Hakata Food Tour: Chicken, Ramen, Mentaiko Bread, & More

Use the code ‘FUKUOKA10’ upon checkout and get 10% off! Tour Hakata with your taste buds on this three-hour guided food tour of the city's best. You’ll try regional specialties at several renowned establishments, including 72-hour chicken skin skewers, mentaiko (cod roe) bread, Hakata-style ramen, plus tea and snacks. In between food stops, pay a visit to the sacred Kushida Shrine. Experience flow: Meet your guide at Hakata Station Food stop one: 72-hour chicken skin skewers at Hakata Guruguru Torikawa Food stop two: Mentaiko bread at the award-winning Mentaiko France bakery Visit the sacred Kushida Shrine Food stop three: Hakata-style ramen at Hakataya Ramen Food stop four: Japanese tea and snacks at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho 72-Hour Chicken Skin Skewers at Hakata Guruguru Torikawa: Our first culinary stop is Hakata Guruguru Torikawa, renowned for its delectable 72-hour marinated chicken skin skewers, of which they sell 800,000 per month! Mentaiko Bread at the Award-Winning Mentaiko France Bakery: Indulge your taste buds by stopping at the award-winning Mentaiko France bakery. Try mentaiko (cod roe) bread, a unique fusion of Japanese and French flavors. At their peak, they bake this savory bread every 10 minutes, with over 1000 sold daily. Visit the Sacred Kushida Shrine: Take a brief cultural detour and visit the sacred Kushida Shrine, an oasis of serenity in Hakata's heart. Hakata-Style Ramen at Hakataya Ramen: Hakata is renowned for its distinct style of ramen, and at Hakataya Ramen (established in 1976), you'll have the opportunity to savor this local treasure. Hakata-style ramen is characterized by its rich, creamy pork bone broth, thin straight noodles, and simple toppings, making it a beloved regional dish. Japanese Tea and Snacks at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho: End your journey with a serene interlude at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho, a renowned teahouse established over 300 years ago. Try hon gyokuro, a Fukuoka-famous tea with a rich, espresso-like flavor.