Located in Fukuoka City, Chuo Ward, along "Showa Street" next to Sukiya in a red tiled building on the 1st floor, this dining establishment specializes in seafood and fish dishes, with the main focus being the famous Hakata specialty "Sesame Mackerel". The restaurant is managed by Masami Takada, a seasoned fishmonger who has been in the industry for over 30 years, and who personally selects fresh fish for the restaurant. Opened in 2013, this eatery offers a variety of affordable dishes, with lunchtime being particularly popular. The lunch menu includes items such as the "Sesame Mackerel Rice Bowl Set" and the "Assorted Sashimi Set", both highly recommended. In the evening, the restaurant offers hot pot dishes and operates as an izakaya, making it a versatile dining option. The restaurant is known for its reasonable prices and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

I lined up before the opening of the famous shop in Fukuoka. I arrived at 10:50 am on Saturday and there were already about 10 people in line. They opened at 11:00 am and I was able to get in on the first round. I ordered the sesame mackerel bowl set. The sesame mackerel was fresh and had a nice texture, very delicious! You can also help yourself to the vinegar-marinated horse mackerel, which was also tasty! Thank you for the meal!

Finally made it to "Hakata Gomasaba-ya" as I had been wanting to go. They were open for lunch even on a holiday, which was convenient. I was able to try their specialty dish, the "gomasaba". I arrived at around 11:40 and there was already a line of about 25 people. As expected, popular restaurants in Hakata are always crowded, especially during this long weekend. If you don't line up, you won't be able to try the popular dishes! While waiting in line, the staff guided us to buy meal tickets from the ticket vending machine outside the store. I purchased the ticket for the "Gomasaba and Aji Fry set meal for 1,200 yen" and went back to the line. It was getting hot as the sun was shining! I waited for about 30 minutes. When I was seated, the staff informed me that "tea, water, and nanbanzuke are self-service!" I saw the "nanbanzuke and pickles" placed in the middle of the restaurant, which seemed like a nice side dish for rice. My "Gomasaba and Aji Fry set meal" arrived promptly. There was a generous amount of rice and the gomasaba was quite substantial. The slices of mackerel in the gomasaba were larger than I had imagined. It seemed to be about twice the size of the mackerel slices I had in Hakata when I was a child. I noticed that there were onions in the gomasaba here. The gomasaba was delicious and the rice went well with it. My image of gomasaba was a smaller piece of mackerel with a thicker soy sauce and plenty of sesame seeds drizzled on top. It had less liquid in my imagination. The gomasaba here had more moisture and was quite different from what I had in mind. It seems that gomasaba, which has been gaining popularity recently, has evolved and the way it is cooked varies from one restaurant to another. The Aji Fry came with a generous amount of tartar sauce, which was delightful. I squeezed some lemon on it and tried it as it is. It was thick and crispy. The tartar sauce was also plentiful and delicious. I managed to finish the rice that I thought was too much. When there are many side dishes that go well with rice, you tend to eat more rice.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Tenjin Station, there is a seafood set meal restaurant. I ordered the limited edition sesame mackerel and salmon rice bowl set meal. The sesame mackerel had no fishy taste and was perfectly harmonized with the sweet sauce. It was incredibly delicious. The salmon was also rich in flavor and delicious. The set meal also came with mackerel nanban-zuke for only 1600 yen. Isn't that too cheap? Is Tokyo too expensive? I am completely satisfied.

Order: Sesame mackerel and tuna cheek meat bowl Food review: A famous restaurant in Hakata known for their sesame mackerel. In addition to unlimited refills of rice and miso soup, you can freely enjoy the quality of the mackerel in nanban marinade as if it were a main dish. The tuna cheek meat is seared on the surface, giving it a juicy and fragrant taste. The sesame mackerel pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory sauce, making it a must-try dish. Delicious.

