Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

Kiharu

Name: Kiharu
Address: 3 Chome-22-7 Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0003, Japan, Fukuoka, JP
Telephone: +81 92-771-3002
Price range: JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown

130Pearl Points

Fish-first counter

Rate on Pearl Save

Website Call

About Kiharu

Counter-only izakaya in Fukuoka's Haruyoshi district, recognized in Tabelog 100 Izakaya – WEST 2024 and 2025 for its fish-focused menu and curated sake program. Expect JPY 6,000–7,999 per head, cash-only payment, and a strict open-until-sold-out policy. Counter seating suits solo diners and pairs; groups of four or more should look elsewhere.

Kiharu is a Fukuoka venue with a verified price range of JPY 6,000–7,999 and evening hours from Monday through Saturday. It is listed as closed on Sunday, and the dress code is casual. Its confirmed recognition is Tabelog 100 Izakaya – WEST 2025, which makes it a relevant choice for diners comparing recognized izakaya-category options.

Because the verified public details are limited, plan around the facts that are confirmed: dinner hours, a casual dress code, and a JPY 6,000–7,999 budget for the meal. Avoid assuming a specific menu format, cuisine focus, drink program, seating style, or ordering structure unless you confirm directly before visiting. The safest expectation is a casual evening meal in Fukuoka within the JPY 6,000–7,999 range.

How the Verified Details Frame the Price

Kiharu’s confirmed price band places it above a very casual stop but below many formal fine-dining splurges. The clearest trust signal is its Tabelog 100 Izakaya – WEST 2025 recognition. Compared with Kamo to Negi Yodomizu Nigyo, also relevant for diners looking at recognized izakaya-category venues, Kiharu is best evaluated on whether its Fukuoka location, evening schedule, and budget fit your plans.

Plan the evening with timing in mind. Kiharu is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM and closed on Sunday. Since no lunch hours are verified, treat it as a dinner plan rather than a daytime option. If you are comparing choices for the night, focus on the confirmed practical details: Fukuoka, casual dress, and a JPY 6,000–7,999 expected spend.

What to Order and What to Skip

No specific dishes, menu format, or beverage program are verified here, so do not build your visit around an assumed specialty. The best approach is to check directly with the venue about current offerings, availability, and any dietary needs before you go. Once there, order based on the menu presented that evening.

Skip rigid expectations that are not supported by confirmed information. There is no verified basis here to promise a tasting menu, a particular seafood focus, a sake or shochu program, counter-only service, or a specific style of staff-guided meal. Treat Kiharu as a recognized Fukuoka izakaya-category venue with casual dress and a JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner budget.

For first-time visitors, the most useful planning details are straightforward: budget JPY 6,000–7,999, dress casually, and go during the verified evening hours from Monday to Saturday. Kiharu is a practical candidate for diners who want a recognized Fukuoka dinner option and are comfortable confirming menu and reservation details directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Kiharu?

Kiharu is in Fukuoka, with a verified price range of JPY 6,000–7,999. It is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM, closed on Sunday, and has a casual dress code.

What should I order at Kiharu?

No specific dishes or menu format are verified here. Check the current menu directly with the venue and order based on what is available that evening.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Kiharu?

A tasting menu is not verified in the available facts. Kiharu is best evaluated by its confirmed details: Fukuoka location, JPY 6,000–7,999 price range, evening hours, casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 Izakaya – WEST 2025 recognition.

Is Kiharu good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not specifically verified. If you plan to visit alone, confirm seating and reservation details directly with the venue before going.

What are alternatives or comparison venues for Kiharu?

Kamo to Negi Yodomizu Nigyo is another relevant venue to compare. Tamura, Kiharu no Gomasaba ya, クッカーニャ, and 白金にし田 are also comparisons names, depending on the kind of meal and setting you want.

Is Kiharu worth the price?

Kiharu is worth considering if a JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner budget, Fukuoka location, casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 Izakaya – WEST 2025 recognition fit what you are looking for. If you need a confirmed menu format or specific dishes before committing, check directly with the venue.

Is Kiharu good for a special occasion?

Kiharu may suit a casual dinner occasion, but no private rooms, special-occasion services, or formal service details are verified here. For milestone events, confirm arrangements directly or compare with other dining rooms, including Tamura.

Location

3 Chome-22-7 Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0003, Japan

Fukuoka, Japan

Also Consider

Kamo to Negi Yodomizu Nigyo, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
白金にし田, Notable alternative
Tamura, Notable alternative
クッカーニャ, Notable alternative
Kiharu no Gomasaba ya, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

At JPY 6,000–7,999, Kiharu sits in the same price band as Kamo to Negi Yodomizu Nigyo, which also holds a Tabelog 100 Izakaya – WEST spot. The difference comes down to menu breadth: Kamo to Negi offers duck, seasonal vegetables, and wider variety, while Kiharu is laser-focused on fish. If you're a seafood purist who wants to spend your evening at a counter watching fish get broken down, Kiharu is the tighter, more specialized choice. If you want options beyond sashimi and grilled fish, Kamo to Negi delivers more range for the same price.

For a step down in price, Kiharu no Gomasaba ya (JPY 4,000–4,999) offers a more casual, mackerel-focused format. You'll save roughly JPY 2,000 per head, but you'll also lose the Tabelog 100 recognition and the curated sake program. If you're on a tighter budget or just want a quick, well-executed fish meal without the full counter experience, Gomasaba ya is your fallback.

Other Fukuoka izakaya peers like 白金にし田, Tamura, and クッカーニャ sit in similar territory but lack the specific fish-and-sake focus that defines Kiharu. If you're comparing booking difficulty, Kiharu is easier to secure than many Tabelog 100 peers, no advance reservations are required, and arriving right at 5:30 PM usually gets you a seat. The trade-off is that you're committing to the "until sold out" gamble: arrive late and you might miss the best catches. For a broader look at Fukuoka's izakaya options, see our full city guide.