19 Recommended Izakaya (Japanese pubs) in the Tenjin area! Enjoy the food and drinks

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Tanka Kiyokawa Honten is a meat restaurant where you can enjoy high quality beef dishes. They also offer a wide selection of drinks, including shochu and wine, so you can visit with the casual feel of an izakaya.

The two story interior has a warm wooden feel and comes with counter seats, table seats, zashiki (tatami seating), and Private room seating. It is located 10 minutes from Watanabedori Station.

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They offer both à la carte dishes and courses. In particular, their Beef Tongue dishes have a great reputation. They age it carefully to bring out its tenderness and rich flavor.

The photo shows the popular “tan-sashi (lightly seared Beef Tongue sashimi),” which sometimes sells out. It is said to let you fully enjoy the rich taste of the lean meat and fat in your mouth.

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"Tanka no Gyutan-yaki (grilled beef tongue)" at Tanka, a skewer-grilled tongue dish, is one of the signature menu items and is also included in the course menu. It is said to be an excellent dish with a thick cut and tender texture, while still letting you enjoy the bite of the tongue, and it pairs perfectly with alcohol.

They also offer courses with All you can drink, which is great for those who want to enjoy plenty of drinks.

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Shokudo Ginmi, about a 6-minute walk from Tenjinminami Station, is a high-quality izakaya where you can enjoy freshly cooked Clay Pot rice and seasonal dishes in course meals.

The restaurant occupies a three-story building, with counter seating on the 1st floor where you can watch the cooking, a variety of Private rooms on the 2nd floor, and table seating on the 3rd floor that can also be used for Banquets.

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They offer several kinds of courses to match different contents and price points. If you want to fully enjoy your drinks, a course with All you can drink is recommended.

The photo shows their signature menu item, freshly cooked Clay Pot rice, served at the end of the course. It has a pleasant sweetness and tastes great, making it a perfect match for Japanese sake.

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Each carefully prepared dish is said to have refined seasoning, and the restaurant is known for its high level of Manzoku. The beautiful presentation that looks great on social media is also part of the appeal.

The photo shows beautifully plated Appetizers that let you enjoy a little of various dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Kyushu (southern Japan). The selection and number of items change depending on the season and the course.

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Yakitori Inada is a yakitori restaurant located along Sumiyoshi-dori, about a 12-minute walk from Hakata Station. They always stock around 10 kinds of Special Japanese sake from across Japan, so you can enjoy yakitori in a relaxed izakaya-style setting.

The interior has a calm feel with the warmth of wood, and includes counter seats, table seats, and Private room.

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They use Amakusa Daio (a rare local chicken breed) from Kumamoto Prefecture, often called a legendary jidori. The more you chew, the more you can enjoy its juicy meat juices and deep umami. You can also enjoy fresh asabiki-dori (freshly slaughtered morning chicken).

Every yakitori skewer is said to be delicious and goes great with beer. One of the best parts of the counter seats is watching the chefs grill right in front of you.

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In addition to yakitori, they also offer a full lineup of a la carte dishes such as fried items, simmered dishes, and snacks. Every dish is not only delicious but also known for its beautiful presentation.

The "Special Wagyu Uni Roll" in the photo is one of the three signature menu items. Both the uni and the Wagyu are said to melt in your mouth and taste amazing.

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Gaogao is located in front of Imaizumi Park, about a 4-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. This is a Clay Pot izakaya where you can enjoy Clay Pot rice, à la carte dishes, and drinks made with seasonal ingredients from Kyushu.

The stylish interior has the warmth of wood and an open feel, with counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating.

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The signature Clay Pot rice can be ordered either à la carte or as part of a course. Because they cook it from uncooked rice until fluffy, it takes 30〜40 minutes to be served. If you want to try it, it’s best to order early.

The photo shows the "madai (red sea bream) and ikura (salmon roe) Clay Pot," where you can enjoy the pop of the fish roe.

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There is also a 120-minute A la carte All you can drink option, though it is limited to online reservations. Every dish is said to be great, and people say they pair perfectly with the drinks.

The photo shows “chochin (undeveloped egg yolks) and Saga gyu (Saga beef) sukiyaki.” You can enjoy the pop of the undeveloped egg yolks before birth and the melt-in-your-mouth texture of Saga gyu, they say.

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Inabacho Ikkei is located on B2 of the Tenjin Business Center, directly connected to Tenjin Station. This motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot) restaurant serves tasty Kyushu dishes, including its signature aburi motsu-nabe (seared offal Hot Pot). It also offers a wide selection of Japanese sake and wine, making it easy to use like an izakaya.

The restaurant has a yatai (street stall)-like atmosphere, with counter and table seating available.