It is located about a 5-minute walk from Hakata "Akasaka" Station along a main street. You can also have dinner there. Water is self-service. Pickled radish and pickled mackerel are also self-service. Rice and miso soup refills are free. I ordered the sesame mackerel bowl set meal (1,100 yen). It was served in less than 5 minutes. Although it is called sesame mackerel bowl, the head and rice are served separately. It comes with shredded cabbage salad, simmered hijiki seaweed, and miso soup. Pickled radish and pickled mackerel are all-you-can-eat. The pickled mackerel is refreshing and delicious. The key sesame mackerel is scooped onto rice with seaweed, sliced onions, sesame mackerel, chopped green onions, and wasabi. It was delicious. The sliced onions are well prepared and do not leave a lingering odor in the mouth, and the sesame mackerel is fresh and tender with a flavorful sauce that is not too strong and enhanced by the seaweed. I was very satisfied.

I visited after 2 years and ordered the sesame mackerel and chicken karaage set meal (¥1,300). The mackerel was slightly large in size. I changed the mackerel to miso flavor, but there wasn't much miso on it, which was disappointing. Next time, I'll go for the sesame mackerel in soy sauce marinade. The karaage was a bit dry and seemed like it was made from chicken breast, so I might not order it again. I really enjoyed the pickled vegetables that were available for refills. Thank you for the meal!

I ordered the sesame mackerel set. It seemed like most people were ordering set meals, but I thought there would be a lot of rice so I opted for beer, sesame mackerel, and three side dishes for 2500 yen. All the food had generous portions and was great value for money. The three dishes I chose were fried horse mackerel, spicy cod roe, and deep-fried eggplant in broth. Everything came in portions that were about 2-3 times larger than expected, so when the eggplant arrived, I couldn't help but exclaim. However, it was delicious. The restaurant was constantly busy with customers, mostly men.

I got really full. I had a set meal with grilled mackerel for 1400 yen. The mackerel was marinated in vinegar for free, which was amazing. You can also have unlimited rice and miso soup. Even though bream is considered a higher quality fish than mackerel, the mackerel at this restaurant was surprisingly delicious. (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

Today is the last day of eating out week. I had to work in Tenjin and then had lunch. I ordered the Sesame Mackerel Bowl Set for 1,000 yen. The pickles and Nanbanzuke were self-service, so I went to get them, but the food had already arrived. It was really fast. The rice portion was huge. The sesame mackerel was okay in taste. I first put the sesame mackerel on the rice, then poured the broth over it, and enjoyed it as ochazuke.

I came to the Gomazaba Shokudo in Akasaka because I wanted to eat sesame mackerel after a long time. I arrived around 11 o'clock, but there were already about 20 people lined up. It seemed like I could get in on the second rotation, so I decided to wait in line. I bought tickets for the recommended set meals of sesame mackerel and yellowtail cutlet first, then waited for about 20 minutes while hydrating in the shade. Finally, it was my turn. I handed in my ticket, and first I received the mackerel nanban and waited. Shortly after, the recommended set meal arrived, with its usual generous portion. I started with the yellowtail cutlet, freshly fried and piping hot, very delicious. With two pieces, it was irresistible. Next, I mixed the sesame mackerel well with the vegetables and sauce before eating it with rice. Rice and sesame mackerel go well together. After eating a few pieces of sesame mackerel, I could enjoy a refreshing taste by squeezing the lemon that came with the yellowtail cutlet. As I continued to enjoy the mackerel nanban and miso soup with a rich broth, the rice quickly disappeared. Finally, I placed the remaining sesame mackerel on the rice, poured broth over it, and savored it. This restaurant is a paradise for fish lovers, as you can enjoy delicious fish until the very end. As always, unlimited rice, miso soup, mackerel nanban, and pickles made me feel happy. Thank you for the delicious meal once again. I will definitely come back.

Gomasaba was recommended here so I visited for the first time. The portion size was generous and I highly recommend it for those who love gomasaba. In addition to set meals, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat mackerel nanban-zuke, so I felt that the fried chicken was not necessary. You can also have gomasaba chazuke as a finishing touch, which is also great.

