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Best izakaya in Fukuoka

Fukuoka's izakaya scene is centered on Daimyo, Imaizumi and Yakuin, with fresh Genkai Sea sashimi, mentaiko and goma-saba (sesame mackerel) as the local plates. Prices are well below Tokyo and the yatai stalls on Nakasu are the open-air version.

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Top-rated izakaya in Fukuoka on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Fukuoka right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. Kushiage HayashiKushi-age · Kushida Shrine Sta. 137m
    4.0167 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  2. Oryori UchiyamaIzakaya · Akasaka Sta. 348m
    3.90147 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  3. Mihara Tofu TenTofu dishes · Nakasu Kawabata Sta. 355m
    3.78457 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  4. Tsukune SeisakushoIzakaya · Fujisaki Sta. 453m
    3.78315 reviewsLunch JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  5. Seimon BaraiIzakaya · Kushida Shrine Sta. 211m
    3.771,384 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  6. Tantele FujiGyutan · Akasaka Sta. 630m
    3.77496 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  7. Hyaku ShikiIzakaya · Yakuin Sta. 304m
    3.76681 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  8. Oryori YamanokuchiIzakaya · Kushida Shrine Sta. 490m
    3.76229 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  9. Hakata Nomiba GoemonIzakaya · Nishitetsu Hirao Sta. 560m
    3.7699 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  10. Osake to Hakata Kozara TanakadaIzakaya · Nishitetsu Hirao Sta. 593m
    3.75522 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  11. Kiharu no Gomasaba yaIzakaya · Tenjin Minami Sta. 356m
    3.74971 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  12. Warayaki MikanIzakaya · Watanabe Dori Sta. 403m
    3.74427 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  13. Aji Dokoro Taro Gen Sougyou tenIzakaya · Kushida Shrine Sta. 391m
    3.73451 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  14. Yakitori TakaYakitori · Nishitetsu Hirao Sta. 495m
    3.73285 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  15. Ai to UnagiUnagi · Ohorikoen Sta. 171m
    3.73149 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best izakaya in Fukuoka

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Fukuoka clusters:

  • Daimyo young, dense neighborhoods of izakaya, cafes and natural-wine bars west of Tenjin
  • Imaizumi
  • Yakuin quiet residential streets with some of the highest-rated small restaurants in the city
  • Nakasu the riverside entertainment island and the yatai street-stall row

What izakaya costs in Fukuoka

Lunch
Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner
¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Fukuoka

Fukuoka locals grade ramen hard because they eat it weekly: a tonkotsu shop at 3.5 is nationally famous. For motsunabe and mizutaki, 3.6+ is the top tier. Yatai stalls are listed on Tabelog too and the ratings are the only way to pick one.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Fukuoka: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Fukuoka?

Daimyo, Imaizumi, Yakuin and Nakasu are where Fukuoka's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Fukuoka's izakaya scene is centered on Daimyo, Imaizumi and Yakuin, with fresh Genkai Sea sashimi, mentaiko and goma-saba (sesame mackerel) as the local plates. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Fukuoka?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Fukuoka?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Fukuoka locals grade ramen hard because they eat it weekly: a tonkotsu shop at 3.5 is nationally famous. For motsunabe and mizutaki, 3.6+ is the top tier. Yatai stalls are listed on Tabelog too and the ratings are the only way to pick one.

Which neighborhood in Fukuoka should I stay in for izakaya?

Daimyo. Young, dense neighborhoods of izakaya, cafes and natural-wine bars west of Tenjin. Imaizumi is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Fukuoka late at night?

Nakasu is Fukuoka's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Fukuoka accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Fukuoka, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Fukuoka's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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