Bikkuri Tei Honke (Akasaka Branch)
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Are you familiar with Fukuoka’s “Teppan Yakiniku”? It’s a soul food for the people of Fukuoka that’s often featured on television shows. The origin of this Teppan Yakiniku can be traced back to “Bikkuri Tei Honke,” a restaurant that was established in 1963.
The main store is located near JR Minami-Fukuoka Station, but this time I visited the Akasaka branch situated in the heart of Fukuoka city.
What is ‘Bikkuri Tei Honke’ like?
You can savor the local favorite “teppanyakiniku,” a soulful dish for Fukuoka locals. This restaurant is the birthplace of teppanyakiniku and was established in 1963. It’s often featured on TV, and in the popular TV show “Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW,” it was ranked an impressive 4th in the nationwide “All-Star Meat Festival” segment!
Delicious way of eating
This teppanyakiniku-style grilled meat has a delicious way of eating that has been passed down for generations.
- Start by placing a wooden stick under the grill and tilting it to one side to collect the juices.
- Then, dissolve the spicy miso from the condiment set into the collected juices.
- Dip the meat and cabbage into the mixture of juices, then enjoy it with rice.
The method was displayed in various parts of the restaurant. Oh, it was incredibly delicious. I was thoroughly satisfied.
Where is the location of Bikkuri Tei Honke Akasaka Branch?
| Shop name | Bikkuri Tei Honke Akasaka Branch |
| Access | A 1-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line. |
| Business hours | 11:00～23:00 |
| Tel | 092-713-2170 |
| Closed days | The third Thursday. |
| Dining format | Dine-in → 〇 To go → ○ Food delivery → ○ |
If you’re going by bicycle, there’s just enough space in front of the shop to park about two bikes.
Cook It at Home! Bikkuri-tei Style Garlic Pork Recipe
You can easily enjoy the famous flavor of Bikkuri-tei, a Fukuoka favorite, at home. Even without a hot iron plate, a regular frying pan works just fine!
- Ingredients (1 serving)
- Sliced pork belly: 150g
- Cabbage: 1/8 head (roughly chopped)
- Garlic: 1 clove (grated or paste)
- Sesame oil: to taste
- Salt and pepper: a little
- Special Garlic Miso Sauce (just mix)
- Miso: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Mirin (sweet sake): 1 teaspoon
- Grated garlic: 1/2 clove
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
How to Cook
- Season the pork with salt and pepper, and cook it in a frying pan until nicely browned.
- Take the pork out. In the same pan, stir-fry the cabbage until slightly browned.
- Put the pork back in, add the mixed garlic miso sauce, and stir well.
- Serve while hot. If you have a sizzling plate, it adds extra fun!
So tasty you’ll need extra rice! Feel free to add spicy miso or more garlic!
Final Thoughts
This sizzling garlic pork dish, full of rich pork flavor and roasted garlic, is a perfect example of Fukuoka’s beloved B-class gourmet. Bikkuri-tei is located near Akasaka Station and is loved by many loyal locals. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked. We enjoyed it at the restaurant, but we also shared a simple home recipe here. If you’re curious, give it a try! On your next food trip in Fukuoka, don’t miss the sizzling experience at Bikkuri-tei!
