{"id":75254,"date":"2012-09-26T12:12:06","date_gmt":"2012-09-26T03:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=feature&#038;p=27887"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:59:43","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T03:59:43","slug":"hakatastyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/hakatastyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat Hakata-style in New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle8.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle8.png?resize=640%2C180\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle8\" width=\"640\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle8.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle8.png?resize=300%2C84&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the coast of Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan lies the city of Fukuoka. This cosmopolitan metropolis features the modern architecture of Rem Koolhaas and Michael Graves, numerous shopping boutiques, and the shiny veneer of Japanese modernity. Scratch the surface, however, and you will discover traditional Hakata Town. Nothing embodies the richness of the region more than Hakata-style cuisine. From miso to sake, Hakata has added its own touch to Japanese culinary tradition. Now Hakata cuisine has found a new home in New York. Stroll the streets of Manhattan, drop by one of these fine establishments, and experience food Hakata-style! <strong>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/hakatastyle.com\" target=\"_blank\">hakatastyle.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Kuboya<\/strong><br \/>\n536 E 5th St Ste 2<br \/>\n(212) 777-7010<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kuboyanyc.com \" target=\"_blank\">kuboyanyc.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3884.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3884-e1348040509147.jpg?resize=640%2C960\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3884\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27924\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chef\/owner Hiroshi Kubo spent years crafting the special ramen at Kuboya. Featuring a blend of pork, chicken and seafood stocks, topped with the classic combo of char siu pork, scallions and bamboo shoots, this ramen is exceptional.  <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=16134631807564989570&amp;q=Ramen+Kuboya&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.724118,-73.982875&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=16134631807564989570&amp;q=Ramen+Kuboya&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.724118,-73.982875&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Yakitori Taisho<\/strong><br \/>\n5 St. Marks Pl<br \/>\n(212) 228-5086<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/yakitoritaisho.com \" target=\"_blank\">yakitoritaisho.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3908.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3908-e1348040406269.jpg?resize=640%2C990\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3908\" width=\"640\" height=\"990\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27922\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Nothing goes better with a cold beer than yakitori. The skewered and grilled chicken, mushrooms, and other delicacies at Yakitori Taisho are gently seasoned with a pinch of salt or the traditional sauce. Grab some friends, order up a cold one, and experience BBQ, hakata-style!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=9908824241088808531&amp;q=Yakitori+Taisho&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.729519,-73.989261&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=9908824241088808531&amp;q=Yakitori+Taisho&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.729519,-73.989261&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Terakawa Ramen<\/strong><br \/>\n18 Lexington Ave<br \/>\n(212) 777-2939<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/terakawaramen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/terakawaramen.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3893.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3893-e1348040656236.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3893\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27927\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Ramen for everyone! Terakawa Ramen\u2019s namesake is a pork bone based soup with thin noodles, but they also serve Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Tan Tan Noodles. This is ramen for every day of the week.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=12106653429656997964&amp;q=Terakawa+Ramen&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.739258,-73.985084&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=12106653429656997964&amp;q=Terakawa+Ramen&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.739258,-73.985084&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Hide-Chan Ramen<\/strong><br \/>\n248 52nd St<br \/>\n(2120 813-1800<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hidechanramen.com \" target=\"_blank\">hidechanramen.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3820.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3820-e1348040809214.jpg?resize=640%2C960\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3820\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27930\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle3.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle3.png?resize=640%2C346\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle3\" width=\"640\" height=\"346\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle3.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle3.png?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Famous ramen master Hideto Kawahara, known as \u201cHide-Chan\u201d to his friends and customers, oversees the steaming bowls at this midtown noodle shop. Come taste Hide-Chan\u2019s tonkotsu (pork) broth ramen\u2014a luscious, meaty soup, more cloudy than creamy\u2014and you may just meet Hide-Chan himself.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=2938610581278990309&amp;q=Hide-Chan+Ramen&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.756213,-73.968028&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=2938610581278990309&amp;q=Hide-Chan+Ramen&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.756213,-73.968028&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Batten Ramen <\/strong><br \/>\n2024 Center Ave, Fort Lee, NJ<br \/>\n(201) 461-5465<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_9085.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_9085-e1348040845748.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_9085\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27931\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Ramen topped with Japanese-style fried chicken! Batten Ramen has some of the best and most unique ramen toppings in New York City. Try corn, egg, bamboo shoots\u2026or just try the fried chicken. It\u2019s that good.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=8635075600123329599&amp;q=Batten+Ramen&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.852533,-73.971679&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=8635075600123329599&amp;q=Batten+Ramen&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.852533,-73.971679&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Donburiya<\/strong><br \/>\n137 E 47th St<br \/>\n(212) 980-7909<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/donburiyanyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/donburiyanyc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3767.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3767-e1348040462788.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3767\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27923\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Dig into the donburi (deep rice bowls) at Donburiya and you may never leave. Topped with all sorts of delectable tidbits, from stir-fried beef to fresh tuna sashimi, these donburi are darn good. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=16424566909376448843&amp;q=Donburi-ya&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.754432,-73.973088&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=16424566909376448843&amp;q=Donburi-ya&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.754432,-73.973088&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Ippudo New York<\/strong><br \/>\n65 4th Ave<br \/>\n(212) 388-0088<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ippudo.com\/ny\/ \" target=\"_blank\">ippudo.com\/ny\/ <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_9069.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_9069-e1348040569901.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_9069\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27925\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle4.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle4.png?resize=640%2C346\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle4\" width=\"640\" height=\"346\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle4.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle4.png?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You have to taste the ramen at Ippudo to fully understand why every day over 20,000 hungry people visit one of Ippudo\u2019s 43 restaurants across Japan. This is the real deal. Hakata-style ramen to be slurped and savored.