Today is my day off from work, so I decided to go for some sashimi and seafood. I arrived at the restaurant around noon, and there was already a long line outside. I had to write my name on the waiting board and ended up being the 12th person in line. It was quite crowded, with half of the customers being foreigners. After waiting for about 40 minutes, I finally got inside the restaurant. I ordered a seafood bowl for 1000 yen and was seated at a table for four by myself. The food arrived promptly, with a delicious seafood bowl containing six different types of fresh sashimi, along with miso soup, chawanmushi, and a small side dish. Everything was delicious, and I even ordered the original pudding for dessert. After finishing my meal, I chatted with the owner of the nearby fish market and learned that the restaurant had to raise their prices due to an increase in fuel costs for the fishing boats. Despite the upcoming price hike, I still feel like it was worth waiting in line for such a delicious meal. I will definitely consider coming back even after the price increase.

On the way to Tsushima, I made a detour and had brunch because the restaurant didn't open until 11:00. There were many foreign tourists, and a line had already formed 30 minutes before opening. I had a seafood bowl and a sashimi set. Both dishes had the same types of fish, but the seafood bowl was 100 yen cheaper. The sashimi set cost 100 yen more probably because it required separate plating. The fish was very thick and satisfying to eat. The cost performance was excellent!

I had the premium seafood bowl and sashimi set. The sashimi was sea bass, but it was very fresh and delicious without the typical sea bass taste. The set included grilled and steamed dishes, which were satisfying. The seafood bowl was tasty, but the ingredients were common and lacked local specialties. Overall, it was delicious!

Fukuoka: A restaurant located in Chuo-ku Haruyoshi. Shokudo Mitsu I arrived a little after 12 o'clock, and there was a crowd of people in front of the store, writing their names on a board to wait. I waited for 2 hours! Even though it was a weekday! If you want to avoid the line, it's better to go early! I ordered the seafood bowl set (special) for 2000 yen, sashimi set (upper) for 1500 yen, and tempura for 400 yen. First, I had the miso soup with seaweed, so delicious! The wait of 2 hours was worth it for the delicious taste! The seafood was also very fresh and delicious! The staff kept going back and forth between the store and the neighboring Nakani Sengyo fish store, so the fish must be fresh. I thought it might be a waste to order tempura, but it was the right choice! The taste of the fish was rich. Even the side dishes like steamed egg custard with white fish and white rice cakes in a small bowl of nanban-zuke were super delicious. Every dish served was impeccable. I thought this was a restaurant that looks good on Instagram, but it's not at all! It's a super delicious restaurant! You often see thumbnails saying "If you want to eat seafood in Fukuoka, go here," right? I tend to click on those, but let me say it too! If you want to eat seafood in Fukuoka, go here☆ A highly recommended restaurant! @shokudou_mitsu [Store name] Shokudo Mitsu [Address] 1-6-1 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Yanagibashi Rengo Market [Business hours] 10:00-13:30 (L.O) 17:30-20:00 (L.O) Closed on Sundays and public holidays [Budget] Up to 2000 yen [Order] - Seafood bowl set (special): 2000 yen - Sashimi set (upper): 1500 yen - Tempura: 400 yen

I arrived at the restaurant after 10 o'clock and there was a long line. There were also overseas tourists signing in on a register before wandering around the area. I've been to Sanseleco for license renewal before, but this was my first time at Yanagibashi Market! There are various shops selling fish, vegetables, Japanese sweets, bread, fried food, etc. While waiting, I couldn't resist buying and eating fish roe and squid tempura. After about an hour, I was able to enter. I ordered the special deluxe sashimi bowl in a large portion. I was also curious about the recommended tuna bowl. The presentation of the fish was beautiful! It came with marinated horse mackerel, miso soup with plenty of seaweed, and chawanmushi. The bluefin tuna, salmon roe, shrimp, squid, salmon, sea bream, bluefish (mackerel? sardine?), were all fresh and delicious. Thank you for the meal! I want to bring my family next time and come early in the morning!

