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Fukuoka Nakasu Cuisine: Tatsumi Sushi Main Store's Creative Sushi and Seafood
What is ‘Tatsumi Sushi Main Store’? This long-established restaurant located in Shimokawabata-cho, Hakata, started as a small shop next to the Nagahama Fish Market in the Showa 55 year (1980 year) and has become an unshakable culinary landmark in Fukuoka. Stepping into this restaurant feels like traveling through time, with the fresh aroma of seafood, the sound of the chef’s skilled knife work, and the faint laughter and clinking of glasses creating an atmosphere that is not just a dining place, but a stage full of warmth and humanity.
Tatsumi Sushi is not your typical old-fashioned Edomae sushi, where a brush of soy sauce is all it takes. They take a creative approach, with each piece of sushi resembling a small universe, infused with the craftsman’s thoughtfulness and care. Don’t expect to dip your sushi in soy sauce yourself, as the flavors are already expertly adjusted by the chef when served, possibly with a touch of yuzu salt, a sprinkle of plum meat, or even a hint of miso or Korean chili sauce. These bold combinations make you exclaim, ‘Sushi can be enjoyed like this?’ For instance, the sea bream delivered directly from Genkai-nada, with its sweetness gently lifted by yuzu, instantly transforms into a celebration for the taste buds; or the rich mackerel paired with a bit of moromi (fermented soybean paste), salty yet slightly sweet, is simply indescribable. Not to mention their signature ‘Q Mackerel,’ a Kyushu specialty that may vary with the seasons.
Of course, the signature dishes are not limited to sushi. Tatsumi Sushi’s ‘Ikizukuri’ (live squid sashimi) is a must-try for many food enthusiasts, so fresh that you can almost see the squid quivering on the plate. The crunchy and tender texture paired with a special sauce is truly a gift from the sea. In winter, their ‘Ara Nabe’ (grouper hot pot) and fugu dishes are heartwarming and comforting, with a rich broth complemented by fresh seafood that makes you want to have a few extra bowls of rice. And then there’s the unexpected ‘Nankan Age’ (Kumamoto specialty fried tofu) sushi roll, with a crispy exterior wrapping around a fragrant rice ball, delivering an explosion of happiness with every bite.
The founder of Tatsumi Sushi, Tamihiro Matsuhata, was a man with a passionate pursuit of culinary excellence from a young age. When he opened his shop in Nagahama, it was just a 10-tsubo small space, but with the belief of ‘bringing the best food to everyone,’ he gradually built the restaurant to its current scale. From the original Nagahama shop to the current Nakasu Main Store and Iwataya shop, Tatsumi Sushi’s expansion is a testament to creativity and perseverance. Their dedication to ingredients is unparalleled, with fishing ports across Japan as their support team, and the rice is a seasonal blend of brands, while soy sauce and vinegar are meticulously selected and handcrafted. With such care, it’s no wonder that even overseas tourists come seeking them out.
Tatsumi Sushi Main Store is a place you won’t forget after just one visit. Whether you’re a foodie looking for a taste adventure or simply want a place to relax, this restaurant can satisfy you. In terms of pricing, from the lunch ‘Seasonal Recommended Course’ at 2500 yen to the evening ‘Omakase Course’ at 13000 yen, the choices are dizzying, but every penny spent is worth it. Next time you visit Fukuoka, don’t forget to come here and let Tatsumi Sushi take you on a fantastic journey through the flavors of Kyushu, one piece of sushi at a time!
