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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Koga Sengyō Fukuoka Review – Fresh Seafood Bowls at Yanagibashi Market

Koga Sengyo (古賀鮮魚)

As I mentioned in my previous entry, my husband and I visited Japan in March this year. One of our main reasons for the trip was to undergo a complete medical checkup, known as ningen dock (人間ドック). This time, we chose to have it done in Fukuoka.

After arriving in Fukuoka, we dropped off our luggage at the hotel and went out to find lunch. Since our checkup was scheduled for the next morning, we wanted something not too heavy but still satisfying. We decided to return to Koga Sengyō, located inside the Yanagibashi Rengo Fish Market (柳橋連合市場), about a 20‑minute walk from JR Hakata Station.

We had visited Koga Sengyō in 2024 and instantly fell in love with it—the freshness, the simplicity, the warmth of a true market eatery. Coming back felt comforting, almost like revisiting a small ritual we didn’t realize we had started.

Koga Sengyo (古賀鮮魚)

Koga Sengyo (古賀鮮魚)

1-6-4 Haruyoshi
Fukuoka Chuoku
Fukuoka

Open Monday through Saturday

Hours 10 am through 3 pm (Last Order 2:30 pm)

We arrived around 11 a.m. on a weekday, and there were already several people seated. Before coming, we had promised ourselves we would stick to something light for lunch, but the moment we sat down and looked at the menu, our plan almost disappeared. “Oh no… everything looks amazing.” We looked at each other and nearly changed our minds on the spot.

Tuna Bowl (マグロ丼)

I chose the tuna bowl (マグロ丼), which came with nine thick slices of fresh tuna for 1,500 yen ($9.50). It also included a bowl of wakame seaweed soup. Each slice of tuna was so big, tender, and incredibly fresh. I loved every bite.

Tuna Bowl (マグロ丼)

Kaisen Don (海鮮丼)

My husband ordered the Kaisen Don (海鮮丼), which cost just 1,100 yen and also came with wakame seaweed soup. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and the quality was honestly impressive—we couldn’t believe it was only about $7. For a seafood bowl like this in the U.S., we would easily expect to pay over $50. If you visit Koga Sengyō, the Kaisen Don is an absolute must‑try.

Kaisen Don (海鮮丼)

Fresh Scallop Sashimi (ホタテの刺身)

Finally, we decided to order the fresh scallop sashimi (ホタテの刺身) for 1,500 yen. We hadn’t planned on getting this at all, but my husband loves scallops, so we couldn’t resist trying it. And for only $9.50, it felt impossible to pass up.

Our fresh seafood lunch came to a total of 4,100 yen ($26), which felt almost unbelievable for the quality we received. In the U.S., a meal like this would easily cost several times more, so we couldn’t help feeling a little amazed at how reasonable it was. If you’d like to read more about Koga Sengyō, feel free to take a look at my earlier entry.

There are my entries related to Fukuoka.