[Fukuoka Mentaiko Cuisine Restaurant - Original Hakata Mentaiju]

#Overseas travel If you want to have a special meal during your trip to Fukuoka, be sure to visit 'Original Hakata Mentaiju (元祖博多めんたい重)'. This place is extremely popular even in Fukuoka, which is famous for its dishes using mentaiko. The traditional Japanese-style exterior and interior are reminiscent of a high-class ryokan, and you can feel a calm yet classy atmosphere. The signature menu is literally 'Mentaiju (Mentaiko rice)', where mentaiko seasoned with soy sauce is wrapped in nori (seaweed) and placed on warm rice, then sprinkled with a special sauce. The saltiness of the mentaiko, the rice, and the sauce create a deep savory flavor in your mouth. The price range is around 1,800 yen for mentaiko, which is quite reasonable considering the quality and satisfaction. You can also choose the spiciness, so you can adjust it to your taste, which is an advantage. It is clearly different from ordinary restaurants in that you can experience mentaiko dishes that are not simple, but are prepared with care and formality. I confidently recommend it as a delicacy that you must try at least once in Fukuoka. Address: 6-15 Nishi-Nakashu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture Phone number: 092-725-7220 Opening hours: 7:00~21:00 (Last order 20:30)