Telas&mico(屋台)

Peering into Fukuoka's 'hawker' havens - SilverKris

"Run by chef Kensuke Kubota — who trained at NOBU London and ZUMA London and also operates a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Haruyoshi — this eye-catching turquoise-and-burgundy yatai on Watanabe Street in Tenjin serves fusion dishes that marry local Fukuoka ingredients with a western-style approach. Expect grilled yakigushi skewers, barbecued pork and handcrafted sausages, and a convivial counter where the chef chats directly with international visitors, shares tips about local art and nightlife, and gradually earned acceptance from older yatai owners after a tough first few months." - Tom Miyagawa Coulton