Kumamoto Family Fun

Even though Japanese food is delicious, you may not want to eat it every single day. The good news is Kumamoto has a number of restaurants serving international cuisine from all over the world. Mampukutei If you fancy a steak, look no further than Mampukutei. Since this is a specialty restaurant, expect all of the cuts to be prepared to perfection. As it’s only a small establishment (with just one table and some bar seating), it’s worth making a reservation. Perhaps plan to fit in a visit when you’re in the Kogai shopping district. Where: 8-37 Higashi Kokai-machi, Chuo Ward (map) Open Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday to Monday Restaurant Cow Bell Another spot with meaty options is Restaurant Cow Bell. Here, you’ll find all sorts of steak dishes (available with your choice of sauce) as well as the signature pork bowl and a daily lunch special. Accompaniments range from Japanese (like miso soup) to international (like kimchi). Where: 6-3-54 Sakuragi, Higashi Ward (map) Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday Open Terrace Kokyo Located next to the Kase River and close to Lake Etsu, Open Terrace Kokyo offers…