After enjoying craft beer at an event in Katsuyama Park, I headed towards the station feeling a bit tipsy. I spotted a few interesting shops and was hesitating in front of one when an employee there called out, "We have space in the back!" I was surprised to find out that most of the shops I was interested in were actually affiliated with this one. They seem to specialize in different types of cuisine, like Chinese food, oden, and sake. You can choose based on your mood. I had to check it out! This place is unbelievably friendly to drinkers. Until 6 p.m., lemon sours and Jim Beam highballs are only 100 yen each! Amazing! They also bring out freshly fried kushikatsu one after another. As you can see in the photo, you can pour as much sauce as you want over them. The sauce is smooth and not too sharp. If you want more, there's regular sauce on the table too. The chilled green peppers are crispy and delicious. The simmered dish is well-cooked, tender, and not too sweet. There's also a counter, making it easy for solo diners to come in. I really loved this place! I will definitely visit their other two shops as well. Thank you for the meal!

There are various menu options other than tonkatsu. During happy hour from 4pm to 6pm, lemon sour and beam beam highball are only 110 yen. The highball was delicious. I ordered pork belly, hormone, shrimp, camembert cheese, kiss fish, squid, scallop, lotus root, quail, fried corn, small intestine yakisoba, and scallop sashimi. Pork belly was greasy and so-so for me. Hormone had no smell and was okay. Shrimp was firm and tasty. Camembert cheese stretched but had no cheese flavor without sauce. Kiss fish was tasty without any smell. Scallop had a strong umami flavor and was delicious. Lotus root was consistently tasty. Quail tasted as expected. Fried corn was slightly hard and so-so. Small intestine yakisoba was tasty, but the beef tendon was too heavily seasoned and hard to eat. The scallop sashimi was delicious. I recommend coming during happy hour for a good deal.

Business trips are tough, haha. I had marked a restaurant as a hit on the main Eatery, but it was just about to open so I instinctively passed and wandered around before being lured in by the Happy Hour here. I had a few lemon sours. I have a connecting flight, so I'll be quick. The tempura here is not as cost-effective as in Osaka, but it's decent! If I come back next time, I'll either settle for Happy Hour or switch to sake after Happy Hour. There are counter seats available, so I recommend it to business travelers who like to drink.

A must-visit spot for a first-time meeting. The "senbero set" is highly recommended, with 3 drinks and 2 snacks for only 1,000 yen - a surprising price! Not only is the cost performance great, but the atmosphere of the restaurant, the customer service, and the friendly feeling among the customers make it the best standing bar. I've been to about 40 standing bars in the Fukuoka area, and this one ranks in the top 3 for its cozy atmosphere. I will definitely stop by again when I'm in Kokura!

On the second night in Kitakyushu, I found a nice looking kushikatsu restaurant near Fisherman's Wharf. I ordered kushikatsu (lotus root, tsukune, sandfish, quail, pork belly, eggplant, pickled ginger) and pork negi-dama. The kushikatsu sauce was served in a small cup, which was fine, but I noticed that the pickled ginger wasn't included, so I decided to pour the sauce onto a plate instead.

This restaurant offers all-you-can-eat deep-fried skewers for 90 minutes at 2200 yen, which is a great value and delicious. You start with a platter of 7 assorted skewers, and then you can order up to 20 pieces of one kind each. Shrimp, scallops, and asparagus cost an additional 50 yen each. Other skewers are included in the all-you-can-eat deal. You can eat quite a lot in 90 minutes. There is a penalty of 100 yen per skewer for leftovers. I ate a total of 65 skewers here! It is said that most people would be full after eating 30 skewers. This experience will be shared on my YouTube channel, so please subscribe for more.

I sometimes crave for tempura, so this time I went to Fukusuke Shoten in Gintengai. It's located inside the shopping street, so I parked in a paid parking lot. They had all-you-can-eat option, but older people like me can't eat fried food that much, so I ordered individual items like fried corn, okonomiyaki, grilled pork belly, beef cutlet, lotus root, eggplant, scallop, squid, shrimp, camembert, mozzarella, asparagus. I ate too much, whether with salt or sauce.

