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SushiKokura Station4 min walk

Tenzushi Kyomachi

天寿し 京町店

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Kyushu-mae nigiri layered with kabosu and salt instead of soy sauce: an evening facing the master chef at a 6-seat counter

  • Famous red squid as the signature dish
  • Tuna marinated in dashi
  • Medium-fatty and fatty tuna enjoyed with salt
  • Kyushu-mae nigiri layered with condiments
  • Seasonal red sea urchin and milt also available
  • Only 6 counter seats
  • A famous restaurant that is hard to book
  • Ideal for anniversary meals

Located about a 5-minute walk from Kokura Station, Tenzushi Kyomachi is a sushi restaurant operated solely with a 6-seat plain wood counter. In contrast to the subtractive philosophy of Edo-mae, its greatest feature is the additive technique of "Kyushu-mae", which enhances the umami of ingredients by layering condiments (yakumi) such as kabosu citrus, salt, and yuzu kosho. With the straightforward purity of serving no alcohol and no appetizers, nigiri begins the moment you take your seat, presenting dishes such as the signature red squid intricately scored and topped with sea urchin and tobiko, dashi-marinated tuna, and medium-fatty and fatty tuna enjoyed with salt in steady succession. Alongside pickled ginger (gari), cucumber served with salt acts as a unique palate cleanser, leading an uninterrupted rhythm all the way through to the closing tamago and melon. The master chef's friendly conversation and attentive hospitality—extending to the tea and lemon slices for your fingers—gently ease the focused atmosphere. With completely non-smoking seating and no alcohol served, it is chosen by diners wishing to concentrate purely on the sushi itself and for anniversary meals.

Details

Cuisine
Dishes
Address
3-11-9 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 802-0002, Japan

Address in Japanese: 福岡県北九州市小倉北区京町3-11-9

Nearest station
Phone
093-521-5540
Budget
Lunch
¥50,000–¥59,999
Dinner
¥50,000–¥59,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
Seats
6 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
February 1, 2004

Opening hours

Mon–TueClosed
Wed–Sun
  • 12:00–13:30
  • 14:00–15:30
  • 17:30–19:00
  • 19:30–21:00
Holidays
  • 12:00–13:30
  • 14:00–15:30
  • 17:30–19:00
  • 19:30–21:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

3-11-9 Kyomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 802-0002, Japan

Address in Japanese: 福岡県北九州市小倉北区京町3-11-9

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