What should I order at Kawataro Nakasu?
Kawataro Nakasu
Squid Sashimi (Ikizukuri)
Highly recommended for its extraordinary freshness and unique presentation where the squid is served still moving. Many reviewers praised its natural sweetness, especially when eaten with salt and lemon juice, and appreciated the option to finish the legs as tempura or grilled.
Squid Shumai (Siomay)
Frequently recommended as a must-try dish distinct from typical dim sum siomay. Reviewers highlighted its amazing flavor and uniqueness compared to other versions.
Kaisen Donburi with Goma Dare (Japanese sesame sauce)
Recommended for its fresh seafood combined with a flavorful sesame sauce that elevates the dish. It was noted as a fresh new taste experience by one reviewer.
Steak
Mentioned positively as a really good dish, offering a non-seafood option that still impressed diners.
Goma Saba
Recommended for its fresh, delicious taste that stands out compared to saba found outside Fukuoka.
Hours
| Monday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:45 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
About Kawataro Nakasu
Kawataro Nakasu is a fish restaurant, authentic Japanese restaurant, Japanese restaurant, and tempura restaurant in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. It is especially known for squid dishes, including live squid sashimi and ikizukuri, along with other seafood such as goma saba and fugu. Reviews consistently praise the freshness of the seafood, the quality of the squid, and the overall dining experience. The restaurant also offers lunch and dinner service in a cozy, quiet, upscale setting.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- PayPay
- Rakuten Pay
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kawataro Nakasu?
Lunch is often recommended because reviewers say the lunch menu is priced more reasonably while still featuring the restaurant’s signature squid and seafood. Reservations are accepted and often recommended for both lunch and dinner, which matters because the place is famous and can be busy with tourists.
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