✰Gratitude Festival from April 15th✰✰Fukusuke Shoten 2nd Anniversary✰ @fukusuke_shoten All-you-can-eat 24 types of kushikatsu course for 90 minutes *Only 2,000 yen for this offer‼️ *Plus, 100 yen for every extra 10 minutes‼️ All-you-can-eat course available for 10 minutes at 100 yen All-you-can-drink from April 15th to May 31st (excluding April 29th to May 5th) The freshly fried kushikatsu was incredibly delicious Dessert kushikatsu featuring #Idzutaya Manju was nostalgic and tasty All-you-can-eat course includes a total of 24 types: Beef katsu, Pork belly, Hormone, Chicken tenderloin, Red wiener, Chicken wing, Thick-cut ham, Sand lance, Tsukune, Quail egg, Onion, Eringi mushroom, Shiitake mushroom, Shishito pepper, Eggplant, Lotus root, Squid, Thick fried tofu, Konjac, Pickled ginger, Dessert kushikatsu, Idzutaya Manju, Mini dorayaki, Oreo, Baumkuchen You can order these 6 items for only 50 yen each: Shrimp, Camembert, Mozzarella, Asparagus, Scallop, Mentaiko It's great for a lively group gathering or even for dining alone The kushikatsu was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating!笑✨✨

Thanks to the handsome male and cute female staff, there were many female customers. They poured sauce into a teacup, but it felt a bit diluted. When I dipped the lotus root skewer into the teacup, the lotus root sank. It was difficult to dip the pickled ginger skewer into the teacup. The tuna sashimi was sold out, but the scallop sashimi and salmon sashimi were incredibly delicious. The famous Kurume beef tendon yakisoba had the beef tendon cut into very small pieces, making it impossible to pick up with chopsticks. The baumkuchen skewer was sweet and delicious. Thank you for the meal!

A relatively new izakaya in Uomachi. I had been burning with determination to become the first poster, but the timing never worked out, so I put it off. Finally visited the other day. Happy hour is supposed to be a good deal, but it was already over, so I ordered a beer. It was a Premium Malt. I ordered some sashimi and doteyaki, which are quick to make. The sashimi was delicious, although the ponzu sauce was a bit strong. The doteyaki, a specialty of Osaka, had a flavor I liked, with a sweet white miso taste. The kushikatsu was mainly beef, which is more of a Kansai style (some kushikatsu places in Kokura mainly serve pork). I was happy to see the red pickled ginger too. I had been putting off visiting this chain restaurant, but it turned out to be good. The service is lively and the atmosphere is energetic, attracting a younger crowd. It might be a bit uncomfortable for introverts like me, but I still feel like coming back.

There is an izakaya in Kokura that serves delicious and affordable kushikatsu. The Kokura beef tendon yakisoba with flat noodles and sweet sauce was also delicious. Enjoyed a mega-sized lemon sour with kushikatsu as a snack before heading to the second bar.

I was drawn to the store by the "Happy Hour" from the opening time (currently 4:00 pm) to 6:00 pm. During the Happy Hour, you can enjoy Highball (Jim Beam Highball: 390 yen) and Lemon Sour (Special Lemon Sour from a carefully selected bar: 290 yen) for only 100 yen per glass! Here is a simple analysis of the food: - Kushi Katsu: Above average deliciousness. The beef cutlet is priced at 120 yen, which is a great value. The recommended red pickled ginger is too big to fit in the sauce container, which is amusing. The Camembert cheese is served with salt. - Dote Nabe: Miso stewed carefully skewered beef tripe and Achilles tendon. The stew is rich and tender, with a hint of spice. - Toro Liver Sashimi: This is the type of liver that is cooked at a low temperature, almost like raw. The strong spiciness of the green onions slightly affects the flavor of the liver. Personally, having green onions served separately would be appreciated. Additional Information: - Wi-Fi available. If you want to know the password, hurry to the restroom. Overall, the restaurant offers reliable kushi katsu. The My Sauce style is innovative and matches the current situation well. The service from the staff was also pleasant. The content is different from the neighboring "Gyoza no Occhan" and it might be good to promptly evaluate the total experience with the standing bar across the street. Thank you for the meal. Today's Orders: - Beef Cutlet: 120 yen - Camembert Cheese: 200 yen - Red Pickled Ginger: 120 yen - Dote Nabe (2 skewers): 280 yen - Toro Liver Sashimi: 480 yen - Highball: 100 yen x ??? yen ===========

