{"id":71947,"date":"2016-02-29T11:34:13","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T02:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&p=70682"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:48:10","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:48:10","slug":"month-fukuoka-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/month-fukuoka-march\/","title":{"rendered":"This Month in Fukuoka – March"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Fukuoka Now! Since 1998 our team of local experts have been introducing the best of Fukuoka to the world. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Sankaku Ichiba <\/strong>
\nIn Watanabe-dori 2-chome, just east of Yakuin Station, lies a jumble of old buildings and retro shops called Sankaku Ichiba (\u201ctriangle market\u201d). The name stuck after a group of shops on a triangular plot a few blocks away moved to the area in 1950. (The old wooden arcade dates back to this time, too.) Now, about 20 eateries and shops call Sankaku Ichiba home, offering everything from udon<\/em> to stiff drinks. There is also a new teppanyaki<\/em> pub that opened last spring. A hidden gem of Fukuoka nightlife, Sankaku Ichiba attracts a diverse array of foodies and tipplers. <\/p>\n

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Sankaku Ichiba<\/strong>
\nAddress: 2-3-1 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku
\nHours: Opening hours vary<\/p>\n

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Natural Farm + Cocon<\/strong>
\nFresh fruit juice and other delights await you in the heart of Daimyo at this super-friendly fruit stand. Get a juice to-go, or drink it down on the spot (there\u2019s an eat-in area). Stop by now to enjoy in-season Fukuoka strawberries, as well as several other delicious fruits and veggies. Nearby shop workers swing by for lunch soups, while foreign tourists enjoy a little down time with local fruits, roasted sweet potatoes and hot wine. From early spring to summer, when more fruits are available, the shop sells fresh fruit smoothies. Until then, how about some hot clam chowder or a carrot croquette?<\/p>\n

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Natural Farm + Cocon<\/strong>
\nAddress: 1-12-56 Daimyo, Chuo-ku
\nOpen: 11:00~21:00
\nClosed: Irregular
\nTel.: 092-752-8228<\/p>\n

Menu: Strawberries \u00a5680 (1 pack), clam chowder \u00a5380, soup of the day \u00a5350, nikujaga korokke<\/em> \u00a595 each, baked sweet potato parfait \u00a5550, mikan<\/em> juice \u00a5450, avocado, pineapple & milk smoothie \u00a5500, coffee \u00a5200<\/p>\n

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Samurai Udon<\/strong>
\nSamurai Udon is located at the Minoshima-kita intersection, a 15-minute walk south from Hakata Station. Shop-owner Hiroyuki Soma\u2019s dedication to udon is like that of a samurai<\/em> to the sword, hence the shop’s moniker. The massive burdock and chikuwa tempura<\/em> that jut beyond the bowl\u2019s edge even evoke the image of a samurai<\/em> sword! But it\u2019s the soup and noodles that keep customers coming back to Samurai. The light golden broth is made by hand from kombu<\/em> and dried, non-oily fishes with no additives or preservatives, making it all-natural as well as delicious. The noodles are hand-made daily using an original blend of Kyushu flours; they maintain a naturally wheaty aroma and are full of bounce, just like udon<\/em> should be. The final touch, the tempura<\/em>, are fried upon order, and seasonal veggies round out the dish. We suggest the namesake Samurai Udon, but on weekends only, you can order the Samurai Special\u2014a bowl of udon<\/em> loaded with spicy curry.<\/p>\n

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Samurai Udon<\/strong>
\nAddress: 4-36-20 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku
\nOpen: 11:30~15:00 (L.O.: 14:30), 18:00~22:00 (L.O.: 21:00)
\nClosed: Mon.
\nTel.: 092-483-6300<\/p>\n

Menu: Samurai Udon \u00a5850, Samurai Special \u00a51,000, udon<\/em> w\/ shrimp tempura<\/em> \u00a5800, toppings: pickled kombu<\/em> \u00a5100, Shrimp (x2) \u00a5200, and more<\/p>\n

Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn207<\/a>, Mar. 2016)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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