Fukuoka And Nagasaki 2017

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My first bowl of ramen in Japan. The chef based the bowl with minced garlic, soy sauce and lard (similar to our Bak Cho Mee). .
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The broth was so strong that the noodle held the taste easily. No recommend to finish all the soup as it was too heavy and thick. Great after drink meal. .
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マルハチらーめん 桜町店
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🏠: Japan, 〒850-0031 Nagasaki-ken, Nagasaki-shi, Sakuramachi, １−４, 鶴洋ビル1階
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⏰: open daily from 1100H to 0000H .
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GPS: 32°45'02.0"N 129°52'36.1"E

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Starting fish - sashimi (¥2500). The local squid was so sweet and soft!!! Every bite was a reflection of freshness. .
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Tofu with bonito flake (¥650)
How come theirs taste so good? The tofu soaked up the bonito broth with topping seaweed. .
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Seaweed Tempura (¥600)
Very interesting dish. Seaweed dipped with tempura mixture and anchovies. Must try!!!
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Tempura combo (¥800)
Totally not oily and still able to taste the sweetness of the Ingredients. .
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Our airbnb was kind even to introduce us to this local izakaya. If you are planning on going, I would recommend you to walk for a reservation or call through phone (if you know Japanese)
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🏠: Japan, 〒850-0056 Nagasaki-ken, Nagasaki-shi, 恵美須町Ebisumachi, ４−8 .
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⏰: from 1700H to 0100H. .
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☎️: +81 95-824-9099
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GPS: 32°45'01.6"N 129°52'34.3"E

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4 stage of eating. Mountain of chives and cabbage boiled in a pork and leek soup. Handful of pork organs were added. The sweetness totally penetrated the entire soup. While waiting for the green to boil down, you can enjoy a glass of beer with you friends. .
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After the green soften, finished 50% of it then added the extra organ and tofu, and cook for 2.5minutes. .
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Finally add in all you can eat champon ramen and allowed them to soak up the soup. .
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This brand was a local favorite and was very hard to find. However I won't recommend to those who hate chives, you will suffer because of this. They don't serve another else. It would be better if they offered other part of meat for shabu shabu because the cooked organ was just too rubbery for me. .
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もつ鍋 楽天地 天神本店
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🏠: Japan, 〒810-0001 Fukuoka-ken, Fukuoka-shi, Chūō-ku, Tenjin, 1 Chome−１０−１４ .
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☎️: +81 92-741-2746
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⏰: open from 1700H to 0000H. .
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GPS: 33°35'27.8"N 130°24'02.5"E

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I went at 1200H and there was already a Q! People came from local and tourist queuing under hot just a taste of their handmade udon. After waiting for 45mins under a hot sun, it was finally my turn. The moment people stood into their stall, they would expect that your order in mind. However, this place didn't have an English menu, so I simply look around and point to whatever is serving out from the kitchen. .
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They only served udon with tempura or beef or both. Very simple food. Sitting in front of the counter, looking at the grandmaster had knotting the dough then threw into the noodle machine. Flatten, sliced and tossed into the simmering water. .
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After cooking for Ten minutes, took them out and washed with cold water. YES! They actually started washing. This washed away all the excess carbs which allow the soup to remain clear. .
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I noticed a method they use. The udon soup poured into a bottle then warmed up in another pot of hot water. This helped to keep the broth as its ideal statue. .
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Don't underestimate this bowl of udon. Every part of bowl has different taste. The beef part had a stronger and meaty based flavors. The spring onion part had a clean and hint of sweetness. The tempura had a clear taste, a reflection of its original flavor. Don't expect the udon to be springy but it was rather soft. So good. .
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Udon Taira
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🏠: 3 Chome-１７-１０ Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 812-0011, Japan
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⏰: From 1130H to 1600H. Closed on Sunday. .
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☎️: +81 92-431-9703
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GPS: 33°35'18.8"N 130°24'50.6"E

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This was the one and only seafood eatery in the fish market. Really old school. They provided English menu with picture so no worry. You may walked pass this stall as their eatery is hidden on top. .
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I love their miso soup. Small crab was found within which made it super sweet. Freshness is guaranteed and the pricing is pretty afforded. .
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柳橋食堂 • ヤナギバシショクドウ
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🏠: 1 Chome-１-１０ Haruyoshi, Chūō-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 810-0003, Japan
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⏰: 0930H to 1600H. Closed on Sunday. .
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GPS: 33°34'59.5"N 130°24'32.2"E

