Dine with a Hakata Foodie

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!

I'm a vegan and I can introduce you to some great places off the beaten path. Born in Japan, to an American mother and Japanese father, I have also lived in Israel, Hawaii, Guam, and Okinawa. Settled in the Fukuoka area 9 years ago. My home is now in Fukutsu City, a seaside town not far from Hakata with some amazing hidden gems.

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 14 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.

Hakata is one of the best places for a foodie. We have a lot of special foods, drinks, and interesting restaurants here. You will enjoy our city's world-famous fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and local sake, without relying on a guidebook.

I grew up near Hakata, so I can guide you to wonderful restaurants that local people know. We are very happy to show you around!

博多の街を一緒に楽しみましょう！

嘿，你吃了吗？This Chinese greeting means "Hi, have you eaten?" It's one way to say "How are you?" Personally I love SPICY food the most. I know some very good restaurants here having explored them with friends from Japan and all over the world. I love communication with people from different cultures. Let me show you what's out there in this lovely city!

After dining my way through 50 countries, I settled down in Fukuoka in 1985 after hearing about it at dinner from one of my guests while guiding for the World Affairs Council in Seattle. Fukuoka is one of the best foodie cities in the world. Locally-sourced ingredients are superb, creative chefs abound, and prices are reasonable. I've been guiding diverse groups ever since I got here, including a special excursion for global entrepreneurs during the recent G20 Economic Summit in Fukuoka.

Hi, I'm Ling. I travel all around the world for my work and for me, the best food is Japanese. It's like art and the service is great. I really like to eat and I'm available for lunches when you come to town. I will show you the best local, traditional food. I know places that are reasonable and really amazing.

I love communicating with new people over fine food! One of my hobbies is cooking and I love anything fried! Fukuoka has amazing, tasty food like karaage, tempura, and tonkatsu! I look forward to taking to the best places in town! See you soon!