The main dish of the Hakata drinking tour was "live spear squid"! I saw a gourmet blogger from Osaka praising it, so I definitely wanted to go and made a reservation to visit the restaurant. There were live squids swimming in the tank, and the atmosphere was exciting. We started with a toast with a bitter drink, and then enjoyed a sashimi assortment with melt-in-your-mouth tuna, delicious "ara" (which turned out to be the high-quality fish "kue"), rich nodoguro, must-eat sesame mackerel in Fukuoka, and flavorful octopus. The highlight was the live spear squid sashimi, a true gem of the sea with its transparent appearance and creamy texture. It was a unique and unforgettable dining experience. We also enjoyed crispy and delicious emperor fish tempura. The squid was so delicious that we ended up eating it all raw without even trying to grill the tentacles. We shifted to sake to complement the meal. It was truly a great decision to come here, and having a foodie friend to share this experience made it even better. Now, it's time to head to the food stalls in Nakasu for the next adventure!

✔️ Live squid sashimi (¥1580/100g) ✔️ Horse liver sashimi (¥1680) ✔️ Hakata Wagyu steak (¥1480) ✔️ Three types of mackerel assortment (¥1680) ✔️ Dashi rolled mentaiko (¥780) Located just a short walk from Tenjin Minami Station in Haruyoshi, this private room izakaya has a live fish tank as soon as you enter the restaurant! They use carefully selected seafood directly from Nagahama Market, ensuring exceptional freshness. The limited quantity live squid sashimi is taken out of the tank and prepared alive after ordering, allowing you to enjoy the elegant sweetness and chewy texture of the squid. Any leftovers can be enjoyed as tempura or salt-grilled. In addition to the mackerel assortment (raw/seared/sesame mackerel) and the dashi rolled mentaiko made with luxurious ingredients, they also offer Hakata specialties such as motsunabe and sukiyaki, as well as regional dishes from all over Kyushu, allowing you to enjoy the delicious flavors of Kyushu all at once. The restaurant has a modern Japanese atmosphere with tatami seating and sunken kotatsu-style private rooms, allowing you to dine in peace without worrying about your surroundings. It is recommended for entertaining out-of-town friends, gatherings, and business entertainment.

Since Corona has been classified as a Level 5 infectious disease, we had a party with 20 members from our company. The atmosphere was really nice. The restaurant is located near the Haruyoshi intersection and was bustling with group customers. We had a course with fresh squid sashimi and a choice of hot pot for ¥3300, with an all-you-can-drink option for S-rank at ¥1650. Please note that there are S-rank and A-rank options for the all-you-can-drink menu. If you prefer beer over draft beer, choose the S-rank option. The food was delicious, although the squid wasn't the transparent spear squid but rather white, so it might have been short-finned squid. You can choose between salt chanko hot pot or motsu hot pot.

We reserved a limited course for 3 groups at a year-end party. The cost performance was great at 5450 yen including all-you-can-drink. The squid and hot pot dishes were delicious! Other dishes were just average. I think it's really good for using with groups like parties. Thank you for the meal!

I wanted to eat fresh squid during my trip in December, so I searched around and decided on this restaurant because they were able to accommodate my last-minute reservation. I called ahead and was recommended to try the high-grade "Mizuika," so I made a reservation for that as well. I ended up reserving a total of two servings. When I arrived at the restaurant, I was guided to a private room. The Mizuika was very large and quite expensive. It might have been better to order a smaller portion. The taste was to my liking, but I personally think that regular squid tastes better. There were also various other sashimi options available, and I was very satisfied with the meal. It seems like all the rooms are private, and I feel like I found a really good restaurant. Even though we had a child under one year old with us, we were able to enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace.

It's been a while since I met up with my friends for a drinking party. I remembered there was a restaurant in the same building, but I wonder if it's closed now? Our restaurant is on the 6th floor, so we took the elevator and entered the restaurant. As soon as we entered, we saw a tank with lively squid swimming around. It was a delightful sight to see! We told the staff our reservation name and were guided to a private room near the entrance. It was a tatami room with seats that had a comfortable height, so we didn't get tired sitting on them. We raised our glasses for a toast and started with the dishes. We had fresh squid sashimi, which was transparent and had a sweet taste. It was fun to poke it with chopsticks and see its tentacles move when we squeezed lemon on it. We also had a choice between tempura and grilled with salt, and we chose the grilled with salt this time. The staff recommended sake to go with it. We wanted to try live prawn sashimi, but it seems they didn't have it, so we opted for a mackerel assortment instead. It included raw, seared, and sesame mackerel, which was a unique and enjoyable experience. We also tried the recommended horse liver sashimi, which was surprisingly firm and delicious. The beef steak was made from local Hakata beef, which was also very tasty. We also had Hakata mentaiko, ankimo ponzu, and corn fritters. The menu was extensive, with Fukuoka's local dishes like motsunabe and Mizutaki, as well as tempura and sushi. The restaurant had private rooms and seemed perfect for drinking parties. It was a delightful dining experience.

