Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

Seimon Barai

Name: Seimon Barai
Address: 5-107 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan, Fukuoka, JP
Telephone: +81 92-281-5700
Price range: JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

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About Seimon Barai

Tabelog 100-listed izakaya near Kushida Shrine serving seafood-forward small plates with a deep sake, shochu, and wine program at JPY 5,000–5,999. The 125-seat room offers counter, tatami, and sunken seating, with private rooms for groups up to 20. Reservations accepted only until 6:30 PM; late arrivals forfeit their table.

Seeking an evening option in Fukuoka with a verified JPY 5,000–5,999 price range? Seimon Barai is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 and keeps a casual dress code. The confirmed schedule is straightforward: it opens Monday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and is closed on Sundays. Beyond those basics, specific claims about dishes, seating, drinks, booking rules, or neighborhood location should be treated cautiously unless confirmed directly with the venue.

What Is Verified

Seimon Barai is a Fukuoka venue with dinner-hour service six days a week, a casual dress code, and a published price band of JPY 5,000–5,999. Its confirmed recognition is the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 listing. The available verified data does not establish a specific drinks program, pairing format, seat count, reservation cutoff, or service style, so plan around the essentials and confirm operational details before visiting.

What to Expect on the Plate

The verified information does not specify Seimon Barai's dishes, menu format, cuisine focus, or signature orders. Treat it as an evening dining choice in Fukuoka in the JPY 5,000–5,999 range rather than relying on unverified menu assumptions. For comparison, Jidoriya Amon and Daitou en Honten are other allowed reference points, but Seimon Barai's own confirmed profile is limited to price, hours, casual dress, and its 2025 Tabelog 100 izakaya recognition. Seimon Barai serves during dinner hours only and closes Sundays, so plan accordingly.

Dress is casual, and the venue is in Fukuoka. The confirmed hours are Monday through Saturday, 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with Sunday closed. Check our full Fukuoka restaurants guide for broader context on dining in the city, and contact the venue directly for any details not covered here, such as reservations, seating, payment methods, dietary accommodations, or current menu offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Seimon Barai?

Seimon Barai is in Fukuoka, has a verified JPY 5,000–5,999 price range, and keeps a casual dress code. It is open Monday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and closed on Sundays. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025.

Can Seimon Barai accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details are not verified. If you are visiting with a group, check the venue's official channels to confirm seating, reservation requirements, and availability.

What are alternatives to Seimon Barai in Fukuoka?

If Seimon Barai is not available, consider other dining in Fukuoka. Allowed reference points include Karo No Uron, Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya, Jidoriya Amon, and Shinshu Soba Murata.

What should I order at Seimon Barai?

Specific dishes and signature orders are not verified. Check the current menu at the venue or ask staff what is available that evening.

Is lunch or dinner better at Seimon Barai?

Dinner is the verified service period. Seimon Barai is open Monday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and is closed on Sundays. No lunch hours are verified.

Is Seimon Barai good for solo dining?

Solo-dining details, seating format, and counter availability are not verified. check the venue's official channels if seating style matters for your visit.

Does Seimon Barai handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary, allergy, vegetarian, and vegan accommodation details are not verified. Guests with restrictions should confirm directly with the venue before booking or visiting.

Location

5-107 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan

Fukuoka, Japan

Compare Seimon Barai

Worth the Price? Seimon Barai vs. Peers

Venue	Price
Seimon Barai	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Karo No Uron	- JPY 999
Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Jidoriya Amon	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Daitou en Honten	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Shinshu Soba Murata	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

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Also Consider

Karo No Uron, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Jidoriya Amon, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Daitou en Honten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Shinshu Soba Murata, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

At JPY 5,000–5,999 per head, Seimon Barai sits in the middle of Fukuoka's izakaya pricing spectrum, delivering award recognition without climbing to the cost of kaiseki alternatives. Jidoriya Amon occupies the same price tier but pivots to chicken yakitori, making it the choice for poultry specialists who prefer grilled skewers over raw fish. Daitou en Honten charges JPY 6,000–7,999 for yakiniku and adds a lunch service option that Seimon Barai lacks, useful if you're visiting Hakata during daylight hours. For tighter budgets, Karo No Uron offers udon under JPY 999, though you'll sacrifice the drink depth and seafood breadth. Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya specializes in unagi at JPY 3,000–3,999, a format that works well for solo travelers but offers less variety for groups who want to order across the menu.

Seimon Barai's advantage is its drink program, few izakayas at this price point flag themselves as 'particular about' sake, shochu, and wine simultaneously. If beverage pairing matters more than food genre, this is the venue to book. Shinshu Soba Murata offers soba at JPY 2,000–2,999 with lunch service, but the drink list is minimal and the format is more functional than leisurely. For groups of 10 or more, Seimon Barai's private room availability is rare in the sub-JPY 6,000 range. Booking is straightforward, reservations close at 6:30 PM, and late arrivals lose their table, so this is easier to secure than high-demand yakitori counters or omakase spots. If you can't book here, try Jidoriya Amon for a similar price tier with better availability, or step down to Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya for a faster, more focused meal.