[2026 Edition] 14 Food Restaurants in Fukuoka | Specialty Dishes and Famous Owners

AMATO's "Fukuoka Legend Food 2026 Edition"

Hello! I'm AMATO , a Food Instagrammer from Fukuoka. I follow @amato.fukgram.

 

He eats at over 500 Food in Fukuoka every year, and introduces sweets, photogenic cafes, great value lunches, the latest hot spots, and hidden gems.

 

In the Fukuoka Food "You're missing out if you don't go" series, we will be introducing the most recommended gourmet Food from among the most popular ones on AMATO 's account.

 

The theme this time is "2026 List of Fukuoka's Legendary Food."

"14 Food Fukuoka Dishes" by Famous Dishes and Famous Restaurant Owners

A Food is a place beloved by locals with a famous owner and famous dishes. Fukuoka, the city of Food food, has many legendary restaurants.

 

This time, we received a request to "tell us about Food restaurants that are popular among locals in Fukuoka," so we will introduce the restaurants that have received the most views from our account.

 

The stores run by Legend are all full of warmth. Whether you're a local or a Tourism, please come to the store with a generous attitude when it's crowded.

 

Please make use of the 2026 list.

 

■ Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

1. "Imaya Hamburger," a long-standing burger restaurant in Fukuoka / Nishi Park , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

This is Imaya Hamburger, a hamburger restaurant located in Nishi Park in Chuo Chuo-ku , Fukuoka City .Queues form every day across the country3Hamburger. Approx.50This is a long-established hamburger restaurant that has been loved by Fukuoka people for over 100 years.

 

 

open30Even if you go more than a minute early, there is already a lineIt is made by the father himself, and many people come just to see him.

 

 

Hamburgers are1Individual500I was surprised at how delicious it was, far beyond my expectations, despite the low price of about 1000 yen.◎

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Imaya Hamburger]
■Address : 3-9-5 Nishikoen , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
West Park East side parking [ MAP]
■Access : 18 minutes on foot from Ohori Park Station
■Business hours : 11:00 ~ until sold out
*Please check with the store for the latest opening hours.
■ Closed : Irregular holidays
■For more details, please click here @imayahamburger

 

 

2. "Misu Shokudo" - a long-established restaurant serving delicious, value-for-money set meals / Minato, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

This is Misu, a restaurant located in Minato, Chuo-ku , Fukuoka City .The restaurant has been run by the father and mother in the kitchen for many years. It is a long-established, affordable and delicious restaurant where you can enjoy the taste of home cooking.

 

 

The restaurant has a homely atmosphere and has a huge number of regulars. You can enjoy classic Showa-era diner dishes such as stir-fried dishes, curry rice, and fried rice at a good price.

 

 

The miso-grilled pork is a sweet dish that goes well with rice. It's even better when you're hungry.

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Misu Restaurant]
■Address: 2-3-6 Minato, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 10 minutes walk from Ohori Park Station
■Business hours: 11:00-21:00
*Please check with the store for current opening hours.
■Closed: Sundays ■TEL: 092-761-5685

 

 

3. A cheap and tasty long-established restaurant popular among locals, "Ichizenmeshi Aokido" / Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

This is the restaurant "Ichizenmeshi Aokido" located in Daimyo , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City .This is a long-established restaurant that has been in business for over 60 years. Its green exterior is a familiar sight to anyone in Fukuoka, and it is a long-established restaurant that continues to be loved by locals.

 

 

Once you step inside, you'll feel as if you've traveled back in time to the Showa era, and your excitement will rise.

 

 

Many of the menu items are in the 500 to 600 yen range, so they're really cheap♪ The katsudon has a home-cooked taste and is gently seasoned. This is the kind of food you could eat every day◎

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Aokido One-Bowl Meal]
■Address: 1-11-28 Daimyo , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 9 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka ( Tenjin) Station
■Business hours: 9:00-14:45, 17:00-20:30
*Saturday 9:00-14:45
*Please check with the store for the latest opening hours.
■Closed: Sundays■TEL: 092-751-0144

 

 

4. Hakata : A long-established tempura stand where you can experience the flavors of Hakata / Tenjin , Chuo-ku , Fukuoka City

This is Genkai, a food stall located in Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City .A long-established food stall that has been in business for over 70 years and is loved by locals and Tourism alike. Founded in 1952, it is the oldest food stall in Hakata and is a tempura specialty food stall that is always fully booked.

 

 

Run by a husband and wife, this is an impeccable restaurant that has it all: cheap, delicious food, and a great atmosphere.

 

 

The tempura platter with eight items is reasonably priced at just over 1,000 yen!What's more, the quality is so good you wouldn't believe it's food from a street stall.

