Kamaage Makino Udon Hakata Bus Terminal Branch | Review by 楊雅雯

When visiting Hakata in Fukuoka, you can't miss this famous local favorite—Hakata Gion Tetsunabe's pan-fried gyoza! When the sizzling hot iron pan arrives at the table, the golden, crispy gyoza immediately make your mouth water! The wrappers are fried until crisp and fragrant, while the filling is flavorful and juicy. Every bite makes you want another one.

Although the restaurant is crowded and you need to wait patiently, and the smell of cooking oil and smoke is a little strong, plus photography isn't allowed inside, so you can't capture what the food looks like, none of that changes how much I like this place. All I can say is, it's worth the wait!

Hakata Ikkousha Main Store is known for its signature “foamy tonkotsu broth.” When you arrive, first order from the ticket machine at the entrance, then take a seat and enjoy your meal. The restaurant is really popular and filled up in no time. The air was also filled with the rich aroma of pork bones, something tonkotsu ramen lovers will definitely appreciate!

It looked appetizing as soon as it arrived! The surface of the broth was covered in fine, creamy foam, paired with an eye-catching soft-boiled egg. Just looking at it made me eager to dig in. With the first sip, the rich, full-bodied tonkotsu broth was truly appealing. Although it had a noticeable pork-bone smell, it wasn’t as hard to handle as I had imagined. Instead, it became smoother and easier to drink with every sip, making it hard to stop.

However, the broth was slightly too salty for me. Halfway through, you can add the spicy pickled mustard greens and shredded ginger provided by the restaurant. They add different layers of flavor and give the bowl more variety.

Overall, this was a bowl of Hakata tonkotsu ramen with a rich broth and distinctive character! Although the flavor was on the heavy side and a little too salty, it suited my taste, and I personally liked it quite a bit.

When visiting Fukuoka, you absolutely can’t miss Hakata’s traditional hot pot dish, mizutaki! This time, I visited Tori Den Hakata Main Store, a well-known mizutaki restaurant famous for its flavorful chicken and rich chicken broth. The overall dining experience was truly excellent!

The broth was rich, and the chicken was tender but still had a nice texture! The broth concentrated all the essence of the chicken, giving it a savory, full-bodied flavor that became even more enjoyable with every sip. The chicken also had a great texture. It wasn’t stewed until overly soft, so you could still taste the chicken’s natural flavor and satisfying firmness. It was really delicious!

Besides the delicious food, the service was also very attentive, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. The only minor downside was that the chicken broth rice porridge served at the end was a little salty for me, but that didn’t affect my positive opinion of the restaurant at all!

I sincerely recommend this place to anyone visiting Fukuoka! If you like chicken soup dishes, be sure to add it to your food itinerary. Mizutaki isn’t just about eating chicken—it’s also about savoring the delicious broth concentrated with the essence of chicken. I definitely recommend making a reservation early! It’s safer to reserve ahead at a popular restaurant so you don’t arrive only to find that you can’t get a table.