Canal City Hakata will unveil a brand-new gourmet street, “CANAL Gourmet Street ‘KUOHKA’” (hereafter referred to as “KUOHKA”), on Friday, July 18, 2025, on the B1F level of the Grand Building.
A new culinary hub debuts in Canal City Hakata!
KUOHKA brings together 21 eagerly anticipated eateries, including 8 making their debut in Japan or Kyushu.
The name “KUOHKA” is a portmanteau of the Japanese words kuu (to eat) and ouka (to revel), reflecting the concept of a food street where visitors can casually enjoy exceptional cuisine in a gourmet-rich environment. This new dining area features a total of 21 standout establishments, including 8 firsts for Japan or Kyushu and 7 new concepts from popular restaurants—offering a vibrant gourmet alley that is set to become a new must-visit food destination in Fukuoka.
Featuring restaurants supervised by Michelin-starred chefs and brand-new concepts from popular eateries
Every restaurant in KUOHKA contributes to enhancing Fukuoka’s culinary status. Among the 21 establishments are those overseen by chefs who have earned Michelin stars, as well as new ventures from acclaimed restaurants. With a well-balanced mix of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, KUOHKA also features a wine bar and contemporary snack bars, ensuring a wide appeal across all ages and tastes.
A vibrant gourmet street where alleyways and eateries merge
A defining feature of KUOHKA is its layout—designed like a town with an engaging mix of open and semi-closed spaces. The alleys and restaurants are thoughtfully arranged to create a lively, inviting food street.
List of Tenants
01 | Yakiuo Ishikawa Hakata
Japanese (Grilled Fish)
A new concept developed over 10 years by the founder of a renowned sushi shop. Fresh fish grilled on a teppan.
02 | French Kushiage Beignet Canal City Hakata
Bar / French Kushiage (Deep-fried Skewers)
Seasonal Kyushu ingredients prepared with refined French techniques in luxurious skewered bites.
03 | Tsukiji Aozora Sandaime Hakata
Sushi
Authentic Edo-style sushi from the third-generation owner of a longstanding seafood wholesaler in Tokyo’s Tsukiji outer market.
04 | Unagi no Eight Canal City Hakata
Eel Cuisine
A specialty eel restaurant from Nakasu’s popular kappo “Ajimi,” featuring fluffy eel and signature dashimaki omelets.
05 | Charcoal Steak irori by DAISUKE TAKUBO
Steak / Japanese Set Meals
Supervised by Michelin-starred Chef Daisuke Takubo from the Tokyo Guide. Premium meats, seafood, and vegetables grilled over Josper charcoal and served in a “Travel Japan” set meal format.
06 | Bistro Tout La Joie
Fusion Cuisine
A famous Nagoya restaurant makes its Kyushu debut. Chef Sumoto presents a food lover’s paradise.
07 | I.N.U. wines HAKATA
Wine Bar & Wine Shop
From Imazumi, Fukuoka, “I.N.U. wines” opens a combined wine shop and bar.
08 | Snack Thirty-Eight Hakata
Designer Neo-Snack Bar
From Miyako Island, this stylish and approachable neo-snack bar is a new destination in Hakata for all generations.
09 | Snack Eighty-Three Hakata
Designer Neo-Snack Bar
A next-gen snack bar where guests can enjoy karaoke, sports viewing, light bites, and non-alcoholic drinks.
10 | Gracia Gastrobar de Barcelona HAKATA
Modern Spanish
A Spanish bar supervised by a top chef with Michelin stars in both Spain and Japan.
11 | N.Y. Italian NO CODE. H by FUMIO YONEZAWA
Italian
Supervised by Michelin-starred Chef Fumio Yonezawa, this borderless New York-style tapas and Italian spot brings a fresh perspective.
12 | OKOMUSU Paris
Teppanyaki / Okonomiyaki / Galettes
After winning over gourmets in Paris, this okonomiyaki shop makes its triumphant return to Japan in Hakata.
13 | Kushiyaki Kohada
Kushiyaki & Bar
A yakitori-focused venture by Kiyoki, a respected restaurant in Hirao, Fukuoka, complete with in-house bar.
14 | Kyushu Chinese Chicken Noodles Kimura Hanten by NOGI NISHIAZABU TOKYO
Chinese / Ramen
Supervised by Michelin-experienced Chef Kimura. Featuring lemon chicken soba, creamy chicken & pork broth noodles, and small-plate Chinese dishes.
15 | Hakata Motsunabe Ikkei
Motsunabe (Offal Hot Pot)
A celebrated Hakata classic offering carefully sourced offal, vegetables, and noodles in a rich hot pot experience.
16 | Uonomaru Hide
Seafood Izakaya
A new concept from “Imaizumi Ikon”! Directly operated by a seafood wholesaler, sourcing top-grade ingredients daily from Nagahama and Kurume markets.
17 | Motsuyaki Furuya
Kushiyaki (Grilled Skewers)
A skewer restaurant from the team behind “Furuya” in Hirao, specializing in grilled offal skewers.
18 | BACARO CARBON Oyster Bar
Oyster Bar & Italian
Fresh raw oysters served in the style of a Venetian bacaro (casual bar-style eatery).
19 | Kaisenya Hajime no Ippo
Seafood Izakaya
From its famous sesame mackerel to preparation methods, ingredients, and sourcing, this izakaya is dedicated to seafood excellence.
20 | Nihon Soba Sumijurou
Soba / Japanese Cuisine
Savor the toasty aroma and natural sweetness of 100% buckwheat soba, complemented by seasonal Japanese dishes and sake.
21 | THE CITY BAKERY Canal City Hakata
Bakery & Café
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in Fukuoka, this New York-born bakery makes its debut in the Hakata area.
THE CITY BAKERY BAR & GRILL Canal City Hakata
Bar & Grill
The bakery’s first venture into teppanyaki, showcasing Kyushu ingredients in a new bar and grill concept.
Source: KUOHKA
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