The Arrival of Fukuoka’s Street Food Boom!
The Fukuoka street food culture is experiencing a revival, and the stalls scattered throughout the city are loved by locals and tourists alike, with long queues always forming. Interestingly, one of the factors supporting this street food boom is the active promotion by the Fukuoka City itself. The city is actively engaged in revitalizing the street food scene through various promotional activities.
Safely Enjoyable Street Stalls
Fukuoka City established street stall regulations in 2013. This requires stall operators to display prices on their menus, ensuring customers can check the costs in advance and enjoy their meals with peace of mind. Moreover, the stalls now have access to water and sewage facilities, providing a clean environment for dining.
Increase in new participants and revitalization of food stall culture
With the support of the city, there has been an increase in new participants in the food stall scene. Currently, there are 106 food stalls in Fukuoka city, and among them, 13 are newly established in areas like Tenjin, Nakasu, and Nagahama.
Fukuoka’s food stall culture is gaining popularity among the younger generation, and new ideas and menus are constantly emerging. Recently, unique food stalls offering French cuisine, international dishes, bars, and cafes have also emerged, contributing to the revitalization of the local community.
Let me introduce the new food stalls in the Tenjin and Nakasu areas
①”Hitotsu Yane no Shita”
Enjoy the taste of Hakata!
②Heroes Yatai “Jojo”
Specializing in steamed dishes.
③”MASA” *Starting from late July 2023.
Managed by the owner of the famous ramen shop “Hakata Issou.”
④”Ultra C.”
A shop known for its specialty “kushikatsu.”
⑤”Tsunatsuna”*Starting from July 26, 2023.
Specializes in Fukuoka’s local dishes and offers a wide variety of sake.
⑥”Enman-ya”
The specialty is local cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.
For first-time visitors to Fukuoka’s food stalls
For those who want to try food stalls but feel anxious because it’s their first time, here are some tips on how to enjoy the experience!
1. Be sure to have some change ready for payment.
Exactly! Having small change on hand is advisable when visiting the food stalls. Using a 10,000 yen bill might be frowned upon, so it’s best to prepare smaller denominations for a smoother transaction at the stalls.
2. Check the operating hours.
Fukuoka food stalls typically operate only in the evening. Many of them open around 18:30 to 19:00. Please note that they may close on bad weather days.
3. Enjoy chatting with the shop owners and other customers!
It’s a joy of stalls to see locals and tourists chatting together. If approached, kindly engage in the conversation.
4. If you need to use the restroom
If there are no public restrooms nearby, the shop owner will inform you of nearby convenience stores or other options.
5. After finishing your meal, please promptly settle the bill and vacate the seat.
Let’s avoid lingering too long for the next person’s convenience.
That’s all.
Finally,
How was it? If you’ve read this article, there’s nothing to be afraid of anymore. Please go ahead and experience the joy of Fukuoka by trying out the food stalls. Enjoy your time!