Modern Japanese-Italian Dining Experience
From September 1 to November 29, 2026, THE LIVELY KITCHEN FUKUOKA HAKATA will present a new series of autumn courses that bridge the gap between traditional Japanese aesthetics and contemporary Italian flavors. The restaurant’s concept centers on washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) elements—utilizing local seasonal ingredients and Japanese ceramics—reimagined through Italian techniques. This approach results in a dining experience characterized by creative plating and storytelling, set within the professional yet approachable atmosphere of the hotel.
Seasonal Lunch: The Fuku Course
The autumn lunch menu, titled “Fuku,” is themed around the vibrant colors of the season. The meal incorporates signature autumn ingredients such as saury, eggplant, and pumpkin. A notable highlight is the playful amuse-bouche, crafted from mushroom mousse and cheese to resemble a small forest mushroom. For the main course, guests can choose between options such as herb-roasted swordfish or red wine-braised pork, followed by a selection of three pasta types and four desserts, including a seasonal mont blanc.
Evening Elegance: The Scent of Autumn Dinner
The “Scent of Autumn” dinner course is designed to emphasize the deep umami and aromatic qualities of the harvest season. The meal begins with a trio of appetizers, including a foie gras mousse served in a peanut-shaped monaka (wafer) and a delicate sea urchin cappellini. As the course progresses, it moves through seafood salads and sea bream paired with figs, culminating in Kirishima Kogen pork served with burdock root, reflecting the shifting flavors as the season deepens.
Special Anniversary Accommodation Plan
For guests marking a special occasion, the hotel offers a dedicated stay package that includes an upgraded version of the seasonal dinner. This menu incorporates luxury ingredients such as grilled kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) and Miyazaki beef with foie gras. The experience concludes with a surprise message plate, providing a tailored touch for birthdays or anniversaries during the autumn months. The restaurant itself offers a modern, geometric interior design that complements the creative culinary direction.
Property details
- Property
- THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
- Address
- 5-2-18 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0801
- Access
- 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station (Subway Kuko Line); 10 minutes by taxi from JR Hakata Station; 20 minutes by taxi from Fukuoka Airport
- Official site
- https://www.livelyhotels.com/en/thelivelyfukuoka/
- Pricing
- Lunch Course “Fuku” 3,200円; Dinner Course “Scent of Autumn” 6,500円; Anniversary Dinner Stay Plan from 38,110円 (for 2 persons, 1 room)
- Opened
- 2019
