HAKATAYA — Restaurant in Hatsukaichi

This little shop is a perfect short stop if you're craving a treat or some coffee. You can purchase tickets from a vending machine for both iced and hot coffee, fried treats called momiji manju with different fillings. There are tables and stools set up in one end of the shop - plenty of tables available. We paid 1,000 yen for two momiji manju and two coffees. Both were great, and we were really pleasantly surprised at the coffee which we're usually disappointed by. Here it was nice and strong, but smooth and not...

The Hakataya sign board called out to me when I saw the sign for the fried surimi - minced fish with spices and onions (¥350 for 1 piece). I was then directed by staff to insert cash/coins into a ticket machine and then select the food option. A number was given to me, and it will be called once the food is ready. I waited less than 5 minutes and the food came out piping hot. There is some seating space inside. The minced fish had a slight spicy kick to it, but otherwise was rather bouncy in texture. I...

Another delicious vendor where we had the fish cake made with fresh fish , chilli and onions for 300 Yen. As well as their fried Momiji mandu filled with red bean paste for 200 Yen. These were both very delicious and freshly prepared for us and well worth the visit.

Topped off with their maple soda of 350 Yen which has a nice and bright flavour , would definitely recommend a visit while on the island .

They also have the non fried version of the treat but we did not try it...