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The specialty "aburi motsu-nabe (seared offal Hot Pot)" is popular because it is simply so delicious. They slowly smoke the offal once over binchotan (high-grade charcoal) before searing it, which lets the extra fat drip away and brings out more aroma, richness, and umami.

It goes well with the "shimofuri basashi (marbled horse sashimi)," which is said to be fresh and melt in your mouth. It also pairs well with chilled sake.

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Vegetable wrapped skewers, made by wrapping fresh vegetables in juicy meat, are also one of the specialties. They all sound good, but the most popular are "retasu-maki (lettuce wrap)," "abokado-maki (avocado wrap)," and "shiso-maki (perilla wrap)."

They also offer a wide range of izakaya menu items that go well with drinks, including sashimi, potato salad, and edamame.

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At Hakata Robata Rotei, you can enjoy Special ingredients selected from across Kyushu, prepared as robatayaki (fireside grilling) and more. They also offer a wide selection of drinks, including famous sake from around Japan and Special wines.

In addition to counter seats where you can watch the cooking and table seating, they also have Private rooms. It is about a 4-minute walk from Tenjin-minami Station.

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What sets this place apart is that it not only serves robatayaki (fireside grill) cooked to a juicy finish over binchotan (high-grade charcoal), but also uses different cooking methods to bring out the flavor of each ingredient.

The genshiyaki (primitive-style grilling) in the photo stands ingredients upright around the charcoal, making them crisp on the outside and tender inside. The warayaki (straw-fire grilling) is cooked over rising flames to lock in the umami.

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They offer a full lineup of both à la carte dishes and courses, including courses with All you can drink. You can enjoy a Special selection of sake from around Japan, with a main focus on local Kyushu sake.

The sashimi is known for being very fresh and delicious, and for pairing well with the drinks. In the back right of the photo is kawahagi (thread-sail filefish) usuzukuri, said to be very sweet.

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Yakitori no Hachibei Tenjin Ten is a place where you can enjoy Hakata-style yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) in great variety along with drinks. It is a 6-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

The lively interior has an open layout with no partitions, and the counter seats in particular let you watch the chefs at work up close. There are also raised zashiki (tatami seating) seats.

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In Hakata, yakitori refers to anything skewered, no matter the ingredient. Since opening, the restaurant has served tare-yaki made with a sauce they have kept adding to over the years, along with shio-yaki. They grill everything over high heat on binchotan (white charcoal) in a large hearth.

The tsukune (chicken meatball skewer), made from shaped ground chicken, is said to be excellent and a perfect match for Japanese sake.

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One thing that stands out is the wide range of izakaya menu items that pair well with drinks, not just yakitori. Each dish is carefully prepared and said to be very good.

The restaurant's recommended "mentai dashimaki (Japanese rolled omelet with seasoned pollock roe)" is a great dish with mentaiko (seasoned pollock roe) made from the ovaries of Alaska pollock pickled with chili pepper and other seasonings inside a dashi flavored rolled omelet.

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At Yakitori Otabisho, you can enjoy yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) cooked over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal). The drink selection is extensive as well, including Special local sake gathered from around Japan.

The interior has a stylish look with natural wood tones, and it offers counter seats, table seats, and Private room. It is about a 9-minute walk from Watanabedori Station.

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You can order from either the course menu or à la carte. If drinks are your priority, a course with All you can drink is recommended. Of course, it also includes yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

They are particular about using ingredients from Kyushu as much as possible, and they carefully grill them slowly so the outside turns crisp while the inside keeps in the juices.

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The izakaya menu also has a full lineup of dishes that go well with drinks, and everything gets great reviews.

The "Cream Cheese Tofu," said to pair well with wine, is a dish made by blending smooth cream cheese with a house recipe to give it a tofu-like texture. It is said to be especially good when spread on a crispy toasted baguette.

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"Shoden Haruyoshi Ten" is a yakitori restaurant tucked away in Haruyoshi Sanbancho, a 3-minute walk from Watanabedori Station. They offer a wide selection of shochu and Japanese sake, and you can enjoy yakitori made with Special ingredients from Nagasaki in a casual izakaya-style setting.

The interior has a calm Japanese feel and is said to be very comfortable. It has counter seats and table seats.

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The "Unzen Super Pork pork belly," made with branded pork from Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a dish carefully finished with specially ordered salt.

It is thick cut, and the rich flavor of its fat, which melts at body temperature, spreads through your mouth. It is also included in all courses that come with All you can drink, with several course options available.

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Nagasaki Prefecture is the owner’s hometown. The restaurant has a wide selection of Nagasaki shochu and Unzen shochu.

The very popular “Unzen Ham” in the photo is ham made in Unzen City, known for its juicy and rich flavor. You eat it with mayonnaise and mustard. It is also included in the “Unzen Shimabara Course.”

