Oryori Sato
お料理 佐藤
Kaiseki in Kokura, Fukuoka, 5 min walk from Heiwadōri Station
Our analysis
- #1of 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kokura
- ¥19,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Oryori Sato is 1st of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kokura and 8th of 102 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,000 (on Tabelog), 14% below the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 10 in Fukuoka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 24 of the 102 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥19,000 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥25,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryori Sato | #8 | ¥19,000 | ¥19,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Yasuda | #26 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Kappou Hirakawa | #31 | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Toyo | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Tanga | Sun |
| Kokura Shoan | — | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Shujin Sakana Club Yume | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 19 min, Kawaraguchi Mihagino | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Oryori Sato
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 093-541-3767 (+81-93-541-3767 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Fukuoka.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course (Dinner) (Fewer Dishes)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Omakase Course (Lunch) (Fewer Dishes)Most booked
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Omakase Course (Dinner) (Basic Course)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥6,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course (Lunch) (Basic Course)
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
Omakase Course (Dinner)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥5,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course (Lunch)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is an ashtray outside |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Heiwadōri Station.
Also near: Kokura: 6 min · Tanga: 9 min
- Leave Heiwadōri Station and walk north for 110 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto National Route 199 and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
Oryori Sato is on your right.
On your right
Look for
お料理 佐藤
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
KSKコアビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
お料理 佐藤福岡県北九州市小倉北区京町3-5-7 KSKコアビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-5-7 Kyomachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from JR Kokura Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | Fukuoka 2019: two stars |
|---|
As stated on oryourisato.jimdofree.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oryori Sato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Oryori Sato closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Oryori Sato?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Oryori Sato?
Heiwadōri Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Kokura Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Oryori Sato have a Michelin star?
According to its website, Oryori Sato was awarded two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Fukuoka 2019. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.