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Hakata Gion Tetsunabe

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Hakata Gion Tetsunabe

Hakata’s juicy local favorite served on a hot steel pot.

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A popular store selling a Fukuoka favorite,“Tetsunabe Gyoza”, which is said to have originated in a yatai stall in Hakata. On a hot pot, small gyozas are packed in a circle, grilling all pieces equally.

With a crunchy, and flavorful texture, once bit, visitors will enjoy juicy meat juices. It is sure to be a hit. Though strong in taste, visitors can enjoy the light flavors of leeks, many can eat as many as gyoza prepared for two or three. They may also enjoy adding spicy homemade chili oil, and spicy yuzu paste made with Kyushu’s Yuzu, to the Gyoza sauce to experience different flavors.

The hot favorite “Gyoza”, which retains its grilled flavor, is homemade including its dough and stuffings. Prepared in the morning, it makes sure to taste well. Other than Gyoza, visitors can enjoy “Stewed Wings”, with a special soup, “Karashi mentaiko (Spicy Cod Roe)”, “Potato Salad” and other Izakaya-menus.

Highlights

  • Enjoy “Tetsunabe Gyoza”, a Hakata favorite.
  • Enjoy spicy homemade chili oil and yuzu paste as an accent.
  • A wide variety of a la carte dishes other than Gyoza are also available.

Photos

  • “Tetsunabe Gyoza” with a crunchy, flavorful texture.

    “Tetsunabe Gyoza” with a crunchy, flavorful texture.

  • Storefront with bright red signs.

    Storefront with bright red signs.

  • Always busy, a casual store.

    Always busy, a casual store.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
A

No

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?
A

No

Q

Can I take photos of the food, etc.?
A

Yes.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?
A

Sorry, we do not.

Q

Can I get take-out?
A

Yes.

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • 楊雅雯
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    When visiting Hakata in Fukuoka, you can't miss this famous local favorite—Hakata Gion Tetsunabe's pan-fried gyoza! When the sizzling hot iron pan arrives at the table, the golden, crispy gyoza immediately make your mouth water! The wrappers are fried until crisp and fragrant, while the filling is flavorful and juicy. Every bite makes you want another one.

    Although the restaurant is crowded and you need to wait patiently, and the smell of cooking oil and smoke is a little strong, plus photography isn't allowed inside, so you can't capture what the food looks like, none of that changes how much I like this place. All I can say is, it's worth the wait!

  • BobbyJenny
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    When in Hakata, you have to try the famous local iron-skillet gyoza! This time, I visited Hakata Gion Tetsunabe. As soon as they arrived at the table, I saw the neatly arranged gyoza. They looked small and delicate, making me want to dig in right away.

    My favorite part was the gyoza wrappers. The bottoms were fried golden brown and crispy, making a “crunch” with every bite. The crisp texture was quite distinctive. The wrappers weren't too thick, and the filling was satisfyingly substantial. Together with the crispy wrappers, each bite had a nice variety of textures.

Details

Name in Japanese
博多祇園鉄なべ
Postal Code
812-0038
Address
2-20 Gionmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Telephone
092-291-0890
Closed
Sundays and public holidays
Hours
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Directions
1) 3 min walk from Fukuoka City Subway Gion Station
2) 9 min walk from JR Kagoshima Main Line Hakata Station West Exit
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa