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FUKUOKA: Isshin Furan ¥ KAGOSHIMA: Satsuma Aji ¥¥¥ for its fine steaks, which it
Noodle shop Regional serves with refreshing citrus
2-6 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, 6-29 Higashi Sengoku-cho, dips and a selection of
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0041 Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 892-0842 organic vegetables.
Tel (092) 733-3768 Tel (099) 226-0525
Tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen is The focus here, alongside a NAGASAKI: Harbin ¥¥
Fukuoka’s gift to the ramen world, selection of regional dishes, European
and few places do it better here. is shabu-shabu, using the 4-13 Yorozuya-machi,
renowned local kurobuta pork. Nagasaki-shi,
FUKUOKA: Bassin ¥¥ Reservations are recommended. Nagasaki 850-0852
Japanese fusion Tel (095) 824-6650 Closed Wed
1-9-63 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, KUMAMOTO: Aoyagi ¥¥ Simple 1950s decor gives
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0041 Regional Harbin a certain retro
Tel (092) 739-3210 1-2-10 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, charm. Russian and French
Fashionable interiors and a Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0807 bistro dishes, including its
blending of Japanese and Tel (096) 353-0311 signature borscht, make it
European cuisines. Tatami matting, ikebana flower worth visiting.
arrangements, and paper screens
FUKUOKA: Hakata Mizutaki create a lovely setting for sushi, NAGASAKI: Kouzanrou ¥¥
Toriden ¥¥ tempura, kame-meshi, and other Chinese
Regional dishes using local ingredients. 13-2 Shinchi-machi,
2-3-30 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Nagasaki-shi,
Fukuoka 810-0022 KUMAMOTO: Gorohachi ¥¥¥ Nagaski 850-0842
Tel (092) 716-2202 Regional Tel (095) 824-5000
Minimalist concrete and dark- 12-8 Hanabata-cho, Chuo-ku, Nagasaki-style Chinese food is
wood interiors meet traditional Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0806 served here, including champon,
food. The specialty is mizutaki, a Tel (096) 321-8586 a noodle dish with a thick sauce
chicken-and-vegetable hotpot This spectacularly plush restaurant that combines squid, prawns,
made with a light stock. serves Kyushu specialties such as and vegetables.
fugu (blowfish) and basashi (raw
FUKUOKA: Ume no Hana ¥¥¥ horse meat), as well as a range DK Choice
Kaiseki-ryori of sushi and kaiseki set meals.
1-15-6 Tenjin-machi, Chuo-ku, NAGASAKI: Ichiriki ¥¥¥
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0001 KUMAMOTO: Kikumoto ¥¥¥ Regional
Tel (0120) 27-4080 Ryotei 8-20 Suwa-cho,
Various set menus are available, 1-1-12 Shin-machi, Nagasaki-shi,
all beautifully presented and Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0004 Nagasaki 850-0873
based around tofu and yuba Tel (096) 352-2088 Tel (095) 824-0226
(sheets of dried soy milk). The traditional set menus Nagasaki’s oldest restaurant,
here include Chinese influences opened in 1813, serves
FUKUOKA: Yamanaka ¥¥¥ alongside Kumamoto flavors shippoku, a local style of
Sushi such as bazashi. It is advisable to cooking that reflects Nagasaki’s
2-8-8 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, book several days in advance. overseas influences by com-
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0004 bining Japanese, Chinese,
Tel (092) 731-7771 Closed Sun MOUNT ASO: Noka Dutch, and Portuguese
Fashionable natural-toned wood Restaurant Tangoyama ¥¥ cuisines with dishes such as
interiors and exceptional sushi Steak stewed meats, sashimi, and
and sushi-oriented kaiseki. Pricey 285 Mikubo, Aso-shi, soups. All this is delivered in
at night, but good deals at Kumamoto 869-2302 gracefully ageing tatami-mat
lunchtime. Tel (0967) 32-5070 Closed Wed surroundings. Reservations
This rustic restaurant located are recommended.
KAGOSHIMA: Kokinta ¥ on a cattle farm is known
Noodle shop
11-5 Tenokuchi-cho, Kagoshima-shi,
Kagoshima 892-0845
Tel (099) 223-9455
The lines here tell you how good
the ramen is – especially the miso
ramen topped with roast pork.
Situated on the southern edge
of Tenmonkan Park.
KAGOSHIMA: Gonbee ¥¥
Tofu
8-12 Higashi Sengoku-cho,
Kagoshima-shi,
Kagoshima 890-0000
Tel (099) 222-3867 Closed Sun
Homemade tofu is used to create
yudofu, served with a refreshing
yuzu (Japanese citrus) dipping
sauce. Three blocks north of
Tenmonkandori station. The interior of Gorohachi, a deluxe restaurant in Kumamoto offering regional fare
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 310–11
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