I simply have to share this seafood donburi @ Fukuoka Fish Market. I’m not too sure if they were listed anywhere, but I chanced upon this while trying to visit the Fukuoka Fish Market.

My visit to fish market was unsuccessful, apparently they disallow any outside visitors. This happened to Tokyo Tsukiji a few years back, when a bad incident with tourists prompted the closure of auction area to the general public. Too bad, I almost made it to Tsukiji, unfortunately, I overslept; Auction starts as early as 3am. but darn … I’m still in slumberland!!! kekekeke … come to think of that, I should have camped outside the gate, but it’s really really freaking cold in the morning. Oh well, that’s history ……….


so fast forward to Fukuoka. The guard pointed me to the building next to the fish market. On the 2nd floor, sure enough, there was a museum about the fish market, about their management system, process etc etc fishes available during various seasons and interesting fishing methods. It looks pretty comprehensive except that it’s all in Japanese *bleah* kekeke … I did enjoyed their video, especially the part on various methods of fishing.

So after seeing various fishes, hungry strikes! And I chanced upon this fabulous looking Seafood don on the ground floor.

The small resturant itself is simple & traditional looking. So when they present be the japanese menu, I just let my fingers do the talking hahaha … simple?

I’m truly elated when my set arrived. Clockwise from top left, ?potato salad?, very crunchy & delicious pickled lotus roots, miso soup, rice and of the main in the center left me speechless …

At mere 1260Yen, this truly a steal! Salmon roe, uni (sea urchin), scallop, various slices of sashimi in a tantalizing sweet-soy sauce-mirin broth. It’s full of flavors from the sea. And with the fish market just besides them, you can be assured of their freshness. I’m not too sure if they still have it, but if you happen to be there, no harm giving it a shot! I’m sure you won’t regret.

…….. next misc foodie delights in fukuoka