I requested a private room, but the room was quite dirty and old, so I wanted to cancel right away. I ordered squid and had it served as sashimi with highball and shochu. The squid was delicious.

I used the course menu and was satisfied with the luxurious appetizers. The fish was fresh and there was a wide variety of drinks for all-you-can-drink, so I was satisfied. The private room was also nice. Next time, I would like to try the hot pot here as well.

I thought that the first-come-first-served price might be a reverse lookup because it becomes relatively reasonable even if it is sold out for a limited number of days, but I was happy that it was actually the lowest price. It was disappointing that fresh squid was not available this time, but the service was good and the food was delicious, so I was satisfied.

I wanted to eat sashimi and searched for a restaurant to visit. In recent times in Hakata, you often see live squid sashimi, but it's still rare to find live mackerel sashimi, so I ordered it. I was surprised to see raw mackerel, seared mackerel, and sesame mackerel served. The firm texture and sweetness of the mackerel were also good. I will definitely visit again.

I visited Tenno with someone. The main dish of the day was fresh squid. It had been a while since I had sashimi made from live squid. The sweetness of the squid is better in frozen ones, but the crunchy texture of live squid is unique. I enjoyed it with hot water mixed with shochu. The leftover parts were made into tempura, which was hot and crispy, and incredibly delicious. Squid is always tasty no matter how it is prepared. However, the sashimi assortment was not that great. Yellowtail, salmon, and horse mackerel. The freshness of the salmon and horse mackerel was slightly lacking. We also had chicken sashimi, squid shumai, and grilled chicken. There were plenty of delicious dishes. Considering the price, I was quite satisfied with the overall experience. ^^

I visited here again after a year. I ordered the live squid course that I had before. The taste was delicious as I had squid in Yobuko recently, but the freshness was not as good. We also ordered a sukiyaki hot pot, which was also delicious. However, with the all-you-can-drink option, the overall value for money was not great.

I went to "Tenno" in Haruyoshi✨ It's a cozy izakaya with private rooms like a hidden retreat. I tried the live Kawahagi sashimi, which allows you to fully enjoy the natural Kawahagi. It's recommended to eat it with the liver. You can finish it beautifully by making miso soup with the leftovers. Other dishes were also very delicious. The live squid sashimi looked delicious too, so I'll try it next time. - Kawahagi live sashimi 100g 1,298 yen~ This time I had 650g... Store information: Name: Tenno Fukuoka Branch Hours: 17:00-27:00 Phone: 092-771-5363 Closed: No regular holidays Private rooms: Available (2-20 people) Location: 6th floor, Romanesco Building Nishinakasu, 3-21-28 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City.

I used it for a social gathering with employees. The squid sashimi followed by sashimi tempura was delicious. I hadn't had fresh squid sashimi in a while due to poor catches, so I was satisfied. The cream croquette with lobster was exquisite. The main dish of motsunabe is soy sauce-based, but the soup is outstanding. The motsu (offal) was firm and large. I also enjoyed the porridge for the finishing touch.

I came here hoping for fresh squid but they didn't have any, it seems the popular shops in Nakasu have it. So, I ended up choosing mackerel. The mackerel three-piece set was incredibly delicious, unlike any mackerel I've had before. Although there was no clear squid, the mackerel saved the meal. The tatami room was extremely dirty, so I do not recommend it. Thank you for the meal!

It's a difficult izakaya to judge whether it's cheap or expensive, good or bad. It's not necessarily bad, and the course was discounted quite a bit. The all-you-can-drink course that was originally 6600 yen was reduced to 3850 yen (with conditions). However, there seems to be a lack of satisfaction. Something is missing. Is it the quantity, the quality, or both? Even looking at the portion sizes, the dishes are quite small. The sukiyaki has too much broth. The oysters are not good. Something seems off. By the way, this is for 5 people. Maybe the smaller portions are due to the discount. What's going on here...笑

Due to the impact of the typhoon, I arrived at a restaurant where other places didn't have fresh squid. When entering the restaurant, I noticed a tank next to the entrance, and upon peering inside, I saw about 15 medium-sized squid swimming energetically. I understood why. Since I was there for the squid, I first checked the price. It was around 1300 yen per 100g, so I ordered about 300-400g. After a short wait, a beautifully prepared squid arrived. The clear flesh and the wriggling legs raised expectations, and there were cheers of excitement. As for the taste... the slightly firm flesh revealed a sweetness from the depths of the slightly sticky soy sauce and wasabi from Kyushu. It was very satisfying. The remaining body was made into tempura and was delicious. We also enjoyed dishes such as vinegar motsu, chicken karaage, yamakake salad, and Hakata gyoza while having a fun 3 hours. The only thing that bothered me was that despite the course menu options listed on the website for choosing the main dish, I was told that only one option was available today. It felt like a waste, especially since the squid was so delicious.

