Nakasu Yataigai (food stall street)

In the gourmet city Hakata, Nakasu Yataigai lets you experience specialized gourmet food - ramen, skewered food, Oden, etc. to go with sake and other drinks. Naka River runs through Kyushu’s busiest downtown, Nakasu. Bright neon lights sparkle on the water and it is quite a sight that all kinds of food stalls are lined along the river! Strolling along the river allows you to catch the energy of the city.

Food stalls are open around 6:30pm. Rather than staying at one place, try visiting different stalls after a while in the “bar-hopping” style. You do not want to miss Hakata’s soul food, Tonkotsu Ramen. The rich soup made of pork bones tastes surprisingly light and goes great with the firm extra-thin noodles. There are also stir-fried ramen said to have started in a food stall, the familiar Oden, grilled chicken and many more.

Food stalls are the social place with the local residents. It may be interesting to start a conversation with the owner or a guest sitting next to you.