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Chikae Fukuoka
Squid Sashimi
Highly recommended multiple times for being extremely fresh and delicious. Reviewers appreciated that the remaining parts of the squid are used creatively for tempura or other cooked dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.
White Fish Sashimi
Mentioned as one of the best and highly recommended sashimi options. The restaurant also uses the white fish bones to make miso soup, showing careful use of ingredients and added flavor.
Fugu Shirako Tempura
Described as 'to die for' and even better than high-end sushi shops, this dish is a standout tempura item that many reviewers recommend trying.
Weekend Lunch Set Menu
Praised for its excellent value and freshness, especially the sashimi and crab miso soup which are noted as unique and hard to find elsewhere. It is a popular choice among locals and tourists alike.
Luxury Kaiseki Set
Highly recommended for those wanting to experience the overall quality of the restaurant. It includes multiple courses with exceptional items like delicate sashimi, clear broth with fishball, tempura, and chawanmushi, showcasing a refined and memorable meal.
Chawanmushi
Mentioned as 'melt in the mouth' and highly recommended by reviewers as a standout cooked dish complementing the seafood offerings.
Hours
| Monday | 5 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM |
About Chikae Fukuoka
Chikae Fukuoka is a seafood restaurant and kaiseki restaurant in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, with Japanese, authentic Japanese, and ryotei-style dining. The restaurant is known for live fish tanks, sashimi, squid, mentaiko, ikizukuri, and Seki horse mackerel, along with multi-course kaiseki meals. Reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the seafood, the wide menu, and the attentive service. Many also mention the counter seating and the lively experience of watching seafood prepared from the tanks.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- All you can drink
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Private dining room
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Smoke-free place
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- PayPay
- Credit cards
Children
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Chikae Fukuoka known for?
It is best known for live seafood and sashimi, especially dishes built around mentaiko, squid, ikizukuri, and seki horse mackerel. Reviewers repeatedly mention how fresh the fish is, with live tanks in view and chefs preparing the seafood right after selection.
What is the atmosphere like at Chikae Fukuoka?
The atmosphere is cozy, quiet, and upscale, with counter seating facing fish tanks and a large tank in the dining hall. It works well for groups, tourists, and diners who want a more formal seafood experience, and reviewers also mention private rooms and attentive table service.
Is Chikae Fukuoka good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is in the ¥10,000+ range, and reviewers note that the pricing is high but the food and service match it. One common theme is that the kaiseki sets are filling and substantial, with courses like sashimi, tempura, rice, chawanmushi, cooked fish, and dessert making the meal feel worth the cost.
Do you need a reservation at Chikae Fukuoka?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended and often required, especially for lunch and dinner when the dining room fills up quickly. Reviewers say booking ahead helps avoid disappointment, and one guest noted the restaurant was full by 7:30 pm even on a Monday.
Is parking available at Chikae Fukuoka?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Chikae Fukuoka kid-friendly?
Yes, Chikae Fukuoka is good for kids.
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