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Experience a Refreshing Summer at THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata

As summer approaches, THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata invites both residents and visitors to indulge in a unique culinary experience that combines the essence of Japanese flavors with Italian culinary techniques. From June 1 to August 31, 2025, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, THE LIVELY KITCHEN Fukuoka Hakata, will present a special summer course menu that highlights seasonal ingredients in a vibrant and refreshing manner.

Culinary Concept

At LIVELY HOTELS, the focus is not just on providing a place to sleep, but rather creating a platform for guests to enhance their experiences. This flagship brand, THE LIVELY, aims to redefine hotels as spaces where people, information, and opportunities converge, offering guests a stimulating environment that encourages new discoveries with every visit. This initiative not only caters to hotel guests but also welcomes locals and anyone interested in experiencing what the hotel has to offer.

Japanese-Italian Summer Experience

The summer course menu at THE LIVELY KITCHEN combines traditional Japanese ingredients and dining ware with Italian cooking methods, creating a modern Japanese-Italian dining experience. The dishes are artfully arranged on elegant Japanese tableware, showcasing a delicate interplay of seasonal trends and flavors. Each course is designed to captivate not just with taste, but also with the story behind the meals, delivering a unique and surprising culinary adventure.

Sample Dinner Course: “Wakatake”

1. Appetizer: Mackerel, Corn, Fig Butter, and Stracciatella Cheese
2. Appetizer: Angel Shrimp with Cauliflower
3. Hot Dish: Fried Conger Eel
4. Pasta: Cold Sardines with Saffron
5. Fish: Sea Bass
6. Bread: Fresh Bread
7. Meat: Prime Beef with Fruits
8. Dessert: Choose from various options including Panna Cotta with Koshu Wine Jelly or Basque Cheesecake
9. Beverage: Coffee or Tea

This meticulous arrangement of dishes emphasizes freshness, using ingredients like mackerel and corn to reflect the lush greenery of summer. The menu also features colder dishes that enhance the season's refreshing qualities, culminating in a dessert selection that adds a sweet finish to an extravagant dinner experience.

Lunch Course: “Fuku”

For lunch, the restaurant presents the “Fuku” course, a casual exploration of seasonal flavors alongside the best of Japanese and Italian food cultures. Signature ingredients—like sweet corn and Hokkaido scallops—are celebrated in light and flavorful dishes.

Each part of the lunch menu emphasizes the principle of maximizing natural flavors, offering:
1. Appetizer: Seasonal Corn
2. Appetizer: Hokkaido Scallops with Dashi
3. Bread: Focaccia
4. Main Dish Options: Porchetta or White Fish with Kadaif
5. Pasta Choices: Spaghettini with Meat Ragu or Cold Squid Ink Pasta
6. Dessert Options: Again, you can choose from Panna Cotta, Chocolate Terrine, Basque Cheesecake, or Mont Blanc
7. Beverage: Coffee or Tea

Chef Profile

Leading this culinary journey is Chef Yasunori Nakamura, who was born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1975. After graduating from cooking school, he began his career at the Grand Hyatt Fukuoka. His journey took him through various Italian restaurants and dining establishments, eventually earning him the title of Executive Chef for a dining conglomerate in Fukuoka. Since the opening of THE LIVELY KITCHEN Fukuoka Hakata in 2019, he has helmed the kitchen, delivering innovative and seasonal dishes that embody the restaurant's philosophy.

About THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata

Located at 5-2-18 Nakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka, THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is conveniently accessible by public transport. The hotel aims to create a lively gathering spot enriched with culture and experiences, where guests can enjoy culinary delights and connect with the local community.

For those looking for an unforgettable dining experience this summer, the Wakatake dinner and Fuku lunch courses present an exceptional opportunity to savor seasonal ingredients in a modern setting, where tradition meets innovation. Don’t miss the chance to reserve a table and enjoy a refreshing summer at THE LIVELY KITCHEN Fukuoka Hakata!