I saw this restaurant on TV and was curious about it. Managed to get a reservation at the shop in Uomachi run by the older brother. Visited for lunch at 1:00 pm on a weekday. Opted for the 21-piece omakase course for 15,000 yen, cash only. Initially worried about eating all 21 pieces, but the rice was small so I enjoyed it all. Tuna, blowfish, medium fatty tuna, shrimp, horse mackerel, blowfish milt (usually don't like it but it was rich and delicious), seared mackerel, shrimp head, sea urchin squid (beautifully cut), beltfish, blackthroat seaperch (my personal favorite), pickled mackerel, sandfish, conger eel, sea cucumber (rare to have sea cucumber nigiri), hand rolls (bonito), hand rolls (flying fish roe and myoga), green onion, fruit (muscat).

The day before, I called at noon and there was a seat available, but some people mistakenly went to the wrong location in Kyomachi... (there were people with the same reservation time there...) The meal started with a delicious toro and fragrant sansho pepper. The shrimp was still jumping around... Rest in peace... The restaurant serves a lot of seared dishes, which is great. The shrimp head miso soup was delicious. Looking closely at the photos, the seared red squid arrived again. The eel was so melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The green onion inside was surprisingly good. The negitoro roll had finely chopped green onions. There was a cat and flowing water sound effect? Turns out it was for hand washing. It's nice that they don't offer alcohol. The ivory chopsticks had a disinfectant dispenser. Overall, the omakase lunch with iced tea came to just over 17,000 yen.

A sushi restaurant in the fish market shopping street in Kokura. Just like Kyomachi Tensushi, they also serve one piece of nigiri sushi. They have quite a few pieces on the menu, so it's recommended for those who want to enjoy their sushi. The master, with a typical artisan demeanor, was quick with his hands, and the nigiri sushi kept coming one after the other. With an additional order of omakase, the total stay time was about 20 minutes. I've had quite a bit of sushi, but this was probably the fastest I've ever experienced. The nigiri sushi was all consistently good, with no standout piece but all well-executed. Among the ones I tried this time, the squid and seared fish stood out. The squid, a signature dish, was excellently prepared, with a distinct aroma of sudachi. And the seared fish had a moist and tender texture. Being in this class of restaurant, the sushi was naturally delicious and had a sense of stability. However, in Kokura where there are many chefs from Tenju Sushi and Morita, it felt a step behind. Just to reiterate, the sushi was naturally delicious and had a sense of stability. It was a good learning experience.

Today's visit was to Tensushi, a sushi restaurant located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Tensushi is a long-established sushi restaurant founded in 1949, with a rich history of sushi culture in Kitakyushu. The restaurant is located on the first floor of an arcade, about a 10-minute walk from Kokura Station. Tensushi is well-known for its Kyoto-cho branch, which is considered one of the top sushi restaurants in the industry. The branch in Uomachi is operated by the older brother, offering a counter with about 8 seats and a nigiri omakase course. The flounder had a soft and chewy texture, the marinated tuna was delicious with a great texture, and the seared mackerel had a nice smoky flavor. For more detailed reviews, search for 'eatery japan'.

In Kitakyushu City, Kokura Kita Ward, Ten Sushi is famous for sushi! It's a bit pricey, but the taste is worth it ❤️ Seriously delicious! The owner is friendly and easy to talk to, and I had a great time. They even accommodated my special requests for sushi toppings, and I'm grateful for the preparation they put in.

We started with sushi without any alcohol or appetizers. There were three men sitting at the counter and the conversation was lively. The chef did not disturb us and silently prepared 19 pieces of sushi for us. We were quite full by the end. It's important to note that the restaurant closes at 8 pm. Overall, there are many good sushi restaurants in Kokura.

I came here because the popular Kyoto-cho store near Kokura Station is fully booked and Mori Da is also fully booked for the year, and Tsubasa is booked up to a month in advance. Lunch can usually be done on a first-come, first-served basis here. The friendly and quiet master and a woman welcomed me with a smile. I ordered the omakase nigiri. I ate about 20 pieces in a short time of about 30 minutes. The speed of serving here is fast, so the sushi piled up in front of me. The contents included hirame, sayori, akagai, sazae, hamo, anago, and more. The eel was particularly delicious. The bill for two people with four soft drinks was about 36,000 yen. The cucumber and sweet pickled ginger were incredibly delicious. Unfortunately, there was no sea urchin. The refreshing taste of the drinks was good.

