{"id":172167,"date":"2025-07-16T09:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T00:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=172167&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:10:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T01:10:18","slug":"kuohka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/kuohka\/","title":{"rendered":"New Gourmet Zone \u201cKUOHKA\u201d Opens at Canal City"},"content":{"rendered":"

On July 18, 2025 (Fri.), a new dining zone, \u201cCANAL Gourmet Street KUOHKA,\u201d opens in the basement of Canal City Hakata\u2019s Grand Building (Grand Hyatt Fukuoka).<\/p>\n

The lineup features 21 establishments, including eight making their Japan or Kyushu debut and seven new concepts from well-known brands. Today, July 15, just hours after witnessing the climax of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, we attended the pre-opening preview.<\/p>\n

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The name \u201cKUOHKA\u201d combines \u201ckuu\u201d (eat) and \u201couka\u201d (enjoy life), reflecting its concept: a casual gourmet street where good food is easy to enjoy.<\/p>\n

The space is bright and open, framed by glass and water, and built around Bar FIZZ at the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka. Narrow lanes lined with eateries invite strolling and sampling\u2014perfect for Fukuoka\u2019s signature \u201chashigo\u201d dining style (hopping from one spot to another).<\/p>\n

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A new take on grilled fish from Tokyo\u2019s Tsukiji Aozora Sandaime.<\/p>\n

Not your usual yakizakana, but closer to yakiniku: fresh seafood sliced for texture, seasoned with salt or citrus, and grilled right at the table. Prepared with the precision of sushi toppings and cooked to perfection.<\/p>\n

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Even the rice is special\u2014shari seasoned with red vinegar instead of plain white rice. Expect surprises: tuna like kalbi, fugu like beef tongue, shellfish like offal. A completely new way to enjoy fish.<\/p>\n

GB01: Yakiuo Ishikawa Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:30 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:30, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/yakiuo-ishikawa.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

A bar for kushiage (deep-fried skewers) crafted with French techniques and Kyushu\u2019s seasonal produce.<\/p>\n

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GB02: French Kushiage Beignet Canal City Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.beignet-tokyo.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

An Edomae sushi shop from a Tsukiji fish wholesaler with 100 years of history.
\nClassic techniques meet creative ideas. Premium tuna from Tsukiji and local seafood from Nagahama Market. Enjoy red-vinegared sushi casually at the counter.<\/p>\n

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GB03: Tsukiji Aozora Sandaime Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:30 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:30, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/tsukijiaozora-sandaime.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Eel and dashimaki from Nakasu\u2019s kappo Ajimi.
\nInspired by Chikugo-style \u201cunagi seiro-mushi,\u201d featuring soft, tender eel dishes.<\/p>\n

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GB04: Unagi no EITO Canal City Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:30 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unaginoeito\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Charcoal-grilled meats, fish, and vegetables served as set meals.
\nSupervised by Chef Daisuke Takubo, who held Michelin stars for seven consecutive years in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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GB05: Sumistake irori by Daisuke Takubo<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 18:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/irori_by_daisuke_takubo\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Nagoya\u2019s acclaimed \u201cTout La Joie Ism\u201d comes to Kyushu.
\nA bistro menu built around Amakusa ingredients, by Chef Sumoto.<\/p>\n

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GB06: Bistro Tout La Joie<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/toutlajoie-ism.com\/bistro-tout-la-joie<\/a><\/p>\n

Natural wine shop and bar from \u201cI.N.U. wines,\u201d a pioneer in Kyushu\u2019s wine culture.
\nChoose a bottle and even bring it to other KUOHKA eateries (corkage fees apply).<\/p>\n

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GB07: I.N.U.wines HAKATA<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u201313:00 \/ 16:00\u201323:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inuwines\/<\/a><\/p>\n

A modern \u201cneo-snack\u201d bar from Miyako Island.
\nEveryone can enjoy snack-bar culture in a stylish setting.<\/p>\n

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GB08: Snack Thirty-Eight Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 20:00\u2013L.O.25:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thirty_eight_snack_hakata\/<\/a><\/p>\n

A fresh take on the classic snack bar, with karaoke, sports, mocktails, and snacks.<\/p>\n

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GB09: Snack Eighty-Three Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 20:00\u2013L.O.25:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snack83_hakata\/<\/a><\/p>\n

A gastrobar overseen by J\u00e9r\u00f4me Quilbeuf, former executive chef at three-star Sant Pau in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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GB10: Gracia Gastrobar de Barcelona HAKATA<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/canalcity.co.jp\/shop\/shop_type\/2\/detail\/729<\/a><\/p>\n

