et NOU
French in Kagoshima, 4 min walk from Tenmonkan dōri Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Kagoshima
- 52%of high-end restaurants in Kagoshima have a higher dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 3
In our ranking, et NOU is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Kagoshima and 2nd of 5 in Kagoshima. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 52% of the high-end restaurants in Kagoshima in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 1 of the 5 French restaurants in Kagoshima can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Kagoshima & Minami-Satsuma with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kagoshima | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| et NOU | #2 | ¥11,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Tenmonkan dōri | — |
| Restaurant Nori | — | ¥8,250 | ¥7,150 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenmonkan dōri | Mon |
| Flying Hog Grill | — | ¥8,800 | ¥4,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Takenohashi | — |
| French Restaurant Celeste | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book et NOU
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-4455 (+81-50-5456-4455 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kagoshima.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Course
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Beef
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner Course Main Kagoshima Beef
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Beef
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner Course - Main: Kagoshima Venison
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Duck
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Dinner Course ｜Main Icelandic Lamb
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Beef
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Christmas Special Course from December 19 to 26
2–4 guests
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:00, 18:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Stylish space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | May 2016 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Tenmonkan dōri Station.
Also near: Kōtōchūgakkō-mae: 7 min · Izuro dōri: 8 min
- Leave Tenmonkan dōri Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 270 m.
You arrive at et NOU.
Show this to a taxi driver
鹿児島県鹿児島市千日町9-19
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 9-19 Sennichicho Kagoshima, Kagoshima 892-0843 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Tenmonkan tram stop/Ginza Street/Near Tenmonkan Park. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does et NOU cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to et NOU?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to et NOU?
Tenmonkan dōri Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Kōtōchūgakkō-mae Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does et NOU have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.