"Ono's Separate House" in Fukuoka City, Maizuru, run by Takashi Ono, one of the "Four Heavenly Kings of Hakata," is where you can enjoy a meal prepared by him. Tonight, Ikki Kubo, who runs a food and beverage study support business, is visiting Fukuoka. Let's study at the restaurant of his student, Takashi Ono, called "Ono's Separate House." When making a reservation with Ono, it is recommended to go for the "Ito 9-course meal" priced at 7,800 yen (excluding tax). Starting with Fukuoka's local sake, such as Izu Honten's Kame-no-O Jyugenn, a pure rice ginjo sake, which has a good acidity. The theme for this month's appetizer "Ichiyo Raifuku" features a handmade shimenawa by the landlady of a ryokan in Itoshima. The meal includes dishes like shirako, Itoshima's Amaou strawberries and winter persimmons, tea-brewed red sea cucumber with yam and rapeseed flower jelly. Next is sashimi, featuring horse mackerel, kue, abalone shabu-shabu from Iki, golden conger eel from Tsushima, and simmered kawahagi skin. The meal continues with deep-fried dishes like sweetfish scale tempura from Suzaki, flat mushrooms, Itoshima butterbur sprouts, and taro sprout tempura. The sake paired with this course is Saga's Hanakoka Junmai Daiginjo. The meal also includes whitebait tempura, red clam, shallots, butter-sautéed celery, Fukuoka bamboo shoots, and young shoots and scallop shinjo. The main course features a turnip-steamed amberjack from the Genkainada Sea with burnt butter soy sauce, chopped turnip greens, and simmered kombu. The sake served with this course is Kyushu Kiku Zanshin Fukuroshibori Muroka Namagenshu. The dessert is made with olive oil and Amaou strawberries, frozen with liquid nitrogen. Overall, the meal at Ono's Separate House is a great value for around 10,000 yen, especially for those who love carabineros shrimp. It is a hidden gem in Fukuoka, and those who know about it in Tokyo would surely be impressed by the quality of the food served here.

I had previously been very satisfied with lunch at this place in Hakata, so I made a reservation for it as the organizer. The separate building where we were seated had a cozy atmosphere with private rooms. We had a course meal featuring Sakura (cherry blossom) dishes, including 11 types of sashimi, seasonal grilled dishes, seafood chawanmushi, 8 pieces of sushi, and dessert. Every dish was delicious and we were all very satisfied. We were so full that we couldn't even finish the sushi and dessert, but we left the restaurant very happy. It was a great experience, and I would recommend choosing a smaller course next time. I forgot to take a photo of the sushi - oops!

I visited on a business trip. I ordered the course menu. I only had time to take a picture of the first sashimi, I'm sorry. Overall, it was delicious, the service was good, and we had a great time chatting over drinks. At the end of the course, they said the sushi was all-you-can-eat! But my stomach was already full! I would love to go back when I visit Hakata again!

I had been to this restaurant for lunch before and knew that whatever I ate would be delicious, so I was looking forward to dinner as well. It was the day of Doyo no Ushi (midsummer day of the ox), so we were served eel as an appetizer. The eel was so delicious that my companions saved half of it for the end, even before the main dishes arrived. I chose Saga beef shabu-shabu and simmered Kinmedai as my two main dishes. I expected the shabu-shabu to come with just 1-2 slices of meat, but was pleasantly surprised to find about 5 slices, which made me appreciate the generosity of the chef. Every fish dish was also delicious, but I will skip the details. The dessert, a pudding, was incredibly smooth and the waiter informed us that it was made by the patissier. Honestly, the pudding alone is worth coming back for.

I almost passed by the "Ono's Cottage" right in front of me, but I finally visited the Hakata main store at Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Nakasu for breakfast as I had planned. A year later, it became a reality. The dishes with uni and the superb salmon from Yufuin were delicious. They have a variety of alcohol, but only house wine for wine, so it might be best to pair Japanese sake or shochu with the dishes here. I think it would be better if there were a wider selection of alcohol.

