Y'S KITCHEN

8,470 JPY 〜
/ Guest
13,310 JPY 〜
/ Guest
  • Anniversary Services

  • English Menu

  • English Speaking Staff

Blessed with produce from the sea and mountains, this one-star restaurant in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, showcases seasonal ingredients from Karatsu and Itoshima

Y'S KITCHEN is a one-star contemporary Italian restaurant located in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, a ten-minute walk from Watada Station. After 11 years of experience at Hotel New Otani Kyushu, Y’S KITCHEN opened independently in 2002, with Chef Yoshiyuki Nakae establishing the restaurant in a scenic location surrounded by the sea and mountains.

Simple in concept, the restaurant strives to serve the best regional ingredients from surrounding Karatsu and Itoshima, in multi-course meals that change with the seasons. With the Ariake Sea nearby, the establishment is perfectly located for sourcing ingredients. For example, Chef Nakae visits local farms to understand how best to grow and prepare vegetables for flavour. As for seafood, he favours a variety of fish from Karatsu’s inland and open seas, with each chosen to emphasise seasonality. Meanwhile, root vegetables such as burdock, carrot, and lotus roots are prepared skin-on to maximise their aromatic qualities.

The wine list leans towards Bourgogne and Italy. With its blend of barley and wheat, Itoshima Beer’s fresh flavour pairs well with many dishes. Homemade ginger ale and lemonade is made with fresh local lemons and ginger.

Upon arrival, guests can view a wine cellar near the restaurant’s entrance, before being ushered into a simple, elegant dining room punctuated by the sounds and aromas of an open kitchen. An affinity for the region’s craftsmanship extends to table settings, with dinnerware created from local Karatsu-ware, glass, and porcelain, down to bespoke espresso cups that remind diners of local traditions to the last sip. In addition to the main dining room, a private room seats up to four guests, and is suited for occasions with family and friends that demand a special dining experience.

Before or after dinner, a visit to a local Karatsu-ware pottery and a stroll around the castle town is recommended to complete the experience.

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Access
A 10-minute walk from Watada Station (JR Chikuhi Line (Meinohama - Nishi-Karatsu))

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Recommendation(4)

  • 50's

    Date of Visit: 9/2023
    どの料理も見た目美しく、味も最高でした。ごちそうさまでした!
    Number of visits: OnePurpose: Anniversary
  • 50's

    Date of Visit: 5/2023
    料理・サービスいずれも素晴らしかったです。 食事後、もう一度最初のお皿から食べたいと思いました。 本当に行って良かったと感じました。 ありがとうございました。
    Number of visits: OnePurpose: Other
  • 40's

    Date of Visit: 11/2022
    唐津出身の2人でお邪魔しました。 地元を離れていますが、地元の食材でおいしい食事がいただけて嬉しかったです。 またお邪魔いたします。ありがとうございました。
    Number of visits: OnePurpose: With friend

FAQ

Courses

Lunch
Seafood and Seasonal Vegetable Dishes
8,470 JPY / Guest
Dinner
Seasonal Chef's Choice
13,310 JPY / Guest

Information

Name

Y'S KITCHEN [Y'S KITCHEN(ワイズキッチン)]

Cuisine Type

Italian

Opening hours

Lunch: From 12:00pm (L.O.1:30pm). Dinner: From 6:00pm (L.O.8:00pm)

Holidays

Sunday,

Access

3-36, Watadanishiyama, Karatsu, Saga

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Y'S KITCHEN [Y'S KITCHEN(ワイズキッチン)]
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