I finally visited a restaurant that I had been curious about! The restaurant was located on a small alley off Watanabe Street, and although I got a little lost, the large curtain made it easy to find. It's reservation-only. We ordered the course menu starting at 5:00 pm, with dishes such as simmered dish, salad, yellowtail shabu-shabu, fish, chicken tempura, and finishing with rice porridge. Everything was delicious and I was impressed! I was so happy to be able to eat plenty of yellowtail. The interior of the restaurant was a bit too cold...

During New Year's, we used to gather at my grandmother's house and eat yellowtail shabu-shabu every year. However, as my grandmother got older, it became difficult for her to host gatherings, so we started spending New Year's separately in our own homes. I really wanted to eat yellowtail shabu-shabu, so I found this place. Probably the only yellowtail shabu-shabu restaurant in Fukuoka. The yellowtail was fatty and delicious, and they had a good selection of sake. The yellowtail shabu-shabu was, of course, delicious, but the yellowtail spare ribs and yellowtail sashimi...I rediscovered the amazing potential of yellowtail. Even though I'm a Fukuoka resident! We also enjoyed a sake tasting, making it a fantastic night. Thank you for the wonderful meal~

I read a review of Mairebi-sama and found a restaurant I wanted to visit. It's called "Buri Shabu Nabe and Nihonshu Kiki" where they source Buri directly from Tsukumi and serve it. I decided to wait until December, the time when Buri is most delicious, before visiting. I checked online and found out that they are currently operating on a reservation-only basis. They open at 8 am, but if I were to go, I would go in the afternoon. The latest reservation time for one person is 5:30 pm. Due to my workplace's staggered work system for COVID-19 prevention, I finish work early around 5 pm. The restaurant is located on Kokutai-doro, a street that continues southwest from Tenjin Minami Station on the subway. It's a bit difficult to see the inside from the outside, so it may be intimidating to walk in without prior knowledge. I arrived about 15 minutes before my reservation time and was welcomed by two men inside. They led me to a warm interior with counter seats and tables for two. I ordered the "Buri Sashimi and Shabu-Shabu Nabe Course (3,300 yen, tax included)" which included various dishes. I could make a reservation for one person online even though the condition was for 2-4 people. I decided to have sake with my meal and chose the "Taiko" brand. The first dish was "Mushrooms in Japanese-style oil" with enoki mushrooms. The Buri sashimi and shabu-shabu Buri were served on the same plate. The Buri was delicious, especially when eaten as sashimi. I also tried the shabu-shabu which was equally delicious. I paired it with "Kuroda Bushi" sake. The Buri grilled with ribs was also very tasty. I paired it with a highball made with Japanese whiskey. Lastly, I had a light and fluffy zosui. As more guests arrived, I was glad I came early and could enjoy my meal at my own pace. The total bill was 5,400 yen. It was a delicious meal.

A shop located in Nakagyo Ward, Watanabe Street. The firm and delicious yellowtail can also be enjoyed as sashimi. The soup is rich with a clear broth, with spring greens, watercress, shiitake mushrooms, and white onions. Dip the yellowtail in yuzu pepper and ponzu sauce! The umami flavor spreads throughout the body. Close your eyes and focus only on the taste. The deliciousness that makes you close your eyes. [Budget] 3000-4000 yen [Ordered Menu] - Yellowtail Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot Course: 2800 yen - Cream Cheese Miso Pickles: 550 yen