Visited on Saturday afternoon!! Wow! The line is crazy long!! About 30 people in line! Wrote my name on the waiting list!! If you write your name, you don't have to wait in line, just come back to the shop when you think your name will be called! There is a waiting area nearby with chairs and tables, so I waited there for about 2 hours before finally getting inside the shop!! Ordered the deluxe seafood bowl set! It arrived in about 15 minutes! The quality of the fish was amazing! Such a luxurious selection for only 2000 yen! Tuna, shrimp, squid, amberjack, salmon, salmon roe, and sea bream!! The shrimp, tuna, and amberjack were especially delicious! The rice portion is large, but the overall amount is not too much, so if you can eat a lot, you should go for the large portion! It's cheap for this quality of fish at 2000 yen, but waiting for 2 hours is something to consider! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

"Shokudo Hikari" is a great restaurant name. Located in Fukuoka Hakata/Yanagibashi Rengou Ichiba, this seafood restaurant is operated by Nakani Sengyo-ten, located right across the shop. You can enjoy delicious seafood bowls here. On this day, it was a Monday. According to reviews, if you don't sign up before the 11:00 am opening, you may have to wait for about an hour, so I decided to head to the market early. I was looking at nearby shops when the manager told me, "It will quickly become a long line, so go sign up right away!" I signed up around 10:30 am and was able to get in for the first round. I ordered the Shanghai seafood bowl for 1,000 yen and tempura for 400 yen. The taste was delicious! It's amazing that you can eat this at such a price. It's understandable why there's always a line. I heard that the prices will go up to 1,300 yen after Golden Week, but it's still worth it. If you sign up, you don't have to wait in line. It's fun to explore nearby shops while waiting. It may be difficult to get in during the first round, but it's worth the wait. I hope this shop and the market will attract many customers. Fish lovers should definitely check it out. It was delicious! I will definitely go back. Thank you for the meal!

On a rainy weekday, I arrived at around 9:45 am and there was already a line in front of the store! I wrote my name and joined the line, barely making it into the store when it opened at 10 am. Despite being open for less than six months, this place is incredibly popular! I was surprised to see that most of the customers were from China and Korea. The sushi was incredibly fresh and the fish was plump and delicious. The amount of rice in the seafood bowl was customizable, which was nice. (My friend who came with me was also able to choose the amount of rice in their set meal.) The special seafood bowl was 1800 yen, the sesame pork set meal was 1000 yen, and tempura was 400 yen. Both the seafood bowl and set meal came with seaweed miso soup, steamed egg custard, and marinated horse mackerel. The cost performance is also good! There was a notice saying that prices will be slightly increased from next month, but I don't think it will affect the number of customers.

I visited the restaurant around 11 am on a weekday. There were many foreign visitors already lining up. The wait time was about 30-40 minutes. I had planned to have the sashimi set, but the recommended dish today was the horse mackerel set, so I decided to try that instead. While looking around, I noticed that most people were having the seafood bowl, so I was excited to try the horse mackerel set. It wasn't as visually extravagant as the seafood bowl, but the beautifully arranged horse mackerel sashimi was delicious with a great texture. The fluffy horse mackerel fry also complemented the rice well. The portion size was just right and the cost performance was good. The restaurant was clean and had a charming atmosphere reminiscent of the nearby Yanagibashi fish market, which explained its popularity.

This is a popular restaurant in the market with long queues. It offers great value for money and is recommended for lunch during your trip. I had to wait for about an hour even on a weekday afternoon. The fact that you can write your name down and not have to wait in line is convenient. The restaurant is also very popular among foreigners, as there were many international customers waiting. The must-try dish is the Tuna Morimori Don. It is packed with fresh tuna sashimi and plenty of tuna chunks on top. As a tuna lover, I was impressed by the freshness and the natural flavor of the tuna. The miso soup with red miso was also unique and delicious. The premium seafood bowl is also of high quality and recommended. I suggest ordering either the Morimori Don or the premium seafood bowl, as both are excellent choices.

I waited in line for 30 minutes and enjoyed some incredibly fresh sashimi. The manager's daughter was helping out sincerely, which was really touching. In addition to the reasonable prices, seeing each customer satisfied and happy made me want to continue supporting this place.

At 12 o'clock on Monday, there were already over ten groups lined up. After waiting for a little over an hour, I finally got in. The seafood bowl is famous, but I decided to try today's special, the Aji Aji set meal (sashimi and fried horse mackerel) for 1000 yen. It also comes with Chawanmushi, miso soup, and rice (lunch comes with a free large serving). The Chawanmushi had mochi inside, giving it a new texture. The miso soup was carefully made with small cubes of tofu and seaweed in a red dashi broth. The rice was also of good quality. The horse mackerel was fresh, being from a fish market-owned shop. The fried mackerel was light and fluffy. The tartar sauce had a gentle flavor that paired well. The sashimi had a firm texture and rich taste. It was worth the wait in line. However, the portion size might be just right for women. I would like to come back again when it's not too crowded.

