Kuwaman
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 12-seat sake-driven izakaya in Haruyoshi that treats pairing as the main event. Named to Tabelog 100; Izakaya West for 2024 and 2025, Kuwaman runs JPY 10,000–14,999 per person and operates dinner-only with a seasonal menu built around Japan's regional sake bottles. Book ahead for counter seats or private rooms for four to six; walk-ins depend on gaps.
About Kuwaman
Kuwaman in Fukuoka is recognized on the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 list, placing it among the listed izakaya selections for that recognition. The clearest verified planning facts are its Fukuoka location, casual dress code, evening hours, premium listed budget.
With a listed budget of JPY 10,000–14,999 per person, Kuwaman sits in a premium range for planning purposes. It is listed for service from 6–10 PM daily, so plan it as an evening meal rather than a lunch stop.
What the Verified Details Show
The restaurant is best understood through its confirmed Fukuoka setting, daily 6–10 PM hours, casual dress code, JPY 10,000–14,999 budget, Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition. Specific details about seating, service format, menu structure, signature dishes, or beverage focus are not verified here, so first-time diners should avoid assuming a particular format before they go.
For planning, the practical facts are straightforward: Kuwaman is in Fukuoka, the listed budget is JPY 10,000–14,999, hours run 6–10 PM throughout the week. Treat it as a premium evening booking and confirm any details that matter to your party directly before visiting.
How It Fits Fukuoka's Izakaya Tier
Kuwaman occupies a premium bracket in Fukuoka based on its listed budget, it appears in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition. The verified information remains limited to broad planning essentials rather than a detailed account of the meal.
Location matters only in the broad sense: Kuwaman is a Fukuoka destination in a city with many dining rooms. Compared with other allowed local references such as AKAMIYACOWSI, Umeyama Teppei Shokudo Honten, Warayaki Mikan, なかがわ, and Ｆ ridge, Kuwaman should be considered on its own confirmed facts: Fukuoka, daily 6–10 PM hours, casual dress, JPY 10,000–14,999 pricing, Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition.
The mood should not be assumed to be formal: the verified dress code is casual. Travelers and local diners can consider Kuwaman if the budget and evening timing fit their plans.
Plan ahead when possible, especially for preferred dinner times. First-timers should allow time to get to the restaurant in Fukuoka and arrive without rushing, since the verified hours place the visit firmly in the evening.
For the full spectrum of Fukuoka dining, see our full Fukuoka restaurants guide. If you're mapping the city's accommodation and nightlife options alongside dinner, check our full Fukuoka hotels guide and our full Fukuoka bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒810-0003 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Haruyoshi, 2 Chome−16−14 中村ビル 3F
- Website
- fbmv100.gorp.jp
- Phone
- +81 92-717-6432
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒810-0003 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Haruyoshi, 2 Chome−16−14 中村ビル 3F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- AKAMIYACOWSI, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Ｆ ridge, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Umeyama Teppei Shokudo Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Warayaki Mikan, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- なかがわ, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 10,000–14,999, Kuwaman sits at the high end of Fukuoka's izakaya spectrum alongside F ridge, which shares the same price bracket but skews modern French technique over sake curation. If you're prioritizing beverage depth and intimate counter seating, Kuwaman delivers more specialist knowledge than Warayaki Mikan (JPY 8,000–9,999), which anchors its menu around straw-grilled seafood but doesn't lean as heavily into rare sake pours. For budget-conscious diners, Umeyama Teppei Shokudo Honten (JPY 1,000–1,999) offers solid izakaya fundamentals at a fraction of the cost, though without the Tabelog 100 designation or the pairing precision Kuwaman brings.
AKAMIYACOWSI (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch) splits the difference in price and works better for casual lunches or early-evening drop-ins, while Kuwaman's dinner-only, sake-first approach suits travelers treating the meal as a primary event rather than a pre-bar stop. Nakagawa offers another Haruyoshi option without published pricing, but Kuwaman's repeat Tabelog 100 recognition and hideout status give it an edge for visitors mapping Fukuoka's upper-tier izakaya category. If you're hunting for yakitori specifically, redirect elsewhere; if sake pairing drives your dinner decision, Kuwaman outperforms most Fukuoka options in this price tier.
Booking difficulty tilts easiest at Umeyama Teppei (walk-ins common) and hardest at Kuwaman and F ridge, where three-to-five-day advance reservations are standard. For solo diners, Kuwaman's counter format works better than the group-oriented setups at Warayaki Mikan or AKAMIYACOWSI. The 12-seat cap here enforces intimacy, so if you prefer elbow room, F ridge's larger dining room or Warayaki Mikan's more spacious layout will feel less claustrophobic. For special occasions where sake selection matters as much as the food, Kuwaman justifies the spend, just don't expect the casual vibe of lower-priced Haruyoshi neighbors.
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Compare Kuwaman
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwaman | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 · #14 |
| AKAMIYACOWSI | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Ｆ ridge | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Umeyama Teppei Shokudo Honten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Warayaki Mikan | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| なかがわ | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Kuwaman?
Plan ahead when possible, especially for preferred dinner times. Kuwaman is recognized on the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 list, so advance planning is sensible.
Is Kuwaman good for solo dining?
Kuwaman may work for solo diners who are comfortable planning a premium evening meal in Fukuoka. The verified budget is JPY 10,000–14,999, but specific seating or service format details are not confirmed here.
