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The experience at Sushi Kogetsu is shaped by Kyushu’s culinary traditions. Led by Daisuke Hata, the new restaurant draws on the techniques he mastered during his apprenticeship at Tenzushi Kyomachi, one of Japan’s most influential sushi bars. He forms his nigiri using a distinctive “Kyushumae” techn ... (read more)
High above the hills of Nakagawa City, Maison Lafite overlooks a beautiful river valley, its 3,300-square-meter estate surrounded by fields and orchards. Welcoming only two groups of guests per meal, Chef Ken Kudo curates an exquisite French menu, built around fresh ingredients harvested on the prop ... (read more)
Housed in a 70-year-old family home that Chef Hisanari Funakoshi restored with his father, this Fukuoka restaurant offers an experience that extends beyond sushi. Centered on fresh catches from local bays, the omakase moves between classic kaiseki and sushi, giving guests a chance to enjoy two culin ... (read more)
Yasuhiko Shiiya stood behind a sushi counter for the first time on the night of his junior high graduation, a decision that would lead him to an impressive career and the opening of Sushi Yasukichi at just 26 years old. Here, one encounters sushi unique to Fukuoka—its exquisite menu blends tradition ... (read more)
Experience culture through food. Inspired by his travels to over 40 countries, Chef Naoto Ohno transforms French cuisine into a modern gastronomic journey, blending diverse global influences with refined artistry. Returning to his hometown of Fukuoka, he aims to establish Syn as a destination restau ... (read more)
Honing his craft at celebrated establishments such as Tokimune and Sushi Shin, Chef Takashi Nakahara returns to his family restaurant to carry its historic legacy forward. Now relocated to Fukuoka, Sushi Senpachi presents a blend of rich local bounty and Edomae techniques, creating unforgettable dis ... (read more)
A self-taught chef delights his guests with an exquisite Japanese cuisine that changes with the seasons. As the word “omakase” suggests, Chef Akihito Fujita’s menu is dictated by his free-style ideas and the best ingredients available on the day. The clay pot rice is packed with flavors of nature’s ... (read more)
Despite his young age, Kazuya Tanaka brings a sophisticated sushi experience to Fukuoka’s fine-dining scene. Beginning his apprenticeship at age 15, he has continued to build his craft, creating masterpieces using fresh seafood caught in local bays. With dishes like marinated sardines and fluffy con ... (read more)
Make your way to Sushidokoro Ishibashi to savor Kyushu’s delicious sake and cuisine. Exuding a love for all things local, this place is loved by residents and out-of-towners alike for its successful formula that adds incredible craftsmanship to exquisite ingredients, and all served with a generous b ... (read more)
The popularity of Fukuoka’s Yakiniku Sudo Haruyoshi becomes clear once you experience the chef’s overwhelming love for yakiniku chargrilled beef, careful consideration of the best preparation for every beef part, and thoughtful hospitality. This is an opportunity to experience the different textures ... (read more)
A unique and perfect marriage of authentic kaiseki Japanese cuisine and exquisite wines. Nakasu Matsu is a wonderful story about the reunion of elemsuentary school classmates — a chef and a sommelier — who bring diverse skills to a brand-new dining experience in their hometown. The formidable pair w ... (read more)
Refreshingly minimalist, stripped of all adornment. At Imoto the spotlight is on delectable Japanese cuisine and exquisite tableware, indulging guests in the sights and flavors of each season from their front-row counter seats. Tucked away somewhat from the busy districts of Tenjin and Daimyo, t ... (read more)
Tsugumi offers the best of Kyushu prepared in the skillful hands of a Kyoto-trained chef. The authentic Japanese cuisine pays homage to all things Kyushu, from produce to tableware and sake. While it is the food that will entice you here, a deeper sense of all that Kyushu has to offer is the added r ... (read more)
Kotan epitomizes elegant simplicity in every sense. The modern yet very Japanese space intensifies your anticipation as this escape from the everyday begins. Slowly shifting your focus from the interior to the tableware and on to the delectable sushi, allow yourself to delight in the total Japanese ... (read more)
This Japanese restaurant in Kitakyushu, northern Kyushu peninsula, educates you about Japanese traditions and cultures. Chef Shozo Matsuyama sources primarily local ingredients and presents them with his unique style. The dishes portray not only the aesthetics of the seasons, but also the unique int ... (read more)
The restaurant is run by Keita Tsutsui, who has the unusual background of being entirely self-taught in sushi techniques. His seriousness and dedication to sushi are on another level, and he relocated from Kochi to Hakata with his family in order to open his own place. His motto is “sushi restaurant ... (read more)
This tiny restaurant is located on a backstreet in the town of Narayamachi in Hakata, where the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era still lingers. The cuisine at Ao juxtaposes this bygone setting, with its creative, modern edge. Hideyuki Kaneda’s cooking reflects his wide range of culinary experie ... (read more)
Founded on passion passed down from his father, a young chef has his heart set on building the top sushi restaurant in his hometown of Fukuoka. Committed in buying from local fishermen, Sushi Karashima offers a treat of flavorful seasonal catches, perfected by traditional techniques and exquisite Ka ... (read more)
The most elusive sushi seat in Japan is found in the city of Kokura on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. Gourmands from around the world jostle for one of just five seats at Tenzushi, which serves unparalleled cuisine described by the chef as “sushi by addition”. Inheriting the style forged by his ... (read more)
Generous portions, exquisite knife cuts, and an appearance like vibrant rock crystals – sushi made with love at this treasure of a sushi restaurant. Serving fresh catches from one of the world’s premier fishing grounds, this Fukuoka establishment has delighted guests with its local seafood for 22 ye ... (read more)
For more than half a century, Ryotei Sagano has been refining a culinary experience that conveys the true essence of Japanese culture. Set in breathtaking traditional architecture overlooking the Naka River, the authentic kaiseki restaurant embraces every aspect of local craftsmanship and hospitalit ... (read more)
Intricate, subtle yet sophisticated. These words not only describe the beautiful traditional dishes of Shirogane Nishida but the character of the master chef himself. With a passion to present the best of Fukuoka with an impressive culinary resume, Chef Shingo Nishida brings the region’s seasonal fl ... (read more)
Tucked away in a gourmet neighborhood in central Fukuoka is a restaurant dedicated to the true art of Edomae sushi. Set in breathtaking Japanese architecture, Sushi Sakai stages Kyushu’s seasonal treasures that are perfected using traditional techniques and paired with the chef’s favorite sake. Here ... (read more)
Pure passion. Perfecting every element as he faithfully adheres to the traditions of Edomae sushi, this extremely talented young chef works with the conviction of a veteran. With an unparalleled fastidiousness for the rice, warm freshly steamed rice aromas waft across the beautiful gingko counter wh ... (read more)
Far away from anywhere, a little sushi bar on the southwestern island of Kyushu has blown away those who made the pilgrimage. Ignited by their words of praise, Teruzushi is becoming one of Japan’s hottest culinary sensations, attracting gourmands who want to experience the best of what Kyushu can of ... (read more)