Must-Try Izakaya in Hakata and Tenjin: Enjoy Kyushu’s Famous Local Dishes at Kyushu Meibutsu Tometeba

This signature menu item has won the Gold Award for 17 consecutive years and the Grand Gold Award six times in the Chicken Wing Category of the Karaage Grand Prix hosted by the Japan Karaage Association.
Tometeba is known for its straight chicken wings served on bamboo skewers.
Each order is fried quickly at a high temperature and carefully seasoned one piece at a time with a secret recipe.
The outside is crisp and fragrant, while the inside is juicy.
The saltiness is perfectly balanced, creating a flavor that is hard to stop eating once you start.
There are also many flavor variations, including Amateba, which has a rich sweetness from a sweet sauce, and Karateba, which is seasoned with several spices.

This popular menu item uses soft-shell shrimp, whose shells are still tender just after molting.
Because the shrimp can be eaten shell and all, you can enjoy a light, crisp texture.
It is finished with simple salt seasoning, allowing the umami of the ingredient to come through clearly.
It is also perfect as a snack to pair with drinks.

Motsunabe is one of Fukuoka’s most representative local specialties.
At Kyushu Meibutsu Tometeba, carefully selected domestic beef offal is used to create a hot pot full of umami.
For the soup, guests can choose between a light Kyushu soy sauce flavor and a rich Kyoto-style white miso flavor.
As the beef offal simmers, it blends into the soup, releasing deep flavor with every bite.
To finish, add champon noodles and enjoy every last bit of the soup.

This pork shabu-shabu is known for its refreshing flavor.
It uses domestic branded pork and is enjoyed with a special broth made with the umami of bonito and kombu.
To finish, Goto Udon, a famous type of udon noodles from Nagasaki, is added.
You can enjoy a satisfying final bowl with a soup full of dissolved umami.

This popular menu item combines Fukuoka’s famous mentaiko with Kyushu Meibutsu Tometeba’s original aged chicken.
It uses aged chicken cooked at a low temperature with a unique method, giving it a moist texture and concentrated umami.
The spicy kick and richness of mentaiko are added, making it pair well with both rice and drinks.
It is a dish you will definitely want to try as a taste of Fukuoka.

This store has an excellent location directly connected to Chikushiguchi East Exit 4 of Subway Hakata Station.
Because it can be accessed without getting wet even on rainy days, it is convenient for tourists as well.
With many seats, this large restaurant is also ideal for group use and meals during travel.

This store is in a convenient location about a 2-minute walk from the Hakata Exit of Hakata Station.
In addition to its easy access, it is known for its relaxed atmosphere, where guests can enjoy their meal at a leisurely pace.
It is easy to stop by after shopping or sightseeing.

Located in the Tenjin area, this store has convenient access about a 2-minute walk from Nishitetsu-Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.
It is in an area lively with young people and local customers, making it recommended for those who want to enjoy a more local atmosphere.