Borderless NY-style tapas and Italian by Chef Fumio Yonezawa, former sous-chef at a three-star Michelin restaurant in New York.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy original dishes that blend his global perspective with a spirit of diversity, served in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n

GB11: N.Y. Italian NO CODE.H by Fumio Yonezawa<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 18:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/canalcity.co.jp\/shop\/shop_type\/2\/detail\/731<\/a><\/p>\n

Paris-born okonomiyaki now in Hakata.
\nLight, fluffy, and full of flavor, plus galettes and teppan dishes blending French flair with Japanese skill.<\/p>\n

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GB12: OKOMUSU Paris<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:30 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hakata.okomusu.paris\/<\/a><\/p>\n

A casual new spot from Hirao\u2019s \u201cKiyoki.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Grilled skewers, dengaku, and smart izakaya plates, plus fruit cocktails and wines curated by Asuka Sugiyama.<\/p>\n

GB13: Kushiyaki Kohada<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:30 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:30, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/canalcity.co.jp\/shop\/shop_type\/2\/detail\/732<\/a><\/p>\n

Kyushu-inspired Chinese noodles and chicken by Chef Kazuaki Kimura of Michelin-listed NOGI.<\/p>\n

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GB14: Kyushu Chinese Chicken Noodles Kimura Hanten by NOGI<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 18:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/canalcity.co.jp\/shop\/shop_type\/2\/detail\/734<\/a><\/p>\n

Hakata motsunabe with a modern edge.
\nAlso popular for wagyu sukiyaki.<\/p>\n

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GB15: Hakata Motsunabe Ikkei<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.22:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/motsunabe-ikkei.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Seafood izakaya by the team behind Imaizumi Ikkon.
\nFresh fish from Nagahama and Kurume markets daily.<\/p>\n

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GB16: Sakanamaruhide<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00, Sat\/Sun\/Holidays: 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sakana_maruhide\/<\/a><\/p>\n

From Hirao\u2019s popular yakitori shop \u201cFuruya\u201d: hormone skewers.<\/p>\n

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GB17: Motsuyaki Furuya<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.14:00 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/motsuyaki_furuya\/<\/a><\/p>\n

An oyster bar with Venetian Bacaro vibes, by Carbon.<\/p>\n

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Ten kinds of oysters, supplied from top producers. The platter is a must.<\/p>\n

GB18: Bacaro Carbon Oyster Bar<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.22:30
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carbonfukuoka\/<\/a><\/p>\n

A seafood izakaya specializing in Hakata\u2019s goma-saba.<\/p>\n

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Saba sourced daily from tanks on Tsushima Island.<\/p>\n

GB19: Kaisenya Hajime no Ippo<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.13:30 \/ 17:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/hajimeno-ippo.info\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Pure buckwheat soba (juwari) with seasonal dishes and sake.<\/p>\n

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GB20: Nihon Soba Chojuro<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11:00\u2013L.O.22:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/canalcity.co.jp\/shop\/shop_type\/2\/detail\/721<\/a><\/p>\n

THE CITY BAKERY, a Tenjin favorite, arrives in Hakata.<\/p>\n

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In addition to baked goods, enjoy teppan dishes featuring Kyushu ingredients.<\/p>\n

GB21A: THE CITY BAKERY Canal City Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 8:00\u201322:00
\n\u2022 https:\/\/thecitybakery.jp\/shop\/article2615<\/a><\/p>\n

GB21B: THE CITY BAKERY BAR & GRILL Canal City Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 8:00\u201322:30 (Food L.O.22:00)<\/p>\n

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Why KUOHKA Matters<\/strong>
\nKUOHKA isn\u2019t just a new dining area\u2014it\u2019s a showcase of culinary diversity under one roof, from Edomae sushi to French-inspired kushikatsu, natural wine bars to neo-snack culture. Whether you\u2019re in the mood for a quick bite, a full-course meal, or a casual bar hop, it\u2019s designed for flexibility and discovery. Located in the heart of Canal City Hakata, KUOHKA is set to become a new go-to for locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

CANAL Gourmet Street\u300eKUOHKA\u300f<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 B1F Grand Bldg Canal City Hakata, 1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 11:00~23:00 *varies by shop
\n\u2022 https:\/\/canalcity.co.jp\/kuohka\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Instagram: \uff20kuohka_canalcity<\/a>
\n\u2022 X: \uff20kuohka_canal<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bar FIZZ reopens July 18 with a new look.<\/strong>
\nThe bar inside Grand Hyatt Fukuoka will unveil an updated interior and refreshed menu, along with the return of its signature live music performances.
\nhttps:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/grand-hyatt\/ja-JP\/fukgh-grand-hyatt-fukuoka\/dining\/bar-fizz<\/a><\/p>\n

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