Best Restaurants in Kumamoto

1Kumamoto Sushi Ginza Fukuju

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

3.54

Very good

164

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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2Uma 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

373

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

3Tsuru Hachi

Karashimacho Sta. 107m / Tempura

3.79

Very good

138

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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4HAJIME

Karashimacho Sta. 91m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Horse meat dishes

Delicious local dishes and kaiseki made with fresh seasonal ingredients like horse meat, seafood, and vegetables! Perfect for tourists looking to enjoy regional specialties!

3.31

66

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

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5Nana Kumamoto ten

Karashimacho Sta. 145m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Horse meat dishes, Seafood

Enjoy fresh squid sashimi, horse sashimi, red beef, local dishes, Amakusa fish cuisine, and farm-to-table dishes in a private room!

3.58

Very good

204

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

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6YAKINIKU USHIKIZOKU

Hanabatacho Sta. 79m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Back from the earthquake! Town Yakiniku Limited September Offer: Free 100g Tan Kalbi Set Enjoy popular grilled meat!

3.21

22

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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7kozararyouri 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.

3.61

Very good

101

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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8Yakiniku Hashiya

Fujisakigumae Sta. 282m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

3.25

24

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Sunday, Day after public hol...

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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9Nene

Torichosuji Sta. 175m / Japanese Cuisine

3.64

Very good

41

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

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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10Sugano Ya Shinshigai ten

Karashimacho Sta. 119m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Horse meat dishes

Kumamoto Castle Reconstruction Support Menu Launch

3.51

Very good

328

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

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11Dondoko Yu Restaurant

Akamizu Sta. 1012m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

3.21

42

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

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12Basashi Kyodo Izakaya Osho Shina Shimotori honten

Hanabatacho Sta. 168m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Horse meat dishes

3.19

42

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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13Aburiya Dorimu

Torichosuji Sta. 73m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.06

5

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Wednesday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

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14Kumamoto Gekijo Kumamoto honten

Hanabatacho Sta. 313m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.07

36

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Children welcome
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

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15Hibiki

Hanabatacho Sta. 258m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Sushi

Kumamoto Miyako Ticket accepted! Private rooms available for parties of two or more.

3.51

Very good

68

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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16Tokiwasure

Hanabatacho Sta. 258m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Regional Cuisine

5-minute walk from Tsuromachi-suji Station ◆ Enjoy a selection of fine sake from across Japan! Savor Akagyu beef, vegetable rolls, and seasonal clay pot rice in a modern Japanese atmosphere.

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