Hakata’s beloved Uoden has a new home. The popular restaurant, known for its refined take on Kyushu seafood and signature dishes like the mentaiko-and-ikura-topped omelet rice bowl, recently relocated to the foot of the Fuku-Haku Deai Bridge, the elegant span linking Tenjin and Hakata.
We stopped by to check out the new space and menu. Dinner here centers on fish shabu-shabu—seasonal seafood from Kyushu given a quick dip in a delicate bonito-and-kelp broth, paired with fresh vegetables. The flavors are clean, yet deeply comforting.
Early risers will appreciate that breakfast starts at 7 a.m., with options such as their much-talked-about seafood bowls and Taiyaki Chazuke, featuring Fukuoka’s prized sea bream.
The lineup also includes local favorites: Goma Saba (mackerel sashimi dressed in sesame sauce), Game-ni (a home-style simmered dish of chicken and root vegetables), and other staples that speak to Hakata’s culinary heritage.
Rice, naturally, is cooked in a traditional hagama pot—small detail, big difference.
The interior makes an impression too. Counter seating and private rooms are available, but it’s the walls of the private rooms that catch the eye—artfully embedded with broken ceramics, transforming imperfection into texture and design.
From sourcing Kyushu’s finest ingredients to meticulous attention to ambiance and hospitality, owners Mr. and Mrs. Okutsu continue to push for something beyond the ordinary.
