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Kawa no Soba
Chuka Soba and Hakata-Style Chicken Skin Skewers: The Perfect Finish to a Night Out.
After drinking around Nakasu, Fukuoka, Kawa no Soba is a place you will want to stop by. Located along the Nakagawa River, this restaurant works both as a place for chuka soba, a light ramen-style noodle dish, and as an izakaya-style spot, making it a popular choice for ending the night. It has counter seats that are easy to use even when visiting alone, as well as relaxed table seating, making it convenient as a second or third stop.
The signature chuka soba is based on a soup slowly simmered with Satsuma Chiran chicken. The aroma of soy sauce and the umami of chicken spread gently, creating an excellent balance that does not feel heavy even after drinking. It is a bowl that feels light and easy to eat, while still leaving you fully satisfied.
Another must-try item is Gurukawa chicken skin skewers, a Hakata specialty. The chicken skin is carefully prepared over four days and is known for its fragrant, crispy outside and chewy inside. Guests can choose from several flavors, including salt, tare sauce, and mentaiko mayo, or spicy cod roe mayonnaise, and another appeal is that the skewers can be enjoyed together with chuka soba. The restaurant is open until 3:00 am, making it easy for travelers to use as well.
Highlights
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A light chuka soba that is perfect for ending the night, infused with chicken umami.
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You can also enjoy Gurukawa chicken skin skewers, a Hakata specialty.
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With both counter seats and table seating, it is easy to visit alone or with a group.
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Conveniently located about a 4-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
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Open until 3:00 am, making it a reassuring option even late at night.
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A setting where you can enjoy a street-stall-style atmosphere
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Counter seats that are easy to use even when visiting alone
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Table seating that groups can enjoy as well
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“Soy Sauce Chuka Soba,” filled with the flavor of chicken
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“White Soy Sauce Chuka Soba,” with delicate flavors that let the ingredients shine
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“Gurukawa” chicken skin skewers, fragrant on the outside and chewy on the inside
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Which menu items are easy to eat after drinking?
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The signature Soy Sauce Chuka Soba and White Soy Sauce Chuka Soba are light and made with chicken-based broth, making them easy to enjoy even after drinking.
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When does it tend to get crowded?
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After 10:00 pm, it tends to get crowded with guests stopping by after drinks, especially on weekends, so shifting your visit slightly may make it easier to get in.
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Should I order the Gurukawa chicken skin skewers together with the chuka soba?
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Ordering them together is recommended. Their crispy texture and rich seasoning pair well with the light chuka soba, making for a highly satisfying combination.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- とり皮・中華そば かわのそば
- Postal Code
- 810-0801
- Address
- Chuei Building 1F, 2-4-17 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Telephone
- 092-281-2020
- Business Hours
- 6:30pm - 3:00am
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Budget
- 2,000yen
- Access
- About a 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line and Hakozaki Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
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