Arrived at 9:45 am, there were about 7 groups of 17 customers already seated, mostly foreign customers of Asian descent. Orders were taken in advance in the order of registration. I ordered the seafood bowl set, which costs 1,000 yen and includes 5 types of sashimi, a small side dish, chawanmushi, and free extra rice. This time, I ordered the extra rice. The wait was 23 minutes. The sashimi included tuna, yellowtail, salmon, horse mackerel, and sea bream, all of which were delicious with a good amount of fat. Especially the tuna and horse mackerel were particularly tasty. The special dish of the day was marinated cod. The chawanmushi had small rice cakes in it, which added an interesting texture. There is also a premium seafood bowl set available for an additional 800 yen, which includes 2 more types of sashimi. It seems like an upgrade in the quality of the ingredients.

I went on a weekday on Monday. The restaurant opened at 10 o'clock, and when I arrived around 10 minutes later, there were already about 6 groups waiting in line. There was a place in front of the restaurant to write down your name, so after doing that, I took a walk around the area. When I returned, the staff was taking orders in the order of the names written down. (So I didn't have to order inside the restaurant, which made the process smooth until the food arrived.) There were three types of sauces for the seafood, and I tried a combination of sashimi soy sauce and sesame sauce! The sesame sauce was mild and easy to eat, while the sashimi soy sauce was a bit sweet, typical of Kyushu. Both were enjoyable and delicious! The fish was not very fatty, so it was refreshing to eat. I don't think I would go back again, but I feel like it's worth trying once. Overall, it's not a highly recommended restaurant, but it's worth a visit.

This is a restaurant called "Shokudo Hikari" located inside the Yanagibashi Union Market in Haruyoshi. It is a popular restaurant operated by Nakani Sengyo-ten right in front of it. There is always a line from lunchtime. On this day, I had the following dishes: - Seafood bowl (special) for 1800 yen - Sashimi set meal (special) for 2000 yen When you choose the special option, you get around 3 pieces of 7 different types of sashimi, making it a luxurious seafood bowl. The freshness of the sashimi is outstanding, as expected from a restaurant right in front of a fish market. And of course, it's best to eat it with dashi poured over it at the end. For those who can't go for lunch, it seems like they also open at night, so I definitely want to try the evening menu next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

A must-try restaurant with a long line even before shopping at the market. Despite waiting quite a while after shopping, it's a place worth lining up for. The boiled shrimp heads on top are delicious, and the shrimp have never been frozen. The tuna is incredibly tasty, and I was tempted to order a tuna bowl as well. The set came with chawanmushi, pickled fish, and red miso soup. They had not only soy sauce but also sesame dressing, and I ended my meal by ordering dashi to make ochazuke, leaving me completely satisfied. All of this for only 1800 yen is a steal! They also had a special pudding available, so despite being full, I ordered it. The homemade caramel and a small amount of pudding made for a fantastic lunch. When I visit Fukuoka again, I will definitely return! Next time, I'll write my name down right away and then go shopping at the market.

Finally made it! I planned to go right after the store opened, but I was a bit slow and arrived after 11 am. There were already about 7 groups of names on the waiting list... However, even though some of the groups hadn't been called yet, I waited for about 20 minutes until my name was called. The service should be fast, so why is it so crowded...? It seems like mostly foreign tourists, maybe from Korea or China? They were eating while playing games or talking on the phone, not really making progress with their food, haha. I ate at my own pace, ignoring the stares from the people waiting in line outside the window. The staff seemed quite busy. As for the taste, the fatty fish was delicious and there was a wide variety of options. The tuna was especially tasty. You can choose soy sauce or sesame dressing on top, and for the finale, you can choose ochazuke. I found out about the oysters, which are limited to 15 servings, by watching the person next to me order them, haha. It was lucky that I got to try them. Deluxe seafood bowl ¥2,000, oysters ¥400, cash only.

This time we went to the restaurant Hikari located at 1-6-1 Haruyoshi, Yanaibashi Rengo Market in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. We went for lunch and had high expectations as it is operated by Nakani Freshness Store right in front of it! The restaurant opens at 10:00 am. When we arrived just before 11:00 am on a Saturday, it was already full with a waiting line! After waiting in line for 30 minutes, we finally got a table. We ordered the Special Seafood Bowl for 1800 yen (with 7 types of sashimi, side dishes, chawanmushi, and red miso soup) and my companion ordered the Tuna Mori Mori Don for 1500 yen. The freshness of the sashimi was outstanding! The slices were thick and delicious. The bowl included tuna, shrimp, amberjack, salmon, squid, scallops, sea bream, and salmon roe - a truly luxurious mix! Additionally, they provided soy sauce, salt, and sesame sauce for the seafood bowl, which was a nice touch. We were also pleasantly surprised to find kazunoko (herring roe) instead of the usual side dishes like chawanmushi or pickles. The restaurant is already popular, but it seems like it will only get more popular in the future. I would love to come back for dinner next time! Thank you for the delicious meal.

