Yatai Vendors

Yatai are traditional Japanese street food stalls, often found in Fukuoka, as well as in cities like Osaka and Tokyo. These small, mobile stalls serve a variety of delicious and affordable Japanese comfort foods, especially in the evening. Yatai vendors serve various street foods, but some of the must-try dishes include:

🍜 Hakata Ramen (博多ラーメン) – Rich, creamy tonkotsu (pork bone) broth ramen, popular in Fukuoka.
🥟 Yaki Gyoza (焼き餃子) – Pan-fried dumplings served with soy sauce and chili oil.
🍢 Oden (おでん) – A hot pot with fish cakes, boiled eggs, daikon, and konjac in a light dashi broth.
🍙 Yaki Onigiri (焼きおにぎり) – Grilled rice balls brushed with soy sauce.
🌭 Yakitori (焼き鳥) – Skewered, grilled chicken with salt or tare (sweet soy sauce).
🥩 Beef Skewers (牛串) – Juicy, grilled wagyu or beef skewers with salt and pepper.
🦑 Ika-yaki (いか焼き) – Grilled squid, a specialty in coastal areas.
🍺 Local Sake & Beer – Many yatai serve Japanese sake, shochu, or beer.