The restaurant "Mai" charges 3800 yen for a private room. Upon entering the restaurant, the staff quickly exits the premises, as if they were celebrities. The entrance is usually locked, and customers are usually allowed in through an intercom system. The staff led me to a building quite far away, with separate entrances for staff and customers, which was a bit strange. Despite being labeled as a private room, the voices from the neighboring room could still be heard. The meal itself was worth the 3800 yen, with no complaints. The dishes were served on stylish plates, and the food was well-prepared. The sashimi came with a solid soy sauce block, but regular soy sauce was also provided, which was appreciated. The grilled dish was tasty, and the fried food was seasoned nicely. Overall, the restaurant had a unique style and served delicious food, although it was a bit confusing at times. The only downside was not being able to order additional dishes. Overall, it was a decent dining experience.

The alcohol and food were both incredibly satisfying! Everything was really delicious, the all-you-can-drink option was great, especially the all-you-can-drink sake is recommended! The food also had many dishes that paired well with sake, especially the first course of sashimi (with explanations of the origin) was really enjoyable!

I visited after a long time. I ordered the cherry blossom course for 5800 yen. The sashimi portion was quite generous, both in quantity and quality. The grilled Spanish mackerel and fried baby octopus were delicious. The sushi was all-you-can-eat, and I left feeling quite full.

It was a night out with the kids on a holiday♪ I made a reservation but the entrance to the restaurant was really hard to find! And on this day, we were guided to a separate building a little further away. There are three course options priced at 3,800 yen, 5,800 yen, and 7,800 yen, but my strategy was to go for the cheapest course and add on individual items a la carte. You can order as much of your favorite drink as you like, but it seems they don't offer all-you-can-drink. We started with a toast of draft beer and crunchy red sea cucumber vinegar as an appetizer. The sashimi platter, featuring eleven varieties, was a hit, so we switched to sake and ordered two servings of Higashino. It was smooth and delicious! I chose the miso-grilled mackerel sandwich from the selection of one item dishes (Cajun-spiced cod and fried taro, snap peas and spring cabbage, zucchini and young chicken simmered) and it went really well with the drinks. So we also ordered two servings of the super dry Senshu Hakkaku! After that, we had two pieces of sushi and finished with a sea bream and wakame rice porridge. I wanted to add more items a la carte, but the staff said that additional dishes cannot be added to the course menu!! I thought they should accept it since it's profitable for the restaurant, but oh well <(_ _)> So, I'll have two servings of Kitaya too! The sea bream porridge had a nice broth and was really tasty! The kids might not have been full, but I was stuffed! Well, thanks for the meal~(^^♪

I was guided to a hidden, secluded restaurant in a remote location. I had made a reservation for the cherry blossom course in advance, so the first dish that arrived was two plates of sashimi on natural stone plates. The grated yam with kelp soy sauce was a nice touch. The raw conger eel and sea cucumber were delicious, and I moved on to the Funachu Hassaku course from beer. Up until this point, everything was going well! However, perhaps I had set my expectations too high based on the previous reviews or ratings, but from here on, until the final sushi course, it was a bit disappointing, or rather, it lost momentum without getting me excited. The sushi, in particular, was a letdown. Well, I had a good time and enjoyed the drinks, so I'll take it as a positive experience.

I visited this restaurant for my farewell party. The organizer chose this place for us. The entrance was a bit hard to find, but we managed to arrive. The door was locked, so we had to ring the intercom to have the staff open it for us. A bit confusing... We made a reservation for a course meal, and the staff kindly explained each dish to us. The food was perfect, and they had a great selection of drinks. The price was reasonable. I would love to visit again.

I used this restaurant for entertaining clients again this time. I have visited a few times before, but this restaurant not only offers delicious food but also has the best hospitality. It has private rooms, perfect for entertaining, and you can fully enjoy Fukuoka cuisine here. The fish dishes are especially good! The owner himself explains the dishes. The photos show just a part of the satisfying content! I think the cost performance is great. Reservations are required, but it's worth a visit!

