Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
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 under JPY 2,000 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 over comfort or English support.
About Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto
Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto is a Fukuoka venue with a simple verified profile: casual dress, lunch hours every day, weekday dinner hours that end at 8 PM. The verified price information lists lunch at JPY 999 and dinner at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025. Beyond those basics, details such as seating, payment methods, reservations, menu specialties, service format are not verified here, so plan with the confirmed hours and price range in mind.
Fukuoka dining with limited verified detail
The confirmed 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 and Sunday are listed for lunch only, 11 AM–1:30 PM. Dress is casual, the verified price range keeps the venue in a relatively accessible bracket: JPY 999 for lunch and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for dinner.
Comparisons should stay broad because the verified record here does not establish a specific menu, format, or seating style. 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 confirmed basics: Fukuoka location, casual dress, the listed price range, 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 verified. No verified street address, neighborhood, reservation policy, payment method, phone information, seat count, or access detail is available here, so check current local listings before making a trip.
For attire, casual clothing is the only verified dress guidance. For budget, use the confirmed 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 confirmed recognition, but other years, rankings, scores, detailed claims about the room, drinks, clientele, or menu are not verified in the available data.
Planning details
- 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
Planning details
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, 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, 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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Compare Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999 | Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 · #41 |
| Tonkatsu Wakaba | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
| Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Riki Hanten | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | No published awards |
| WAN STEAK HOUSE | No published awards | |
| Tsugumi | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #4832026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - WEST - 2025 · #722025 Tabelog Bronze2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #372 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto?
Casual dress is verified. No more formal dress code is listed in the available data.
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. The verified data here does not support detailed claims about how their menus, prices, or booking policies compare.
Is Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto worth the price?
The verified price information lists lunch 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.