The last stop of the Fukuoka expedition was at Tenjusha in Kokura. I couldn't make a reservation at the Kyomachi branch, so I asked a friend in Fukuoka to make a reservation for this restaurant instead. When I arrived at 11:30, there were no other customers, so I had the owner all to myself for about 30 minutes and enjoyed the sushi! I requested omakase and received only nigiri sushi, with cucumber as a palate cleanser. Here are the items I remember eating: hirame, shirauo, gunkan-style saba, seared sawara, uni, tairagi shellfish, shrimp head salt-grilled, toro, ikano doguro, seared anago, fugu, fugu shirako, gunkan-style grilled oyster, gunkan-style grilled aji, and me-negi. Most of the items were already seasoned, and I only used soy sauce for maguro and aji. The seasoning included yuzu pepper, sansho pepper, and citrus flavors that I had never experienced before. I was surprised and impressed, and found this sushi to be the most delicious I have ever eaten. The owner worked at a good pace, so I felt hesitant to take photos and finished the meal in about 40 minutes. I spent less than an hour in Kokura, then rushed back to Hakata by Shinkansen and flew back to Tokyo. It was a challenging journey, but the restaurant was truly wonderful. I had 2 beers and the bill came to 14,500 yen. The pricing was unclear, but for this quality of sushi at this price, it was quite a bargain!

Tensho Sushi in Kyomachi is a different experience altogether. Why do they put sea cucumber on top of the sushi? Just for garnish, I guess (laughs). They only seem friendly with local regulars. Overall, the sushi was sloppy and I left feeling unimpressed. The bill was similar to Kyomachi when you add the drinks!

The origin of Ogura-zushi is said to be Tenju-sushi. I had high expectations as it is considered the foundation of the high-level Ogura-zushi. However, the experience did not exceed my expectations. The rice was sticky and the sushi vinegar was on the sweeter side. The best matches for this rice were squid seasoned with salt and wood sorrel, as well as flounder marinated in kelp, which were light and refreshing. Unique toppings at Tenju-sushi included grilled abalone and conger eel. To finish off, I had a hand roll with flying fish roe and myoga after refreshing my palate with green onions.

When I visited Hakata for work, I extended my stay and tried this place. The combination of ingredients created perfect flavors and textures. The sushi, enjoyed in the quiet atmosphere, was truly a work of art. Despite expecting a more eccentric chef, I found the chef to be gentle and kind. It was delicious.

For starters, just as a reminder... Today I had Tenjiku sushi in Kokura!! Yes, it's that Tenjiku sushi!! I wanted to say that, but I've been trying to call Tenjiku sushi (Kyomachi branch) for three months now, but the phone just won't connect... I couldn't give up, so I came to the store and it was the right decision!! The sushi was amazing, but not only that, the owner's personality, the atmosphere of the store, everything was fantastic!! You can also drink alcohol here!! I'll probably come back here next time too. It's been a few years since I had a great time with delicious sushi and drinks with my friends!!

I had beer, Tadokawa, Maibu (Fukushima), and Kikumasamune (sake served hot) at this restaurant.

I came to Kokura for the second time. This time, I visited the main store!

The squid was amazing. There is no doubt that the sushi with squid is authentic. I ended up having 4 servings. Not only the squid, but everything was delicious.

This is the younger brother's restaurant of Ten Sushi Kyoto-machi. Naturally, they serve the Kitakyushu-style sushi (with sudachi and salt). I couldn't get a reservation, so I visited without one. It was my first time experiencing Kitakyushu-style sushi, but I wasn't particularly impressed. The sushi itself was not amazing. The prices are on the higher side. As others have mentioned, the water for hand washing that kept dripping was annoying. It made me doubt its cleanliness. Next time, I think I'll try either ... or Morita-san's restaurant.