[Fukuoka City] 10 Famous Bistro Picks! Enjoy amazing gourmet food and Special wine

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Bisutoro La Paule, an 8-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, is a popular spot known for its tasty French home-style and regional cuisine. They say you can casually enjoy the kind of gourmet dishes served at local bistros in France.

The interior has a casual feel, while its chic color scheme gives it an elegant touch.

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The restaurant’s signature dish is the "onion gratin soup." It is said to be a classic gourmet item at bistros in Paris, and it comes piping hot.

It is said to have an authentic taste and a filling portion. You can choose between a regular size and a half size.

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The "Daichi no Salad" is popular, and you eat it tossed with several dressings.

In addition to the standard lunch course and weekday-only course, they also offer the "Suggestion Course," where you can choose the dishes, as well as a special version course that requires a reservation.

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Brasserie L'Equipe, about a 5-minute walk from Yakuin-odori Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, is a popular spot where you can casually enjoy meat-focused dishes in an atmosphere like a real Paris bistro.

The wine you will want to order with your meal can be chosen from a walk-in cellar, where you can look for a bottle that suits your taste.

The recommended dish is "Carcassonne-style cassoulet." It combines bone-in duck, house-made sausage, and stewed white beans.

It is a hearty dish, so it is also a good idea to share it with the people you visit with.

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One dish that really catches the eye is the "black truffle and mushroom omelet." It is topped generously with black truffle, a premium ingredient.

Its rich aroma is sure to whet your appetite. It also seems like a great match for wine.

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Gariguette, about a 3-minute walk from Ohori Koen Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, is a popular restaurant where you can casually enjoy French regional cuisine made with ingredients from Kyushu.

There is no dress code, and the casual interior is decorated with houseplants.

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The menu features a wide range of dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients from Kyushu. The main focus is meat, with brand-name meats such as Mino buta (Mino pork) and Itoshima buta (Itoshima pork) from Fukuoka Prefecture.

The photo shows the "Roasted Lamb," made with meat sourced from overseas. It is served with seasonal vegetables.

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You might wonder what this dish even is. It is actually homemade fresh pasta with jika-sei rosu hamu (homemade roast ham), with thick homemade noodles hidden underneath the ham.

They also offer Omakase style courses with either 5 or 7 dishes. The course content changes about every month. It makes you want to come back regularly.

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Nico Appartement, about a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, is a bistro specializing in gibier game, and it is popular for letting you enjoy venison and duck grilled over charcoal.

The first floor has counter seating with a hideaway feel, while the second floor has table seating, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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Before the main dish, start with the "Jikasei jibie charcuterie assortment (house made game charcuterie assortment)." Charcuterie refers to processed meat products such as ham and salami.

You can order it as a 3-item or 5-item set, so it would also make a nice snack to go with wine.

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This is the "jibie sumibiyaki (charcoal grilled game meat)." While the selection changes depending on what comes in, it can include venison, wild boar, and pheasant.

This restaurant serves game meat in many different styles, including Hamburger Steak, steak, liver paste, and sautéed dishes. It is hard to resist for meat lovers.

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About a 7-minute walk from Yakuin Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, Bistronomy Toripie is a restaurant where you can enjoy Horumon dishes in bistro style. They also offer a wide selection of wines that pair well with the food.

In addition to counter seats, they also have stylish terrace seating.

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Marked on the menu as "probably quick," this is the "spicy paprika and tomato stew of 4 kinds of Kuroge Wagyu Horumon," which pairs well with red wine.

While enjoying this stew served up quickly, choose your main Horumon dish.

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In addition to wood-fired Horumon such as Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Outside skirt and Hanging tender, you can also order the healthy-seeming "Freshly harvested wood-fired vegetables only."

Cooking them over wood fire boosts not just the aroma but also the flavor. Besides the full size, you can also choose a half size.