The kushikatsu restaurant in Kokura was decent and the food was tasty. Compared to other affordable and delicious restaurants in Kokura, this place is not necessarily a must-visit. Overall, the variety of food was good and I think it's worth a try.

Cheap. Just really cheap. Today, my partner and I went to our third spot. This is it! Lemon sour and highball for 100 yen each. As many as you want. And we wanted some oil, which was perfect. The deep-fried skewers at this timing are all delicious. From smelt fish to pork belly to red sausages and more. The sauce is served in a cup-like container, and you can dip as much as you want. Great♪ Dip as much as you want! Even after many drinks, it's still 100 yen. No wonder the alcohol goes down smoothly! I'm pretty much done for. This review is also pretty much done for. I think there are a lot of typos and mistakes, but please just laugh it off thinking of a drunk foodie. Super close to home, at Tachikawa Market♪ This is just irresistible.

I had been wanting to go to Fukusuke Shoten before it even opened, but I never had the chance... Finally, I went! It was around 7 pm on a weekday, and there were already many customers at the entrance getting their temperature checked for COVID-19 prevention. It had been a while since I had eaten kushikatsu, and I was really excited because kushikatsu is delicious, right? The sauce was light, so if you prefer a stronger flavor, you can adjust it with the Worcestershire sauce on the table. I'm not an expert on kushikatsu, so forgive me for just saying "it was delicious." If I had to point out something, I would recommend ordering the asparagus! I just love asparagus. Now, what is dotenabe? After ordering, the dish arrived, looking like a cute little mountain. When I tasted it, it reminded me of something my mom would cook for me. It made me crave rice. I don't drink alcohol, but I think it would be a good snack for those who do, with just the right amount of flavor. Everything is reasonably priced, with the cost depending on the size of the ingredients. It seems like a great place for a quick drink or when you're a bit short on cash.

Today in Kokura, it is pouring rain. There is a shop selling bento boxes in front of the Fish Town Arcade. They have several types of bento boxes, and the katsu bento is 500 yen. It is an izakaya that opens in the evening, but it seems they also have set meal options, so I would like to go earlier next time. Thank you for the meal.

Uomachi is a new restaurant that opened in Uomachi Shotengai in Kokura Kita Ward, Kitakyushu City. They serve Osaka specialties such as kushikatsu and dotenabe. The shop is affiliated with Ten, which also offers a variety of dishes like bechibara. At the standing bar, drinks are discounted by 100 yen, which is a nice service. The menu includes not only kushikatsu and dotenabe, but also dishes like Kokura beef tendon yakisoba and drooling chicken. If you're in a large group, you might want to try the teppan dishes as well. During this visit, we ordered a medium-sized draft beer of The Premium Malt's (380 yen excluding tax), honey lemon highball (380 yen excluding tax), 2 pieces of dotenabe (280 yen excluding tax), beef kushikatsu (120 yen excluding tax), asparagus (250 yen excluding tax), lotus root (140 yen excluding tax), and squid (140 yen excluding tax). The dotenabe was quite small in size and the taste was okay, not as impressive as what I had in Osaka. The kushikatsu was served with a small cup of sauce, allowing for double dipping. The beef kushikatsu, squid, lotus root, and asparagus were delicious, especially the whole asparagus which had a good balance of the sauce's acidity and the asparagus's bitterness. There are several kushikatsu restaurants in Kokura, but if you're looking for a recommendation, I would suggest this place. Thank you for the meal.

