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Miyoshino (Chicken Cuisine)

Rating78SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.63/152 reviews, 9,879 saves, Chicken Cuisine Top 100 2025.
3.63
Long-established chicken specialty restaurant in Kokura with locals returning for 30+ years.
Original 'Katami-age' dish is the signature.
Fills up early at dinner.
Retty also rates it as 'beloved by local residents.' No PR or fake review signs.
Price range 3 (4,000 yen) is reasonable for the craftsmanship.
Popular Dishes
Katami-age half-body fried chicken (1,000 yen)
片身揚げ(1,000円)
Tebasaki chicken wings (650 yen)
手羽先(650円)
Chicken sashimi (500 yen)
ささみ刺身(500円)
Yakitori skewers set (500 yen)
串焼き1人前(500円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A long-established chicken specialty restaurant in Kokura, Kitakyushu. The signature 'Katami-age' features a whole half of a Japanese chicken fried crispy outside and juicy inside. Course menus include chicken sashimi, yakitori skewers, and karaage. Only 22 seats, a hidden gem where local regulars have returned for 30+ years. Selected for Tabelog Chicken Cuisine Top 100 2025. 2-min walk from Heiwa-dori Station.

Tabelog 3.63/152 reviews, 9,879 saves (high saves count proves popularity). Many regulars comment 'been coming here for 30 years' and 'this is the only choice for chicken in Kokura.' Described on Retty as 'neighborhood favorite for chicken cuisine.' Dinner fills up early. 4,000 yen range courses get 'great value for this quality in Kitakyushu' comments. No sakura suspicion.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:30-21:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun17:30-21:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Phone093-521-6540Call
Access
22 seats (6 counter, 16 table). Cash only. Closed Wednesday. 2-min walk from Heiwa-dori Station. Reservations recommended (fills up early). Takeout available
1-6-25 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Miyoshino (Chicken Cuisine)

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Katami-age half-body fried chicken (1,000 yen)
片身揚げ(1,000円)
Tebasaki chicken wings (650 yen)
手羽先(650円)
Chicken sashimi (500 yen)
ささみ刺身(500円)
Yakitori skewers set (500 yen)
串焼き1人前(500円)
Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:30-21:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun17:30-21:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Access
22 seats (6 counter, 16 table). Cash only. Closed Wednesday. 2-min walk from Heiwa-dori Station. Reservations recommended (fills up early). Takeout available
1-6-25 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Phone093-521-6540
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.63/152 reviews, 9,879 saves, Chicken Cuisine Top 100 2025.
3.63
Long-established chicken specialty restaurant in Kokura with locals returning for 30+ years.
Original 'Katami-age' dish is the signature.
Fills up early at dinner.
Retty also rates it as 'beloved by local residents.' No PR or fake review signs.
Price range 3 (4,000 yen) is reasonable for the craftsmanship.
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established chicken specialty restaurant in Kokura, Kitakyushu. The signature 'Katami-age' features a whole half of a Japanese chicken fried crispy outside and juicy inside. Course menus include chicken sashimi, yakitori skewers, and karaage. Only 22 seats, a hidden gem where local regulars have returned for 30+ years. Selected for Tabelog Chicken Cuisine Top 100 2025. 2-min walk from Heiwa-dori Station.

Tabelog 3.63/152 reviews, 9,879 saves (high saves count proves popularity). Many regulars comment 'been coming here for 30 years' and 'this is the only choice for chicken in Kokura.' Described on Retty as 'neighborhood favorite for chicken cuisine.' Dinner fills up early. 4,000 yen range courses get 'great value for this quality in Kitakyushu' comments. No sakura suspicion.

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