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Seasonal Recommended Course
旬のおすすめコース
Plum Course
梅コース
Take Course
竹コース
Matsu Course
松コース
Wagyu A5 Grade Filet Steak
和牛A5ランクのフィレステーキ
Shark Fin Chawanmushi
ふかひれの茶碗蒸し
Foie Gras
フォアグラ
Fresh Sliced Squid (Sashimi)
イカの活造り
Seasonal Recommended Course
旬のおすすめコース
Plum Course
梅コース
Take Course
竹コース
Matsu Course
松コース
Omakase lunch
おまかせランチ
Chef's Omakase Cuisine
おまかせ料理
13,000 yen course
13,000円コース
15,000 yen course
15,000円コース
18,000 yen course
18,000円コース
Sushi Course
寿司コース
Chef's Omakase Nigiri
おまかせにぎり
Premium Nigiri Sushi
特上にぎり
Premium Nigiri
上にぎり
À la carte dishes
一品料理
Sashimi Assortment
刺身盛り合わせ
Thinly sliced pufferfish sashimi
ふぐの鉄刺
Whale Assortment
鯨盛り合わせ
Fatty tuna sashimi
トロ刺身
Abalone sashimi
アワビ刺身
Seared Assortment
炙り盛り合わせ
Salt-grilled Prawn
車海老塩焼き
Grilled turban shell
サザエつぼ焼き
Wagyu A5 Grade Filet Steak
和牛A5ランクのフィレステーキ
Shark Fin Chawanmushi
ふかひれの茶碗蒸し
Soy-braised fish pieces
荒炊き
Grilled Abalone with Butter
鮑バター焼き
Miso-marinated Tilefish
甘鯛の味噌漬け
Foie Gras
フォアグラ
Fresh Sliced Squid (Sashimi)
イカの活造り
Sake-steamed grouper
アラの酒蒸し
Red miso soup
赤出し
Chawanmushi (Steamed Egg Custard)
茶碗蒸し
Clear seafood broth
潮汁
Creative Sushi
創作寿司
Seared fatty tuna
トロ（あぶり）
Medium Fatty Tuna
中トロ
Sea Bream
たい
Abalone
あわび
Yellowtail Amberjack Belly
ひらす腹
Sea Urchin
うに
Live shrimp nigiri
おどり
Flounder
ひらめ
Flounder Fin
えんがわ
Grouper
あら
Raw Anago (Sea Eel)
生穴子
Simmered Conger Eel
煮穴子
Turban Shell
サザエ
Salmon Roe
いくら
Yellowtail Amberjack
ひらす
Cockle
とり貝
Mackerel
さば
Shrimp
えび
Squid Tentacles
げそ
Radish sprouts
かいわれ
Red Clam
赤貝
Surf Clam
ミル貝
Squid
いか
Horse Mackerel
あじ
Tuna (Lean)
まぐろ（赤身）
Egg
たまご
Crab
かに
Other Sushi Rolls
巻物その他
Fatty Tuna Tekka Maki
トロ鉄火巻
Sea Urchin Roll
うに巻
Tekka Maki (Tuna Roll)
鉄火巻
Squid Cucumber Roll
いかきゅう巻
Anago and Cucumber Roll
穴きゅう巻
Salted Squid Roll
いかの塩辛巻
Yam Roll
山芋巻
Kappa Maki (Cucumber Roll)
かっぱ巻
Pickled radish roll
しんこ巻
Perilla Wrap
しそ巻
Natto Roll
納豆巻
Kanpyo Roll
かんぴょう巻
Egg roll
たまご巻
Other Sushi Rolls
巻物その他
Premium sushi roll
上巻
Pressed conger eel sushi
穴子押し
Pressed shrimp sushi
海老押し
Pressed mackerel sushi
バッテラ
Lettuce sushi roll
レタス巻
Sushi roll
巻ずし
Hiroshima greens sushi roll
広島菜巻
Sukeroku sushi
助六
Nankan inari sushi
南関いなり
Matsumae sushi
松前
Other Sushi Rolls
巻物その他
Sushi cake
寿司ケーキ
Hagoromo-koto bento
羽衣琴弁当
Colorful kaiseki bento
彩り懐石弁当
Drink Menu
お飲物メニュー
Draft beer
生ビール
Draft beer
生ビール
Medium
中
Small
小
Asahi Super Dry
アサヒ スーパードライ
Kirin Lager
キリンラガー
Yebisu Beer
エビス
Asahi Dry Zero
アサヒドライゼロ
Kirin Zero Ichi
キリンゼロイチ
Plum wine
梅酒
Plum wine
梅酒
On the Rocks
ロック
Soda
ソーダ
Glass of Wine
グラスワイン
Glass of Wine
グラスワイン
Red Wine
赤
White Wine
白
Maker's Mark
メーカーズマーク
Maker's Mark
メーカーズマーク
Chivas Mizunara 12 Years
シーバス ミズナラ12年
The Macallan 12 Years
ザ・マッカラン12年
Soft drinks
ソフトドリンク
Oolong tea
ウーロン茶
Coca-Cola
コカ・コーラ
Ginger Ale
ジンジャーエール
Strong Carbonated Glass (Carbonated Bottle)
強炭酸グラス(炭酸ボトル)
Orange Juice
オレンジジュース
Grape Juice
ブドウジュース
Tatsumi Sushi Main Store Map
Tatsumi Sushi Main Store | Store Information
Address: 8-5 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-263-1661
Access: About 1 minute on foot from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka subway.
Business Hours: 11:00 to 22:00, last order at 21:30.
Closed: Mondays, the second Sunday of each month, and during the New Year holidays.
Reservations: Available.
Seating: Counter, table, and private rooms available, all non-smoking.
Payment: Credit cards, electronic payments, and QR code payments.
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