Hidden private room izakaya Tenno Fukuoka branch is located about a 3-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The group, after trying Hakata's oden in Nakasu, headed to this place on the 6th floor of Romanesque Resort Nishi Nakasu on Route 202. According to our guide, fresh squid sashimi can be enjoyed here, so we were very excited. The restaurant has various types of private rooms for up to 30 people. We had made a reservation and were led to a private room for 4 people with a sunken kotatsu table. - Asahi Super Dry 580 yen (excluding tax) - Assorted sashimi 1,980 yen (excluding tax) - Hakata mentaiko 690 yen (excluding tax) - Fukuoka specialty "Su Motsu" 520 yen (excluding tax) - Hakata no Mori sake 820 yen (excluding tax) - Salted raw horse meat Yukke 800 yen (excluding tax) - Live spear squid sashimi (100g) 1,380 yen (excluding tax)

Entranced by the beautifully translucent squid! A private room izakaya specializing in fresh fish and local cuisine. "Tenno" @ Hakata Tenjin Fukuoka Hakata drinking tour. Next up was the squid! We visited "Tenno", a Japanese-style private room bar where you can enjoy fresh seafood and local dishes. Located on the 6th floor of a building just a few minutes' walk from Tenjin Minami Station. As soon as you enter, you will see a fish tank. The interior offers various sizes of private rooms to accommodate different group sizes. The warm wooden atmosphere creates a cozy space. We were guided to a hidden room like a secret hideaway. The menu is available in a booklet. As mentioned earlier, the main dishes include fresh fish and local cuisine, as well as appetizers, grilled dishes, fried dishes, closing dishes, and desserts. (Details are provided at the bottom of the article) We started with a toast with a Highball ¥490 or a draft beer ¥580. Hakata Mentaiko ¥690 When it comes to Hakata, this is a must-try dish. Refreshing with lemon, rich with mayonnaise. Vinegared Motsu (offal) ¥520 The chewy texture is irresistible. The portion is generous, and with mentaiko and this dish alone, you can enjoy drinking for a while. Live Spear Squid Sashimi ¥1380/100g And today's main dish. Translucent squid! Beautiful! The freshness is evident as it was swimming just moments ago. The crunchy texture and sweetness that overflows as you chew! Delicious! The lower body, which has even more texture and umami than the body itself, is exquisite. This is a must-have with sake. The Empura part can be made into tempura for ¥320. It's crispy and tender! Such a luxurious squid tempura is a rare treat. Assorted sashimi of fresh fish ¥1980 Including kue (snake mackerel), medium fatty tuna, blackthroat seaperch, octopus, and sesame mackerel, all of which are excellent choices. The sweet sauce and sesame on the sesame mackerel are also a must-try when in Fukuoka. Beef tartare with salted yolk ¥800 Don't overlook the hidden menu listed in the corner of the menu. The collagen-rich, chewy, and unique texture is mesmerizing. The fat is sweet! But not heavy, that's the beef tartare. It's delicious. Snow mountain pork belly lettuce wrap ¥480 The trendy vegetable skewer wrap is also a Hakata specialty, right? Juicy pork belly with plenty of crispy lettuce! Refreshing with grated daikon radish. We came for the squid, but everything was delicious, so we ended up trying a bit of everything. Thank you for the feast! The translucent squid. Even just thinking about it makes my mouth water. While bar hopping in the Hakata area is a must, this is a place that should be included in your list of stops. ★ "Tenno" HP 3-21-28 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Romanesque Resort Nishi Nakasu 6F 050-5868-2130 Mon-Fri/17:00-03:00, Sat-Sun/Holidays/16:00-03:00 Open daily

