So we surveyed JAL staff at Fukuoka Airport and the OnTrip JAL editorial team to find out what items would make perfect gifts, and what items they would like to give to someone else, as well as what items they would like to have for themselves, and selected a total of 11 items.
*Prices include tax.
INDEX
"I want to give it to someone" category
- Only available at the airport. A Fukuoka specialty with a bitter chocolate flavor.
- A dish with a perfect contrast of textures between the soft cod roe and the
- Healthy donuts in vibrant flavours
- A set of authentic Fukuoka ramen
- A local Kyushu dashi stock characterized by its refined yet powerful flavor
- One bite and you'll understand why this famous manju is so popular
"I want one for myself" category
- A tube filled with mentaiko, a specialty of a traditional Japanese restaurant
- A classic souvenir rice cracker that has spread by word of mouth and become a big hit
- A perfect accompaniment to rice with a perfect balance of sourness, saltiness and texture.
- Amazingly delicious fried chicken served cold
- A luxurious dorayaki filled with a whole Amaou strawberry
Only available at Fukuoka Airport. The famous sweet "Matoi Hiyoko" is now covered in bitter chocolate.
"I want to give it to someone" category No. 1
3 pieces for 848 yen / Sold by: Hiyokohonpo Yoshinodo
"Meika Hiyoko," a well-known Fukuoka specialty, is now available in a special outfit, dressed in bitter chocolate. This special item with a bittersweet flavor can only be purchased at Fukuoka Airport. The chocolate coating melts in your mouth, creating an exquisite texture. If you are looking for a souvenir that is classic and unmistakably delicious, but also has a special feel to it, be sure to pick it up.
A word from JAL staff!
"When you think of souvenirs from Fukuoka, you think of Hiyoko! This is only available at Fukuoka Airport and the packaging is different from the usual ones, so I think it's a souvenir that gives you a special feeling." (OnTrip JAL editorial department)
Available for purchase at L'UNIQUE Hiyoko (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
"Ika-mentai" and "Kazunoko-mentai" have a perfect contrast in texture with the soft, creamy mentaiko.
"I want to give it to someone" category No. 2
756 yen each / Sold by: Fukuya
"Aemono Mentaiko" is a popular series that contains plenty of ingredients in authentic mentaiko. Among them, "Ika Mentaiko" is a smooth masterpiece that combines the soft texture of squid with the richness of mentaiko. In addition, "Kazunoko Mentaiko" offers a contrast of popping textures. It is perfect as it is with alcohol, or as a side dish with rice. It can also be used in pasta and other recipes.
A word from JAL staff!
"It goes well with rice, and is also recommended as a drink accompaniment, especially with sake!" (Ground staff)
Available for purchase at Fukuya Fukuoka Airport (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
Hakata-yaki Donuts: Healthy donuts with vibrant flavors
"I want to give it to someone" Category 3
110 yen each / Sold by: Hakata Jyokiya
*From the right: Plain, browned butter, sesame, chocolate, strawberry (only plain is sold at Fukuoka Airport)
These healthy donuts are baked without being fried, and the moist, finely textured dough and fragrant aroma that wafts through the air will whet your appetite. They have a soft texture that crumbles easily in your mouth. They also come in a wide variety of flavors, and each one is sure to bring out the flavor of the ingredients. If you're looking for a slightly unusual Hakata souvenir, this is a must-have item.
A word from JAL staff!
"The ones you can buy at Fukuoka Airport aren't freshly baked, but they have a nostalgic taste like pancakes, and you can bring them back to freshly baked condition by popping them in the microwave for just a few seconds. I recommend heating them in the microwave and then in the toaster for about a minute. They're crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and irresistible!" (Passenger Operations)
Available for purchase at Jyokiya (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
The "Tonkotsu Ramen Set" is an authentic ramen set that lets you enjoy the deliciousness of Fukuoka.
"I want to give it to someone" Category 4
4 servings: 1,800 yen / Sold by: Wins Japan
This set allows you to enjoy the taste of a famous restaurant at home, and comes with special mustard mustard greens and spring onions in the package. The thick, punchy soup, made from a blend of five types of dashi stock and three types of soy sauce produced in Fukuoka Prefecture, is perfectly paired with the chewy, smooth, thin noodles. It's authentic quality that will bring back memories of Hakata cuisine.
A word from JAL staff!
"It's a delicious tonkotsu ramen that lets you taste the real Fukuoka flavor." (Ground staff)
Available for purchase at Hakata Yatai Ramen Ikkosha Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal Store (Domestic Terminal 3rd floor)
"Hakata-only Kayanoya ago dashi" is a local Kyushu dashi stock that is characterized by its elegant yet powerful flavor.
"I want to give it to someone" category No. 5
1,620 yen / Sold by: Kuhara Honke
Ago means flying fish. Ago dashi, which is characterized by its mild bitterness, elegant and refreshing sweetness, and deep richness and flavor, is a familiar taste in Kyushu. "Hakata Limited Kayanoya Ago Dashi" is made by layering grilled flying fish with two types of fragrant flying fish flakes to create an elegant yet powerful umami dashi. You can easily recreate the unique Kyushu taste at home.
