Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
This no-reservations Tenjin izakaya earned three Tabelog 100 Best Izakaya – West selections (2021, 2024, 2025) for delivering Fukuoka seafood at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 per dinner and under JPY 1,000 at lunch. Cash-only, tight hours (closes 8 PM weekdays, lunch-only Saturdays), and counter-focused service favor regulars who prioritize fish quality and value.
About Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto
Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto is a Fukuoka venue with a simple profile: casual dress, lunch hours every day, and weekday dinner hours that end at 8 PM. Lunch is priced at JPY 999 and dinner at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025.
Fukuoka dining with limited detail
The schedule is useful for planning. Monday through Friday, Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto is open 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM. Saturday is lunch only and Sunday is closed, 11 AM–1:30 PM. Dress is casual, and the price range keeps the venue in a relatively accessible bracket: JPY 999 for lunch and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for dinner.
Tonkatsu Wakaba, Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten, Riki Hanten, Tsugumi, and WAN STEAK HOUSE may be useful names to compare more generally, while Fukuoka's restaurant scene offers other local dining. Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto should be judged on the basics: Fukuoka location, casual dress, the price range, and its Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition.
Timing and planning basics
The most reliable planning detail is the split between weekday lunch and dinner and weekend lunch only. On weekdays, the evening window is short, from 5–8 PM, so it is not a late-night option. On Saturday and Sunday, only the 11 AM–1:30 PM lunch window is available.
For attire, casual clothing is the only dress guidance. For budget, use the price information rather than assuming a broader spend: JPY 999 for lunch and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for dinner. The venue’s Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 listing is a recognition.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM
- Location
- 1 Chome-15-3 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/fukuoka/A4001/A400103/40003911
- Phone
- +81 92-712-0201
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed, no-frills neighborhood izakaya with counter seating and simple table and tatami areas over two floors, non-smoking, usually busy and energetic during meal times but still comfortable enough for solo diners and small groups.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Shochu, Beer
Signature Dishes
- Mentaiko & Ikura Dashimaki Don
- Hakata mentaiko set meals
- Grilled mackerel (saba) dishes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-15-3 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM
Location
1 Chome-15-3 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tonkatsu Wakaba, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Riki Hanten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- WAN STEAK HOUSE, Notable alternative
- Tsugumi, Japanese, Japanese
Restaurant context
Against Fukuoka's izakaya field, this venue occupies the value-and-pedigree sweet spot. Tonkatsu Wakaba matches the JPY 1,000–1,999 dinner range but shifts focus to breaded pork, while Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten undercuts both on price (under JPY 999) without the three-time Tabelog 100 recognition. For seafood at this tier, the no-reservations model and early close (8 PM) make walk-in timing critical, arrive by 11:15 AM for lunch or 5 PM for dinner to avoid the queue.
Riki Hanten steps up to JPY 10,000–14,999 with kaiseki formality and table service, trading speed and accessibility for multi-course refinement. Tsugumi offers Japanese cooking in a quieter, more polished room without the Tabelog hardware. If you're weighing Fukuoka seafood options, this spot delivers the highest fish quality per yen but demands cash, tolerance for limited English, and flexibility on timing. For a relaxed meal with reservations and card payments, WAN STEAK HOUSE pivots to beef and modern service.
The thirty-seat capacity and counter-dominant layout favor solo diners and pairs; groups of four or more should expect a wait or the upstairs tatami room with less kitchen visibility. The shochu list runs deep, the mackerel preparation is direct, and the bill stays under JPY 2,000 at dinner, three consecutive Tabelog 100 nods confirm the formula resonates with locals who measure value in execution per yen, not ambiance or convenience.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto?
No reservation policy is available. The hours are Monday through Friday, 11 AM–1:30 PM and 5–8 PM, with lunch only on Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–1:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto?
For other dining to consider, look at Tonkatsu Wakaba, Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten, Riki Hanten, Tsugumi, or WAN STEAK HOUSE, along with other unnamed Fukuoka restaurants.
Is Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto worth the price?
Lunch is priced at JPY 999 and dinner at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. It also appears in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025, but whether it is worth it depends on your schedule and preferences.
