Tsudaya Shokudo
A long-established Showa-era diner near the shopping street in Kokura, 5 minutes from Tanga Station. Known for its Chicken Nanban set meal. Selected as one of Japan's Tabelog Shokudo 100 Best 2024. Lines form at lunch.
Top reviews: 'My favorite diner whenever I visit Kitakyushu,' 'The frying and sweet-vinegar sauce on the chicken nanban is perfect,' 'Love the Showa atmosphere,' and 'Prices are almost too cheap.' Tabelog 3.61 with 270 reviews; Shokudo 100 Best 2024; Yahoo Maps 4.36.