Savor Blessings from the Mountains and Sea, Plus Local Ramen! 7 Popular Restaurants to Enjoy the Flavors of Saga

Steak House Hachi Karatsu Main Branch opened in 1974.
It is a steak restaurant loved by many for preserving its traditional flavors while enriching the local food scene.
The chefs carefully select premium beef and serve it at the ideal level of aging.
The menu offers plenty of variety, from casual lunch options such as hamburger steak to dinner courses inspired by French cuisine, including the Hachi Special Selected Wagyu and Natural Karatsu Abalone Course.

This cafe is located inside Takeo-Onsen Station on the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line, making it convenient when waiting for your train.
It also offers meal options such as the Saga Beef Steak Sukiyaki-Style Gozen, and its ekiben are especially popular.
The Saga Beef Sukiyaki Bento, which won first place two years in a row at the 8th and 9th Kyushu Ekiben Grand Prix, is carefully seasoned in a sukiyaki style with excellent simmering. You can fully enjoy the flavor and tenderness of Saga beef.

Kimidori Burger Kamizono Branch is a hamburger shop located in Kamizono, Saga City.
Its specialties are hand-kneaded patties, vegetables grown in Saga, and an original sauce that has remained unchanged since the shop first opened.
Each ingredient is carefully prepared, creating a well-balanced burger in which the flavors complement one another.
The signature menu items are the Kimidori SP Burger and the LOVE&CHEESE Burger.
Always pursuing new flavors, the shop also offers a monthly special menu, so you can discover something new each time you visit.

Takezaki Kaisan is an oyster hut run by an active fisherman, located right by the Ariake Sea.
It mainly serves farmed oysters and Takezaki crab at reasonable prices.
Its signature item is Takezaki oysters, known for staying plump even when grilled, with a large, springy texture and rich sweetness.
Popular dishes include grilled oysters, which let you enjoy the oysters’ natural flavor, and fried oysters, which bring out their savory richness.
In winter, you can also enjoy female Takezaki crab filled with rich roe.

This Japanese restaurant and kappo-style dining spot is located about a 5-minute walk from Takeo-Onsen Station on the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line.
Its philosophy is to use the best ingredients available that day and at that moment, so the menu changes daily.
The freshness of the seafood selected by the owner, who has a keen eye for quality, is especially impressive.
Seasonal seafood such as sea bream, conger eel, and live octopus can be enjoyed in a variety of preparations, including sashimi, grilled dishes, and simmered dishes.
Because the types of fish and cooking methods vary each time you visit, you will never grow tired of it.

Yume wo Katare Tosu Sohonten is located in Tosu City, Saga Prefecture. It is a ramen shop founded in 2022 by former comedian Tsuyoshi Nishioka.
It is known for its chewy house-made extra-thick noodles and a rich, punchy soup strong enough to match them.
The soup blends pork bone stock with a bold soy-based tare, creating a flavor that suits the tastes of people in Kyushu.
The signature ramen is the Small Ramen, a hearty bowl topped with 200 grams of noodles, pork, vegetables, garlic, and back fat.
The amounts of vegetables, garlic, and back fat can be adjusted to your liking.

Maruko Ramen Center Kiyama Branch was founded in 1965.
It is a long-established ramen shop that carries on the flavors of Koyo-ken, a famous Kurume ramen restaurant.
Its soup is made with 100% pork bones, offering rich depth while maintaining a light mouthfeel.
The noodles are medium-thin and straight, designed to pair well with the soup. The signature dish is the Special Ramen.
With a raw egg added, the bowl becomes mellow and slightly thick, while still delivering a solid salty taste.