A Guide to Yakitori in Fukuoka: 5 Must-Visit Spots
December 11, 2025
Fukuoka, known as the gateway to Kyushu, is a tourism city currently in the spotlight where urban convenience and abundant nature are beautifully balanced. Its excellent access from the airport to the city center, along with the compact arrangement of gourmet food, shopping, and historic sights, is one of its attractions. Fukuoka is actually known as a “treasure trove of food,” with many restaurants loved by locals lined up throughout the city.
Fukuoka's amazing feature is the variety of dining styles you can enjoy, from famous dishes like ramen, mizutaki, and motsunabe to affordable and delicious izakayas and standing bars. Especially notable are the yakitori shops frequented by locals daily, which are a must-experience for travelers. When you hear “yakitori,” you might only think of chicken, but in Fukuoka, you can enjoy unique skewer menus such as pork belly and vegetables wrapped in bacon, reflecting the region’s specialties.
This article carefully selects and introduces recommended yakitori shops packed with the charm of Fukuoka. Whether during sightseeing or at the end of a day, be sure to find a place where you can feel the local flavors and atmosphere.
Torikawa Mitsumasu Tenjin / とりかわ みつます 天神
Hakata Nihonbare / 博多にほん晴れ
Yakitorishuzen Ran / 焼鳥酒膳 鸞「らん」
Sumiyaki Maruta / 炭焼 まるた
Hakata no Sakaba Giant / 博多の酒場 ジャイアント
1. Torikawa Mitsumasu Tenjin / とりかわ みつます 天神
Fukuoka, Tenjin ☆4.4 (Google Maps)
A popular yakitori shop where the crispy chicken skin packed with umami takes center stage
The signature dish is the “chicken skin skewer” with a crispy surface and juicy inside. Each skewer is carefully grilled over six days to remove fat, and combined with the flavor of the sauce creates an addictive taste. You can also enjoy the depth of Japanese yakitori with items like tsukune and seared sasami made from fresh chicken.
An establishment that inherits the authentic taste of yatai with excellent yakitori and Hakata gourmet foods
This popular shop offers flavorful yakitori inheriting the Showa period’s yatai culture. The “pork belly skewer” and “chicken skin skewer,” grilled with a secret continuously replenished sauce, are fragrant and juicy. Additionally, you can enjoy Hakata-exclusive dishes such as “yaki ramen” and “miso horumon.”
Price: ¥4,400~(Affordable)
Type: Casual
Business Hours: 18:00~24:00
Regular Holiday: Sunday
Feature: Child-Friendly, English menu, Chinese (simplified) menu, Korean menu
A specialty shop that carefully grills fresh chicken bought that day over binchotan charcoal
High-freshness chicken purchased every morning is skewered one by one and grilled over charcoal to a fragrant finish on the same day. Particularly, the homemade tsukune cooked with salt is a gem where the meat juice gushes in your mouth. The selection of sake chosen to pair with the dishes is substantial, allowing you to fully enjoy local flavors.
Authentic charcoal grilled dishes from Fukuoka ingredients grilled by craftsmen's skills
Skilled chefs carefully charcoal grill pork belly and fresh horumon skewers from Itoshima, Fukuoka. Daily changing single dishes and sizzling beef skirt steak served on a hot iron plate are also popular specialties. With a rich selection of sake and wine matching your meal, this place satisfies even food connoisseurs.
Price: ¥8,800~(Moderately Price)
Type: Authentic yet affordable
Business Hours: 17:00~24:00
Regular Holiday: Irregular holidays
Feature: Child-Friendly, English menu, Chinese (traditional) menu, Chinese (simplified) menu, Korean menu
A neo-izakaya where you can casually enjoy Hakata specialties and charcoal grilled foods
In addition to the fragrant grilled skewers, local gourmet dishes like Hakata specialties “gomasaba” and “motsunabe” abound. The signature potato salad has free refills, and the laid-back atmosphere is also popular. The prices are reasonable, making it perfect for friends or group trips.
Fukuoka is supported by many visiting travelers as a “delicious city” where you can experience local food culture and warm people. Among them, yakitori is a daily flavor for Fukuoka residents and a perfect casual option for a drink during your trip.
Craftsmanship shines in skewers grilled carefully one by one
Enjoy ingredients unique to Fukuoka like pork belly and chicken skin
Many affordable and friendly shops where you can feel the local atmosphere
If you are unsure about dining in Fukuoka, choose a yakitori shop. The shops introduced here are all attractive places with balanced taste, price, and atmosphere. Why not stop by during your trip and indulge in local flavors accompanied by the aroma of charcoal?
