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French in Kumamoto, 4 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 French restaurants in Kumamoto
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Kumamoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, if is 1st of the 4 French restaurants in Kumamoto and 2nd of 9 in Kumamoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 9 French restaurants in Kumamoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Kumamoto with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kumamoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| if | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Fujisakigumae | — |
| L’asperge blanche | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Torichosuji | — |
| Le Comptoir | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Fujisakigumae | Tue |
| Restaurant TSUJIYA | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,600 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Fujisakigumae | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book if
- Call 090-8289-3581 (+81-90-8289-3581 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 Kumamoto.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:30–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu |
| Opened | March 2022 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Fujisakigumae Station.
Also near: Torichosuji: 10 min · Suidōchō: 12 min
- Leave Fujisakigumae Station and walk south-west for 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
if is on your right.
On your right
Show this to a taxi driver
熊本県熊本市中央区坪井1-3-45
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-45 Tsuboi Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0863 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from JR Fujisakimiyamae Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does if cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does if have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
What is the nearest station to if?
Fujisakigumae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Torichosuji Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does if have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.