Fukuoka Cuisine

Hakata Ramen is a famous style of ramen originating from Fukuoka. It features thin noodles and a rich, pork bone broth, often topped with green onions, chashu (braised pork), and pickled ginger. ¹⁾

Motsunabe is a hot pot dish featuring beef or pork tripe (motsu) cooked with vegetables in a savory broth made with miso or soy sauce. ²⁾

Fukuoka is known for its delicious yakitori, grilled chicken skewers, often served with tare sauce or salt and accompanied by various parts of the chicken. ³⁾

Fukuoka is renowned for its tonkotsu ramen, which features a broth made from pork bones, resulting in a rich and creamy texture. ⁴⁾

Yaki Udon is a stir-fried udon noodle dish popular in Fukuoka, often cooked with pork, vegetables, and a savory sauce. ⁵⁾

Mentaiko is a spicy cod roe dish that originated in Fukuoka. It is often served as a topping for rice or enjoyed with pasta. ⁶⁾

Karashi Mentaiko is a variation of mentaiko that is spiced with red chili peppers, giving it a distinctive and spicy flavor. ⁷⁾

Fukuoka Yaki is a local specialty, similar to okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), often filled with cabbage, seafood, and pork. ⁸⁾

Ika Somen is a unique Fukuoka dish where thin slices of raw squid are served as “noodles,” accompanied by dipping sauces. ⁹⁾

Tetsunabe Gyoza refers to gyoza (dumplings) cooked in an iron skillet, creating a crispy texture on the bottom while keeping the filling tender. ¹⁰⁾

Fukuoka is known for its mackerel sushi, featuring fresh mackerel slices served atop small beds of rice and garnished with soy sauce and ginger. ¹¹⁾

Fukuoka's Yame region is renowned for its high-quality green tea, known as Yame-cha, which is often enjoyed during traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. ¹²⁾

Sawara no Sumibi Yaki is a local dish featuring grilled Spanish mackerel, often seasoned with salt and enjoyed with a squeeze of citrus. ¹³⁾

Hakata Torimon is a sweet pastry filled with red bean paste or other sweet fillings, resembling a chicken (tori). ¹⁴⁾

Umegae Mochi is a traditional Fukuoka sweet made from glutinous rice and covered with red bean paste. It is often shaped like a plum blossom. ¹⁵⁾