Food stalls

Fukuoka City

Dive into Fukuoka’s food stalls in the evening!

At dusk, tiny lights start to illuminate Fukuoka’s office district and the Nakasu area. Roadside food stalls are a Fukuoka specialty. There are several areas where food stalls can be found: the Tenjin neighborhood boasts the largest, the Nagahama area is closer to the fresh fish market, while the Nakasu entertainment district is near the waterfront. The number of food stalls streets hit a peak around 1965, with 400 stalls active at the time. Although at present numbering slightly under 200, they do bustling business. After hours, office workers and tourists sit around small counters and drink sake together harmoniously. It might take some courage to pass under the noren store curtain, but once you enter, the stallholders and regular customers will welcome you with a smile. This amiable atmosphere is pure Fukuoka.

A food stall tour is never complete without the delicious pork flavor of Hakata ramen

In Japan, going around a series of different restaurants to eat is called hashigo, or "ladder" dining. Ladder dining at Fukuoka food stalls is great fun. To round things up, you must try the great Fukuoka specialty, Hakata ramen. The distinctively cloudy tonkotsu soup draws its flavor from pork bones. There is also a rich variation aside from standard thin noodles, including straight noodles, and curly noodles. Take red ginger from the counter and put in as much as you like, then smack your lips with the taste of authentic ramen and a meal that will be the highlight of your day.

For reference

Yamachan

Address

Seiryu-koen (kami), Nakasu-en, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-ken
Hours

6 :00 P.M. to 2:30 A.M.
Closed

Open every day. Closes during heavy rains or typhoons.
Access

Fukuoka Airport is a 1 hour, 50 minute flight from Haneda Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 2 hour, flight from Narita Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 1 hour, flight from Itami Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 1 hour, flight from Kansai International Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 2 hour, 15 minute flight from New Chitose Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 1 hour, 30 minute flight from Nagoya Chubu Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 50 minute flight from Matsuyama Airport.
Fukuoka Airport 45 minute flight from Miyazaki Airport.
Fukuoka Airport is a 1 hour flight from Naha Airport.
From Fukuoka Airport Station, take the subway to Tenjin Station (10 min) Yamachan is a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station.

Long beach

Address

Minato 1-chome 1-10, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Telephone

090-5473-9588
Hours

7 pm to 1:30 am
Closed

Wednesdays
Access

From Fukuoka Airport Station, take the subway to Akasaka Station (13 min).
Long Beach is a 10-minute walk from Akasaka Station.