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The yatai which we wanted to visit was packed with local and tourists. So we looked for plan B. An eatery which was once a Yatai. Famous for their grilled food and half cooked chicken. .
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Med raw chicken (¥800)
Sound super scary but japan is the only country I know which served it like this. Noticed the golden brown skin yet pinky meat. This required a lot of skill to achieve. The chef carefully cooked the chicken with a med heat charcoal which gave the chicken a smokiness as the chicken fat dipped onto the charcoal. The texture wasn't rubbery but similar to a super juicy chicken thigh. .
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Grilled Steak (¥800)
This must be the juiciest steak I had. Together with the crispy cabbage and spicy yuzu pepper formed the ultimate combination. Every bite made me wonder where the juice came from!!!
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Marinated Mackerel (¥500)
Off the menu but constantly available. Marinated with soyu and mirin then topped with toasty sesame. Great contrast. If you were more advantageous, you could mixed in the wasabi. .
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やまちゃん 福岡天神店
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🏠: Japan, 〒810-0073 Fukuoka-ken, Fukuoka-shi, Chūō-ku, Maizuru, 1 Chome−４−３１ .
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⏰: 1800H to 0400H. Closed on Tuesday .
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GPS: 33°35'35.9"N 130°23'36.4"E

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Manu Coffee offered a wide variety of latte. You could either choose the basic daily brew to fancy matcha latte. .
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We went opposite bakery to get breakfast. Fried chicken patty with soft and fluffy bun. The refreshing coleslaw cut the heaviness and .
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柳橋店 Manu Coffee
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🏠： Japan, 〒810-0003 Fukuoka-ken, Fukuoka-shi, Chūō-ku, Haruyoshi, 1 Chome−１ 中央区春吉1-1-11 マヌコーヒー
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⏰: 0700 to 1400H. Closed on Sunday.

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My favorite meal During my fukouka trip. The tuna absorbed the mirin, soy sauce and rice wine. Turned its flesh and fat into this plate of ultimate goodness. Picking up the bone and trying to suck in all the delicious juices. .
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If you have the chance, please go and visit this place. .
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おきよ食堂
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🏠: 3-11-3 Nagahama Chuo-ku Fukuoka Fukuoka
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⏰: Monday to Saturday: 0600H to 1400H, 1800H to 2100H. Sunday and PH: 1100H to 1400H, 1800H to 2100H. Closed on 1st, and 3th Sunday
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☎️: 092-711-6303
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GPS: 33°35'40.9"N 130°23'22.9"E

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After 6 hours of flight and 2 hours of bus ride, we arrived at this corner of Japan, Nagasaki. I noticed this joint right outside the bus interchange and my echoed with their menu. .
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Crisp vegetable with heavy seasoning of soy sauce and mirin. Because this place is designated for labor intensive workers, their dish was little saltier. .
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えきまえ食堂
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🏠: Japan, 〒850-0057 Nagasaki-ken, Nagasaki-shi, Daikokumachi, ５−６ .
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⏰: 1100 to 1500H, 1700H to 2100H. Closed on Sunday
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GPS: 32°45'11.5"N 129°52'20.3"E

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Away from the touristy stall, this stall ordered a much smaller menu with its daily local catch. Our favorite will be their tuna, mackerel and sea clam. .
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でじま朝市 朝市食堂 .
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🏠: Japan, 〒850-0862 Nagasaki-ken, Nagasaki-shi, Dejimamachi, １−１, 長崎出島ワーフ .
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☎️: +81 95-825-8558

GPS: 32°44'38.2"N 129°52'14.0"E

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Starting fish - sashimi (¥2500). The local squid was so sweet and soft!!! Every bite was a reflection of freshness. .
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Tofu with bonito flake (¥650)
How come theirs taste so good? The tofu soaked up the bonito broth with topping seaweed. .
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Seaweed Tempura (¥600)
Very interesting dish. Seaweed dipped with tempura mixture and anchovies. Must try!!!
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Tempura combo (¥800)
Totally not oily and still able to taste the sweetness of the Ingredients. .
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Our airbnb was kind even to introduce us to this local izakaya. If you are planning on going, I would recommend you to walk for a reservation or call through phone (if you know Japanese)
亜紗
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🏠: Japan, 〒850-0056 Nagasaki-ken, Nagasaki-shi, 恵美須町Ebisumachi, ４−8 .
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⏰: from 1700H to 0100H. .
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☎️: +81 95-824-9099
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GPS: 32°45'01.6"N 129°52'34.3"E

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Super cheap and popular yakitori stall. They sold over thousands of grilled chicken skin skewers a day!!!! Two main flavors - salted and soy sauce. Only ¥109 a stick and the rest of the skewers ranged from ¥99 to ¥249! (Must try their grilled beef). They got four outlets. Simply google "kawaya in Fukuoka".