I realized upon entering this restaurant that it seemed like a skewered cutlet place, so I decided to try the yakitori from their one-item menu and skipped ordering any skewered items. I'm sorry to the staff for that. However, I did try various other dishes like meat tofu, yakisoba, a single-person curry hot pot, tonpei yakitori, chashu egg, salted cucumber, and some sashimi. This place offers a wide variety of dishes, so it seems like coming here as the first stop was a good choice. They also have a variety of drinks, making it a fun restaurant. I had a great time, so I'd love to go back again.

My friend who was transferred to Kokura and I decided to meet up for drinks after a long time, and the place my friend took me to was Fukusuke Shoten. I didn't know anything about Kokura or Kitakyushu, but we decided to drink here for now. We entered without knowing if it was a popular or famous shop, just being drawn in by the curtain at the entrance. Inside, there were many customers. Even though there were only two of us, the counter was full, so we were guided to a table. The staff, a cute girl, was very friendly. Since we didn't know much about the food, we asked for recommended dishes, and she kindly explained with a smile. We tried various dishes like kushikatsu and dotenabe, and everything was delicious and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place!

◉Genre: Izakaya, traditional Japanese pub ◉Area: Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City ◉Access: About 5 minutes walk from JR Kokura Station ◉Parking: Not available (coin parking nearby) ◉Credit card payment: Available ◉Frequency of use: First visit ◉Number of reviews: 1st visit I decided to visit "Fukusuke Shoten" on a whim that day. ◇Exterior and Interior I entered the restaurant casually. The atmosphere inside was truly traditional and reminiscent of a typical Japanese pub. However, it seemed newly opened and was very clean. So, is this really a traditional pub...I had my doubts. They were playing endless Showa era songs in the background. But, the sound was really loud...maybe I was sitting in a bad spot. Also, there was a TV but the sound was drowned out by the music. Moreover, the seating was not ideal for a solo drinker. There is a smoking area and it is a partially smoking establishment. ◇Seating They had counter seats, tables for 2, tables for 4, sunken kotatsu seats, tatami sofa seats, and standing drinking spaces, offering a variety of options. ◇Menu The menu was typical of a traditional Japanese pub, with items like kushikatsu and individual hot pots, which was convenient for a solo diner. I ordered the following: - Doteni (280 yen) - Priced for 2 pieces. It was simmering right in front of me at the counter. The taste was not as strong as I expected, more on the lighter side, and the texture was thin. It was easy to eat, but lacked a punch. The staff suggested adding shichimi spice, but I thought if they wanted it, they should have added it from the start. Personally, if you order this, it's better to go for the Niku Tofu (420 yen). - Kushikatsu - I ordered beef, tulip, shishito pepper (140 yen), pork belly, quail (120 yen), etc. They provided a teacup for dipping sauce instead of double-dipping, with dashi-flavored sauce inside. Interesting concept. The most delicious one was the asparagus and quail. ◆Highlights They offer a lemon sour with attention to detail for 290 yen! That was great. Also, the individual hot pot was good. ◆Service The staff were all energetic and friendly, making the atmosphere welcoming. It suited the concept of the restaurant. ◆Summary What stuck with me until the end was whether it was truly a traditional pub or just styled like one. The choice of background music, the interior design, the menu, etc., all reminded me of a traditional pub, but the newness, spacious interior, and lack of history accumulated, the decisive factor was the customer base. As Kokura has some areas that have declined, if this place can attract a good customer base, then it truly is a traditional pub. This is not a criticism, but I feel that these types of establishments need time to naturally establish themselves and determine their success. I hope they keep up the effort! Thank you for the meal! ^ ^