I visited around 8:30 on Friday night. The menu consists of courses only, but you can order additional items after finishing all the course skewers. There were many seasonal dishes, all of which were delicious and enjoyable. I would like to visit again after June, as it seems the menu will change in June.

This week's tempura place is the famous restaurant "Hyotan" in Nishijin. I had been checking the high ratings on Tabelog for a while and was eager to visit this place. Stepping away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping street, you enter a different world. The lovely restaurant is surrounded by a beautiful courtyard. The atmosphere is great! The interior is cozy with a counter and tables. I felt relaxed. There are courses starting from 2,700 yen. This time, I ordered the 4,000 yen course with 15 pieces. They use rice oil which gives a refreshing taste. I enjoyed a variety of tempura, from asparagus to creative dishes made with quality ingredients. I was very satisfied, excellent value for money, definitely a winner!

There is a popular restaurant called Kushikatsu Hyotan on a small alley in Nishishin Shopping Street. It's hard to get a reservation, but my family finally got one. The restaurant has a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere, with a narrow space that includes a counter and tables. They only offer course meals with kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) as the main dish. The meal starts with a delicious vegetable stick appetizer, followed by various kushikatsu skewers. The shrimp skewers were especially tasty, and we kept ordering more vegetable sticks and skewers. Overall, it was a very stylish and delicious dining experience. The portion size might be a bit small for men though...

The presentation and taste of the dishes were very beautiful and delicious, using techniques that showcased the ingredients. I have a sensitive stomach, so if the oil is of poor quality, I usually get really bad indigestion, but that was not the case at all here. The oil used was very light! This was the best kushikatsu I have ever had. The service was also excellent, and I definitely want to visit this restaurant again. Highly recommended!

The food is always delicious. I always go there for a leisurely meal, but recently during lunchtime, my aunt and her friends are so engrossed in chatting that it can get a bit noisy. But it's okay because the food is delicious! ^_^

This is a popular tempura restaurant located in Nishi-Shin Shopping Street. The number one favorite is the asparagus tempura, which was great without any bitterness or unwanted flavors. The apple and potato tempura were also delicious.

I never get tired of eating here every month. It's really delicious (^ω^) Had a little lunch drink because it was a day off.

You can enjoy deep-fried skewers cooked in rice oil. Everything is delicious, but the tastiest was the asparagus. I love biting into the thick asparagus. I have only been there once, but I would like to go again if I have the chance.

This is my fifth time visiting the Hakata store, but it was closed. Still, I wanted to eat... so I made a mini expedition to Nishijin. The asparagus with a crispy coating was not heavy at all and it was delicious. The vegetables were so sweet, it was amazing. Next, I will visit the tempura restaurant that was attached! Thank you for the delicious meal.

Three of us girls went for lunch. We all ordered the "Happiness Lunch" (1,500 yen) and everything was delicious! We treated ourselves to some drinks in the afternoon, and they went down smoothly! We also ordered additional items like mozzarella cheese and bacon rolls, shrimp and shiso rolls, and salmon and ikura tempura. The prices seem reasonable for dinner too, so we definitely want to come back for a leisurely evening meal. By the way, they fry everything in rice oil, so it's recommended as it doesn't cause heartburn! We will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

The other day, I was looking for a place to have lunch in Nishishin, and I decided to try this restaurant. They are known for their odorless and non-greasy deep-fried skewers. I had the hyotan lunch set, which included assorted deep-fried skewers, vegetable sticks, and ochazuke (rice with tea poured over it) for the finale. Unlike typical lunch sets at deep-fried skewer restaurants, this one did not come with rice or miso soup. Instead, you eat the vegetable sticks, then the skewers, and finish with the ochazuke. It was perfect for women and those with smaller appetites. However, I was looking for a more substantial meal that day, so I found it a bit lacking. The atmosphere was nice, so it could be a good spot for a date. I will definitely visit again if I'm in the area. Thank you for the meal!

