Hakata Food Tour, Ramen, Mentaiko Bread, Chicken and More
Description
Embark on a three-hour guided tour through Hakata, blending culinary delights with cultural landmarks. Start at Hakata Station with the celebrated 72-hour chicken skin skewers at Hakata Guruguru Torikawa. Then, taste the unique mentaiko bread at Mentaiko France Bakery, a fusion of Japanese and French flavors. Visit the tranquil Kushida Shrine, Hakata's spiritual heart, and savor the renowned creamy pork bone broth ramen at Hakataya Ramen. Finish at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho, a historic teahouse over 300 years old, where you can enjoy premium tea. This tour offers a rich snapshot of Hakata's culinary scene and cultural heritage.
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Itinerary
72-Hour Chicken Skin Skewers at Hakata Guruguru Torikawa: Our first culinary stop is Hakata Guruguru Torikawa, renowned for its delectable 72-hour marinated chicken skin skewers, of which they sell 800,000 per month!
Mentaiko Bread at the Award-Winning Mentaiko France Bakery: Indulge your taste buds by stopping at the award-winning Mentaiko France bakery. Try mentaiko (cod roe) bread, a unique fusion of Japanese and French flavors. At their peak, they bake this savory bread every 10 minutes, with over 1000 sold daily.
Take a brief cultural detour and visit the sacred Kushida Shrine, an oasis of serenity in Hakata's heart.
Hakata-Style Ramen at Hakataya Ramen: Hakata is renowned for its distinct style of ramen, and at Hakataya Ramen (established in 1976), you'll have the opportunity to savor this local treasure. Hakata-style ramen is characterized by its rich, creamy pork bone broth, thin straight noodles, and simple toppings, making it a beloved regional dish.
Japanese Tea and Snacks at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho: End your journey with a serene interlude at Mitsuya Seikaen Chaho, a renowned teahouse established over 300 years ago. Try hon gyokuro, a Fukuoka-famous tea with a rich, espresso-like flavor.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Auron was punctual and friendly. He showed us a local Buddhist Temple and we had traditional Hakata Izakaya of chicken skewers. We also had local fokuoka tonkatsu ramen which was delicious. We ended with matcha tea at a local tea house. We spoke about the town of fokuoka itself and its importance in shipping trade with China and Korea given its southern location. I’d highly recommend this tour for a mix of local food flavors and a smattering of local Culture. Auron tried to tailor our experience to focus more on food as that was what we really wanted to enjoy.
Great experience!! Mizuki was an awesome guide and allowed for questions. Plenty of yummy food to taste and experience.
This was a fantastic walking food tour and Mason-san was a great tour guide. All of the food stops were delicious and we especially enjoyed the mentaiko bread. Mason-san was kind, personable, and knowledgeable. Would book again! Thanks!
Mason was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable and you could tell he truly loved the food he was sharing. He even provided several recommendations of other places which were all delicious. This was a wonderful walking tour, despite the hot weather, it was a great way to experience key foods that if ever in the Fukuoka area, are must trys. We are glad we did it!
