Menbei by Fukutaro
LOCALLY FAMOUS GIFT, NOW IS MORE CATCHING ON.
Fukuoka has many staple souvenirs, Mentaiko is one of those. Mentaiko is a spiced cod roe that is known for its spicy taste and rich fish flavor.
Fukutaro is one of long-run mentaiko maker for over 100 years. Menbei is something they came up with the idea that to combine rice crackers and mentaiko. Its popularity developed to nationwide now.
Slightly spicy and fishy-ness is milder than eating original mentaiko. So, shouldn't be a problem. In fact, it's very addictive if you are drinking beer.
MEMENTO INFO:
Product name: Menbei
Price: 16 for ¥480
Last for: 180 days
Menbei plain flavor.
Price:
16 for ¥480
32 for ¥1,000
Combination of spicy mentaiko, umami of squids and octopuses is its great feature. All other flavors are based on this plain flavor. Not to mention the spiciness, crispy and slightly hard texture suits perfectly with beer.
Menbei hot and spicy flavor.
Price:
4 for ¥160
16 for ¥540
Much spicier than the plain flavor. Habanero pepper is used. Try if you like spicy staff, but don't give it to kids.
Where to buy: "Fukutaro"
Gift shops at Fukuoka airport and Hakata station.
Plus there are retail store of Fukutaro. Personally, I prefer retails because you will get to see other Fukutaro's products.
Fukutaro main store.
Address: 1-1-1, Gojikkawa, Minamiku, Fukuoka city
Open hours:
9:00 to 18:00
10:00 to 16:00 (Cafe)
You can also join factory tour for free.
Call up +81-92-473-2086 if you want to book english guided tour.
Also check out their official site.
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