I had a job in Nishi-Shinjuku, so I stopped by for lunch~☆ I ordered the Hyotan Lunch for 1200 yen! It came with stick salad, 6 pieces of deep-fried skewers, and ochazuke. The freshly fried skewers were served one by one. I was worried that deep-fried food might be greasy, but I finished all 6 skewers in no time. The skewers were elegant and not greasy at all! However, I think the portion might be too small for men. (It was not enough for me either) The restaurant had many female customers, so I think it's a place where you can dine alone. Thank you for the meal☆

I went to a restaurant for all-you-can-eat deep-fried skewers and almost threw up, so this is my revenge. The oil here must be different because the skewers are light and easy to eat. I've been here for lunch a few times, but this is my first time for dinner. The set of 12 deep-fried skewers is prepared carefully one by one. Compared to the deep-fried skewers in Shinsekai (Kushikatsu Echigen), these ones feel more elegant. Similar to the shop in Kurosaki, it has a slightly high-class feel. I prefer Kushikatsu Echigen, but the skewers here are also delicious. Each skewer is well made. My favorite is the asparagus skewer. Ending with ochazuke is definitely classy. The kombu on top adds a nice touch.

Hyotan Tempura Nishishin Homten is a restaurant that offers various creative skewers, using healthier oil which attracts many female customers. My personal recommendation is the skewer with salmon and salmon roe on top. I also tried the banana chocolate skewer out of curiosity, and it was surprisingly delicious. It had a taste similar to grilled banana in Chinese cuisine. They recently started serving lunch as well, so I look forward to visiting this place again soon.

This is a creative deep-fried skewer restaurant located in Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City. Although it may seem more like a skewered cutlet place than a deep-fried skewer one, it has been in business in this area for a long time, catering to a loyal fan base. There is now a branch near Hakata Station, but a few years ago, there was also one in Akasaka, Chuo-ku. I remembered how delicious the lunch was back then, so I decided to visit the Nishijin branch. It is located along the main street of the shopping district from Nishijin to Fujisaki. It is a 4-5 minute walk from Nishijin subway station. It has recently been renovated and looks nice. Most deep-fried skewer restaurants in the central area of Fukuoka have a more adult-oriented interior design with a main counter, but this area is also a student and residential area, so the main seating in the restaurant is tables, making it easy for young people and families to use. The staff, mainly female, including the fryer, were all women. Their soft and feminine atmosphere is nice. Cheers with a draft beer! A vegetable stick salad was set on the table as a starter. You can pour your preferred amount of condiments from the table, including lemon, salt, yuzu miso, tartar sauce, and regular sauce. This time, I ordered the 12-piece deep-fried skewer course for 2,700 yen, which includes the stick salad and a small side dish. The menu included shrimp wrapped in shiso, pork fillet with eggplant, a palate cleanser (for 2 people), green beans and bamboo ring with spicy cod roe sauce, deep-fried single green asparagus, okra, octopus, and cheese, horse mackerel with condiments, cherry tomato wrapped in meat, scallop with Genovese sauce, young chicken and celery, squid wrapped in myoga. Compared to a few years ago, my experience with deep-fried skewers has improved, so I wasn't as impressed as before, but I still thought this was the place to go for delicious deep-fried skewers in Nishijin. The staff's demeanor is good, and the atmosphere is nice. They use rice oil for frying, as advertised by the restaurant, so it doesn't make you feel heavy at all. It's almost like you could keep eating forever (laughs). Your clothes and hair won't smell like oil either. So, I ordered more. Mushroom with condiments, deep-fried chicken wings shaped like tulips. I felt like I could eat even more, but I decided to stop for today! Finally, I received a dessert as a service. They also offer a rice tea porridge for those who want to finish with carbohydrates for 500 yen. They also serve lunch. They have a "Happiness Lunch" for 1,500 yen, as seen on the restaurant's Facebook page.【Restaurant Name】Kushiage Hyotan Nishijin Branch Official HP【Address】5-1-11 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture【Business Hours】12:00-14:30, 17:30-23:30 *Please confirm【Closed】Irregular holidays *Please confirm*5 minutes walk from Nishijin subway station. Blog article with many images of the menu and more♪【Hakata Onna Bushi】【Fukuoka】Eating too much with light rice oil♪ @Kushiage Hyotan Nishijin Branch http://hakata.livedoor.biz/archives/2111908.html

Hello, this is Harukichi♪ I visited "Hyotan" again after a few years since I had lunch there once before. It seems to still be very popular as always, with only 25 lunch sets available each day. I ordered the most popular option, the "Happiness Lunch," which costs around 1500 yen. It came with 7 skewers of seasonal ingredients like vegetables and fish. The skewers were freshly fried and delicious. The dipping sauces included the basic sauce and salt, with some skewers already seasoned. The restaurant uses a special rice oil that is said to be easy on the stomach. Overall, the cost performance was good with 7 skewers, a side dish, ochazuke, and dessert included. It's a popular spot for solo diners too. I recommend arriving before 12 pm as they only serve 25 lunches per day. See you next time♪ Harukichi.