flare
French in Kokura, Fukuoka, 5 min walk from Nishi-Kokura Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 French restaurants in Kokura
- 46%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, flare is 2nd of the 4 French restaurants in Kokura. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 46% of the high-end restaurants in Fukuoka in this guide, and lower than that of 29% of its French restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 22 of the 44 French restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,000 on its website and ¥18,700 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kokura with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Émilion | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Heiwadōri | Mon, Sun |
| flare | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Nishi-Kokura | Mon |
| Ohno | — | ¥23,000 | ¥23,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Restaurant KIMOTO | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Tanga | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book flare
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 090-3412-4949 (+81-90-3412-4949 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Full course
Lunch
¥18,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Full course
Dinner
¥18,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Kuroge Wagyu Steak Course
Lunch
¥20,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥2,200 more than the one above
Kuroge Wagyu Steak Course
Dinner
¥20,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
Specialty Course【Reservation must be made for your visit 7 days in advance】
Lunch
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥6,600 more than the one above
Specialty Course【Reservation must be made for your visit 7 days in advance】
Dinner
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Table charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Sandals and shorts are not allowed Casual Smart |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | December 2022 |
Getting there
5 min walk (390 m) from Nishi-Kokura Station.
Also near: Heiwadōri: 15 min · Kokura: 17 min
- Leave Nishi-Kokura Station and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 120 m.
flare is on your left.
On your left
Look for
大門ビル
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
福岡県北九州市小倉北区大門2-1-20 大門ビル
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-20 Daimon Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-0811 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from JR Nishi-Kokura Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Owner-chef | 俵 健二 |
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As stated on xn--7ckwbyd2a7827awcp.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does flare cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Table charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is flare closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to flare?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to flare?
Nishi-Kokura Station, about 5 minutes on foot (390 m). Heiwadōri Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does flare have a dress code?
Sandals and shorts are not allowed Casual Smart
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.