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Showing posts with label where to eat in fukuoka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label where to eat in fukuoka. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
PORK STEAK TOICHI FUKUOKA and more things to do in Fukuoka Japan

Because I had a lot of time on my hand before my flight out of Fukuoka, I figured going somewhere unusual would be perfect. Searching the internet, I came across PORK STEAK TOICHI FUKUOKA.
A bit of a walk from the Hakata Jr Station, PORK STEAK TOICHI is best visited during lunch. They basically have a couple of things on the menu but I am getting a head of myself. 
There's no big sign of this restaurant. It's situated in a residential area. A good landmark would be that it's diagonally located in front of a konbini.
That day, I was the first to arrive and was actually early. So, I went and stayed at the konbini and had a cup of coffee. After waiting for awhile, I entered the place and saw that it had a very relaxed vibe.
For lunch, there's actually only one thing on the menu. PORK STEAK. For the price of 1,000 YEN (tax included), this was a steal.
You're actually served a salad first. Then the whole sets comes after.
The meat in itself comes not totally cooked. I suggest waiting a few seconds to complete it.

But, I like it a bit red. After a bite, I was solved. It was a great deal. Not pricey and is a complete meal. No wonder there could be a line during lunch.
Fukuoka is also home to a number of shrines. Having stayed there for almost 2 weeks made me walk around and explore the area.

Now, if you plan to go there during the cold months, you might want to have SOUP STOCK a go.
Aside from doubling as a coffee place, they offer soup and other small snacks. The soup varieties though are plenty so you can pick what's the best for you.
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Don't forget to visit the POKEMON CENTER located in the AMU PLAZA HAKATA CITY.
FUKUOKA has a place in my heart. Going around and experiencing a lot of firsts is why I love visiting it. It maybe a bit laid back compared to Tokyo and Osaka, but it's FUKUOKA!


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Friday, June 1, 2018
GANSO HAKATA MENTAIJU: THE BEST MEAL I HAD IN FUKUOKA JAPAN

If there was one meal that was unforgettable it would be this one. On a fine day, I went on over to a restaurant that had a wooden facade. The GANSO HAKATA MENTAIJU.
A popular restaurant known for celebrities and for athletes that visit, the GANSO HAKATA MENTAIJU was the place that I had the most memorable and unique meal when I visited Fukuoka in Japan. It's known for its use of mentaiko or pollock roe.
It's best to come early as there would be lines. They hand out menus to people lining up to help you decide on what you're getting. There's a couple of floors and the place has a dim lighting that's relaxing and perfect for a date.
Thankfully, they have an English Menu. I figured that they also cater to Chinese and Korean visitors as they had menus in those languages as well.
To start things off, I went for an appetizer. In hindsight, I think that I should not have ordered this since I was aiming to get the big meal. Don't get me wrong. The NUKAMISODAKI was good with its sweet flavor miso flavor but there was more to come.
To best experience GANSO HAKATA MENTAIJU, one should go for the HANMEN SET. The set contains MENTAIJI and the MENTAI NIKOMI TSUKEMEN
When the meal was served my eyes opened up. The aroma filled my nose and I was pleasantly surprised. Since this is a tsukemen, it means that we have noodles that we dip into the thick soup. 
The flavors were intense. With a Warishita on the side, you could add this up and enjoy it to the last drop.
The second part of the meal would be the rice box. Talk about overload. It had the famous mentaiko on top of seaweeds and hot steamy rice. It was soft but held its own shape. It was really good.
Since I saw that a lot of tables ordered dessert, I went for one too. It was a mentaiko flavored custard. To be honest, it looked like a normal piece of sweet ending but after one bite, I was solved. It was the most amazing dessert I had. My mouth watered and everything made sense. A perfect way to end my meal.
The service and everything was on point. Some of the staff were able to talk in English so communication wasn't an issue. Granted that I spent over my budget, the meal was well worth it. Yes, I had to walk back home to the hotel just to save on a few yen but heck, it was worth it.
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GANSO HAKATA MENTAIJU is a definite MUST VISIT when in FUKUOKA. You won't go wrong with their dishes. Best to go with someone so that you could try out more dishes that they offer. They are also open as early as 7:30am and closes at 10:30pm. Be advised that some of their dishes aren't available for breakfast time.


GANSO HAKATA MENTAIJU
Japan, 〒810-0002 Fukuoka Prefecture,
Fukuoka, Chuo, Nishinakasu, 6−15

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
UNAGI TIME in FUKUOKA: YOSHIZUKA UNAGI

Have you ever tried eel? Unagi or freshwater eel is a delicacy that is usually present in Japanese restaurants. In FUKUOKA, there's a well known place that serves this as a specialty. YOSHIZUKA UNAGI is a michellin starred restaurant that has these treats.
Just along a river, a restaurant sits on a quiet part of town. Usually closed every Wednesday, YOSHIZUKA UNAGI is a go to when celebrating special occasions or even for an eel fix.

 I was able to visit them at around 8pm and the place was full. Thankfully, the line was quick and that there are separate floors for every functions. Regular customers would usually take their spot on the second floor. Others have reserved rooms just for them.

Thankfully, they have an English Menu so I was able to pick which dishes I wanted. You could actually choose different items off the menu but if you wanted to taste a lot it would be better to go for a bento box serving. Since I was alone, this made sense.

I went for the MAKUNOUCHI. It's (2,883 Yen at the time) a combination of a number of small dishes with a couple slices of EEL.

I first started off with their soup. To be honest, I thought that it was MISO soup. It wasn't. It's actually a clear broth soup with eel in it. Since it is an EEL specialty store, this was part of it.
The MAKUNOUCHI had two layers. The first had different side dishes including sweets. The bottom has the main course.
I was happy with the different small bites that came with the set.
There's some vegetables, seafood, and even deep fried pork.
I really thought I under ordered but looking back, I did just right. With the eel and the side dishes, I was definitely filled up. Speaking off, the eel was not overly sweet. Its meat was tender and perfectly cooked. Granted that some of the side dishes could have been better, people go here for the eel. So, I was happy with what I had.
Everything was perfect. I had a great time even if I was alone. I was able to munch and taste each individual flavors each part gave. The eel was just wonderful.
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If you're a large party, it would be better to make a reservation. Peak hours would always lead to a queue. Also, they are closed every Wednesday.

YOSHIZUKA UNAGI
Japan, 〒810-0801 Fukuoka Prefecture, 
Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Nakasu, ２丁目8−27


P.S.
I apologize for the image quality.
It seems that I was tipsy that night
and my shots weren't focused as much.
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