• Fukuoka, Japan

     

    Dine with Hakata Foodie

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    Eat Like a Local!

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    Discover great eats with us!

     

    We've been taking people to eat in Fukuoka since 1985!

     

    Hakata Foodie Experiences are family-friendly walking and eating tours of our favorite places.

  • How It Works

    Book Your Tour Today!

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    Before You Go

    Make a Reservation and Pre-Pay

    1. Reserve a time slot at least two days in advance to allow us adequate time to prepare. Contact us for special requests.

     

    2. Pre-pay on the site.. We serve a minimum of 2 guests. Inclusions: Fees include all food and non-alcoholic beverages, accompanied by your personal, bilingual, Hakata Foodie Guide!

    Exclusions: Public transportation or taxis to and from venues for you and your guide.

     

    Prices are based on per person, minimum of two, charged in Japanese Yen, tax included. All major credit cards accepted. Duration times are approximate. We're always happy to hang out a bit longer, if you have time.

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    On the Day You Meet Up

    Meet and Dine with Your Hakata Foodie Guide

    3. HOTEL PICKUP: Your Hakata Foodie(s) will meet you at your hotel or at Solaria Plaza in Tenjin on the south side entrance by Kego Park. Please be ready a few minutes early so that we may head out together at the appointed time! (In the case of Yusentei Park, please take a taxi to the venue.)

     

    4. We walk or taxi to the venue(s). You may opt to return or linger on your own.

     

    5. Please note that cancellations are non-refundable.

     

    6. Hakata Foodie assumes no responsibility for lost items or accidents that may occur during the course of your excursion. Please take care.

  • Make a Reservation

    Select a Date and Time

    A:  Our Favorite Yatai Experience!

    A: Our Favorite Yatai Experience!

    Hotel Pick-up or Solaria Plaza 1F
    Fukuoka has the world's most street stalls. We'll take you to our favorite yatai in Tenjin to enjoy ramen, yamaimo steak, and grilled mochi wrapped in bacon, etc. ¥16,500/person includes all food and soft drinks, with your personal bilingual guide! Minimum 2, maximum 4 people per party. Allow two~ hours. Kindly "Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience" on the section below after making a reservation.
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    B: Dinner with a Hakata Foodie!

    B: Dinner with a Hakata Foodie!

    Tenjin/Hakata Hotel Pick-up
    Eat like a local with a Hakata Foodie! What are you in the mood for? You and your personal guide will head to one of our favorite hidden places. In many cases there will not be any English, nor any photos on the menu. Not a problem! We'll take a stroll and see a bit of the city before and after dinner. Dessert is always a good idea, and it's included! Fukuoka has great soft ice cream and gelato. Please book at least 1 day in advance to allow time for us to make arrangements. ¥17,600/person: Experience includes all meals including dessert and soft drinks. Kindly "Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience" on the section below after making a reservation. *Ask us about special restaurant hopping and yatai combination tours.
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    C: Visit a Real Samurai Summer House Before Lunch

    C: Visit a Real Samurai Summer House Before Lunch

    Yusentei Park
    We meet at Yusentei Park, a short taxi ride away from Tenjin or Hakata. Yūsentei Park in Fukuoka City was built in 1754 for Kuroda Tsugutaka. It's traditional Japanese garden, small waterfalls, and beautiful lake are great to visit rain or shine! We'll arrive in the morning. Then stroll leisurely through the serene gardens passing waterfalls and ponds full of koi. We can enjoy tea, feed the koi, take photos and meditate a bit. Afterwards, it's a short walk for some amazing Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, cooked to your order at the counter. Or, if you prefer, our favorite kaitenzushi is also down the street. If you'd rather have a meal closer to your accommodations, let us know anytime. This can be done on the fly, depending on your mood. $18,700/person includes admission, personal bi-lingual guide, tea, and lunch! Kindly "Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience" on the section below after making a reservation.
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    D: Comfort Food Tour! (Break from Japanese Food!)

    D: Comfort Food Tour! (Break from Japanese Food!)

    Hotel Pick-Up or Solaria Plaza (1F)
    You've been in a Japan for a while this time. Got a hankering for something different but don't know where to find it? We'll take you there and fill you up! ¥10,450/person, includes all food! Get to know Fukuoka's best kara-age chicken, Shanghai-Style dumplings, tacos, Mac'N'Cheese, Burgers, Onion Rings, Sandwiches, Gyoza and more, on your own personal, guided walking tour around Tenjin/Hakata! Munch out together on the spot or bring it back to your place and enjoy it anytime. Kindly "Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience" on the section below after making a reservation.
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    E: Stroll, Learn the City, and Lunch with a Hakata Foodie

    E: Stroll, Learn the City, and Lunch with a Hakata Foodie

    Hotel Pick-up or Solaria Plaza 1F
    ¥11,000/person includes food and your personal bi-lingual guide! Stroll with a Hakata Foodie and enjoy a fantastic lunch! Your choice of any of the fine cuisines available in Fukuoka, a foodie paradise! Hours are approximate. You choose the food and the time! Kindly "Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience" on the section below after making a reservation.
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    F: Hakata Foodie Premium Gourmet Dinner!

