Located in the food court on the first floor of a multi-story parking lot along a street just south of the famous Nishijin shopping street in Fukuoka's Sawara Ward, this Korean restaurant is known for its cute pig illustrations on a red signboard. The concept of the restaurant is "Fukuoka's little Korea," offering authentic Korean cuisine in a setting reminiscent of a market stall in Korea. The restaurant is popular among young people and has expanded to 9 locations in the prefecture, riding the wave of the "Second Korean Wave." The Fukuoka, Daito, and Daimyo locations offer weekly Korean language classes at affordable prices, becoming a hub for Korean culture dissemination. During a family dinner with four people, we visited the Nishijin location. As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by young staff saying "Annyeonghaseyo" with a smile. The colorful interior with Korean posters and flags, K-POP playing in the background, gave us a feeling of being teleported to Korea. The restaurant has a street stall-like setup with steel tables featuring cassette stoves. The main dish we ordered was the "Cheese Dakgalbi," along with side dishes like "Kimchi Assortment," "Tteokbokki," "Seafood Japchae," and "Apro Salad." We started with a toast with Korean beer "Hite Beer" and enjoyed the appetizers and Kimchi assortment made by a popular Kimchi store in Chiyoda, Hakata. The Cheese Dakgalbi, a hot pot dish with chicken and vegetables cooked in spicy gochujang sauce and dipped in melted cheese, was a delightful combination of spicy and creamy flavors. The dish was accompanied by a variety of vegetables and boneless chicken, making it easy to eat and enjoy. We also ordered Makgeolli and Korean soju Chamisul to accompany the meal. The Tteokbokki, Seafood Japchae, and Apro Salad were all exotic and delicious, satisfying our appetites. We skipped the Samgyupsal made with Kagoshima pork and opted for the Chanja Kimchi roll as the final dish. The total bill for the day was ¥13,300, and we left the restaurant fully satisfied. We look forward to trying the Samgyupsal, Bibimbap, and Naengmyeon on our next visit. If you're craving authentic Korean cuisine in Fukuoka, be sure to check out "Apro," the little piece of Korea in town.

This time, I visited the restaurant with the purpose of using the birthday coupon that was issued! It's a shop that I see every day in the neighborhood, but it had been over a year since my last visit. It was a pleasant surprise to see how much the course I ordered had improved! I think they have probably been offering this volume for a while, but I had forgotten about it, so I was truly impressed by the all-you-can-eat meat and unlimited vegetable refills! As I'm getting older, I want to eat a lot of meat, but I can't just eat fatty foods anymore... So, having unlimited vegetables was really appreciated. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy a lot of meat! The fact that the Nishishin store has recently been renovated and the restaurant looks cleaner is also a plus! I will definitely come back again! Thank you for the meal! ( ´∀｀)

The jeon was crispy and delicious. The sauce was also tasty! The samgyeopsal was amazing, no complaints. I was so focused on the samgyeopsal that the sundubu became dry and crispy. Next time, I'll eat the sundubu as soon as it warms up. I also want to try the kimbap next time. Thank you for the meal.

My niece who loves K-pop came with me after a long time. As usual, the place was full of young girls. We ordered the classic samgyeopsal, jeon, namul, salad, and more. Everything was delicious. While BBQ is great, Korean dishes are nice to have once in a while. The prices are reasonable too. The drinks are also tasty. We drove there that day, so... Next time, I want to order the all-you-can-drink course.

After going to the gym, I decided to stop by here. I barely made it in time before closing for cleanup. The service is quite systematic, but I was very satisfied with both the quantity and taste. I didn't realize that Samgyupsal includes more than just kimchi and garlic, it's different from making it at home. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quite noisy, but it's tolerable considering the overall vibe of the place.

"Appro," a Korean restaurant chain in Fukuoka with over 10 stores in the prefecture, is a pioneer in Korean cuisine and a beloved spot. I visited the Nishijin store for the first time in 10 years. The interior is filled with photos of Korean idols and K-POP music playing loudly, attracting a high percentage of female customers. I personally love their Samgyupsal, which I became hooked on after trying it here. Surprisingly, there are not many places where you can enjoy Samgyupsal. I ordered two glasses of draft beer for 500 yen each and a Samgyupsal set for 1,380 yen per person. When you order the signature Samgyupsal, you also get a variety of Korean side dishes as a bonus, which is impressive. The pork belly is grilled on a hot plate by the staff, while you wait sipping on your drinks. In the middle, there is a stew pot. The Samgyupsal is thinly sliced and served, and you simply wrap it in lettuce with various vegetables and enjoy. The Samgyupsal at Appro is incredibly delicious and healthy. The atmosphere is lively and fun. It was a great meal. Thank you! [Tabelog rating: 3.05]

I enjoyed samgyeopsal and pingsu at Apro Nishishin store while drinking raw makgeolli. I ate samgyeopsal while drinking raw makgeolli and ate pingsu with blueberry and chocolate flavors. Pingsu is definitely great for hot summers!