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Wine Shokudo Vin Vie is about a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway. The restaurant offers around 100 kinds of wine and serves dishes that make the most of ingredients from Kyushu, mainly from Kagoshima Prefecture.

The interior has a chic feel, with a calm and relaxing space.

"Shinmura Wagyu" is Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) raised on a ranch in Kagoshima Prefecture. Fed with a custom blend of feed, it is known for its rich flavor and fat that melts smoothly in the mouth.

The more you chew, the more flavor comes through. Roast beef made with this Wagyu is also one of the menu options.

A Basque cheesecake is a great pick for dessert to finish the meal. The top is baked to a nice golden brown, while the inside is creamy.

This gluten free cake uses no wheat and is made with renge (Chinese milk vetch) honey from Fukuoka Prefecture. It would also be a good choice for Takeout.

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Bistro En Vert, about a 6-minute walk from Nishitetsu Hirao Station on the Nishitetsu train line, is known as a place where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine in a hideaway-like setting.

The restaurant has a walk-in wine cellar stocked with about 80 bottles, so you will want to browse in person and pick out the one that feels just right.

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Start with the Appetizers assortment. Choose either a plate of 3 kinds or 5 kinds.

The Appetizers menu comes in many styles, such as house made ham served like a salad and cream croquettes with cashew nuts made with Spear Squid and paprika.

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The filling charcoal grilled Angus beef comes with French fries.

In addition, they serve “ebisoba (shrimp noodles)” at lunchtime on limited days of the week. It is said to be a highly original ramen inspired by French bouillabaisse.

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"Bisutoro An Kokotto" is a French bistro with a grown-up hideaway feel. It offers a wide selection of bottled wines gathered from around the world.

The restaurant is located on the basement 1st floor of Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station, which is directly connected to Hakata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway.

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The “Jikasei Charcuterie 8-shu Mori-awase (8-kind homemade charcuterie assortment)” is prepared by a skilled meat-processing artisan, a so-called charcutier. Alongside ham and sausages, it also includes items like terrine.

With an order rate of about 70%, it is said to be the most popular menu item. You can order it for two people or more.

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The photo shows choucroute, one of the main menu items, made with salted pork and house-made sausage. This local dish from Alsace has a pleasantly tangy flavor from fermented cabbage.

The menu also includes items that pair perfectly with drinks, such as pot-au-feu simmered for about 5 hours and hearty cassoulet.

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Shizenha Bistro CORE, about a 4-minute walk from Yakuin Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, is a creative bistro with no set national style that is popular for dishes making the most of ingredients from Kyushu (Kyushu region). They are also particular about using no additives.

While the atmosphere is casual, they are said to offer attentive service.

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The popular dish is "CORE no Meat Lasagna," made to bring out the best in Kagoshima-produced Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

It is made with a rich meaty sauce and lasagna sheets prepared from fresh pasta dough.

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This unusual look is actually potato salad. It is made with sticky potatoes from Fukuoka Prefecture and paired with a cream sauce of rich soft-boiled egg and smoked mushrooms.

You can start with an Appetizers assortment, or choose pasta or gratin instead.

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Bistro & Wine UEYAMA, about a 5-minute walk from Yakuin-odori Station on the Fukuoka City Subway, is an authentic bistro run by a skilled chef and sommelier couple who worked overseas.

There are 15 seats in total, with 7 counter seats and 8 table seats, and it is known as a relaxed, calm space where you can enjoy drinks and food without feeling formal.

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The menu mainly features a prix fixe course where you can choose your dishes, and the photo shows the "scallop and shrimp terrine with salad," selected from three kinds of Appetizers available at lunchtime.

The Appetizers look quite substantial and very satisfying. It really builds anticipation for the main dish to come.

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"Coq au vin" is a dish of chicken leg braised in red wine. The main course is also chosen from options, including a fish based plate or upgraded gourmet choices for an additional fee.

At dinner time as well, they offer a course where you can choose your appetizer, main dish, and dessert.