Mashiko (益子)

Eight minutes from Akasaka Station, Mashiko is a nine-seat, counter-only yakitori restaurant in Fukuoka’s Daimyo district, open just four days a week — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday — and closed Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The restaurant accepts cash only and is not suited to young children, reflecting its focus on a quiet, intimate counter experience. Dinner typically runs ¥10,000 to ¥15,000, and its limited operating days have helped make it one of the more sought-after reservations in the neighborhood.