Tsukiyoshi
Hakata, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 izakaya in Susakimachi since 2003, Tsukiyoshi runs a 20-seat counter-led format centered on sake, shochu, and Udon at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. Book a week out or risk walk-in availability: cash only, no reservations after 7 PM. The neighborhood anchor suits travelers seeking composed, award-recognized izakaya dining without yatai crowds.
About Tsukiyoshi
Tsukiyoshi is a Fukuoka venue with evening hours, a casual dress code, and a price range of JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025.
Hours and Visit Basics
Tsukiyoshi is open Monday through Saturday from 6–11 PM and is closed on Sunday. For travelers comparing options across Fukuoka's dining scene, Tsukiyoshi is best treated as an evening-only, casual stop with details to confirm close to the date of your visit.
Price Range and Visit Details
The price band is JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. That makes it useful for diners looking for a lower-priced Fukuoka dinner option than many premium venues, while still keeping expectations flexible until the current menu is checked in person or through an official listing. If you are also considering other named options, compare Tsukiyoshi with venues such as Teppanyaki Sazanka or Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata based on your preferred style, budget, and availability rather than assuming they offer the same format.
Tsukiyoshi’s appeal rests on simpler facts: Fukuoka location, dinner hours, casual dress, JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 pricing, and its Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 listing.
Location: Fukuoka. Reservations: Confirm booking procedures before visiting. Payment: Confirm payment methods before visiting. Dress: Casual. Noise: Ask ahead if noise level matters. Parking: Check parking options before visiting.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–11 PM · Tuesday: 6–11 PM
- Location
- 5-7 Susakimachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0028, Japan
- Website
- japoncompany.business/fukuoka/542176-tsukiyoshi
- Phone
- +81 92-282-4030
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, old-school noodle tavern atmosphere in a converted house, with counter-focused seating, lively but relaxed energy in the evenings, and a local, regulars-heavy crowd.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Shochu, Beer
- Opened
- 2003
Signature Dishes
- Udon
- 500-yen sashimi platter
- Yudedori wasabi
- Okra butter
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5-7 Susakimachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0028, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 6–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–11 PM
- Thursday
- 6–11 PM
- Friday
- 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 6–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
5-7 Susakimachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0028, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Teppanyaki Sazanka, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Dai 8 Yachiyo Maru, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Narayamachi Ao, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Suzaki Yatai Kajishika, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, Tsukiyoshi undercuts Fukuoka's fine-dining tier by a wide margin. Teppanyaki Sazanka and Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata both command JPY 20,000–JPY 29,999 for dinner (Hiramatsu drops to JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999 at lunch), delivering teppanyaki precision and French technique respectively. Both accept reservations well in advance and handle groups comfortably. Tsukiyoshi's one-week booking window and 20-seat cap make it harder to secure, despite the lower price, a trade-off worth accepting if izakaya tradition matters more than white-tablecloth service.
Dai 8 Yachiyo Maru (JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999) and Suzaki Yatai Kajishika (JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999) sit closer to Tsukiyoshi's price band. Dai 8 Yachiyo Maru runs a seafood-forward format; Suzaki Yatai Kajishika operates as a yatai (outdoor food stall), offering the street-side atmosphere Tsukiyoshi deliberately avoids. For travelers prioritizing Tabelog 100 recognition and indoor seating, Tsukiyoshi remains the tightest value. If the one-week booking window doesn't align with travel dates, Narayamachi Ao offers a fallback, though pricing details remain unverified. Solo diners and couples gain the most from Tsukiyoshi's counter focus; groups of four or more should weigh Sazanka or Hiramatsu for higher capacity and reservation flexibility.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tsukiyoshi?
Tsukiyoshi is in Fukuoka, has a casual dress code, and is open for dinner from 6–11 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. The price range is JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, and it is in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025.
What are alternatives to Tsukiyoshi?
comparisons include Narayamachi Ao, Suzaki Yatai Kajishika, Teppanyaki Sazanka, and Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tsukiyoshi?
Dinner is the service window: 6–11 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Plan around dinner rather than lunch.
