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Hakata Hanamidori Kawabata is a mizutaki restaurant about two minutes from Kushida Shrine Station and within walking distance of Canal City Hakata. Opened on July 1, 2024, it serves the chain's branded Hanamidori chicken in Hakata's traditional chicken hot pot.
Mizutaki is eaten in stages: first taste the chicken broth, then enjoy chicken and vegetables, and finish with rice porridge or noodles. Staff can guide the order even when a guest is unfamiliar with the dish.
Key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-210 Kamikawabata, Hakata, Fukuoka |
| Access | 2 minutes from Kushida Shrine; 5 minutes from Nakasu-Kawabata |
| Dinner | Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00; Sun/holidays 17:00–22:00 |
| Lunch | Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11:30–14:30 |
| Seats | 105, including private rooms; non-smoking |
| Parking | No dedicated parking |
Mizutaki courses
The Aji course is ¥4,500, Hana ¥5,500, Kinka ¥6,500 and Ho-oh ¥8,500. Higher-priced courses add appetisers and special dishes rather than changing the basic identity of mizutaki. Ho-oh requires a reservation, and booking is sensible for other courses at weekend dinner. Confirm whether the listed price includes all service conditions for your date.
Weekend lunch
Lunch is served Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11:30 to 14:30, with last order at 14:00. Sets start around ¥1,980 and offer a lower-cost introduction to Hanamidori chicken. Weekday lunch is not listed, so do not plan a Monday–Friday midday visit without checking a special opening.
How to enjoy mizutaki
Begin with the broth before adding strong condiments. Next, eat the chicken while it is tender, then cook vegetables and tofu. Yuzu pepper, ponzu and spring onion can be added gradually. The final rice porridge absorbs the stock's flavour. Do not handle raw ingredients with your eating chopsticks if separate utensils are provided, and follow staff timing for a safe simmer.
- Taste the clear broth first
- Chicken before vegetables
- Add ponzu and yuzu pepper little by little
- Finish with rice or noodles
Reservations and neighbourhood
Dinner runs Monday–Saturday 17:00–23:00, last order 22:00, and Sunday or holidays 17:00–22:00, last order 21:00. The restaurant closes over the year-end and New Year period. It has 105 seats and private rooms but no dedicated parking. The location works well after Kushida Shrine, Kawabata shopping arcade or Canal City; reserve for groups and private rooms.
