Researching for eateries in less touristy regions of Japan (compared to major cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido etc.) had prove to be more challenging due to limited information/reviews online.
I shortlisted Isokko Syouten because I read somewhere that they have an All-you-can-eat Oysters Buffet deal. However the staff informed us that it was a seasonal promotion and also need to make advanced reservations for it. Nonetheless the place seemed to specialise in fresh seafood with live tanks in the shop as well. As we reached at a rather off-peak hour, there was not many diners around. I could not tell whether this place is worth giving a try. As I was keen to try my hands on grilling my own oysters, we decided to settle down for some snacking.
Ordering could be done using ipad in Japanese/English/Chinese with photos, so it was quite straightforward. I took the opportunity to order a Goma Saba – a quintessential Fukuoka dish made with raw mackerel dressed with sesame, soy sauce, wasabi and topped with seaweed. I really liked this dish for its simple yet aromatic dressing! Highly recommended to try if you are in Fukuoka.
Although we didn’t get to eat the oyster buffet, the ala carte bucket of oysters for ¥1,058 (about S$13) was quite a steal for about a dozen fresh oysters. They were pretty fresh and juicy. We also ordered some scallops with butter.
The place became more lively when we left as the dinner crowd started to flow in.
Photos Taken Earlier:
Visited the Uminonakamichi Seaside Park but the scale of the nemophila was not as impressive as the display at Hitachi Seaside Park near Tokyo. Unlike the latter which has flora displays which were well-curated and manicured, this park seemed more like a leisure park for locals to enjoy the outdoor activities. It is actually recommended to rent a bicycle as the park was sooooo huge…and the flora areas are spread far apart. Unfortunately since we visited during the Golden Week holiday, there were no available bicycles for rental when we arrived. There was a waitlist and we’ll need to wait until people return their bicycles at the centre.
There were many celebration activities ongoing as 1st May 2019 marks the beginning of the Reiwa era （令和）and accession date of Emperor Naruhito.
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