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=13390953617500975094&amp;q=Ippudo&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.730948,-73.990287&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=13390953617500975094&amp;q=Ippudo&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.730948,-73.990287&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Udon West<\/strong><br \/>\n11 St. Marks Pl<br \/>\n(212) 353-3888<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/udonwest.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/udonwest.com\/default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3777.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3777-e1348040313693.jpg?resize=640%2C960\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3777\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27921\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Discover the joy of slurping. The thick wheat noodles at Udon West are served up alongside other traditional dishes such as tempura and rice bowls. It is truly authentic fare at a reasonable price. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=13539970463283589483&amp;q=Udon+West&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.729298,-73.989118&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=13539970463283589483&amp;q=Udon+West&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.729298,-73.989118&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Yakiniku West<\/strong><br \/>\n218 E 9th St<br \/>\n(212) 979-9238<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/yakinikuwest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/yakinikuwest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3793.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_3793-e1348040774744.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_3793\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27929\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Like a social club for carnivores, Yakiniku West is a meeting place for meat lovers. The traditional Japanese yakinuku (BBQ) joint lets you choose from a variety of thinly sliced and marinated meat and grill it at your table.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=9094098814866113488&amp;q=Yakiniku+West&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.729647,-73.988579&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=9094098814866113488&amp;q=Yakiniku+West&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.729647,-73.988579&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>East Japanese Restaurant<\/strong><br \/>\n210 E 44th St<br \/>\n(212) 687-5075<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.east.japas27.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.east.japas27.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_9143.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_9143-e1348040736932.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_9143\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27928\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Imagine yourself bowing through the noren curtain into a traditional Japanese eatery for a filling lunch or dinner with all of the flavors of eastern Japan. East serves an array of sushi, chicken yakitori, gyoza, and tempura. Bento boxes with hot and cold dishes are popular.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=14689543517824724559&amp;q=East+Japanese+Restaurant&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.751668,-73.972781&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=14689543517824724559&amp;q=East+Japanese+Restaurant&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.751668,-73.972781&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>Hakata Ton Ton<\/strong><br \/>\n61 Grove St<br \/>\n(212) 242-3699<br \/>\ntontonnyc.com  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_8948.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_8948-e1348040604816.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_8948\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27926\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle5.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle5.png?resize=640%2C346\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle5\" width=\"640\" height=\"346\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle5.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle5.png?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=2611357038933812018&amp;q=Hakata+Tonton&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.733217,-74.003257&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;output=embed\"><\/iframe><br \/><small><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.co.jp\/maps?ie=UTF8&amp;cid=2611357038933812018&amp;q=Hakata+Tonton&amp;gl=JP&amp;hl=en&amp;t=m&amp;iwloc=A&amp;brcurrent=3,0x0:0x0,0&amp;ll=40.733217,-74.003257&amp;spn=0.006295,0.006295&amp;source=embed\" style=\"color:#0000FF;text-align:left\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013<br \/>\n<strong>And here&#8217;s a few products from Fukuoka which are now gaining popularity in NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kansansui Sake<\/strong><br \/>\nPremium sake, medium-dry. Kansansui is distilled using the clear water of the Yabe River and the traditional Shizukushibori method, resulting in an aromatic yet mellow taste. Awarded Double Gold and Best of Show at the 2011 Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association (WSWA) Wine and Spirits Tasting Competition.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle1.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle1.png?resize=640%2C421\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle1\" width=\"640\" height=\"421\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle1.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle1.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tsukushi Shochu<\/strong><br \/>\nReminiscent of sake with a lighter, refreshing taste, shochu was the drink of choice for samurai for generations. Distilled on the Island of Kyushu, Tsukushi Shochu is made from barley in small batches and fermented in the traditional way with Japanese koji. Try Tsukushi Shochu with water, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle2.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle2.png?resize=640%2C424\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle2\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle2.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle2.png?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beniotome Shochu<\/strong><br \/>\nDistilled from a unique blend of barley, rice, and black sesame, this unique shochu will tempt even the most seasoned connoisseurs of fine spirits. Beniotome blends the intimate flavors of sesame in a patented process that leaves a mellow aroma that is pleasing to the palate.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle7.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle7.png?resize=640%2C422\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle7\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle7.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle7.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yususco<\/strong><br \/>\nLike a spicy lime, Yuzusco hot sauce has the perfect combination of refreshing citrus and fiery pepper. Spice up your BBQ, tacos, pasta, or other favorite dishes with this unique seasoning from Japan.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle6.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle6.png?resize=640%2C370\" alt=\"\" title=\"hakatastyle6\" width=\"640\" height=\"370\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle6.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/hakatastyle6.png?resize=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n<strong>For more information access the official Hakata Style website<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hakatastyle.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>hakatastyle.com<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (<a href=\"http:\/\/issuu.com\/fukuokanow\/docs\/fn166-magazine\" target=\"_blank\">fn166<\/a>, Oct. 2012)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the coast of Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan lies the city of Fukuoka. This cosmopolitan metropolis features the modern architecture of Rem Koolhaas and Michael Graves, numerous shopping boutiques, and the shiny veneer of Japanese modernity. Scratch the surface, however, and you will discover traditional Hakata Town. Nothing embodies the richness of the region more than Hakata-style cuisine. From miso to sake, Hakata has added its own touch to Japanese culinary tradition. Now Hakata cuisine has found a new home in New York. Stroll the streets of Manhattan, drop by one of these fine establishments, and experience food Hakata-style! Learn more at hakatastyle.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28593,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"27887","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4914],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","location-fukuoka-city","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/IMG_8948-e13480406048161.jpg?fit=640%2C426&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75254"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99473,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75254\/revisions\/99473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}