Meal takeaway • 1993-3 Ikitsukichō Yamadamen, Hirado, Nagasaki 859-5704, Japan
"Fukube," nestled in the mountains of Hirado City, is a long-established Japanese restaurant that has been in business since the Edo period. This restaurant uses traditional methods to cook fresh seafood caught locally. Particularly popular is the whale cuisine, offering various dishes for different parts of the whale, such as sashimi, shabu-shabu, and kujira-don.
One of the specialties of "Fukube" is the carefully pickled whale pickled bowl. The fresh whale's umami and the flavor of the pickling bed perfectly complement each other, resulting in an exquisite taste. It is a dish that allows you to fully enjoy a firm texture and elegant flavor.
The charm of this restaurant lies in the relaxed and comfortable space where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The interior of the store is renovated from a wooden old folk house, exuding a warm and cozy atmosphere. The seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients is also popular, attracting not only locals but also fans from afar.
The cuisine at "Fukube," embodying the natural blessings of Hirado, offers a rare taste experience that is hard to come by in the city. How about fully savoring the charm of the whale in a space where the tradition of the craft brings out a reliable taste?