso blend together, making it a perfect dish for both rice and drinks.

A specialty dish from Fukuoka made by stuffing mentaiko into fresh sardines and grilling them. The umami of the sardines and the spiciness of the mentaiko are exquisitely matched, making it popular as a side dish for rice or a snack with drinks.

Thinly sliced raw horse liver sashimi. It features a unique crunchy texture and a rich umami due to its high iron content. Served with sesame oil and salt, or Kyushu's sweet soy sauce.

Thinly sliced fresh horse meat sashimi. It features the umami of lean meat and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, recommended to be enjoyed with Kyushu's sweet soy sauce.

A Fukuoka local specialty made by mixing fresh, raw mackerel with a special sweet soy sauce and plenty of sesame seeds. The umami of the mackerel and the fragrance of the sesame seeds are exquisitely matched, pairing well with both rice and drinks.

A Fukuoka local specialty made by mixing fresh, raw mackerel with a special sweet soy sauce and plenty of sesame seeds. Using higher quality mackerel than regular Goma Saba, you can enjoy a richer umami and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Boiled pork tongue is thinly sliced and mixed with a special sweet and savory sauce and egg yolk. The crunchy texture of the tongue and the rich umami of the egg yolk combine to make it perfect as a snack with drinks.

Toro (fatty part) of tuna and pickled takuan radish are finely chopped and mixed with a special sauce and egg yolk. The rich umami of the toro, the crunchy texture of the takuan, and the mellowness of the egg yolk combine to pair well with rice and drinks.

Fresh pork offal slowly simmered in a special salt broth. The broth, concentrated with the umami of the offal, is light yet profound, warming the body.

Chicken cutlet deep-fried in a crispy batter. It is hearty and satisfying, allowing you to enjoy the juicy umami of the chicken. Served with a special sauce.

A local dish made by simmering squid and seasonal vegetables together. The umami of the squid and the rich flavor of liver soy sauce blend together, pairing well with both rice and drinks.

A Japanese home-style dish made by simmering beef and tofu in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based broth. It features the umami of the meat and the gentle flavor of the tofu, and is enjoyed as a side dish for rice or a snack with drinks.

A dish of whole spicy mentaiko, lightly seared. Searing enhances its fragrance, further bringing out the mentaiko's natural umami and popping texture. Pairs well with sake and shochu.

A dish made by combining tofu, mentaiko, and cheese and baking it in the oven. The gentle flavor of tofu, the spiciness of mentaiko, and the richness of cheese are exquisitely matched, making it popular as a snack with drinks.

A dish of semi-cooked egg grilled on a hot plate, served with mentaiko. The combination of runny egg and spicy mentaiko is exquisite, perfect as a side dish for rice or a snack with drinks.

A fun dish where french fries are put in a bag, and flavored powder is added and shaken. Crispy fries and your choice of flavor are the highlights.

A Korean-style side dish made by boiling bean sprouts and seasoning them with sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, etc. It features a crispy texture and the aroma of sesame oil, making it perfect as a palate cleanser.

A new taste created by mixing spicy mentaiko into classic potato salad. The spiciness and umami of mentaiko are added to the creaminess of the potato salad.

Lightly seared raw mentaiko. It is crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, enhancing the natural umami and spiciness of mentaiko. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

Fresh pork offal stir-fried with a special spicy miso sauce. The springy texture of the offal and the rich, spicy miso stimulate the appetite. Perfect for both rice and drinks.

Pickled ginger wrapped in batter and deep-fried. It features the refreshing acidity of pickled ginger and a crispy texture, making it perfect as a snack with drinks or when you want to refresh your palate.

Kibinago (small fish), a specialty of Kagoshima, is deep-fried whole. It has a crispy texture and the natural, light umami of kibinago, and can be eaten bones and all.

Chikuwa (fish cake) stuffed with tuna mayonnaise and deep-fried in a batter with aonori (seaweed flakes). The elasticity of the chikuwa, the richness of the tuna mayo, and the aroma of the aonori combine for a taste enjoyable by both children and adults.