Akasaka Komikan
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 West izakaya in Daimyo where JPY 6,000–7,999 buys fresh fish, precise tempura, and a sake list in a 28-seat counter-and-table setup. Open Monday through Saturday evenings, reservations recommended, and solo diners are welcome. Counter seats offer the best view of the kitchen's tempura work.
About Akasaka Komikan
Akasaka Komikan in Fukuoka is a dinner-only venue with a price range of JPY 6,000–7,999. Service runs Monday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, with Sunday closed, and the dress code is casual.
What the Tabelog Recognition Means
Akasaka Komikan is in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 selection. That recognition places it within Tabelog's 2025 western Japan izakaya category.
Planning a Dinner at Akasaka Komikan
The essentials are straightforward: Akasaka Komikan is in Fukuoka, the expected spend is JPY 6,000–7,999, and hours are 5–11 PM from Monday to Saturday. Sunday is closed. Plan around dinner only.
The casual dress code makes it a low-anxiety option for an evening meal in Fukuoka.
If you're comparing options, Akasaka Komikan sits in a price band of JPY 6,000–7,999 and carries a 2025 Tabelog 100 izakaya listing. Other dining reference points include Oryori Uchiyama, Kamakiri Udon, Sabatarou, Daikoro Youha / Tonkatsu Youha, and Toho Yushusai Nuwara Eliya. For visitors exploring Fukuoka's dining scene, Akasaka Komikan is best understood as a casual, dinner-only Fukuoka option with a JPY 6,000–7,999 budget range.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–11 PM · Tuesday: 5–11 PM
- Location
- １Ｆ, 1 Chome-7-10 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/akasaka_komikan
- Phone
- +81 92-734-3090
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non-smoking izakaya with a warm, relaxed atmosphere and counter-focused seating, offering an intimate yet lively feel that works well for dates or solo dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Cocktails, Beer
Signature Dishes
- seafood dishes
- tempura
- mentaiko claypot rice
- inari sushi appetizer
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- １Ｆ, 1 Chome-7-10 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
１Ｆ, 1 Chome-7-10 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0041, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kamakiri Udon, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Oryori Uchiyama, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Sabatarou, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Toho Yushusai Nuwara Eliya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Daikoro Youha / Tonkatsu Youha, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 6,000–7,999, Akasaka Komikan delivers more polish than Sabatarou (JPY 3,000–3,999) but costs half what you'd spend at Oryori Uchiyama (JPY 10,000–14,999). If you're prioritizing seafood technique and sake depth over kaiseki formality, this is the better value. Daikoro Youha sits in a similar price band (JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner) but focuses on tonkatsu rather than fish, so pick based on format preference.
For budget travelers, Kamakiri Udon and Toho Yushusai Nuwara Eliya both clock in under JPY 2,000, but those are quick-service spots rather than sit-down izakaya experiences. If you want the leisurely pacing and sake pairing that defines izakaya dining, Akasaka Komikan is worth the premium. Reservations are easier here than at Oryori Uchiyama, which makes it a practical choice for same-week bookings.
The Tabelog 100 West recognition (2024 and 2025) confirms this venue's consistency, and the solo-dining-friendly designation makes it one of the few midrange Fukuoka izakaya where single diners won't feel awkward at the counter. If you're splitting your budget across multiple Fukuoka meals, put this in the midweek slot and save the splurge for a kaiseki counter on your final night.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Akasaka Komikan worth the price?
The price range is ¥6,000–¥7,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from a casual dinner in Fukuoka. The 2025 Tabelog 100 izakaya listing is a positive signal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Akasaka Komikan?
Dinner is the service window. Plan around dinner only.
Is Akasaka Komikan good for solo dining?
The dress code is casual, and the venue is in Fukuoka.
Is Akasaka Komikan good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual dinner, with a casual dress code and a price range of ¥6,000–¥7,999.