A friend made a reservation for me and I visited. The fish was fresh and there were some rare items. I don't know much about sake, but all the recommended ones were delicious. After eating various dishes, sushi was served when I was full, and I was satisfied. I was planning to visit the restaurant "Konomi" next door, but it was closed. Disappointing.

I had visited this restaurant once with a senior colleague from work, but today I came with my wife for a personal celebration. The entrance to the restaurant is still hard to find from the outside. You have to enter a narrow alley and find a door about halfway down with a small sign that says "Onobanare". The door is locked, so you have to ring the intercom and wait to be greeted. It feels like a members-only club. When the door opens, you go up a staircase to what seems like the second floor. Six other female customers entered the restaurant at the same time as us. The small restaurant (about 12 seats fully occupied) quickly filled up with two more customers who arrived later. It was a busy Sunday night. We ordered the "Sakura" course, which includes all-you-can-eat sushi for 5,800 yen. Drinks are not included. The meal started with appetizers followed by sashimi, which was quite luxurious. Although I couldn't remember all the details, the sashimi was made with seafood from Kyushu. Instead of soy sauce, they provided a black ball-like thing made of finely shredded kelp to accompany the sashimi. It was stylish and enhanced the flavor. Next came the grilled dish (sawara) and a choice of two dishes from the Sakura course - "rolled omelette" and "simmered silver cod". It was impressive that there was no repetition of seafood up to this point. Then came the sushi, which you could order more of, along with a chawanmushi. I added about 5 more pieces of my favorite sushi. I was already full. Finally, we had dessert, which was the popular pudding at the restaurant. It was rich and delicious. Maybe it's okay to indulge like this once a year. Thank you for the meal.

Fukuoka is located between Tenjin and Akasaka, just north of one of the blocks on Showa Street. It was difficult to find this restaurant, as I had to look at the map multiple times. Eventually, I found a small sign in a narrow alley that gave the place a hidden and exclusive feel. The restaurant mainly offers course meals, but the sashimi platter with eleven types of fish actually had more variety and volume than expected. Each piece of fish showed a dedication to quality ingredients, and the taste was quite good. It's a great place to have important meetings while enjoying sake.

I made a reservation and visited on a regular night. When I arrived at the Ono annex, I was guided to a separate building. It felt like a separate annex of the Ono annex. The atmosphere was like a typical private room izakaya. It was open upstairs, and I could hear the chatter from the neighboring room, giving a slightly noisy impression. I added all-you-can-drink to the 3800 yen course. The course dishes were all delicious and I think the cost performance is very good. Especially the assorted sashimi, with over ten types of sashimi on two large plates for each person, was spectacular. The fresh fish, mainly from the local sea, had translucent white meat. I think this alone is worth the price. For the seasonal dish, you can choose from three types, and I chose the fried chicken and Hakata eggplant in ankake sauce. There were many types of sake, including several types of Japanese sake, which you can enjoy with the dishes. You can enjoy high-class kaiseki cuisine at izakaya prices. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a hidden restaurant in Maizuru (^-^) The entrance was a bit hard to find at first, so I was a bit nervous. I rang the intercom and was led to a table on the second floor. The view from the window was surprisingly peaceful, considering the bustling area nearby (*^^*) I ordered the specialty sashimi platter, which had 12 types of sashimi and 2 pieces of sushi (*^^*) Each piece of sashimi was carefully prepared, and it came with a delicious soy sauce with grated yam. I also ordered grilled kinki fish, which had a generous portion and was flavorful (^-^) I enjoyed a kimchi platter as a side dish, along with grilled chicken liver and white clams. This place is recommended for dates or business dinners (^_-)

