Houshou
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 - JPY 999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 izakaya in Chuo Ward specializing in daily-catch seafood, grilled fish, and motsu-nabe at under JPY 5,000 per head. Counter seating, tatami rooms, and a sake-heavy drink list draw locals and visitors to a no-frills space where ingredient quality trumps ambiance. Lunch runs under JPY 1,000; dinner requires 3–5 days' booking and permits smoking.
About Houshou
Houshou is a casual venue in Fukuoka with pricing that keeps it in an accessible range: lunch is listed at JPY 999, and dinner is listed at JPY 4,000–4,999. Its hours are 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; it is closed on Wednesday. Houshou is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025, in the Izakaya category.
What to Expect at Houshou
Guidance for Houshou is simple: plan for a casual dress code, check the day of the week before going, and use the listed lunch and dinner hours when timing a visit. Specific details about seating layout, service format, room size, menu structure, payment methods, and smoking policy should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before making firm plans.
Price, Hours, and Basic Planning
Houshou’s price range is JPY 999 for lunch and JPY 4,000–4,999 for dinner. Lunch service is listed from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, and dinner service is listed from 6 PM to 10:30 PM on every operating day except Wednesday, when the venue is closed.
Diners should avoid relying on assumptions about particular dishes, drinks, courses, counter seating, private rooms, or reservation rules. If any of those details matter to your visit, confirm them directly before you go.
Booking, Timing, and Trade-offs
The main planning trade-off is schedule-based: Houshou is open for both lunch and dinner on most days, but closes on Wednesday. Casual dress is appropriate, and the listed pricing makes it a relatively approachable option in Fukuoka.
For a smoother visit, confirm current operations directly, especially if you need a specific seating arrangement, have dietary concerns, or are planning around a group meal.
Houshou is best understood as a casual Fukuoka venue with lunch and dinner hours, accessible pricing, and Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition. For other Fukuoka dining options, explore our full Fukuoka restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-11-5 Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0011, Japan
- Website
- facebook.com/takasago.houshou
- Phone
- +81 92-524-3666
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Houshou is presented on its Tabelog entry as an izakaya — a Japanese-style tavern — with a menu emphasis on seafood and motsu-nabe. The listing notes practical details such as being closed every Wednesday, permitting smoking, and accepting online reservations. The information points to an unpretentious, casual dining setting where the focus is on hearty Japanese tavern dishes rather than formal dining rituals. Photos and user reviews on the Tabelog page complement the basic listing details for diners who want a closer sense of the place before they visit.
Best For
Houshou is best suited to diners looking for a straightforward izakaya experience centered on seafood and motsu-nabe. The Tabelog listing highlights those menu specialties and provides user-posted reviews, maps, menus and photos that help prospective guests evaluate the offerings ahead of time. Because the venue is identified as an izakaya and accepts online reservations, it fits well for casual dinners and gatherings where patrons expect tavern-style plates and drinks. Note the establishment is closed on Wednesdays, so plan visits around that weekly closure.
Ordering Tips
When planning a visit to Houshou, consult the Tabelog listing first: it includes menus, maps, photos and user reviews that clarify what’s available. The listing explicitly calls out seafood and motsu-nabe, so consider ordering those signature items to experience the restaurant’s focus. Online reservations are mentioned, which is useful for securing a table on busy evenings. Also be aware the venue permits smoking and is closed every Wednesday; those operational details are stated on the listing and should factor into timing and seating preferences.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and lively, with a neighborhood-tavern feel centered on seasonal seafood and sake.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- live squid sashimi
- lobster and abalone tempura donburi
- fresh seafood sashimi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-11-5 Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0011, Japan
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-11-5 Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0011, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yakitori Taka, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Osake to Hakata Kozara Tanakada, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Senpachi, Notable alternative
- Shokudo Saison d'Or, Notable alternative
- Sushi Senpachi, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 4,000–4,999 for dinner, Houshou undercuts most Tabelog-recognized izakayas in Fukuoka. Yakitori Taka runs JPY 8,000–9,999 and focuses on yakitori rather than seafood; if you want poultry over fish, it's the clearer pick, though you'll pay nearly double. Osake to Hakata Kozara Tanakada sits at JPY 15,000–19,999 and offers refined small-plate kaiseki; it's a different tier entirely, appropriate for special occasions, excessive for a casual izakaya dinner. Houshou is the value leader in this, delivering award-recognized seafood quality at a price point that allows for repeat visits.
Senpachi and Shokudo Saison d'Or lack published pricing but skew more polished in presentation; if you prioritize atmosphere over raw affordability, either may suit better. Houshou's advantage is accessibility: easier booking than Yakitori Taka, lower spend than Tanakada, and a format that welcomes solo diners at the counter or groups in the tatami. The trade-off is the room itself, functional, smoky at dinner, loud during peak hours. If you can tolerate those variables, Houshou offers the strongest price-to-quality ratio among Fukuoka's recognized izakayas.
For first-time visitors to the city, Houshou works as a mid-trip izakaya stop rather than a splurge destination. Pair it with higher-end kaiseki or yakitori on other nights and use this slot for a relaxed, ingredient-driven meal that won't crater your dining budget. If you're deciding between this and Yakitori Taka, choose based on protein preference: Houshou for seafood, Taka for poultry. If you're weighing Houshou against Tanakada, the decision hinges on occasion, Houshou for a Tuesday dinner, Tanakada for an anniversary. Both are worth the table, but they serve different appetites.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houshou worth the price?
Houshou’s pricing is JPY 999 for lunch and JPY 4,000–4,999 for dinner. Whether it is worth it depends on your preferences, but the listed price range is relatively approachable for dining in Fukuoka.
What should a first-timer know about Houshou?
Houshou is in Fukuoka, has a casual dress code, and is closed on Wednesday. Hours are 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Can I eat at the bar at Houshou?
How far ahead should I book Houshou?
Is Houshou good for solo dining?
Houshou’s casual dress code and listed lunch and dinner hours may make planning straightforward, but seating details should be confirmed directly.
