The 10 Best Breakfasts Restaurants You Must Eat in Hakata, Japan

Hakata is a very popular area as one of the tourist attractions in Fukuoka prefecture. Great place not just for sightseeing but also for shopping and dating. A lot of people visit this area for lunch since there are many cafes and restaurants. Among many foodie spots in Hakata, here are the 10 Best Breakfasts Restaurants You Must Eat in Hakata, Japan.

“Brioche Dorée”

Hakata is the heart of Kyushu, and well known as a stylish area. At such place, people must want their breakfast to be stylish too. “Brioche Dorée” is an ideal place for you.

“Brioche Dorée” is the best chain bakery cafe which has about 300 locations in the gourmet country, France. They have only 8 locations in Japan yet. So visit this place and be the edgy one. Their specialty “Brioche” is just 150 JPY. Not just stylish but gives value for money. Highly recommended.

“CORDUROY cafe KITTE”

Many young people visit Hakata since an area around Hakata and Tenjin is a fashion capital of Kyushu. With its popularity among those young people, “CORDUROY cafe KITTE” is also a great place that serves fine breakfast sets.

At this stylish cafe, choices include “Toasted Bread Set (350 JPY)” and “Hot Sandwich Set (480 JPY)”. For the hot sandwich set, you can choose from 3 toppings. Choose the one you like, according to your mood. You would feel great if you plan your day at this excellent cafe.

“Hakata Tenno”

Hakata’s status as a gourmet town allows itself to have a perfect place where you can enjoy excellent Japanese cuisine in the morning. “Hakata Tenno” has been a staple restaurant for over 50 years. They serve high grade fish such as blow fish. Expect something great from their breakfasts.

Their breakfast sets include 4 varieties: “Grilled Miso Marinated Gindara [black cod] Set (800 JPY)”, “Grilled Salt Seasoned Salmon Set (700 JPY)”, “Grilled Mirin [Sweet Sake] Marinated Mackerel Set”, and “Grilled Salt Seasoned Mackerel Set (600 JPY)”. At this popular place in Fukuoka, the way they grill fish and ingredients quality are much more excellent. Great for those who want a luxurious breakfast.

“Uchi no Tamago”

One of the standard Japanese breakfast food is tamagokake gohan [rice with raw egg, season with soy sauce]. In Hakata, you can eat super excellent tamagokake gohan. The eggs are born from carefully bred hens at JR Kyushu farm. Go to “Uchi no Tamago” if you want to enjoy those delicious eggs. It is Located close to the entrance of a shopping mall, Ming, at JR Hakata Station yard.

Their name, “Uchi no Tamago” is derived from the chicken farm, “Uchinoshuku Chicken Farm”. Breakfast made with eggs from healthy hens are marvelous. 2 kinds of pickles come with the meal for free. Why not stopping by when you go to Hakata Station?

“IVO CORSINI 1875”

“IVO CORSINI 1875” is a 140 years old Italian Chocolate specailty shop established in 1875. There is no other place that sells chocolates of this shop in Japan. People would be pleased if you give the finest chocolate as a souvenir.

At their cafe, by ordering something to drink from 8:00am to 11:00am, you can have toasted bread set for free. Their coffee is brewd with quality beans from Italy. Along with the coffee, they serve toasted bread, homemade butter chocolate spread, and a boiled egg come. What a surprise, isn’t it? Enjoy the gorgeous breakfast set feeling a breeze from Italy.

“Ishikura”

Since you came all the way to Hakata, why not making your breakfast a bit more gorgeous? “Ishikura” is a Hakata staple that serves wonderful lunch food. Well, they also crank out breakfast food includes Tai Chazuke (rice with seabream sashimi on top, pour dashi soup on them and eat). You can enjoy gorgeous morning.

Simple ochazuke (rice with toppings, pour soup and eat) is often eaten at breakfast in Japan. However, by changing the topping to seabream sashimi, it gets more special. Of course, they serve great dishes for lunch and dinner as well as breakfast. Anyway, no need to hesitate to choose this place in Hakata if you want to be heppiest in the morning.

“IMBISS KULA”

There would not be many occasions in which “you want to have breakfast in Hakata because you got something to do in the early morning”. However, sometimes it happens. “IMBISS KULA” is the best place for the occasion, which is located at the exit Chikushiguchi of Hakata Station.

Inside the house with a taste of English Bar, a variety of breakfast sets are available. They give pretty good value for money. Just 300 JPY for a set that includes toasted bread, a boiled egg, and coffee. Grab a nice breakfast at this place to start your early morning in Hakata.

“Pietro”

Popular Italian restaurant, “Pietro”. They are the maker of Pietro Dressing which is well known in Kyushu. You will not want to miss this restaurant’s fine breakfast. Because of its convenient location, many tourists often stop in this place.

Their lunch specialty is pasta, and they offer 2 choices for breakfast sets, “Bread Set (290 JPY)” and “Ring Bread Plate (389 JPY)”. The latter comes with salad. So, it would be a great chance to try the famous Pietro Dressing. Start your morning with delicious and healthy breakfast.

“Tanya HAKATA”

“Tan-Ya HAKATA” satiates those who want a big breakfast. They serve grilled beef tongue even in the morning. On top of that, the price of “Breakfast Set” that includes 4 slices of grilled beef tongue is just 540 JPY, and all-you-can eat Mugimeshi (bowls of cooked rice mixed with barley) is on offer. Really a good deal.

Now, there is one great option here. Pay extra 180 JPY and make it “Mentaiko Set”. Hakata’s mentaiko (salted cod roe marinated with red peppers seasoning mixture) is truly famous in Japan. You should definitely try their local specialty. After the meal, a cup of coffee is served for free. What a satisfaction! Perfect breakfast place for big eaters.

“Yasai wo Taberu Curry Camp”

“Yasai wo Taberu Curry Camp [curry camp with veggies]” is a curry specailty restaurant that originally started in Yoyogi, Tokyo. The beginning was when the owner got moved by the curry he made with friends at camp. Now the restaurant has several locations all over Japan. Hakata location is the only place in Kyushu where you can enjoy their curry.

As its name, their interior is made to look like a camping place. In the camping atmosphere, you can enjoy a big breakfast set that includes Japanese dry curry, fried egg, salad, and coffee. It is just 480 JPY. Ideal place for those who want curry for breakfast and have an energetic day.

Indulge yourself in excellent breakfast in Hakata!

How was this article? Hakata is a cutting-edge city in Kyushu. That is exactly why they have various gourmet food. As mentioned above, from a standard Japanese breakfast, tamagokake gohan, to plenty types of bread, grilled beef tongue, and curry, this town offers you a great variety of breakfast meals. Start your morning with Hakata’s gourmet food. Find your favorite one from the 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants You Must Eat in Hakata, Japan.