Hakata no Ouka

In general it’s said that those who want to eat something at its best and finest should go right to the source for it, and this is largely true. Crab lovers should go to Hokkaido, pork lovers should go to Kagoshima, and okonomiyaki lovers should drop by Osaka or Hiroshima, depending on their preferred style of preparation. But thankfully, those headed to Fukuoka don’t have to detour all the way to Hyogo — a whole 2.5-hour trip eastward by shinkansen — to enjoy the finest Kobe beef. Hakata no Ouka’s value proposition is to serve Kobe beef in Fukuoka, making high-quality selections of Japan’s most famous wagyu beef available even outside of its home prefecture. Such high-quality beef demands just as much attention dedicated to its preparation, and the chefs at Hakata no Ouka will definitely guarantee that the beef is prepared in the most dazzling way possible. Several teppanyaki grills are located around the restaurant, each one manned by a chef with the utmost experience in his craft. Every service is as much an appreciation of their skill as much as it is the quality of the beef. Indulge all five of the senses, experiencing the sweetness, tender texture, and fragrant meaty aroma of A5-grade Kobe beef, cooked teppanyaki style. At Hakata no Ouka, whole cows are purchased, allowing guests to enjoy the best possible quality even across different cuts. Besides the finest A5-grade wagyu steaks, fresh seafood, seared vegetables, and garlic fried rice also feature on the menu. The drinks menu includes local sake from the Kyushu region, a highly-recommended potato shochu called “Kirishima EX,” and a refreshingly citrusy Okinawan shikuwasa beverage that complements the rich taste of Kobe beef, all of which are available in the restaurant's generous all-you-can-drink plans. For anniversaries and birthdays, the chefs can also prepare a customized surprise dessert to celebrate a special day. Just a short walk from Nakasukawabata Station, this riverside restaurant is a truly special experience.