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Tenka no Yakitori Nobuhide Honten

Rating76SCORE
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。
Established yakitori specialist since 1964.
Single location only.
Retty: 100 reviews, 68 recommendations.
YouTube video titled 'The synonym of Hakata yakitori' exists.
Despite its location next to Hakata-za, it remains a local favorite rather than an inbound tourist trap.
Historical value as the originator of the pork belly + vinegar cabbage yakitori style.
No fake reviews.
No closure or quality decline info.
Popular Dishes
Pork Belly Skewer (from 160 yen)
豚バラ(1本160円〜)
Free-range Chicken Thigh (from 160 yen)
地鶏もも(160円〜)
Vegetable-wrapped Skewers
野菜巻き串
Vinegar Cabbage (complimentary)
酢キャベツ(サービス)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A venerable yakitori specialist established in 1964, next to Hakata-za Theater. Said to be the originator of the Hakata style of serving yakitori with vinegar-dressed cabbage. Only fresh Kyushu-sourced meat, grilled daily over binchotan charcoal. Single-location local institution with celebrity signatures on the walls.

Tabelog: 292 reviews. Retty: 100 reviews, 68 recommendations. YouTube coverage exists. Many reviews say 'taste unchanged since 1964' and 'the pork belly is exceptional.' Beloved by locals and visitors alike. No closure or negative quality issues. No fake review concerns.

Business Hours
Mon – Sat17:00-23:00
Regular HolidaySunday・Public Holiday・第2Monday
Phone092-281-4340Call
Access
Counter 25 seats, tatami 40 seats, banquet up to 70 people. Reservations recommended especially on weekends. Cash and card accepted.
8-8 Shimokawabata-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Tenka no Yakitori Nobuhide Honten

Rating76SCORE
Popular Dishes
Pork Belly Skewer (from 160 yen)
豚バラ(1本160円〜)
Free-range Chicken Thigh (from 160 yen)
地鶏もも(160円〜)
Vegetable-wrapped Skewers
野菜巻き串
Vinegar Cabbage (complimentary)
酢キャベツ(サービス)
Business Hours
Mon – Sat17:00-23:00
Regular HolidaySunday・Public Holiday・第2Monday
Access
Counter 25 seats, tatami 40 seats, banquet up to 70 people. Reservations recommended especially on weekends. Cash and card accepted.
8-8 Shimokawabata-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Phone092-281-4340
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card: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。
Established yakitori specialist since 1964.
Single location only.
Retty: 100 reviews, 68 recommendations.
YouTube video titled 'The synonym of Hakata yakitori' exists.
Despite its location next to Hakata-za, it remains a local favorite rather than an inbound tourist trap.
Historical value as the originator of the pork belly + vinegar cabbage yakitori style.
No fake reviews.
No closure or quality decline info.
76SCORE
What a score of 76 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A venerable yakitori specialist established in 1964, next to Hakata-za Theater. Said to be the originator of the Hakata style of serving yakitori with vinegar-dressed cabbage. Only fresh Kyushu-sourced meat, grilled daily over binchotan charcoal. Single-location local institution with celebrity signatures on the walls.

Tabelog: 292 reviews. Retty: 100 reviews, 68 recommendations. YouTube coverage exists. Many reviews say 'taste unchanged since 1964' and 'the pork belly is exceptional.' Beloved by locals and visitors alike. No closure or negative quality issues. No fake review concerns.

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