Duangjan
Nijo Fukae, Itoshima
Restaurant in Itoshima, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog's Asian & Ethnic West 100 list (2022–2024) Thai restaurant in a 150-year-old kominka with 30-seat ocean-view terrace. JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch, JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner. Over 50 dishes rotate with Fukuoka's fishing calendar and the owner's Thai vegetable harvest; spice levels adjust on request. Reservations recommended for lunch and sunset terrace slots; limited parking.
About Duangjan
Duangjan in Itoshima is listed with price brackets of JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, making it a casual option to consider when planning a meal in the area. This guide focuses on the essentials: location in Itoshima, casual dress, published hours, price range, and recognition where applicable.
Duangjan is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024 list. Beyond that listing, specific claims about the menu, chef, seating, views, reservations, ingredients, payment methods, parking, or service format should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Setting and Dress Code
Duangjan is in Itoshima. The dress code is casual, so visitors do not need to plan for formal attire.
Hours and Price
Duangjan’s hours include daytime, evening, and weekend morning openings. It is open Monday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM; Tuesday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8 PM; closed Wednesday; Thursday and Friday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8 PM; and Saturday and Sunday from 8–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, and 5–8 PM.
The published price brackets are JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Because menu format, dish details, reservation rules, parking, payment methods, and language support can vary, check directly with Duangjan before relying on any specific arrangement.
For diners comparing options, Duangjan can be considered alongside other dining in Itoshima or with comparable venue venues such as KUROKI Restaurant and Satomi An, without assuming they share the same location, format, cuisine, or price structure. Choose Duangjan if its Itoshima location, casual dress code, listed hours, and published price brackets fit your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 2129-18 Nijofukae, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1601, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- duangjan.net
- Phone
- +81 92-325-3986
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Duangjan presents itself as a genuine Thai café-restaurant set on the coastline of Fukae, with a striking sea view front and center. Its scenic location gives the mood a relaxed, casual feel: the sort of low-key spot where the vista is as much a draw as the food. The no-smoking note underscores a clean, family-friendly air. Expect a seaside café atmosphere that foregrounds authentic Thai flavors in an unpretentious, cozy setting.
Best For
This venue is best suited to casual hangouts and relaxed daytime visits where the main attraction is the coastal outlook as much as the cuisine. Travelers and locals who want Thai food with a sea view will find it appealing; the café-restaurant format supports leisurely meals and picture-taking by the water. Because menus, ratings and user photos are available on Tabelog, it’s also a practical pick for anyone who wants to preview offerings before going.
Ordering Tips
Duangjan is a Thai cuisine café-restaurant: use Tabelog’s menu listings, user reviews and photos to guide what to order, since the site is explicitly referenced. Note the venue is no-smoking, which can matter for table choice and groups. Beyond that, avoid assuming specialty services or private rooms; the seaside setting and authentic Thai fare are the main features.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and casual yet atmospheric, combining the charm of a renovated traditional Japanese house with Thai decor and lighting, and a relaxed seaside feel enhanced by sweeping sunset views over the ocean.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2012
Signature Dishes
- Thai coconut milk curry
- Tom Yum fried rice
- Thai rice porridge breakfast set
- Assorted Thai curry set
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2129-18 Nijofukae, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1601, Japan
Planning details
Location
2129-18 Nijofukae, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1601, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- KUROKI Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Satomi An, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- 飴源, Notable alternative
- Amegen, Seafood, Seafood
- Chuka Sensai Renge, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Within Itoshima's coastal dining tier, Duangjan and KUROKI Restaurant both hold Tabelog 100 recognition but serve opposite formats. KUROKI focuses on kaiseki precision with fixed courses and a Japanese ingredient lens; Duangjan offers à la carte Thai with flexible spice levels, making it easier to navigate if your party includes children or spice-averse diners. The price gap is modest, both land in the JPY 2,000–3,999 range, but Duangjan's terrace and casual beach-café vibe lean more tourist-friendly, while KUROKI reads as a local chef-driven destination. For the same JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch spend, Satomi An delivers hand-cut soba in a quieter, less scenic setting; choose that if you prioritize craft over view.
Amegen provides another seafood-forward option along the same coastline, though with a less structured menu and no English documentation. If Thai flavors and the Tabelog credential matter to your decision, Duangjan offers the most dependable execution in this price band. The terrace is the main draw, sunset reservations fill weeks ahead in summer, but the indoor kominka seating still delivers the same kitchen output if weather or timing force you inside.
For solo diners or couples prioritizing food over atmosphere, Chuka Sensai Renge operates at a slightly lower price tier (JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) with a narrower Chinese menu and no ocean view. Duangjan's breadth and scenic payoff justify the upcharge if you're already making the drive to Itoshima; pair it with stops at our full Itoshima hotels guide or experiences guide to build a full coastal itinerary.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Duangjan?
Duangjan lists daytime and evening hours on most open days, with weekend morning hours on Saturday and Sunday. The hours are Monday 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM; Tuesday 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8 PM; Wednesday closed; Thursday and Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8 PM; Saturday and Sunday 8–10 AM, 11 AM–2:30 PM, and 5–8 PM.
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