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Matsuri is an izakaya where you can enjoy meat dishes made with brand-name beef and chicken, fresh fish, and seasonal Special Japanese sake. The open and airy interior with an open kitchen includes counter seats, zashiki (tatami seating), and Private room.

It stands along Haruyoshi Rokubancho, a 7-minute walk from Tenjin Station.

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The most popular item is the "Meibutsu Potato Salad," said to be addictive thanks to its special soy sauce based tare sauce. It is served as an otoshi (small appetizer), and a nice plus is that you can get free refills.

You can also change up the flavor with other seasonings like black pepper and wasabi, and it is so good that your drinks might never stop.

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They also offer several good value courses that come with All you can eat and All you can drink. Every course includes meat and fish, and you can also enjoy their "Meibutsu Potato Salad (house specialty potato salad)".

The photo shows the "Matsuri no Niku Assortment" included in every course. The contents vary depending on what is available that day, but every cut is said to be delicious.

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Robata Shingari lets you enjoy robatayaki (fireside grilling) made with seasonal ingredients. It also has a wide selection of carefully chosen Japanese sake and shochu, so you can enjoy it like an izakaya.

Inside, the restaurant has lively counter seating and table seating. It stands along Oyafuko-dori, about a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station.

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At the counter, they line up Special ingredients and grill them boldly over charcoal right in front of you. They are said to serve everything cooked to the perfect doneness.

They offer a wide selection of meat, seafood, and vegetables. The photo shows a large hotate (scallop), said to be fresh and delicious.

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They also offer a wide range of à la carte dishes besides robatayaki (fireside grilling). Every dish is said to be tasty and pair well with drinks.

For those who enjoy alcohol, a plan with All you can drink only is recommended. You can order food to match your tastes and budget while enjoying as much of your favorite drinks as you like.

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Enjoy Teppan TAMI is a Teppan-yaki restaurant located along Haruyoshi Rokubandori, a 5-minute walk from Tenjinminami Station. They offer a wide selection of Japanese sake and shochu that pair well with Teppan-yaki, so you can also stop by for a casual izakaya-style meal.

The stylish interior is equipped with counter and table seating.

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One thing that sets this place apart is that the owner is from Hiroshima, and the restaurant offers a wide range of okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancakes), a famous Hiroshima local specialty.

The photo shows the "Tappari Negi no Tonpei-yaki," which is said to be delicious with nicely grilled pork and plenty of green onions. It also pairs perfectly with beer.

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The "Tapuri Uni no Uni Horen" is a signature dish that could be called a symbol of Hiroshima-style Teppan-yaki. Lightly stir-fried spinach is topped with plenty of uni (sea urchin).

It also pairs well with the restaurant's signature drinks, such as the "Setouchi Lemon Sour" made with organic lemons shipped directly from Hiroshima Prefecture and the Setouchi region.

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Tori Doan Haruyoshi Ten is located on Haruyoshi Nibanchō-dori, a 4-minute walk from Tenjin-Minami Station. Along with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and oden (Japanese hot pot dishes), you can enjoy Special Japanese sake from around the country.

The calm interior has lively counter seats where you can watch the cooking, as well as Private room seating where you can relax.

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Oden is one of Japan’s traditional simmered dishes. It usually uses a seafood based dashi broth, but what sets this place apart is its tori-dashi oden (oden with chicken broth).

There are many different ingredients to choose from, but if you are not sure what to order, the “Taisho no Today's assortment” is a good pick. You can enjoy an Omakase selection of 5 kinds.

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The yakitori, grilled to perfection by a professional cook called a yakishi (grill master), is also said to be very good. It apparently goes great with drinks.

There is also a full lineup of izakaya-style a la carte dishes. They also offer an "A la carte All you can drink" course, which is perfect for people who want to drink a lot.

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Niku to Sake Jubee serves Yakiniku and other meat dishes. It has a wide selection of drinks, and this hideaway spot also works well for a casual izakaya visit.

The Japanese style interior has an old house feel and spans two floors, with both counter and table seating. It stands on a corner about a 3-minute walk from Tenjinbashiminami Station.

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You can order from the course menu or A la carte. There is also an All you can drink course for drinks only, which is a nice point for people who enjoy alcohol.

The "Masu Lemon Sour" with about 1 liter is a signature drink ordered by more than 80% of customers. You can enjoy its fresh lemon flavor and the crisp kick of strong carbonation. It is said to pair perfectly with Yakiniku.

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A recommended dish is the hearty 300g "Jubee Rosu (Jubee Loin)." You can eat it with the house made garlic soy sauce or with wasabi and salt. It is said to be juicy and delicious.