It's located in a very hard-to-find place. You ring the doorbell and get guided to the second floor. There are only 3 tables, and the atmosphere is a bit formal. Not really a place to hang out and drink with friends. It's recommended to go with family or a partner. - Assorted sashimi → They bring one plate per person, divided into 2 plates. Lots of variety and looks beautiful. The bottom plate has yuzu, maguro, tai sushi, shimesaba, uni hirame, salmon, anago, kanpachi. The top plate has goma saba, mekabu, nodoguro himono, etc. They explain everything but I couldn't remember it all. Anago sashimi was a first for me. A friend who tried it first said, "All the tiny bones are removed, it's amazing!" so I took a bite without hesitation but "ouch" (;_;) the bones pricked my jaw. I tried to chew through it but it was painful, so I had to say goodbye. The meal that followed stung (tears). - White clam and vegetable miso butter → Delicious. Goes well with wine. - Uni and awabi creamy gratin → Served in a shell. The surface is crispy with breadcrumbs toasted in the oven. The food was delicious, the staff were nice. However, the food is served very slowly and the prices are on the higher side. 3 dishes and 1 drink cost over 8000 yen for 2 hours. Well, the sashimi is luxurious so the price is understandable, not a rip-off feeling though. Only the anago bones were disappointing...

I saw Ono no Hanare Maizuru store on Instagram and visited it immediately, but unfortunately they were fully booked today. I made a reservation for a revisit! The lunch menu was only 1580 yen. As you can see from the photos, the dishes are very luxurious. There are two options to choose from: ① Ono's delicious curry ② Egg over rice set ③ Ochazuke set ④ Special French toast ⑤ Coffee & soft drink This time, I ordered ① and ④. And there was a rice cooker with 3 servings available for all-you-can-eat. Amazing! For 1580 yen, you get sashimi mainly from the Kyushu region, small dishes, salad, grilled items, simmered dishes, fish head soup, and shirasu chirashi rice. It's a great deal. The presentation is also excellent, and I am very satisfied. I'm glad I made a reservation and came. This is a highly recommended restaurant in Hakata. Thank you for the meal. I will make a reservation again.

I made a reservation and was shown to a private room. As shown in the second photo, the lunch was massive in volume. It also came with rice cooked in a pot, so it was essentially all-you-can-eat rice. The sashimi was fresh, and each dish had a great flavor. I chose the pudding for dessert, and it was also delicious.

I went to Ono's detached house, which has a good reputation for lunch. I made a reservation over the phone a week ago, and the staff was very friendly. I had asked over the phone about the 1500 yen set menu, but when I looked at the menu on Tabelog, it seemed like there were various additional side dishes to choose from, so I was excited to add more. Before taking our order, rice and side dishes were brought to us. Since it was a Sunday, we couldn't choose additional side dishes, but we could choose between curry, pudding, or egg over rice for two, and for an additional 300 yen, we could choose beer or wine. Being a foodie, I opted for beer, curry, pudding, and an additional 100 yen for the egg over rice set for the full course. The sashimi included horse mackerel, horse mackerel, seared flatfish, raw horse mackerel, sea bass, kanpachi, kibinago, domestic salmon, sea bream, negitoro with sea urchin, and eel on a spoon. It was presented beautifully, but none of the fish were particularly impressive. The grilled fish were mackerel and cutlassfish. The mackerel was disappointingly small, like at a hotel breakfast buffet, and the cutlassfish was a bit mediocre. I felt like they should have given more grilled mackerel instead. The simmered fish was sea bream head, which was delicious with a strong ginger flavor. The curry was just average. The fried fish and vegetables made it a bit heavy towards the end. The pudding had a hint of cream flavor, was the perfect size, and was delicious. Overall, the flavors were honestly just average, but they served each dish individually, with each group having their own rice pot, which I thought was great value for money.

This is my first trip to Fukuoka with a friend in Kyushu after a long time. Last time, I couldn't make a reservation so I made one early this time. It was a great value lunch for 1,580 yen. I chose the recommended curry and local egg pudding from the two choices. Just like the reviews, I was surprised by the variety of sashimi! Everything was fresh and delicious!! There were too many dishes, so I could only eat a little of their famous freshly cooked rice. The dessert was a bit late, so they gave me a complimentary coffee. The pudding had a rich egg flavor and the caramel part was very delicious. I am satisfied that I could enjoy fresh local fish at this price! I would like to visit here again. Thank you for the meal.