    F: Hakata Foodie Premium Gourmet Dinner!

    Hotel Pick-up or Solaria Plaza 1F
    Your choice of cuisine. Only the finest high-end establishments will be introduced. Join your Hakata Foodie Guide for an unforgettable meal. ¥33,000/person. Limited to parties of 4. Kindly "Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience" on the section below after making a reservation.
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  • Pre-Pay For Your Foodie Experience

    Prices below are for 2 or more guests. All tours include food, soft drinks, dessert, & personal bilingual guide!

    Price includes guide, meals, fees, and 10% JST (sales tax). (Alcoholic beverages NOT included)

    Quantity refers to the number of guides if you have multiple parties.

  • Hakata: A Foodie Paradise!

    Something for everyone

    Hakata Ramen

    Sushi

    Vegan Burger Set

    Soba Noodles

    Buddhist Cuisine

    Sri Lanka Curry

    Kaiseki

    Toriyaki

  • Meet Some Hakata Foodies

    Great People Who Know Great Food

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    Luis Matos

    From New York

    Languages: English, Spanish & Japanese

    A Fukuoka veteran, I eat out every meal of the day, every day. I'm in the food & beverage business, have many friends and contacts that run, own or operate restaurants of all kinds in the Fukuoka area. My Fukuoka restaurant/bar, Off Broadway, has been welcoming guests for over 25 years. I love to eat out!

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    Ryu Kiheon

    From Seoul, Korea

    Languages: Korean & Japanese

     

    I love dining and talking, and can show you some of the best places in town. I’m from Seoul, Korea but have lived in Fukuoka, Japan for 16 years. I'm married to a Japanese woman and run a media company in Fukuoka.

     

    안녕하세요. 류 조니입니다. 한국서울출신이구요. 현재 후쿠오카에 살고 있습니다. 여기 온지는 14째가 됐구요. 후쿠오카가 살기 너무 좋아서 이곳에 정착했구요. 특히 이곳 음식, 관광지등을 홍보하는 것이 취미입니다. 후쿠오카에 오신 여러분, 좀 특별하고 좀 더 맛있고 좀 더 분위기 있는 곳을 원하신다면 언제든지 연락주세요. 저희가 편안하고 재미있게 안내해 드리겠습니다.

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    Bruce Haendel

    From the USA

    Languages: English & Japanese

    Since 1985, I have had the privilege of guiding in Japan, including during the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the G20 Economic Summit in Fukuoka, where I catered to both sports enthusiasts and global entrepreneurs. Having explored the culinary delights of 50 countries, my passion for gastronomy is well-established. Before my time in Japan, I served as a Citizen Diplomat for the World Affairs Council in the USA. Today, Fukuoka boasts one of the world's top culinary destinations. With access to locally-sourced ingredients and a wealth of highly-skilled chefs, let's embark on a culinary adventure together!

  • Happy Diners

    Here's what our guests have to say!

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    Phil & Stacy

    California, USA

    My wife and I are serious foodies from California who wanted to visit special places on our first visit to Japan. Bruce took us out for some fine dining and drinks afterwards. It was so much fun, we all met again for breakfast. Our personal tour wasn't complete until Stacy got to try the infamous "natto" and purchase a souvenir: a custom, left-handed Japanese chef's knife with her initials engraved. Unforgettable!

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    JJ & Renee

    Hong Kong

    We are extremely well-traveled thanks to my job as a pilot. When it comes to food, Bruce shows us great places in Japan and Hong Kong. From the most humble, Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan-fried Buns to popcorn with powdered truffles and exotic cocktails at the Ozone Bar on the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton in Kowloon. High indeed.

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    Connie Bee & Family

    Florida, USA

    Our family comes to Japan every year or two; Hakata is one of our favorite travel destinations. When we are there, we count on Bruce to introduce us to great local eateries in Kyushu. He's the best! And he makes us laugh.

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    Mike G

    Maryland, USA

    I'm on the road constantly for work. When I have time to enjoy fine dining, I contact Bruce for meals in Japan or Korea. Last time, we met in Busan. Bruce turned me on to some very fresh sea eel. In fact, it was still wiggling while we sautéed it at our table. l didn't flinch. That impressed him.

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    Will, Jamie, & Kids

    Ohio, USA

    Visiting Hakata for the first time, our Tokyo-based family booked with Hakata Foodie at the end of our vacation. We visited one of Bruce's favorite kid-friendly family-run local restaurants, drank coffee in Ohori-Park, and ate Austrian desserts. Palmer, our 7-year old son, has told us several times that dinner with Bruce was the best part of the trip!

  • Head out with us on a day-trip from Hakata!

    Hakata Foodie trips are always memorable with seriously good food and plenty of photo opportunities!

    Visit Kyushu and See the Real Japan! Contact us for more info!

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