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[Fukuoka ]7 delicious mentaiko lunch restaurants in Hakata

[Fukuoka ]7 delicious mentaiko lunch restaurants in Hakata

2021-12-10 Management office

Hakata in Fukuoka is famous for mentaiko (cod roe). We invite you to try the nationally famous mentaiko from Hakata, which is also famous for being ordered in, at its authentic Hakata location. You can enjoy mentaiko in a variety of ways, from the bold mentaiko that is typical of Hakata to elegant mentaiko and all-you-can-eat mentaiko.
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Original Hakata Mentaishige



Mentai-jyu is a restaurant that serves a mentaiko (cod roe) with a whole cod roe on top, which makes a big impact.
The restaurant is stylish and specializes in mentaiko. There are also some unusual mentaiko tsukemen (tsukemen noodles with mentaiko) such as mentaiko nikomi tsukemen (tsukemen with mentaiko stew). Another feature of this restaurant is that customers can choose their seats from counter seats, table seats, and sunken kotatsu seats. As Japan's first restaurant specializing in mentaiko, the restaurant takes pride in its mentaiko, which is rolled in kombu (kelp) and slowly dipped in mentaiko, making it so tasty that you can eat as many servings of rice as you like with just mentaiko alone. Try the simple taste of mentaiko, nori, and special sauce.

Another specialty Mentai Stewed Tsukemen



The Mentai Stewed Tsukemen is made with mentaiko (cod roe) and more than 10 kinds of vegetables, and the dipping sauce is also rich in mentaiko, allowing you to enjoy tsukemen while savoring the crunchy texture of the cod roe.
Many people come just for the tsukemen, making it a popular menu item. It is a must for mentaiko (cod roe) lovers, who can enjoy the taste of mentaiko all together. Please give it a try.


"Store Information "
Name: Ganso Hakata Mentaishige (Ganso Hakata Mentaishige)
Address: 6-15, Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0002
Phone number: 092-725-7220
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: 2,000-2,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: The famous Mentai Jyu, a Hakata specialty, is served with whole mentaiko (cod roe) on top. Mentaiko tsukemen (noodles with mentaiko and vegetables stewed together) is also a popular menu item.
URL:https://www.mentaiju.com/

Yamaya Hakata Store



A Hakata specialty, all-you-can-eat mentaiko (cod roe), Yamaya is a motsu nabe restaurant.
It is not only mentaiko (cod roe) that is all-you-can-eat, but also spicy hot spicy mustard greens are also all-you-can-eat. You can eat as much as you like without worrying about anyone else, as it is placed at your seat, not in the style of going to get it. The motsu nabe is of course delicious, but the all-you-can-eat mentaiko lunchtime menu is also very popular.

All-you-can-eat mentaiko!



The lunchtime set menus are substantial in both content and quantity. The all-you-can-eat mentaiko on top of that makes for a very satisfying lunch menu that is very popular.
The restaurant offers a motsu nabe set meal for lunch, which features as much mentaiko as you like along with other set meals such as game-ni and karaage.

"Facility Information "
Name: YAMAYA Hakata Store
Address: 1-1, Hakata-eki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0012
Phone number: 092-412-0888
Hours: (Lunch) 11:00 - 15:00 (Dinner) 17:00 - 23:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: (Lunch) 1,000-1,999 yen (Dinner) 3,000-3,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: Delicious all-you-can-eat mentaiko (cod roe) is available at this restaurant. The lunchtime menu is also very satisfying in terms of taste and volume.
URL:https://www.y-shokukobo.com/store/hakata/


Gohan-ya Shoboan



Shoboan is another restaurant where you can enjoy bold mentaiko. You can enjoy a variety of dishes that lavishly use mentaiko (cod roe) with sago broth, with a touch of Hakata's home-style cooking and seasonal ingredients.
It is a popular restaurant in Hakata where you can enjoy mentaiko served with delicious rice cooked in a triple-winged cauldron. In addition to mentaiko (cod roe), you can eat almost all Hakata specialties such as Hakata ramen and motsunabe, making this restaurant a favorite not only among tourists but also among locals.

Very popular! Freshly Baked Omelet Gozen




The most popular menu item at Shoboan is the freshly baked egg omelet.
A large omelet soaked in delicious dashi broth is topped with mentaiko (cod roe). The miso soup and accompanying dishes are both excellent and very satisfying.


"Facility Information "
Name: Gohan-ya Shoboan
Address: JR Hakata City 9F, 1-1 Hakata Eki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0012
Phone number: 092-409-6611
Hours: (Lunch) 11:00 - 16:00 (Evening) 17:00 - 23:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: (Lunch) 1,000-1,999 yen (Dinner) 5,000-5,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: A restaurant where you can enjoy not only mentaiko but also Hakata's home cooking and local cuisine with professional taste. You can enjoy the usual taste with a little luxury.
URL:https://www.jrhakatacity.com/gourmet/shobo_an/

Fukutaro Tenjin Terra



Fukutaro's Mentai Bowl, a special egg and mentaiko (cod roe) added to egg over rice, is available at this restaurant. The twice-dried mentaiko is the best mentaiko available, full of flavor and richness. Although toppings such as mentaiko and squid mentaiko change depending on the day, basically you can add as much mentaiko as you like. In addition, we recommend topping it with our special soy sauce, oil, furikake, and other toppings. The reasonable price of 550 yen despite the luxurious specifications of rice, eggs, and mentaiko is another reason why we recommend this dish.

