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Tensuian Miki: A Solid Izakaya with Excellent Sake

Posted on October 31, 2013 by findingfukuoka

Tensuian Miki (呑酔庵 味季) specializes in mizutaki and other cuisine using fresh, local chicken (including chicken sashimi). The nihonshu (Japanese sake) menu boasts a regularly updated, diverse, fascinating selection of reasonably priced drinks that even connoisseurs can enjoy, and their selection of … Continue reading →

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New Permanent Nihonshu (Japanese Sake) Guide

Posted on July 9, 2012 by findingfukuoka

I have added a permanent section to this blog, “Nihonshu (Japanese Sake): Introduction and Guide to Bars and Shops.” It includes updated versions of the descriptions and explanations I posted previously (sake brewing process, nihonshu terminology, benefits of nihonshu, etc.), as well as guides … Continue reading →

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La Borracha: Authentic Mexican Food in Takasago

Posted on February 29, 2012 by findingfukuoka

If you are looking for good Mexican in Fukuoka, this should be your first stop. La Borracha is a Mexican restaurant located in Takasago, just off of Nisseki-dori Blvd. and not far from Yakuin and Watanabe-dori. The restaurant’s founder lived … Continue reading →

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Off Broadway: Fukuoka’s Best Burgers?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Nothing beats a good-quality hamburger, and no matter what country you are in, good burgers are usually found at bars. Fukuoka is no exception: Off Broadway on Oyafukodori serves some of the best, if not the absolute best, burgers in town. … Continue reading →

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Oyafukodori: The Street of Wayward Children

Posted on January 30, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Oyafukodori (親不孝通り) has changed dramatically over time, and it is a place almost every local has an opinion on. Most people you ask will tell you something along the lines of “Oyafuko is dangerous–don’t go there.” But the dangers of … Continue reading →

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Yakuin Saka-Bar Pica Pica

Posted on May 28, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Yakuin is a trendy, quiet neighborhood with an abundance of unique shops, restaurants and bars, and its popularity has been gradually rising. Pica Pica is one of my favorite bars not only in Yakuin, but in Fukuoka City as a … Continue reading →

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