We had a family gathering for the first time in a while and had a New Year's meal. The restaurant we chose was one that I had seen on Instagram and was curious about. Every year, my father would buy a whole yellowtail at the end of the year, and it was normal for us to eat it in various ways like sashimi, in ozoni soup, and teriyaki. In recent years, we have been avoiding visiting our hometown for the New Year and instead, we celebrate the New Year by dining out. My siblings who came from afar also love yellowtail, so we chose a restaurant where we could enjoy a variety of yellowtail dishes. We made a reservation for 8 people and used the private room on the second floor. My elderly mother was a little concerned about the stairs, but her legs were still okay, so she managed to climb up. [What we ordered] - "Forget the New Year" course: Yellowtail shabu-shabu hot pot and 8 other dishes with all-you-can-drink plan for ¥5500 - Food Menu: 1. Japanese-style oil-stewed mushrooms 2. Green salad with homemade dressing 3. Yellowtail sashimi 4. Yellowtail shabu-shabu hot pot (yellowtail, tofu, 3 types of vegetables) 5. Chicken tempura with mustard ponzu sauce (forgot to take a picture) 6. Yellowtail broth mixed rice - Drink Menu: Sapporo Lager beer, highball, plum wine, yuzu sake, shochu (sweet potato, barley), sake (Kuroda Bushi), various soft drinks (oolong tea, green tea, ginger ale, soda water) (additional orders) - Yellowtail and potato fish & chips for ¥800 - 2 pieces of horse mackerel fry for ¥600 each - Live squid for ¥1800 - Yellowtail sashimi for ¥800 each Since we were in a private room on the second floor, there were a decent variety of drinks available, so we were able to drink without needing to order more. The yellowtail was sliced thickly for sashimi and was delicious. The image shows 4 servings. We first had the sashimi, then put the rest into the hot pot. However, it cooked quickly, so we were busy serving it up. It's tough when dining with a group of people. We kept pouring drinks and I forgot to take a picture of the tempura, sorry. We had to order more yellowtail sashimi because we ran out. It was so good with just the right amount of fat and thickness. I would love to go back since they also serve breakfast. Thank you for the delicious meal.

"Amberjack Shabu-shabu and Joyful Sake" Lunch - Specialty: Amberjack (Buri) - Top recommendation: - Quality of the fish is consistent throughout the year due to strict sourcing - Possibly the only amberjack specialty restaurant in Fukuoka - Excellent customer service - Can be used for breakfast - Even if leaving Fukuoka in the morning, you can enjoy Fukuoka gourmet until the last minute - No cover charge or appetizers - Child-friendly - Excellent COVID-19 measures in private rooms - Menu of the day: - Sashimi, Shabu-shabu, and Zosui Set for 2300 yen - Amberjack sashimi - Amberjack shabu-shabu - Zosui (rice porridge) - Impressions: - The quality of the amberjack for both sashimi and shabu-shabu was exceptional - Surprised by the deliciousness of the amberjack during this season - They can offer different options apart from amberjack depending on the season - The Zosui was unexpectedly delicious, made with pesticide-free brown rice and mirin - Nutritious hot pot with a variety of vegetables and tofu - Restaurant details: - Instagram account: @kikifukuoka - Google Maps rating: 4.5 stars - Seating: Tables, counter, and private rooms for 8 people (minimum 3 adults) - Reservation required - Current operating hours: 8-11 am, 3-8 pm (lunch with reservation) - Address: 5-15-25 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture - Access: Walking distance from Watanabe-dori or Tenjin-minami Station - Phone: 080-4678-0147 - Additional notes: - The hot pot broth for amberjack shabu-shabu is Jaw Dashi (rare) - The amberjack is sourced from Tsukumi in Oita, where high-quality fish can be caught year-round - The reason for opening an amberjack shabu-shabu restaurant was due to the lack of such establishments in Fukuoka - Previously popular with Korean customers, but now quieter due to COVID-19 - Last visit: 21/6/11 For more gourmet information, please check out my Instagram @fukuokagourmet_walker where I explore delicious restaurants, including those with high ratings on Tabelog or Michelin. I have visited around 700 restaurants annually and rate them based on my experiences.

I enjoyed the delicious yellowtail shabu-shabu. I would like to go again.

Breakfast set with cold noodles in a savory sauce, simmered with rice and vegetables in a pesticide-free brown rice soup. Enjoyed with the morning sun at your back.

- Grilled amberjack - Sapporo Lager Beer - Tasting set of three types of shochu - Breakfast set with cold noodles and simmered tempura - Organic brown rice with seasonal vegetables miso soup

The breakfast set served from 8am is available even with same-day reservations, which is very convenient.

I love Japanese sake! My first experience with buri shabu was amazing. It's healthy yet satisfying! It might be helpful to inform the staff of your menu choices when making a reservation for a smoother dining experience. I was thrilled to be able to taste Kamejima. It's a hidden gem, I want to bring my boss here.