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Genkai]
■Address: 2-14-13 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 3 minutes walk from Subway Tenjin Station
■Business hours: 18:30-23:00
■Closed: Sundays, holidays, and when it rains
*Business hours and holidays are subject to change. TEL: 070-5693-5567

 

 

5. "Korean," a famous Korean restaurant known only to those in the know/Ozasa , Chuo-ku , Fukuoka City

This is the Korean restaurant "Kan'an" located in Ozasa , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City .(Korean)"Mr. Miss.This is a famous restaurant where you can taste authentic Korean cuisine, known only to those in the know. The food made by the owner, who is originally from Busan, is exquisite.

 

 

Mom will appear holding a large long-fin octopus in her hand, giving you a real taste of the place.

 

 

The menu is the chef's choice course of the day.1Book!5,500The quality and quantity of the food is incredible and it's hard to believe it's only 1000 yen!

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Korean]
■Address: Fukuoka City Chuo-ku Ozasa2-11-9 [MAP]
■Access: Nishitetsu Fukuoka (By car from Tenjin Station15Minutes
■Business hours: 18:30-22:30
*Please check with the store for the latest opening hours.
■Closing Days: Irregular holidays ■TEL: 092-522-1789

 

 

6. "Chibikko Taisho" - a long-established yakitori restaurant with cheap, tasty and large toppings / Takasago , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

This is Chibikko Taisho, a yakitori restaurant located in Takasago , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City .A long-established yakitori restaurant that serves cheap, tasty and voluminous yakitori.30This restaurant has been loved by locals for over 20 years.

 

 

This playful chef is so cute and has such a great personality!

 

 

The price of yakitori200Although it is quite reasonably priced at just a few yen, the meat is huge!Just a few skewers will fill you up so be careful not to order too much.(lol)

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Little General]
■Address: 2-11-33 Takasago, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 9 minutes walk from Hirao Station
■Business hours: 18:00-23:00
*Please check with the store for the latest opening hours.
■Closed: Sunday
■TEL: 092-526-3270

 

 

7. "Remi-sanchi," an authentic French food stall with a long line every day / Tenjin , Chuo-ku , Fukuoka City

This is Remi-sanchi, a food stall located in Watanabe-dori , Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City .A very popular Fukuoka specialty food stall run by a French owner. This one-of-a-kind French food stall has a line of people waiting every day.

 

 

Remi, who is from France, is very cheerful and funny, so you will definitely enjoy it ♪

 

 

The food is reasonably priced and served quickly! The restaurant also has many dishes that go well with wine.The lineup also includes dishes that you can't easily find at food stalls, such as ajillo and escargot!

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Remi's House]
■Address: 4-9 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 3 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka ( Tenjin) Station
■Business hours: 18:00-23:00
*Please check with the store for the latest opening hours.
■Closed: Sundays, Mondays, and irregular holidays (bad weather, etc.)
■TEL: 092-986-2117
■For more details, please click here @yataichezremy

■ Fukuoka City Hakata Ward, Higashi Ward, and Others

8. "Yaoki Pan," the cheapest bread shop in Japan that opens at 5am / Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City

This is Yaoki Pan, a bakery located in Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City.morningFiveOpen since its founding50A retro bakery that has been around for over 100 years. Run by a single grandmother, you can buy traditional bread and snacks here.

 

 

This grandmother has a lovely smile, and I hope she takes care of herself and continues running the shop.

 

 

Cream puffs are50Yen, eclairs60The price is so cheap, just 100 yen. It's too reasonable to be able to buy it at this price in this day and age.

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Yaoki Bread]
■Address: Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City1-30-7 [MAP]
■Access: From Hakozaki Station7Minutes
■ Business hours: 5:00~19:00
*Please check with the store for current opening hours.
■Closing Days: Sundays ■TEL: 092-641-5844

 

 

9. Miyake Gofukumachi : A beloved udon restaurant in Hakata , Fukuoka City

This is Miyake Udon, an udon restaurant located in Kamigofukumachi, Gofukumachi Ward, Hakata Fukuoka City , near Gofukumachi station.A long-established udon restaurant that has been loved by Fukuoka locals for many years. Founded 69 years ago, it was featured in the famous TV drama "Solitary Food."

 

 

What surprised me was how fast it was from ordering to serving. It was brought to me within a minute of ordering, haha. The owner was also friendly and talked to me.

 

 

The udon here is a simple, traditional style, with thick noodles that are chewy and soft, making it satisfying to eat. The udon is only 400 yen, and the toppings are only 100 yen, so it's super cheap!

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Miyake Udon]
■Address: 10-24 Gofukumachi, Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 2 minutes walk from Gofukumachi Station
■Business hours: 11:00-17:00
*Please check with the store for current opening hours.
■Closed: Sundays ■TEL: 092-291-3453

 

 

10. "Yagura", a long-established udon restaurant serving delicious katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowls) / Hakata Hakata , Fukuoka City

This is the restaurant "Yagura", a hidden gem located in the underground dining area of ​​the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in front of Hakata , Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City . When you enter the restaurant, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Showa era, and your expectations will rise.

