Nakasu Yatai Food Stalls

中洲の屋台

Yatai are small open-air food stalls that are set up along sidewalks and in parks in Fukuoka as evening falls. Nakasu, along the river, is one of the main yatai areas and has a lively atmosphere with many tourists. Each stall is small and usually seats no more than about 10 people. Common dishes include ramen, dumplings, oden and tempura, and each stall has its own menu, prices and payment methods.

Open in Google Maps ↗ Directions ↗

Visitor information

Opening hours: Some stalls open from 6:00pm, but most start around 6:30–7:00pm.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Roughly 100 stalls in Fukuoka City, split between the Nakasu and Tenjin areas.
Before you sit down, check the menu, prices and payment methods.
Share seats and do not stay long after finishing your meal.
Basic rule: one order per customer.
No raw food is served at yatai.
Standing and drinking outside the stalls is prohibited.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Yatai menus include tonkotsu (pork-bone) ramen, motsunabe, yakitori, gyoza and oden, so check the menu and ask before you sit down. Stalls also serve drinks.
Yatai etiquette: use the restroom beforehand, check the menu, prices and payment methods before taking a seat, share seats and do not linger after finishing your meal.
Most stalls start around 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. (some at 6:00 p.m.); Fukuoka City's tourism site recommends arriving early, around 18:00, before the stalls get crowded.
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukuoka and the verified places to pray nearby.