We visited the restaurant for the second time with our family of four. It was crowded again, with a lot of young people, especially women. The atmosphere is healthy with lots of vegetables available. Inside the restaurant, K-pop music was playing, and the rough wooden tables and barrel seats gave a foreign feel. The handsome waiter provided excellent and thoughtful service. We ordered the following dishes: vegetable-rich radish appetizer, seafood pancake, chicken and cheese, samgyupsal set with soup, and kalbi kimchi fried rice. The samgyupsal was cooked by the handsome waiter, and we enjoyed wrapping the crispy pork in lettuce with condiments. It tasted authentic. Even though I've never been to Korea, I feel like I've experienced the real taste. The cost performance is good, and it's a restaurant that makes you want to visit occasionally.

I visited this restaurant for the second time today, brought by a friend. The staff's customer service was very polite, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was pleasant. The food was also good. Last time, I ordered too much, but this time I got it just right. (Although it was delicious, and I ended up eating too much again, haha)

I visited for the first time. It was Sunday at 8 pm, a late time, but 90% of the seats were filled with families and couples. It seems to be popular. Inside the restaurant, K-POP music videos were playing, and sitting on round chairs made it feel like I was in a Korean restaurant. The staff were all young but brisk and likeable. The vegetable rolls served as a starter were wrapped in thin slices of radish, healthy and refreshing. When I ordered Makgeolli, it came in a bumpy pot, adding to the experience. I ordered the Bulgogi salad, Yangnyeom chicken (7 pieces), and seafood pancake, all of which had generous portions. Since there were only two of us, we had to take some leftovers home. We didn't even get to the Kimbap, haha. It seems like it's better to go with about four people. I want to try the Samgyupsal next time!

I felt like eating Korean food, so I visited a restaurant. I ordered a 2-hour all-you-can-drink course for 4000 yen, which included Korean appetizers, assorted kimchi, seafood pancake, japchae, spicy stir-fried octopus, grilled pork belly with vegetables, soft tofu stew, rice, and Korean ice cream (yuzu sherbet). The food was delicious, but I thought it would have been better to order my favorite items individually (lol). The restaurant was crowded with customers, which may have been why the drinks were served so slowly that I had to remind the staff multiple times. The staff were energetic and provided good service! 잘 먹었습니다 ( ¨̮ )♡

After continuing to refrain from going out even after the lifting of the self-restraint due to the coronavirus, my daughter wanted to eat Samgyupsal so we tried to make a reservation at the airport branch. However, due to social distancing measures, the seats were spaced out and there were fewer seats available, so we were told that the reservations were full. We decided to take the subway to the Nishijin branch. Dining out after a long time was indeed refreshing and the atmosphere was enjoyable! The Samgyupsal was delicious, and the crispy texture of the Jijimi was also great! Ah, it was so tasty!

A small Korean restaurant in Nishishin! I was surprised by the appetizer. It was thinly sliced radish wrapped with vegetables and meat, topped with a sweet and sour sauce. It was quite filling on its own. Despite ordering other dishes beforehand, I was pleasantly surprised by this appetizer. It was a great way to get lots of vegetables while being delicious. I ordered the Kanjang Gejang as the main dish, and it was amazing when mixed with rice. I also ordered a shaved ice plate as a surprise for my friend, and it was the restaurant's number one popular item. It was so tasty and filling that I would go back just for that. Being able to add condensed milk halfway through was a nice touch. I will definitely visit again when I crave Korean food!

The customer service is amazing! The owner is also very nice! The interior of the restaurant has been renovated and looks beautiful! I recommend the samgyeopsal and cheese dakgalbi dishes!

It's been a while since I had Korean food. Despite being busy, the staff greeted me with a smile, making it a pleasant experience. The food was delicious and it was nice to not have loud music playing in the background like many other places.

I visited the restaurant for the first time in about 3 years, but the atmosphere of the place hasn't changed. K-POP music was playing loudly along with TV screens, and everyone was chatting loudly, creating a lively atmosphere. I ordered the Sundubu jjigae and the Jijimi, which I had enjoyed before. However, the taste was completely different this time. The Sundubu jjigae used to have a rich flavor, but this time it was bland and lacked any spiciness. The Jijimi, which used to have a crispy outer layer and a chewy inside with plenty of ingredients like squid, was now fried with a thick doughy texture inside and lacked ingredients. Overall, the prices seemed a bit higher than before. I was a bit disappointed. I had the impression that it was a cheap and delicious restaurant, but I felt completely let down.

One of my favorite restaurants. I always order the samgyupsal and chijimi. The appetizer that comes first is pickled radish with vegetables, chicken, etc. wrapped in it. It's already delicious! The samgyupsal comes with sesame leaves and green chili, which is a nice touch. The chijimi is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and the sauce is tasty! I've been to several Korean restaurants, but this one is my favorite! For dessert, we had bingsu, which was delicious with its fluffy shaved ice! Last time we went, they gave us a sticker in Korean as a gift when we ordered bingsu, and my daughter, who is a fan of the Korean idol group Twice, was so happy to put it on her phone.