Food and Dining

Kumamoto has excellent food. As well as several specialties like Kumamoto ramen and taipien, you’ll find a range of national and overseas dishes, plus some great desserts and drinks. Here is just a small selection of great restaurants in Kumamoto if you fancy eating out. Katsuretsutei Shinshigai Honten Although it’s renowned for its tonkatsu (breaded, deep-fried pork), Katsuretsutei Shingai Honten also served up delicious prawns. You should definitely visit this restaurant if you have an appetite as you’ll be able to eat plenty – you receive unlimited rice, cabbage, and tsukemono (pickles) with your meal. Location: 8-18 Shinshigai, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0803 Hours: Every day, 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Keika Ramen Honten You can’t visit Kumamoto without trying ramen. There are plenty of options, but a top choice has to be the famous Keika Ramen Honten, which serves traditional Kumamoto ramen with a strong garlic aroma. Another favorite dish is called whole meat ramen, made with three types of pork and a secret sauce. Location: 11-9 Hanabatacho, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0806 Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (closes at 1:00 a.m. on Friday & Saturday); Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Akaushi Semmon Kumamoto Koshitsuyakiniku One…