Recommended for Family Meals: Savor Fukuoka Food in the retro-themed Tenjin Umaka Yokocho

Kids might say, “I want ramen,” while parents might think, “I want some light tempura.”
It is common for family members to have different tastes.
At Tenjin Umaka Yokocho, you will find ramen, tempura, rice burgers, yakisoba, dandan noodles, cold noodles, and izakaya-style dishes, so everyone can choose what they like without hesitation.
Because it is a food-court format, it is also nice that you can eat what you ordered together at the same table.

The interior is unified under a design theme inspired by the Showa era (1926-1989), creating a nostalgic and warmly inviting atmosphere often described as “Showa-retro.”
Retro lanterns, old movie posters, and tin signs create a nostalgic atmosphere throughout the space.
Even the background music feels familiar, giving adults the fun of reminiscing and kids a sense of fresh discovery.

With convenient access of about a 2-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, it is easy to drop in between sightseeing and shopping.
It is open from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm, which is another appealing point since you can use it without worrying about the time.
Because the menu and drinks are available all day, it is also a nice bonus that you can enjoy a casual drink starting from midday.

This store is proud of its izakaya-style dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients from across Kyushu.
With hearty options such as “Original Omelette Rice Curry” and “Surprisingly Spicy Miso Grilled Meat Teppan Set Meal,” it has a lineup that satisfies those who want a filling meal.
It also offers a wide selection of a la carte dishes, including “Hakata Sesame Mackerel (Limited Quantity)” and “Crispy Grilled Chicken Thigh.”

A specialty shop that uses domestically sourced ingredients from Kyushu and other regions to serve more than 10 kinds of rice burgers.
Among the many options, the popular picks are the “Yakiniku Enmusubi Burger” and the “Salmon and Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) Dashimaki Enmusubi Burger.”
The yellow bun of the “Yakiniku Enmusubi Burger” is cooked from carefully selected Kyushu rice and multigrain rice with pumpkin and turmeric.
Packed with plenty of grilled meat, it is a satisfying, volume-filled burger.
The “Salmon and Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) Dashimaki Enmusubi Burger” features a green bun cooked from carefully selected Kyushu rice and multigrain rice with spinach and tea.
It is filled with salmon and mentaiko that pair perfectly with a large, dashi-rich dashimaki omelet.
They also offer distinctive items such as the “Unzen Kogen Ham Egg Burger,” as well as veggie-friendly options.

A restaurant centered on Chinese cuisine where you can enjoy Sichuan-style numbing heat.
Their dandan noodles, fragrant with Sichuan pepper and chili, deliver a gentle level of spiciness while still giving a clear, lingering numbing sensation.
With options like beef noodles and gyoza as well, it is a must for spicy-food lovers.

A popular tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen shop that traces its roots to the food-stall district long loved in Nagahama.
It has also earned the top spot in the overall category of the ramen guide magazine “Ramen Walker Fukuoka.”
The milky-white soup is mellow with no off-putting odor, and it pairs perfectly with thin, straight noodles.
If you want to taste authentic Fukuoka-style tonkotsu, this is a place you will want to have on your list.

A shop that serves “Hakata Noodle Yakisoba,” created with “Hita Yakisoba” as inspiration.
Their additive-free, house-made noodles are boiled once, then seared on both sides and stir-fried, creating a texture that is aromatic outside and pleasantly chewy inside.
With carefully selected ingredients centered on bean sprouts harvested the same day, it is a dish whose aroma and texture evolve the more you eat.

A restaurant where you can enjoy tempura as the main attraction, along with items like yakitori.
Freshly fried tempura made with quality ingredients, such as fresh vegetables from Itoshima in Fukuoka and seafood from nearby waters, is the highlight.
A popular choice is the “Ebizou set meal,” which includes tempura of shrimp, squid, fish, pork, and three kinds of vegetables, plus rice and miso soup.
The crispy batter brings out the natural flavor of each ingredient, making it enjoyable all the way through.

A restaurant where you can enjoy izakaya-style dishes.
It is a sister restaurant to Washu Sakanaya Kurasu on the 1st floor of the same building, and you can also enjoy craftsman-made items such as assorted sashimi, nigiri sushi, and kaisendon.
They also serve “Morioka Reimen,” which is relatively rare in Fukuoka. Be sure to try their “Morioka Reimen,” featuring a carefully crafted soup made with broth from beef bones and chicken bones.

Rather than staff coming to your table to take your order, this is primarily a self-service system.
You can use the food court style at any time during operating hours.

1. First, secure a seat inside the facility. (Water is self-service.)
2. Go to each store and order directly. (Some stores use a meal-ticket system.)

3. When the call buzzer you receive when ordering vibrates, go pick up your food.
4. After eating, return your tray to the counter of the store you used.

Orders can be placed via QR codes available at each table.
You can browse and select dishes from multiple stores on your smartphone and complete your payment cashlessly in one go.
After ordering, staff will deliver the food directly to your table, allowing you to enjoy a yatai-style experience without waiting in line.
Available from 4:00pm to 10:00pm (from 5:00pm at some stores).