Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

Houshou

Name: Houshou
Address: 2 Chome-11-5 Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0011, Japan, Fukuoka, JP
Telephone: +81 92-524-3666
Price range: JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 - JPY 999

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About Houshou

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.

Houshou is a casual venue in Fukuoka with verified 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 verified 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

The confirmed 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 are not verified here, so they should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before making firm plans.

Price, Hours, and Basic Planning

Houshou’s verified 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.

Because only the core listing details are verified, 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 verified, 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. Those details are not verified in the available data.

Within the verified information, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houshou worth the price?

Houshou’s verified 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. Verified 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?

Specific seating details for Houshou are not verified here. If counter or bar seating matters to your visit, confirm directly with the restaurant before going.

Does Houshou handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified here. check the venue's official channels if you have restrictions or need ingredient-level confirmation.

How far ahead should I book Houshou?

Reservation timing and booking rules are not verified here. Confirm directly with Houshou, especially for dinner, weekends, or group visits.

Is Houshou good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified through the available data. Houshou’s casual dress code and listed lunch and dinner hours may make planning straightforward, but seating details should be confirmed directly.

What should I order at Houshou?

Specific dishes and menu recommendations are not verified here. Check the current menu directly with Houshou before relying on any particular item.

Location

2 Chome-11-5 Takasago, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0011, Japan

Fukuoka, Japan

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

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.