A word from JAL staff!
"It's delicious when used as a stock in miso soup or hot pot dishes." (Ground staff)
Available for purchase at Kuhara Honke Fukuoka Airport Store (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
*"Hakata Limited Kayanoya Agodashi" is only available at stores in Fukuoka.
One bite and you'll understand why it's so popular: the famous "Hakata Torimon" manju
“I want to give it to someone” category 6
6 pieces 930 yen / Sold by: Meigetsudo
This famous product is known as a standard souvenir from Hakata, and one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular. Moist white bean paste wrapped in soft dough with a fragrant milk flavor. The soft, fluffy texture and smooth flavor are perfectly balanced. This souvenir, which has been loved for a long time, is sure to please.
A word from JAL staff!
"It's a famous souvenir from Fukuoka. I'm sure many people know about it." (Ground staff)
Available at JAL PLAZA (formerly BLUE SKY) Fukuoka Airport Shop (2nd and 3rd floors of the domestic terminal, 3rd floor of the international terminal)
"Tsubudashi Spicy Mentaiko" is a tube filled with mentaiko, a specialty of a traditional Japanese restaurant.
"I want one for myself" Category #1
972 yen / Sold by: Wakae
The restaurant's exquisite mentaiko, which starts with carefully selecting the roe, is then made into an easy-to-use tube. Though it is in a tube, it is comparable to mentaiko made from the belly, with a literally "granular" texture, plump and granular, and a strong popping and chewing response. The seasoning is also exquisite, achieving a high level of both satisfaction and ease of use.
A word from JAL staff!
"With this, you can make delicious pasta really easily." (Manager)
Available for purchase at Wakae Fukuoka Airport Store (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
"Menbei" is a classic souvenir rice cracker that has spread by word of mouth and become a huge hit.
"I want one for myself" Category #2
Plain (2 pieces x 8 bags) 600 yen / Sold by: Yamaguchi Aburaya Fukutaro
With a pleasantly crispy texture, the moderate spiciness of Fukutaro's mentaiko and the delicious taste of seafood including squid and octopus fill your mouth with this new standard Hakata souvenir. This Menbei, which has gained popularity through word of mouth, is undoubtedly delicious. It comes in a package that makes it easy to divide into small portions, so it's sure to be useful for distributing at work or as a convenient snack to have at home.
A word from JAL staff!
"The texture and flavor are really delicious." (Ground staff)
Available at JAL PLAZA (formerly BLUE SKY) Fukuoka Airport Shop (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
"Ume no Kaori Hijiki" is a rice accompaniment with a perfect balance of sourness, saltiness, and texture.
"I want one for myself" Category #3
648 yen / Seller: Hakata Fukutomi
When you open the lid, the gorgeous fragrance of plums spreads. The hijiki seaweed simmered in a sauce based on bonito stock retains its texture, and when combined with the crunchy and chewy plums, you'll definitely want to eat it with white rice. It can be enjoyed as a rice ball, a salad, or just as is. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, and is so delicious that you'll want to keep it on hand.
A word from JAL staff!
"It's great on top of hot rice or mixed into rice balls." (Ground staff)
Available for purchase at Hakata Souvenir by Kikuhira (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
"Nunun Chicken" is a surprisingly delicious fried chicken that is eaten cold.
"I want one for myself" Category #4
1,080 yen / Sold by: Toriichiban Food Service
You may be surprised by the concept of eating it chilled, but one bite and you'll understand that this is a needless worry. On the contrary, the crisp texture achieved by chilling it and firming the flesh, the sweet and spicy sauce that seeps into the meat around the bone, and the sesame seeds that add texture. It's a flawless preparation and combination.
A word from JAL staff!
"It can be eaten cold, and the sweet and spicy sauce is addictive." (Ground staff)
Available for purchase at Tamaya (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
"Doraking Nama" is a luxurious dorayaki filled with a whole Amaou strawberry.
"I want one for myself" Category #5
Sold by: Ito King
*Limited time product available from late November to late May
The chewy dora dough is wrapped in fresh, gently sweet strawberry cream, flavorful bean paste, and a whole, voluminous strawberry. Not only will everyone be amazed by the combination, but the exquisite balance of deliciousness that comes together. This surprising sweet is sure to please anyone who gives it to you. Of course, you can also enjoy it for yourself.
A word from JAL staff!
"They're not too sweet and the size is just right. They often sell out, so when I see them I feel the urge to buy one!" (Flight Support)
Available for purchase at Ito King Fukuoka Airport (Domestic Terminal 2nd floor)
Fukuoka has a lot of delicious things to offer. A trip or business trip can turn into a gourmet trip before you know it. Fukuoka Airport is also full of delicious things, so don't forget to check out the souvenirs when you stop by. End your trip with some delicious memories.
*Some content was updated on April 19, 2024.
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