鮨志郎 Sushi Shiro — Restaurant in Fukuoka

Omakase Dining Review (Fukuoka)

We were a party of 4, and booking a spot in Fukuoka was really tough. We tried multiple websites but couldn’t find a place for 4, so we ended up messaging the restaurant directly and paid in advance. The payment was immediately debited, not just a credit hold, which felt a bit abrupt. The total came to 123,000 yen for 4 people, averaging about 30,000 yen per person, plus an extra 10,000 yen for 4 additional Akagai sushi. For Fukuoka, this felt a bit pricey. We’ve had omakase in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo before, and this was close to Tokyo prices. Just two days ago, we had an omakase in Kumamoto for 20,000 yen per person, which felt like better value.

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere, and the chef was quite engaging. He spoke fluent Japanese (of course), good Mandarin, and even some English and Cantonese. He was great at promoting the experience, encouraging photos, and setting up Instagram-worthy moments. The first few dishes were impressive, especially the seafood and sashimi, which were displayed in a box for us to see. We got really excited about the Akagai and squid, and the sushi was of good quality. Here’s the menu:

Appetizer: Crab Sashimi: Chicken grunt (Houbou fish) Abalone with liver sauce Sakura shrimp tempura Bird clam soup Sushi: Medium fatty tuna (Chutoro) Sushi: Spring red snapper (Kasugo-dai) Uni (sea urchin) with mochi Sushi: Needlefish (Sayori) Sushi: Fish (unspecified type) Grilled dish: Blackmouth anglerfish (Kurokuchi) Sushi: Fatty tuna (Otoro) Sushi: Kuruma shrimp (Kuruma ebi) Sushi: Taiji sea urchin (Uni) Sushi: Horse mackerel (Aji) Shirako (cod milt) soup Additional Sushi: Ehime red ark shell (Akagai) Sushi: Anago (conger eel) Roll: Toro with spring onion Tamago (Japanese omelet)

However, the Taiji uni was a big disappointment. It was presented in a fancy, expensive-looking box—I could tell from the brand it was supposed to be high-end. The color was stunning, a vibrant orange, and every piece looked perfect. But the taste was far from what you’d expect from uni; it lacked that fresh, sweet uni flavor. Honestly, I’ve had cheaper uni that tasted better, which was really disappointing. Around the 8th sushi, the chef asked if we wanted to add anything else from the box for an extra charge. We were confused because the Akagai we were looking forward to was right there in the box but wasn’t part of the set menu. He explained that he goes to the market daily to pick fresh ingredients, so the menu changes every day. But in the end, all 8 customers that day added the Akagai, so it didn’t feel like the market didn’t have Akagai—it seemed more like he was selling it separately to make extra money. Not to mention, the Akagai was pretty tasteless, which was disappointing. Also, the meal ended with tamago, but usually, omakase includes a dessert to finish on a perfect note, and this time there wasn’t one, which felt a bit incomplete.

Overall, the first half of the meal was great, but the uni’s quality, the Akagai situation, and the lack of dessert left us a bit disappointed. For the price in Fukuoka, it felt a bit overpriced, and the value wasn’t...

My wife and I dined here at Sushi Shiro. We are from Minnesota, USA, and this is my first ever omakase in Japan. This was one of my best experiences for eating sushi (I've dined at a good amount of sushi omakase in the USA).

The fish were top quality. I enjoyed all of the nigiri and dishes the chef and his team presented. They were all perfectly crafted. Let's just say... the chef had a fresh horse mackerel nigiri for the day, and it was the best ever mackerel sushi I've ever had.

I was afraid it would be strict and tense; it was not. It was intimate yet relaxed, which I enjoyed a lot. The chef is younger, with a younger team. They took very good care of us, showing great hospitality. I have a shellfish allergy and they were able to accomodate my allergy. The chef also speaks Chinese (unsure which dialect), and English. So he was able to communicate with us and present the dishes.

I would highly reccomend eating here. The food is amazing and the hospitality top notch. You do have to reserve, I believe. So make...

A must-visit restaurant for your visit to Fukuoka. Pls book early as they are always full house.

The head chef has global experiences working in Michelin restaurants in Taiwan, China and Singapore for over 10 years. Helming his own restaurant in his hometown, we see how skilfully he brings the best produce to the fore in an honest, authentic way.

He speaks fluent Mandarin, English and that makes conversation natural.

We tried many omakase in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka and we like to say that Sushi Shiro has achieved high standards!

The rice in the sushi has a bounce to it. Through the masterful hands of the Chef, it holds together and disperses in your mouth. You feel every grain of rice that’s plump and flavourful.

We enjoyed the effort and stories that go into the curation of the freshest ingredients available.

I believe the next time I am back in Fukuoka, Sushi Shiro will be awarded with ⭐️...