Tenka no Yakitori Nobuhide Honten
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.