 

 

Although it is a udon restaurant, the most popular menu item is the katsudon. It is open all day from lunchtime, so it is a great place for those who are looking for lunch!

 

 

The sauce is sweet and rich in flavor, and it's topped with plenty of eggs! It's a bowl of rice that goes really well with it.

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Tower]
■Address: 2-9-28 Hakata , Hakata -ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 8 minutes walk from Hakata Station
■Business hours: 11:30-18:30 (Saturdays until 16:30)
*Please check with the store for current opening hours.
■Closed: Sundays ■TEL: 092-441-0360

 

 

11. 70 yen each! Simple and delicious takoyaki "Takoran" / Katakasu , Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City

This is Takoran, a takoyaki shop located in Katakasa, Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City .A popular takoyaki shop run by a cute mother. The shop is known for its delicious takoyaki, which are carefully and thoroughly cooked.

 

 

The owner is a kind and lovely lady who has many fans. She does everything by herself, so you have to wait about 20-30 minutes after ordering, so I recommend calling ahead to make a reservation.

 

 

The takoyaki is carefully and slowly cooked so that it is crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. It was so delicious that I finished all 12 of them in no time!

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Takoran]
■Address: 4-5-11 Katakasa, Hakata ku , Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access: 17 minutes on foot from Hakata Station Chikushi Exit
■Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (ends when sold out)
■Closed days: Irregular holidays
*Business hours and holidays are subject to change. ■TEL: 092-481-8991

 

 

12. A famous restaurant known only to those in the know! A 50-year-old restaurant with a taste of "Tempura Kusshan" / Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City

This is Tempura Kusushan, a tempura specialty restaurant located in Nakasu, Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City .To the locals50A long-established tempura restaurant that has been loved for over 100 years. Run by a single mother, it is a famous restaurant that is known only to those in the know.

 

 

You can enjoy tempura while having a pleasant conversation with the friendly owner, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere is irresistible.

 

 

The tempura is fried crispy and goes great with alcohol. Freshly fried is the best after all.

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Tempura Kuschan]
■Address: Fukuoka City, Hakata Ward, Nakasu2-4-16 [MAP]
■Access: On foot from Nakasu-Kawabata StationFiveMinutes
■ Business hours: 18:00~23:00
■Closing Days: Sunday ■TEL: 092-291-5625

 

 

13. A fiery chef! A hidden gem of a local chicken bar "Momoyaki Momo-chan" / Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City

This is Momoyaki Momochan, an izakaya located in Sumiyoshi, Hakata Ward , Fukuoka City .This is a hidden gem of an izakaya where you can enjoy delicious local chicken. This restaurant serves dishes all made with Satsuma Chiran local chicken.

 

 

The chicken dishes made by Flame Chef are not heavy and are light to eat, making them irresistible for chicken lovers!

 

 

I definitely recommend trying the grilled chicken! It's chewy and super juicy!

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Grilled Peach Momo-chan]
■Address : 4-11-14 Sumiyoshi, Hakata ku, Fukuoka City [MAP]
■Access : 13 minutes walk from Hakata Station
■Business hours : 18:30 - 22:00
■Closed : Irregular holidays■TEL: 092-982-5814
■For more details, please click here @momoyaki_momochan

 

 

14. Probably the smallest yakiniku restaurant in Japan! "Namdaimon" with only one seat / Moji Ward, Kitakyushu Fukuoka Prefecture

This is Nandaimon, a yakiniku restaurant located in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City , Fukuoka Prefecture.A shop located inside Mojiko's retro Central Market.81The table is run by a friendly owner of 20 years old.1The smallest seat in Japan?!It's a yakiniku restaurant.

 

 

The nostalgic atmosphere of the past is incredibly exciting.

 

 

The meat is thick and high quality! Very satisfying to eat.The sauce was so delicious that I felt like I could eat bowls of rice over and over again (lol).

 

For more information about the menu, please click here

 

[Namdaemun]
■Address: Oimatsucho, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City , Fukuoka Prefecture1-11 [MAP]
■Access: On foot from Idemitsu Museum of Arts Station8Minutes
■ Business hours: 12:00~18:30
■Closing Days: Mondays ■TEL: 080-1742-5425

 

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What did you think? This is the definitive edition of Fukuoka's legendary Food of 2026. It's a beloved restaurant that I hope will continue to exist forever. I plan to continue going there in the future. (*Menus and prices are subject to change.)

 

AMATO(Amato)…@amato.fukgramHe is a Food Instagrammer from Fukuoka who is active under the account.

 

 

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