About TabelogFAQJapanese Culture and Etiquette Guide

Best Restaurants in Kumamoto

Restaurants in Kumamoto

About ratingsAbout sorting

1～20／11432

1kozararyouri to kamayaki kamano

Karashimacho Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Horse meat dishes

Our signature dish is the oven-baked delicacies and small plates, featuring horse sashimi and Akaushi beef. Enjoy a blissful moment in our stylish adult space.

3.58

Very good

80

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Uosui

Karashimacho Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Seafood

Delicious Kumamoto treats like Amakusa fish and basashi are all here!

3.36

59

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

3Nishigin Botan

Karashimacho Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Horse meat dishes

Kumamoto's local cuisine featuring Basashi and a variety of fresh seafood and mountain delicacies from the local Amakusa and Aso regions.

3.55

Very good

312

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

4Tsugumi

Karashimacho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chicken dishes

Now accepting reservations for May and June! Enjoy horse sashimi and fresh sashimi! Relax in a calm space while savoring grilled chicken, vegetable rolls, and straw-grilled dishes, paired with carefully selected wines. Experience the craftsmanship at our popular counter, private rooms, and tables.

3.56

Very good

221

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Kumamoto Sushi Ginza Fukuju

Hanabatacho Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.50

Very good

120

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

6Yakitori Kabin

Hanabatacho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Horse meat dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.61

Very good

259

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

7Japanese cuisine Gokan

Suidocho Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.85

Very good

115

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

8One Karubi PREMIUM Kumamoto Shin Shigai

Karashimacho Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy a premium all-you-can-eat yakiniku experience in a spacious and relaxed setting. Private semi-private rooms available!

3.02

2

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

9Sushi Hakuto

Fujisakigumae Sta. / Sushi

3.61

Very good

36

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Hyogo Dori

Torichosuji Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

3.72

Very good

264

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

11Uma Zakura Shimotori Ten

Hanabatacho Sta. / Horse meat dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

No frills, just a place where you can enjoy delicious horse meat.

3.67

Very good

572

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

12Uma Zakura Ginzadori Ten

Hanabatacho Sta. / Horse meat dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Expertly selected horse meat and skill. A specialty horse meat restaurant in Kumamoto for adults.

3.69

Very good

332

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Washoku to Regional cuisine Toki

Hanabatacho Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Seafood

Enjoy Kumamoto's local dishes like Basashi (raw horse meat), Akagyu (red beef), Amakusa Daio chicken, and fresh seafood in private rooms or at the counter.

3.57

Very good

20

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

14Private rooms Izakaya Kyushu Ryori Izakaya Kuromaru Kengun Ten

Kengunko Mae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

3.07

14

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15Kado Sakaba Yottotto

Karashimacho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Regional Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.05

9

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Wagyu Yakiniku LIEBE Amyupuraza Kumamoto Ten

Kumamoto Station Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Horse meat dishes

3.38

84

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

17Sumibi Yakitori Entei

Suidocho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Dining bar

3.09

18

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Online reservationCheck availability

18egowagyuuten

Karashimacho Sta. / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Meat dishes

3.07

8

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

19Rakuraku

Hanabatacho Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Horse meat dishes, Mugitoro

Perfect for anniversaries and business meetings! Enjoy carefully selected Wagyu beef and horse sashimi in a calm atmosphere. Private rooms and large group reservations available.

3.53

Very good

33

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

20Private rooms Izakaya Wa no Ne Kumamoto Shimotoori Ginzadori Ten

Hanabatacho Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Horse meat dishes, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.09

20

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability