Seimon-barai (せいもん払い)

Seimon-barai is a long-running seafood izakaya in Fukuoka’s lively Nakasu-Kawabata district, celebrated for ultra-fresh sashimi and live squid prepared to order in front of guests. A repeat honoree on Tabelog’s Hyakumeiten list across several years, it draws both locals and visiting food enthusiasts, and reservations after early evening are often hard to come by. Many dishes are priced at seasonal market rates, so the final bill can vary from visit to visit.