Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

Hountei

Name: Hountei
Address: Japan, 〒810-0801 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Nakasu, 2 Chome−4−20 第２１ポールスタービル, Fukuoka, JP
Telephone: +81 92-281-7452

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About Hountei

A three-time Tabelog 100 Dumplings selection serving Hakata-style bite-sized gyoza at a 25-seat counter in Nakasu. Walk-in only, open evenings from 5 PM, with dinner running JPY 2,000–2,999. Counter seating and a shochu-focused drink list keep the format traditional and the focus squarely on pan-fried execution.

Hountei is a Fukuoka venue with a verified price range of JPY 2,000–2,999 and evening hours throughout the week. Its listed hours are 5–11 PM from Monday to Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday, 5–11 PM on Sunday. It is also listed in the 2024 Tabelog 100 - Dumplings selection. Beyond those verified details, specifics such as seating layout, reservation policy, individual dishes, drinks, payment methods, exact location within the city should not be assumed.

Dumpling Recognition

The clearest confirmed recognition for Hountei is its inclusion in the 2024 Tabelog 100 - Dumplings list. That supports noting dumplings as the verified award category, but the verified record does not establish a specific style, ingredient profile, cooking method, menu format, chef, or service layout. For diners comparing Hountei with other options such as Heart Strings, Jidoriya Amon, Nikka Bar Nanashima, Yamachan Nakasu ten, or 神戸焼肉大山, the safest grounded comparison is simple: Hountei is a Fukuoka venue in the JPY 2,000–2,999 range with confirmed evening hours and 2024 dumpling recognition.

That makes Hountei a practical option to consider for an evening meal in Fukuoka, especially for diners noting venues recognized in a dumpling category. The available verified facts do not support claims about counter seating, wait times, beverage selection, broader menu offerings, or how the meal is typically ordered, so those details should be checked directly before visiting.

Booking and Timing

Hountei’s verified schedule is evening-only based on the available hours: 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM Friday and Saturday, 5–11 PM Sunday. No lunch hours are verified. The later Friday and Saturday closing time may be useful for planning, but there is no verified information here about reservations, walk-in policy, seating capacity, or typical queues.

The verified price range is JPY 2,000–2,999. Other operational details, including payment methods, smoking policy, group suitability, take-out, delivery, allergy support, dietary accommodations, private-room availability, are not confirmed in the available data. If any of those factors matter, contact the venue or consult a current official listing before making plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Hountei?

The verified data does not confirm Hountei’s reservation policy. Check directly with the venue before visiting. The confirmed hours are 5–11 PM Monday through Thursday, 5 PM–12 AM Friday and Saturday, 5–11 PM Sunday.

What should I order at Hountei?

Hountei is listed in the 2024 Tabelog 100 - Dumplings selection, so dumplings are the clearest confirmed award category. Specific dishes, styles, ingredients, drink pairings are not verified in the available data.

Can Hountei accommodate groups?

The verified data does not confirm seating capacity, table layout, private rooms, or group policies. If you are visiting with a group, confirm directly with Hountei before going.

What is Hountei known for?

Hountei is a Fukuoka venue in the JPY 2,000–2,999 price range with evening hours and verified inclusion in the 2024 Tabelog 100 - Dumplings selection.

Location

Japan, 〒810-0801 Fukuoka, Hakata Ward, Nakasu, 2 Chome−4−20 第２１ポールスタービル

Fukuoka, Japan

Also Consider

Yamachan Nakasu ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Nikka Bar Nanashima, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Heart Strings, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
神戸焼肉大山, Notable alternative
Jidoriya Amon, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

At JPY 2,000–2,999, Hountei sits between Yamachan Nakasu ten (under JPY 999, casual yatai-style) and Heart Strings (JPY 4,000–4,999, cocktail-driven). Yamachan is faster and cheaper but lacks the Tabelog pedigree and counter-seat theater; Heart Strings offers a fuller izakaya experience with higher-end drinks but moves the focus away from gyoza. If dumplings are the priority and you're willing to wait for a counter seat, Hountei delivers better technical execution than Yamachan at a price point that undercuts Heart Strings by JPY 2,000 per head.

Nikka Bar Nanashima matches the price tier and also operates walk-in only, but its menu centers on whisky and small plates rather than dumplings, making it a lateral move rather than a direct alternative. For a more comprehensive yakitori-and-izakaya experience, Jidoriya Amon at JPY 5,000–5,999 adds menu breadth and accepts reservations, but you'll pay nearly double for the privilege. Hountei's value proposition is straightforward: award-recognized gyoza, counter seating, no reservation drama, dinner under JPY 3,000. If that matches your priorities, book nothing and show up early.