TeppanTenjinHormon
TeppanTenjinHormon is a teppanyaki restaurant in the Hakata shopping street beneath the station, specializing in hormone and beef cooked on a hot plate directly in front of diners. The establishment serves set meals with meat, vegetables, rice, miso soup, and raw egg for dipping.
The restaurant has operated in this cooking style for over 20 years, establishing itself as a specialist in hormone teppanyaki. Its location in the bustling Hakata Station made it a familiar stopping point for travelers and locals.
The name Tenjin references a Shinto deity worshipped in the area. The restaurant embodies the Japanese teppanyaki tradition where diners watch their food cook on the hot plate right before them, becoming part of the cooking experience.
The restaurant sits in the basement of Hakata Station and can be hard to find due to the size of the complex, but signs and staff will guide you. It is best to arrive during quieter hours to avoid long waits.
The restaurant distinguishes itself through quality raw materials and skilled preparation, with particular attention to properly browning the meat directly on the plate. A traditional element is the raw egg for dipping, which adds smoothness and flavor to the cooked meat.
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