After the New Year's holiday, I went out to the streets of Fukuoka on a weekday off. I was aiming to have lunch at a yakiniku restaurant, but they were not open for lunch that day. Then I went to an izakaya in Tenjin, but they were also not open for lunch that day. Many places were still not open for business. I was starting to think that maybe they would be open by now, but I was completely wrong. I was starting to worry about becoming a lunch refugee. I walked towards the Yanagibashi Union Market. If I couldn't find lunch around there, I was prepared to give up and go back. As I was walking through the market, I saw a few people waiting in front of a shop. That shop caught my attention because it had a clean and nice exterior, and there were women waiting in front of it. There was a special menu item, limited to 20 servings, that caught my eye, so I stopped in my tracks. I love tuna, and I had just seen on TV that it is a lucky food for this year, so I thought it was perfect for my first meal out of the year. I decided to eat at this shop. I arrived at the shop around 12:20. I wrote down my name, number of people, etc. on a paper placed in front of the entrance and waited in line. After about 15 minutes, I was guided inside the shop. The shop had both table and counter seats, and it was packed with customers. I was seated at a counter seat that was available, and I checked the menu just to be sure. The special menu item of the day was still the most intriguing. I ordered the Tuna Donburi Set with plenty of tuna and a tempura set. You could choose the amount of rice from large, medium, or small, and I chose large. I waited for my order to arrive. In less than 10 minutes, the Tuna Donburi Set was brought to me. There was so much tuna that I couldn't see the rice. Since the tempura set was going to take some time, I decided to start with the Tuna Donburi. I tried a bite with wasabi soy sauce, and it was delicious. The tuna was fresh, soft, and had a smooth texture. Under the tuna, there were shiso leaves and seaweed spread out. The rice was plenty due to my choice of large size. The miso soup had red miso with tofu and seaweed. The kazunoko had a unique texture and was delicious. While I was eating, the tempura was brought to me. There were green peppers, lotus root, eel, etc. They were all soft with a light texture. The tempura sauce was just the right thickness, not too thick or too thin. Lastly, I had chawanmushi. It was filled with chicken, shrimp, fish cake, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, etc. It had a slightly light and gentle flavor. I ate it eagerly and finished it in no time. The special menu item of the day, the Yellowtail and Grated Yam Set, was sold out. It looked really delicious indeed. Many customers also ordered the seafood donburi set. Next time I visit, I might try the seafood donburi set. Of course, I will not forget to check the special menu item of the day. This time it cost me 1900 yen. It might be a bit pricey, but I believe it was worth it. It was delicious. I will come back again.

Opened in the kitchen of Hakata, "Yanagibashi Market," this seafood restaurant operated by "Nakanishi Sengyo-ten" caught my attention after seeing a delicious-looking photo of their "tuna bowl" on social media. I visited around 11:30 and found that, except for one seat at the counter, the place was fully packed – it's quite popular. Unfortunately, they didn't have the "tuna bowl" on the menu that day, so I asked about it, but to no avail. I was also intrigued by the oyster fry, but since this is a seafood shop-run restaurant... I opted for the "Chirashi Bowl" (1,000 yen tax included). The rice portion was on the smaller side. Despite the crowd, it only took 5-6 minutes for the dish to be served. The bowl was topped with thick slices of tuna, salmon, squid, mackerel, sea bream, and flying fish roe, all looking delicious. The tuna was flavorful with a nice thickness, and the squid and sea bream were also tasty. Perhaps it would have been even better without the salmon. I asked about the "mackerel nanban-zuke" and was reassured that it was indeed mackerel. The balance of vinegar in the dish was also good. In Hakata, seafood bowls are typically served with a sesame sauce, which was a bit confusing at first but turned out to be delicious once I got used to it. There was also wasabi provided, so you could enjoy it with soy sauce and wasabi as well. The chawanmushi had shrimp and other ingredients in it. The red miso soup with tuna was particularly delicious. For 1,000 yen, the seafood bowl was well worth it, and I enjoyed it.

I visited "Shokudo Hikari" located inside Yanagibashi Union Market. During lunchtime, there was a wait of 4-5 people. The restaurant is run by Nakani Sengyo, and at one point, the staff went to the fish store to get fish. The interior of the restaurant has counter seats and table seats. I ordered the Special Seafood Bowl. It came with side dishes, chawanmushi, and miso soup for ¥1800. The head of the shrimp had been cooked, but the meat was raw. It seemed alive as it moved when I put it in my mouth, and the meat was firm and fresh! I would like to come back at night to enjoy it with some drinks. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.