They also offer a wide range of dishes that go well with drinks, including meat sashimi and jidori (local chicken) tataki.

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Torikawaya Tonari no Kokko stands along Kajimachi-dori, a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station. You can enjoy skewer dishes centered on yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) along with drinks.

The interior is a calm Japanese-style space, with both counter and table seating. It is easy to visit whether you are on your own or in a group.

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A feature of this place is that both the counter seats and table seats come with a small Teppan-yaki grill right in front of you. You can enjoy freshly grilled skewers served with perfect heat, piping hot.

Especially popular is the signature "torikawa (chicken skin)," known for its chewy texture. It is said to be so addictive that once you try it, you will want it again.

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They also offer a full lineup of a la carte dishes that pair perfectly with drinks. The drink selection is extensive too, and the local highballs in particular come in so many varieties that it is hard to choose.

The photo shows dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet with dashi), a classic izakaya menu item. It is one of Japan’s traditional egg dishes, made by cooking eggs with dashi broth.

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Washokudo ENYA is a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station. You can enjoy Japanese dishes such as freshly cooked Clay Pot rice along with drinks including Special Japanese sake, in the casual style of an izakaya.

The interior has a modern Japanese feel, with both counter and table seating. It also has windows looking out onto the trees of a nearby shrine.

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You can order from 5 kinds of Clay Pot rice. The course includes the simple "plain rice cooked in a Clay Pot," but you can also change it for an extra charge.

The "takikomi with kani (crab) and ikura (salmon roe)" is a dish where you can enjoy crab and ikura, which is salted salmon or trout roe. You can enjoy ikura's unique popping texture.

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The two courses with All you can drink are perfect for people who want to enjoy the standard menu and drinks.

The photo shows the hearty "Wagyu sukiyaki," which you can also enjoy with the all-you-can-drink course. The meat is tender and mixes well with the dashi broth, making it very tasty and easy to keep the drinks coming.

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Gyoza Ramen Sakaba Danbo is a fusion of Chinese dining and an izakaya (Japanese pub) from a famous ramen shop. One of its best features is that you can casually enjoy drinks here from lunchtime until morning.

Inside, the soft glow of lanterns creates a modern Chinese style space. It is located a 5-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

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They offer both courses and à la carte dishes. In addition to courses that come with both All you can eat and All you can drink, they also have an All you can drink only course, which is a nice perk for people who enjoy alcohol.

The photo shows the eye catching "potato salad," known for its social media friendly look. You can enjoy it either as part of a course or à la carte.

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The "kobore gyoza (overflowing gyoza)" is the most popular item in the shop's signature kobore series. You can fully enjoy the well reviewed and tasty gyoza.

Other options include "kobore kaisen (overflowing seafood)", where you can enjoy fresh sashimi, and "kobore tebasaki (overflowing chicken wings)", with crispy skin and juicy meat inside. They all pair well with drinks.

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Torikizoku Tenjin Oyafuko Dori Ten is a yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Tenjin Station. It offers a wide selection of drinks, and you can enjoy yakitori made with Domestic chicken in a casual izakaya-style setting.

The interior is a calm space with the warmth of wood, and it has both counter and table seating.

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A standout feature is that all yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) are available at the same price. Pictured above is their signature “Momo Kizoku-yaki.” You can enjoy the great balance between the flavor of the thigh meat and the sweetness of the scallions. You can choose the seasoning from tare sauce, salt, or spices.

Below is the “Pork Belly Skewer,” made with three-layer pork of lean meat and fat. It lets you enjoy the rich flavor of the fat.

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They offer a wide selection of à la carte dishes as well. One big draw is the course that lets you casually enjoy All you can eat and All you can drink for the full menu. It is perfect for people who want to fully enjoy both the drinks and the food.

The “Fuwari Yamaimo no Teppan-yaki” is said to go great with drinks, and you can enjoy the harmony of rich yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam) and full-bodied dashi broth.

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About a 15-minute walk from Tenjinbashi Station, Hare Sakeba Teru sits quietly along Maizuru Route 772. This izakaya (Japanese pub) draws baseball fans who come to enjoy good food and drinks while watching games on TV.

The cozy, homey interior has both counter and table seating.

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All Banquet courses come with All you can drink and include a selection of recommended standard menu items.

The fresh-cut fries in the photo are included in every course and are one of the popular standard items that people say are very tasty. You can also order them A la carte, and it seems many regulars order them every time.

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The gyu-motsu-nabe (beef offal Hot Pot), where you can enjoy beef offal, is one of the restaurant's recommended menu items. It is hearty and said to leave you feeling satisfied with ease. The photo shows one serving per person.

They also offer a full range of izakaya dishes that pair perfectly with their wide selection of shochu and Japanese sake.