Fukuoka food guide: Best value markets, sushi, oysters and yatai
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After a dozen visits to Fukuoka over the past two decades, the writer recommends value-for-money, quality dining spots worth either a queue or lengthy detour.
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John Tan
- Fukuoka offers excellent value dining with fresh seafood, quality wagyu, and local markets like Hotomeki Market Ichitaro.
- Yatai stalls provide a cosy cultural experience with local street food and drinks.
- Conveyor belt sushi restaurants offer generous portions of seasonal seafood at reasonable prices.
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FUKUOKA, Japan – The world is still asleep.
But a 45-minute drive from Fukuoka City, a roadside station hums with activity. Hours before dawn, chefs begin preparing hundreds of kilograms of fresh, glistening fish.