Best Restaurants (Sake & Private Rooms) in Kumamoto

1Kumamoto Sushi Ginza Fukuju

Hanabatacho Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Tsugumi

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.

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

3Hyogo Dori

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

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4Yakitori Kabin

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

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Sugano Ya Shinshigai Ten

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

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3.48

271

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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6Kabin Torishiro

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

Using premium "Kuro Satsuma Chicken," we pursue maximum flavor. Enjoy a unique yakitori course like no other!

3.15

18

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7Nishigin 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.

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Sushi Komorebi

Karashimacho Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Enjoy aged sushi that captures the rich seafood of Amakusa, focusing on local production for local consumption, at Sushi Komorebi!

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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9kozararyouri 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.

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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10ITALIANA LA BUCCA

Hanabatacho Sta. / Italian, Pizza, Bistro

A casual Italian restaurant along the Shimotomori Arcade where you can enjoy a refined atmosphere. Happy hour is also available!

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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11Sumibi Yaki Kirin

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

3.12

19

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Uma Zakura Ginzadori Ten

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

We will be open during the New Year holidays! (Reservations by phone only from 12/29 to 1/4)

  • 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
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13Rurian

Fujisakigumae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Horse meat dishes
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Kappou Hinokuni

Kumamoto Castle/City Hall Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Horse meat dishes, Seafood

A long-established restaurant where you can casually enjoy delicious kaiseki cuisine. Indulge in Japanese dishes made with luxurious seasonal ingredients. *Please check the store information for details, as we have relocated due to the Kumamoto earthquake.*

3.11

14

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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15Yakitori Torikku

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

3.23

29

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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16Akaushi to Basashi Izakaya Guuguu Shimotori Ten

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

Enjoy a fantastic all-you-can-drink selection of 167 premium drinks, including Yebisu Draft, Kohaku Yebisu, Akane Kirishima, Akakirishima, Akatobiba, and Isami, all for just JPY 1,512 (tax included)! We also take pride in our specialty dishes like premium marbled horse sashimi and a five-variety horse sashimi platter, showcasing delicious local cuisine!

3.38

130

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17Ginnan Torimasa

Kumamoto Castle/City Hall Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Horse meat dishes

3.07

16

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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18Nagomiya

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

3.06

18

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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19Basashi & Yakitori Ebisu Mon

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

A casual izakaya where you can enjoy fresh fish from Amakusa, skewers, and local specialties like Kumamoto's basashi, Amakusa Daioh chicken, and Akagyu beef! 【Special Course!! Whole Tai Sashimi, Abalone Sashimi, and Akagyu Sukiyaki】 with 9 dishes + [All-you-can-drink] for JPY 6000!

3.22

52

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Private rooms Izakaya Kyushu Ryori Izakaya Kuromaru Kengun Ten

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

3.06

15

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