When I first came to Fukuoka, I was still in high school. Of course, I couldn't drink alcohol at that time, so I didn't go to izakayas, but I remember that the food was cheap and delicious. The first time I tried Hakata ramen. It was amazing! A light and flavorful ramen with thin noodles. I was so impressed that such a thing existed. Another thing that stood out was the deliciousness of the fish. Despite being such a big city, the rivers and sea are beautiful here. With such clean waters nearby, it's no wonder that you can enjoy affordable and tasty seafood. Among them, the squid sashimi is exceptional! This restaurant has a live tank inside, where you can enjoy freshly prepared squid sashimi. And at a reasonable izakaya price. I immediately ordered their signature dish, "Live Spear Squid Sashimi." The transparency is completely different! The squid that was swimming in the tank just moments ago is prepared and served immediately. It's really luxurious, isn't it? I first try it as is, without any seasoning. It's sweet! And the clean umami flavor is wonderful. After that, I add a little soy sauce. It seems to enhance the sweetness even more, and I can't help but smile. You can also choose to have the tentacles or the fins served as sashimi, tempura, or grilled, depending on your preference. I had the tentacles as sashimi and the fins as tempura. In addition to the live squid sashimi, you can also try various local dishes from Fukuoka, so let's order a few more. Sesame mackerel. Not marinated mackerel, but mackerel with a direct umami flavor. This is also one of the dishes that impressed me when I first tried it about 10 years ago. Some people even come all the way to Fukuoka just to eat this. I feel like having a little sake... no, this is Kyushu. Let's have shochu today. I had "Ginfu," a pure rice shochu, that day. It has a refreshing taste with a hint of umami, and it's quite delicious. Fukuoka's specialty "Vinegar Motsu." Motsu is blanched and thinly sliced, then seasoned with ponzu sauce. It has a refreshing taste with hidden umami that becomes addictive. It's also delicious with yuzu pepper. Raiyama pork lettuce wraps. Raiyama pork... a specialty pork from Itoshima, a popular spot in western Fukuoka known for its Instagrammable locations. It's wrapped in lettuce for a refreshing taste. It's so delicious that before I knew it, I had eaten 2 or 3 pieces. And of course, you can't miss the "Hakata mentaiko" as a finish. The large grains provide a popping sensation. If the live squid sashimi is available, be sure to order it. It will change your perception of squid sashimi! Next time, I definitely want to try the hot pot... I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious Fukuoka cuisine! I would love to visit again.

Located in the Haruyoshi area of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City. Situated on the 6th floor of a building at the corner of the Haruyoshi intersection on the Kokutai Road, heading from Tenjin towards Nakasu. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are required to take off their shoes before proceeding to the traditional Japanese-style sunken kotatsu seating area. This space can accommodate small group gatherings of up to 30 people, making it a convenient option in this area. The restaurant caters to a diverse range of customers, including those from corporate, family, couples, and tourist backgrounds. Today, we opted for the course menu, a 4000 yen course with a 1000 yen all-you-can-drink option. Starting with the appetizers, the "Seafood and Grated Yam Salad" was a delightful combination of salad, sashimi, and creamy grated yam. The eagerly awaited "Squid" was unfortunately unavailable due to bad weather, but it was replaced with "Kawahagi Sashimi," which turned out to be amazing. The creamy and rich "liver" of the Kawahagi, dipped in ponzu sauce and enjoyed with the sashimi, was a highlight. Following that, the "Sesame Mackerel Assorted Sashimi" showcased the bounties of the Genkai Sea, including Ara, Iki Shrimp, Sea Urchin, Mackerel, and Horse Mackerel, all of which were fantastic. The Iki Shrimp was particularly delicious with its fresh and sweet taste. The "Sesame Mackerel" was a local specialty with excellent fat content. The seasonal "Horse Mackerel" and delicate "Ara" were also exceptional. The grilled dish, "Scallop with Sea Urchin," exuded a fragrant aroma and was a perfect match for sake. The combination of rich sea urchin and succulent scallop was outstanding. The steamed dish, "Steamed Oysters," was cooked to perfection, showcasing the plump and moist oysters. The freshness and preparation of the seafood were truly impressive. Moving on to the meat dishes, the "Premium Horse Sashimi Assortment" featured high-quality horse sashimi with tender meat that melted in the mouth. The "Beef Sirloin Steak" allowed us to savor the richness of the sirloin cut. For the hot pot dish, we chose the "Aritagata Chicken Mizutaki," a clear and flavorful chicken broth with Aritagata chicken and vegetables. The tender meat of the Aritagata chicken and the abundance of vegetables made it a healthy and delicious choice. The "Tsukune" meatballs were a highlight and we wished there were more of them. Lastly, we enjoyed the Fukuoka specialty "Chanpon" as the finishing dish. The quality, quantity, and price point of this meal were exceptional. We look forward to visiting this restaurant again in the future. Thank you for the wonderful dining experience. Enjoy Gourmet Life!

On a business trip and mini vacation in Fukuoka, I decided to have a hearty lunch at a restaurant called "Tenou" in Fukuoka. The course menu was only 3500 yen, which was quite affordable. The dishes included Fukuoka squid mentaiko, sesame mackerel, fried burdock and cold shabu salad, horse sashimi, live squid sashimi, dashimaki tamago with mentaiko, fried chicken nanban, and a choice of hot pot. The food was delicious and I was able to experience some of the local Kyushu cuisine. Although I was a bit surprised by the additional 1000 yen charge on weekends, I still enjoyed the meal. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience.