The Best Yakiniku in Fukuoka: 8 Places to Try

JGO! editorial team — WEBMARKS Inc. (Fujisawa, Kanagawa)

Fukuoka has a yakiniku restaurant for almost every kind of trip, from a quick lunch between sightseeing stops to a leisurely wagyu dinner. In Daimyo, Rikaen serves grilled-beef lunch sets; near Hakata Station, HACHIHACHI offers charcoal-grilled meat and an English menu; and in Haruyoshi, Yakiniku Sudo makes an occasion of dinner with a meat-focused course.

Yakiniku is a meal built around bite-size cuts cooked over a table grill. Order several plates to share, add rice, kimchi or soup, and cook the meat a few pieces at a time. The restaurants below offer different ways to enjoy it, including courses, à la carte ordering and all-you-can-eat meals.

Compare Fukuoka’s yakiniku restaurants

The figures are examples of specific meals, not interchangeable restaurant-wide averages. The profiles explain what each one includes and how to book.

Special-occasion yakiniku

1. Yakiniku Sudo Haruyoshi: a guided meat course

Choose Sudo for a dinner centered on carefully selected beef rather than a long à la carte menu. Its Yakiniku course is listed at ¥11,000 per person on the restaurant’s course reservation page. The six-part meal includes an appetizer, salt-seasoned meat, grilled vegetables, sauce-seasoned meat, a finishing dish and dessert. The selection changes, with approximately six to eight recommended meats in the basic course. (r.gnavi.co.jp)

The reservation page lists a two-hour seating and asks for booking at least three days ahead. Sudo’s official website also lists meat courses from ¥10,000 per person; the ¥11,000 figure above refers to the named course on the reservation page. The restaurant received a 2026 Tabelog Bronze award. (yakinikusudo.com)

Sudo is at 3-11-19 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, on the first floor of Panorama Square Hakata. The official telephone number is 092-287-8015. This is a good dinner to plan around: reserve the course, leave roughly two hours for the meal and add drinks to your budget separately.

2. Jojoen KITTE Hakata: a polished meal beside the station

Jojoen is useful when you want a comfortable sit-down meal without a detour across the city. It is on the 10th floor of KITTE Hakata, immediately by the Hakata exit of JR Hakata Station, with counter seats, tables and private rooms.

The KITTE Hakata restaurant menu lists a ¥4,200 mixed lunch with lean loin, kalbi and shrimp for grilling, plus pickles, salad, namul, rice, soup, dessert and a lunch drink. For dinner, the Tsuki kaiseki course is ¥15,000. Lunch runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (jojoen.co.jp)

The restaurant adds a 5% service charge to food and drinks other than lunch menus and takeout. Private rooms have an additional 5% room charge; KITTE Hakata’s listing says to reserve a private room by telephone, at 092-441-8588. It is an easy pick for a station-area lunch before a train, or for a dinner where the setting matters as much as the location. (hakata.jp-kitte.jp)

Convenient yakiniku around Hakata

3. HACHIHACHI Hakata: charcoal grilling with an English menu

HACHIHACHI Hakata is a sociable choice for friends who want to cook over charcoal and share several cuts. Its menu features items such as scallion-topped tongue and kalbi, with rice and side dishes to round out the meal.

The Hakata branch’s course page lists a 13-item HACHIHACHI course with 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink for ¥4,500 per person Monday through Thursday. The corresponding Friday, weekend and holiday course is ¥5,000, and the course is for at least two diners. The branch page lists an English menu and online reservations. (yakinikuhachihachi3.owst.jp)

The restaurant gives the walk as approximately six minutes from Hakata Station’s Chikushi exit or three minutes from Higashi-Hie subway station. It opens at 4:00 p.m. and is at 3-12-20 Hakataeki-Higashi. For a course, use the branch’s online booking page or call 092-414-8815; its published cancellation terms include a charge for late cancellations, so keep the booking confirmation handy. (yakinikuhachihachi3.owst.jp)

4. Daitoen Honten: a shared platter near Kushida Shrine

Daitoen combines yakiniku with Korean dishes, making it a good choice when one person wants grilled beef and another wants soup, noodles or vegetables alongside it. The Honten menu on Tabelog lists the Hana platter at ¥6,270, intended for about two to three people. It brings together several cuts, including kalbi, loin, cheek and offal, so a group can sample different textures from one order. Rice, drinks and other additions are separate. (tabelog.com)

The restaurant is at 1-1-1 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, near Kushida Shrine and Kushida Shrine Station. The official Honten page lists weekday hours of 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 4:00–11:00 p.m.; on weekends and holidays it opens continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (ssl.daitoen.com)

Use the official online reservation page for a table. Weekday lunch seating is listed as 60 minutes, with other seating generally 120 minutes. A private room adds 10% of the bill, and parties of 13 or more should book by telephone. This is a convenient stop after exploring the shrine and the surrounding Hakata streets. (booking.ebica.jp)

5. Ore no Yakiniku Hakata: A5 wagyu close to Hakata Station

For travellers who want a wagyu-focused meal near the station, Ore no Yakiniku Hakata advertises A5 Japanese Black wagyu and a location about a two-minute walk from Hakata Station. Its official restaurant page lists a ¥5,500 casual course and a ¥7,700 premium course. (orenoyakiniku-hakata.owst.jp)

The casual course is a useful starting point if your group wants a planned meal instead of choosing every cut individually; the premium course suits a longer dinner where the beef is the main event. Use the reservation options on the restaurant page to select your date, party size and course. If you would rather choose cuts at the table, ask for a seat reservation and the current à la carte menu.

Lunch, all-you-can-eat and family choices

6. Rikaen Daimyo Honten: wagyu lunch in Daimyo

Rikaen is a practical choice for lunch during a day around Tenjin and Daimyo. Its official lunch menu lists a 100 g kalbi lunch for ¥1,300, including salad, Korean-style chilled tofu, rice and wakame soup. A lean-loin lunch is also ¥1,300; add 50 g of meat for ¥500 if you want a larger portion. (rikaen.com)

The Daimyo lunch menu is served Monday through Saturday, including holidays, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ordinary lunch-menu reservations are accepted for groups of six or more adults. For a smaller group that wants to reserve a more elaborate lunch, the restaurant’s lunch gozen menu lists the Hana meal at ¥4,000 per person, with several salt- and sauce-seasoned cuts, rice, soup and coffee. (rikaen.com)

The Daimyo Honten branch is at 2-3-12 Daimyo, and its telephone number is 092-752-8833. Rikaen names Kyushu wagyu producers and regions among its suppliers, making this a useful place to try regional beef without committing to an expensive evening course. (rikaen.com)

7. Nurubon Garden Kuko Minami: all-you-can-eat for a family outing

Nurubon Garden Kuko Minami suits a group that wants plenty of choice, a salad bar and dessert rather than a fixed selection of premium cuts. Its branch reservation listing offers a 90-minute all-you-can-eat course for ¥3,278 per adult, with more than 55 items, a salad bar and desserts. Orders are taken for 60 minutes, followed by the remainder of the 90-minute seating. (tabelog.com)

The same listing gives prices of ¥1,639 for children in elementary-school grades four to six, ¥1,188 for grades one to three, and ¥748 for children aged four through preschool; children aged three and under eat free on that plan. A soft-drink package is listed at ¥550, and the all-you-can-eat course is ordered by the group.

The official branch page places the restaurant at 2-1-14 Tateno, Hakata-ku and lists 27 parking spaces. It opens at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays. Reserve online through the branch page or call 050-1726-0103. Although its name refers to the airport area, this is a better fit for a car or taxi journey than for a quick walk from an airport terminal. (nurubon.co.jp)

8. Yakiniku King Fukuoka Tenjin: an all-you-can-eat meal downtown

Yakiniku King is the easier all-you-can-eat option if you are staying in central Tenjin and do not want to travel to a suburban branch. Its Fukuoka Tenjin page lists the 58-item course at ¥3,388, the King course at ¥3,938, and the premium course at ¥5,148. A soft-drink package is ¥429; the alcoholic and soft-drink package is ¥1,639. (yakiniku-king.jp)

Choose the 58-item course when variety and a clear base price matter more than individual premium cuts. The restaurant is at 3-4-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, opens 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., and accepts web reservations through its branch page. There is no parking at the restaurant, so it fits best into a day on foot or by public transport.

How to book, budget and order

Pick the meal before comparing the price. A ¥1,300 Rikaen lunch is a complete set for one; Daitoen’s ¥6,270 Hana platter is meat for roughly two to three people, with extras ordered separately. At Nurubon, the all-you-can-eat base price covers a specified time and menu, while drinks can add to the bill. At Jojoen, factor in the service charge when ordering outside the lunch menu.

Reserve early for a fixed evening. For Sudo’s listed course, the reservation deadline is three days ahead. For a Friday or weekend dinner at a central restaurant, choose an earlier seating if your schedule is flexible. At lunch, arrive near opening if you prefer a more relaxed start, particularly where the standard lunch menu is walk-in focused.

Have your details ready. Give the restaurant your date, preferred time, number of adults and children, and the course you want. If you need an English menu, a child seat or help with an allergy, include that in the request. These short phrases can help on the phone:

• “Yoyaku o onegaishimasu” — I’d like to make a reservation.
• “Futari desu” — There are two of us.
• “Eigo no menyuu wa arimasu ka?” — Do you have an English menu?
• “Kono koosu wa hitori ikura desu ka?” — How much is this course per person?

For allergies, identify the ingredient clearly and ask staff to check both the dish and sauces before ordering.

Order in rounds. Start with a lean cut and kalbi, then add tongue or offal if the group wants more variety. Kalbi is generally a richer, fatty beef cut; roosu is loin; tan is tongue; and horumon refers to offal. Salt-seasoned cuts let the meat’s flavor come through, while tare-seasoned cuts are served with a savory sauce. Use the tongs for raw meat, cook it thoroughly and ask staff for a fresh grill or help if needed.

FAQ

Which restaurant is best for a reasonably priced lunch?

Rikaen Daimyo Honten’s ¥1,300 kalbi lunch is a useful choice around Tenjin and Daimyo. It includes rice and several sides, so you can budget for a complete meal rather than meat alone.

Where can I eat yakiniku near Hakata Station?

HACHIHACHI Hakata, Jojoen KITTE Hakata and Ore no Yakiniku Hakata all suit a station-area itinerary. Jojoen is inside KITTE Hakata; HACHIHACHI gives a six-minute walk from the Chikushi exit.

Which restaurant has an English menu?

HACHIHACHI Hakata lists one on its official branch page. Pointing to a dish name and telling staff your party size is also a useful way to order when using a translated menu.

How much time should I allow?

Allow about two hours for Sudo’s listed course. Nurubon’s shorter all-you-can-eat plan gives you 90 minutes at the table, with food orders taken during the first 60 minutes. For Daitoen, weekday lunch reservations are listed as 60 minutes.

References

• Yakiniku Sudo official website
• Yakiniku Sudo course reservation page
• HACHIHACHI Hakata official branch page
• HACHIHACHI Hakata courses
• Nurubon Garden Kuko Minami official branch page
• Nurubon Garden Kuko Minami reservation listing
• Daitoen Honten official branch page
• Daitoen Honten menu
• Daitoen Honten official reservations
• Rikaen Daimyo Honten official branch page
• Rikaen lunch menu
• Rikaen lunch gozen menu
• Jojoen KITTE Hakata official menu and branch information
• KITTE Hakata: Jojoen listing
• Yakiniku King Fukuoka Tenjin official branch page
• Ore no Yakiniku Hakata official restaurant page

Prices and hours checked November 7, 2026; confirm your chosen meal and reservation before visiting.