I visited Gomasaba-ya in Akasaka, Fukuoka. I arrived around 8:00 pm on a Friday and was seated right away as there was no wait. Instead of using a food ticket, I was given a menu to order from. There were many options, but I decided on the sesame mackerel and salt-grilled mackerel set meal. It arrived relatively quickly. Water and zaba-nanban are self-service, but be careful not to take too much as the portions are generous. The miso soup was delicious, the sesame mackerel had a satisfying thickness to it, and the salt-grilled mackerel was flavorful but had a lot of bones to navigate through (which is typical for salt-grilled mackerel). It was very tasty, and I look forward to trying a different menu item next time!

Hello♪ This is Ramen Walking❗️I visited Hakata Gomasabaya in Akasaka, Fukuoka, and had their "Gomasaba Don Set Meal". It was a great experience trying out the local cuisine of Fukuoka, known for its delicious fish dishes. The restaurant was packed with customers, even though it was just after opening. I had to wait in line, but it was worth it. I ordered the Gomasaba Don Set Meal which included marinated mackerel slices on rice, miso soup, salad, and side dishes. The mackerel was fresh and flavorful, and the highlight was making ochazuke by pouring soup over the mackerel and rice. It was a nostalgic and delicious meal. The set meal also included unlimited servings of fish nanban-zuke, which was also very tasty. I left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. Thank you, Hakata Gomasabaya, for the wonderful meal! Total steps today: 11,811 steps. Calories burned: 363 kcal.

I passed by a lunch restaurant and saw a line, so I decided to check it out. The turnover rate was very high. I ordered the sesame mackerel set meal, but the taste was a bit too bitter for my liking. Rice and miso soup were free, and it seems like you can also make ochazuke with the dashi. The person next to me had 4 refills. I might try other menu items next time. It's reasonably priced!

The sesame mackerel was so delicious! When it comes to Hakata, it's all about sesame mackerel! And when it comes to sesame mackerel, it's all about Hakata Gomasaba-ya! I've tried various sesame mackerel dishes, but this one was exceptionally thick and had just the right amount of fat, making it really flavorful! The side dish of fried chicken was surprisingly tasty too! It could easily stand alone as a main dish because it was that good! The miso soup also had a rich and delicious broth. It's rare to find a set meal with such high quality. Thank you for the meal!

The mackerel nanban-zuke was all-you-can-eat and reasonably priced. Many tourists seem to come here for the famous sesame mackerel dish. In terms of cost performance, it may be considered cheap for tourists, but normal for locals. In any case, the famous sesame mackerel is definitely worth trying.

Famous for sesame mackerel in Hakata. Although I went at night, you can safely order the sesame mackerel set lunch. Unlike lunch, you don't need to buy a meal ticket, you can order directly from the menu. There are various options like the daily bowl of amberjack or sesame mackerel bowl, but I ordered the sesame mackerel set. The wasabi had a strong kick, and the delicious taste. The free refill of dashi for ochazuke at the end was amazing.

I arrived a little after 11:05 am. Even though they had just opened, there was already a line, and I got in on the second round. Today's bowl was a sashimi bowl with amberjack and sesame mackerel. They also offered free pickled mackerel, but the original portion was already so large that I couldn't eat it all, haha. Both the fish and the sesame mackerel were delicious and amazing. The sesame mackerel wasn't too salty, which was great. This is the perfect place for people who want to eat delicious food and eat a lot.

Upon arriving in Hakata, I immediately took the subway to Akasaka for lunch at a popular restaurant. Despite it being a little past lunchtime, there was a queue of about 10 people, so I waited for a while. I ordered the sesame mackerel and fried horse mackerel set meal for 1,200 yen. The thick sesame mackerel was delicious, and the three pieces of fried horse mackerel were also amazing, making the rice very enjoyable. I had fun trying out the tartar sauce, soy sauce, and other sauces that came with the meal.

The rating of this restaurant is surprisingly high, but I don't understand why. The sesame mackerel is large, but the seasoning is average. I also ordered the miso sauce, but it was just average. The taste and fried tuna seemed to be frozen and the batter was too hard, honestly not great. The service was nice. Smoking area is outside. I won't be coming back.