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Tenjin, Fukuoka | Sichuan Cuisine Santei

Fragrant Sichuan.A table to unwind at.

Sichuan pepper, chilli and the produce of Fukuoka. In Tenjin 4-chome, our head chef cooks dishes rooted in Sichuan tradition.

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Sichuan boiled fish in red chilli oil with dried chillies and Sichuan pepper

— ¥2,350

Signature

Signature dishes

Not just heat — Sichuan flavour layers aroma, sourness and sweetness.

Full menu
黒醋里脊 — Rokuhaku black pork in black vinegar
¥1,580

Rokuhaku black pork in black vinegar

麻婆豆腐 — Authentic extra-hot mapo tofu
¥1,420

Authentic extra-hot mapo tofu

担担麺 — Dry dan dan noodles
¥1,180

Dry dan dan noodles

重慶辣子鶏 — Chongqing chilli chicken
¥1,920

Chongqing chilli chicken

Recommended

Prices are in Japanese yen and include consumption tax. Chillies show the heat level as printed on our menu (fixed). Ask staff whether the heat can be adjusted.

Our name

Three conditions in a “ding”

A ding is an ancient Chinese three-legged vessel, first used for cooking and later a symbol of royal authority. The name “Santei” (three ding) means that when three conditions come together, a dream will come true.

  1. 1

    Conviction

    The will to realise a dream

  2. 2

    Cooperation

    A team that shares the dream

  3. 3

    Support

    Everyone who supports us

Our story
The head chef plating a dish in the kitchen (black-and-white photo)

The chef

Head Chef Yan Tianwei

He served as head chef at the Jinfengshan hotel in Chongqing, Sichuan, and also trained for seven years in Cantonese and two years in Beijing cuisine. His cooking builds on Sichuan cuisine with his own ideas, and is known for its beautiful plating.

担担麺 — Dry dan dan noodles
黒醋里脊 — Rokuhaku black pork in black vinegar

Dining room

A relaxed table in Tenjin

A dining room of wooden tables and a private room for up to 10 guests.

  • — Private room (up to 10)
  • — Dinner by reservation
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Santei's dining room with wooden tables and chairs
The entrance, lit among bamboo plants
A calm private dining room
Bento box with green pepper pork and mapo tofu

Takeout

Takeout & Bento

Take our flavours home or to the office. Order by phone, then collect at the restaurant.

Santei Bento・Daily
¥800
Santei Bento・Weekly
¥850

Access

Sichuan Cuisine Santei (Tenjin main restaurant)

Tenjin Yutaka Bldg. 1F, 4-5-13 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Show this Japanese address to your taxi driver.

Hours

Weekdays (Mon–Fri)

LunchOpens 11:30 (Last order 14:00)

DinnerOpens 18:00 (Last order 21:30)

Saturdays & holidays

DinnerOpens 17:30 (Last order 21:30)

Closed
Sundays

Dinner by reservation

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