Hakata Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot
Hakata mizutaki simmers chicken, meatballs, cabbage and other vegetables in broth made from chicken bones, then serves the ingredients with ponzu. The experience begins with a cup of broth...
At a glance
| Name | Hakata Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot (Mizutaki) |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Fukuoka |
| Region | Kyushu & Okinawa |
| Type | Chicken-broth hot pot served from soup to final rice |
What is it?
Hakata mizutaki simmers chicken, meatballs, cabbage and other vegetables in broth made from chicken bones, then serves the ingredients with ponzu.
The experience begins with a cup of broth and ends with rice or noodles; both cloudy and clear chicken-broth lineages exist, so milky soup is not the sole definition.
History and local context
Official Fukuoka tourism describes more than a century of mizutaki culture eaten throughout the year.
Suigetsu traces its own origin to Heisaburo Hayashida, who adapted Western and Chinese soup ideas after time in Hong Kong and established his Hakata version in 1905; this is the restaurant's lineage, not the only possible origin of every chicken hot pot.
How to enjoy it
Taste the broth with minimal seasoning, move through fully cooked chicken, meatballs and vegetables, and finish with zosui or noodles; keep raw-chicken utensils separate.
Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hakata Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot from?
It is associated with Fukuoka, in the Kyushu & Okinawa region of Japan.
What kind of food is Hakata Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot?
This guide classifies it as chicken-broth hot pot served from soup to final rice. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.
Can I order Hakata Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot online?
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