Lunch time to evening!



This egg rice dish is only available from noon until the evening, so those who want to try it are advised to aim for that time. The price is great, but you can have up to one more bowl of rice for free. If you come to Hakata, you should definitely try it.
There is also mentaiko udon for those who do not like raw eggs.

"Facility Information "
Name: Fukutaro Tenjin Terra Store
Address: 5-25-18 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0004
Phone number: 092-713-4441
Business hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: 999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: Mentaiko egg rice is available for 550 yen. Mentaiko is a popular dish that can be topped with all-you-can-eat mentaiko.
URL:https://www.fukutaro.co.jp/shop_information/terura


Hakata Kitei Wakka Wing



You can also enjoy tasty mentaiko (cod roe) at the ryotei Wakka Ei, which serves fresh seafood.
The restaurant has a large fish tank and seating around the tank for a more enjoyable atmosphere. If you are looking for a place to enjoy delicious food and mentaiko (cod roe) in a luxurious atmosphere, Wakka Ei is the place to go.
Of course, they also focus on mentaiko, which is not only available at the restaurant but also sold in stores.

Seasonal kaiseki cuisine with mentaiko!



While eating cod roe with delicious kaiseki dishes, you can also order an additional order of cod roe dashi maki tamago.
For lunch, you can eat at a reasonable price, and of course, mentaiko is included. Since you can eat in an upscale atmosphere, this restaurant is recommended when you want to enjoy with people of a higher rank.

"Facility Information "
Name: Hakata Ryotei Chikae
Address: 2-2-17 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 810-0041
Phone number: 092-721-4624
Hours: (Lunch) 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Evening) 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: (Lunch) 1,000-1,999 yen (Dinner) 10,000-14,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a restaurant where you can eat mentaiko (cod roe) with fresh seafood directly from the market. There is a fish tank and you can eat in a one-rank higher atmosphere.
URL:https://chikae.co.jp/


Onigiri Restaurant Kabata AEON MALL Nogata



A delicious mentaiko set meal is available at the onigiri shop. There is an eat-in space, and if you eat there, it is a set meal. Of course, you can also buy mentaiko onigiri and other onigiri to go home, so feel free to eat mentaiko. In addition, freshly made onigiri are of course delicious, but they can also be enjoyed even after a long time, making this restaurant popular among people of all ages.

Side dishes other than rice balls are also available!



The mentaiko (cod roe) is also delicious, with a choice of grilled or fresh mentaiko, and a wide variety of side dishes that are freshly prepared and ready to eat are also popular.
In addition to onigiri, the restaurant also offers makizushi (rolled sushi), which has a completely different taste from the onigiri you can buy at convenience stores. Many people buy these for lunch or dinner.

"Facility Information "
Name: Onigiridokoro Kabata, AEON MALL Nogata Store (Onigiridokoro Kabata, Ion Mall Nogata Store)
Address: 2-1 Yunohara, Nogata, Fukuoka 822-0008, Japan
Phone number: 0949-52-7092
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Closed: Same as AEON
Budget: ~999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This store sells mentaiko (cod roe) and offers freshly made mentaiko onigiri (rice balls) and other foods. The store has a reputation for being delicious whether eaten immediately or after some time has passed.
URL:https://www.ten-to-maru.co.jp/shop-list/


Hakata Tempura Takao



The famous tempura restaurant in Hakata also offers all-you-can-eat cod roe.
The tempura with mentaiko (cod roe) is also deep fried to order, so you can enjoy freshly fried delicious tempura any time of the day. It is very popular and hard to get in, but it is worth the wait. Each table is furnished with mentaiko and pickles so that you can eat as much as you like without hesitation.

Mentaiko & freshly made tempura & rice!



You can eat rice surrounded by delicious food, and you can even order extra tempura.
You will definitely have a happy time while enjoying the freshly prepared tempura that is brought to you one after another. The variety of tempura changes with the seasons, so you can eat what is in season while it is still in season. The restaurant is also easy to enter even for a single woman.

"Facility Information "
Name: Hakata Tempura Takao
Address: 4F Cinema Street, 1-2-14 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0018
Phone number: 092-263-1230
Business hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: 1,000-1,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: A very popular restaurant in Canal City Hakata where you can enjoy freshly fried tempura and all-you-can-eat mentaiko (cod roe).
URL: <a href="http://tempura-takao.jp/" target="_blank "http://tempura-takao.jp/


summary

Hakata has become a mentaiko (cod roe) town, to the extent that mentaiko can be found anywhere in Hakata.
We have recommended some of the best restaurants in the area. Please try them when you go back home for sightseeing.

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