Best Restaurants in Kumamoto

1Kumamoto Sushi Ginza Fukuju

Hanabatacho Sta. 111m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.55

Very good

166

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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2Basashi to Yakitori Guruman Sannen Zaka

Torichosuji Sta. 196m / Regional Cuisine, Horse meat dishes, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Just 5 minutes from Tsumachi-suji Station! Enjoy authentic Kumamoto local delicacies like horse sashimi, Akaushi beef, and jidori chicken. Private rooms and counter seating available!

3.53

Very good

342

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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3Uma Zakura Ginza doori ten

Hanabatacho Sta. 312m / 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.

3.68

Very good

384

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

Online reservationCheck availability

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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

4Tsuru Hachi

Karashimacho Sta. 107m / Tempura

3.79

Very good

141

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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5kozararyouri to kamayaki kamano

Karashimacho Sta. 220m / 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.

3.59

Very good

116

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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6Taishu Baniku Sakaba Mimura Kumamoto ginza dori ten

Hanabatacho Sta. 179m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Horse meat dishes, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

3.47

168

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

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7Sake to Sakana Nanohana Ginza Dori Ten

Hanabatacho Sta. 256m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Just a 5-minute walk from Hanabatakecho Station, enjoy Kumamoto cuisine and a wide selection of drinks at this versatile adult tavern!

3.54

Very good

48

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)

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8Wagyu Yakiniku LIEBE Amyu puraza kumamoto ten

Kumamoto Station Sta. 99m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Horse meat dishes

3.48

108

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

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Selected for Tabelog Asian/Ethnic WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

9Mexico Restaurant Toru Tacos

Keitokuko Mae Sta. 40m / Mexican

The first specialty shop in Japan for Mexican sandwiches (Tortas) and tacos: Tortacos

3.59

Very good

106

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

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10Yakitori Kabin

Hanabatacho Sta. 99m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Horse meat dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.62

Very good

295

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Sunday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

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11Tsugumi

Karashimacho Sta. 231m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chicken dishes

We offer a selection of Amakusa Daio and local free-range chickens from various regions in Kyushu.

3.57

Very good

259

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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12Washoku to Regional cuisine Toki

Hanabatacho Sta. 217m / 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

53

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

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13Yakiniku Aji Hitokire

Karashimacho Sta. 93m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

Indulge in exquisite rare cuts like Akaushi and Kuroge Wagyu tongue shabu-shabu. Don't miss the carefully selected meats by the 'Meat Shop Master.'

3.61

Very good

152

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed

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14Nene

Torichosuji Sta. 175m / Japanese Cuisine

3.64

Very good

42

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

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Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Tensho Katahei

Suidocho Sta. 171m / Tempura, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese Cuisine

3.74

Very good

26

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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Sunday, Public Holiday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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16FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE

Torichosuji Sta. 214m / Steak

3.05

5

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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17Piggy's BBQ

Torichosuji Sta. 322m / American, Dining bar

American BBQ x Drinks! Experience authentic flavors recreated with Kumamoto Akaushi beef. Enjoy a great selection of craft beers and more!

3.06

5

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos

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18Yakitori Sakaba Toridaruma Kumamoto shimotoori ten

Torichosuji Sta. 213m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Regional Cuisine

The yakitori tavern "Toridaruma" has opened its first location in Kumamoto! Be sure to enjoy our "Jidori Skewers" and "Ultimate Skewers"!

3.42

32

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Digital menu available

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19Yomo Men to Izakaya Tenki

Higo Ozu Sta. 503m / Udon (Wheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy Kumamoto's local cuisine and the new local gourmet "Yomo Men" paired with a variety of drinks in a spacious setting, perfect for banquets and sightseeing!

3.37

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