breakfast

Breakfast in Japan may be quite different than what you’re used to, as it consists of things like grilled fish, steamed rice, and pickles. However, you can also find restaurants serving breakfasts that are more similar to what you find in the West. Whatever kind of breakfast you’re looking for, there are a few places you can go to in Kumamoto that stand out as the best. 1. Buffet Dining Asoshed If you want to fit breakfast at a restaurant into a busy day, head to Buffet Dining Asoshed at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto. It opens at 6:30 a.m. and serves a variety of Western and Japanese dishes. Since it’s a buffet, you can eat as much as you want. Most of the food is self serve, but there are also omelets available made to order. Where: Hotel Nikko Kumamoto, 2F, 2-1 Kamitoricho, Chuo Ward (map) 
Website: nikko-kumamoto.co.jp/restaurant/asoshed/ Open Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. every day, plus 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 2. Sun Cielo Another top option for an early start is Sun Cielo at ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky. The buffet is a fusion of mostly Chinese and Italian cuisine and even includes a…