Food to try at Hakata: 天一, Doutor, Chikae Fukuoka; Yatai Mamichan 屋台まみちゃん

Dinner at 天一 

Arrived late to Nishidori and returned our car rental. We went to the restaurant with the entire family in tow. Food is served very fast. Great as we are hungry and thirsty.

The ladies and kids meal is the most value for money. Food is above average.

Dinner at Tenjin underground tunnel 

We have shopped too much today and it is 8 pm. Most of the restaurants are winding up and this is still open.

I'm most impressed by their service. I accidently pour miso soup on my white top and pants. They promptly give a new clean white tea towel to wipe myself. I'm so grateful to the waiter for his thoughtfulness.

Tonkatsu is well fried and have different size meals to cater for all. 

Breakfast at Doutor

The fare served here is simple. Coffee and toasts. 

But the pairing of scrambled eggs made to perfection with ham on toasted bread in a cold winter day is heavenly. 

Must try Live squid at Chikae Fukuoka

2 Chome-2-17 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan

My original plan was to try the renowned stall Kawataro Nakasu but they seemed to be disinterested in catering to tourists. Was told appointments is full for the next 2 days i.e friday and saturday. 

Well we reached Chikae Fukuoka late at 2 plus and i thought we probably wont get a chance to eat my live squid but we are promptly ushered in and given the menu. 

Of course, the must order menu is the live squid. Unfortunately, there is only large squids available so large squid it is. But really, its too huge for 3 persons. At least we get to eat the squid 4 ways. Live sashimi, grilled, tempura and karaage style. 

We also ordered a beef bun each and also a teishoku set meal. It is a satisfying meal.

Must try Yatai stalls: Yatai Mamichan 屋台まみちゃん

Japan, 〒810-0001 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Tenjin, 2 Chome−13−1 福岡銀行本店営業部 昭和通り側

In my opinion not really suited for young kids and elderly as sitting is quite tight and not exactly comfortable. 

Nonetheless, I'm truly amazed by the store owner who cooks, concoct the drinks, and settle bills. All done at lightning speed.

Food is pretty delicious and seeing the food being cooked up close give me new ideas for my own dinner recipes. e.g mentaiko in omelette or bonito flakes in omelette. 

We tried the omelette, onden, fried rice, gyoza (freshly made on spot) and chicken wings. i love the omelette and gyoza the most.