Best high-end restaurants in Kumamoto
40 restaurants, dinner from ¥15,000
The highest-rated high-end restaurants in Kumamoto on Tabelog are Murakami, Sushi Nakamura, and Sushi Taito, and a typical dinner costs about ¥22,000 per person.
Our analysis of these 40
- ¥16,500median cheapest dinner course (14 of 40)
- 25%book online in English (10)
- ¥8,800median lunch course (11)
1Murakami¥30,000–39,999
2Sushi Nakamura¥20,000–29,999
3Sushi Taito¥20,000–29,999
4Baron¥30,000–39,999
5Il Casino¥20,000–29,999
At the 14 that publish a dinner course, the least expensive one has a median price of ¥16,500, about the same as the ¥16,500 median of all 6,995 restaurants in this guide; the lowest is ¥8,470 at Sukiyaki Kamogawa.
Counted 5 November 2026 from Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge and restaurant websites. Booking services ↓ · How we count
Ranked list
In our order: Tabelog rating, awards and ease of booking. Restaurant data checked November 2026. 10 of these 40 take bookings online.
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- 1
Murakamiむら上
Sushi, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Nishikarashimacho Station
2026Bronze百名店2025- Online booking
- Children welcome
- ¥22,000 Omakase Course
- ¥22,000 Omakase Course
- per person · 33% above the list median
Lunch ¥20,000–29,999
Tabelog 4.29
- 2
Sushi Nakamura鮨中村
Sushi, Kumamoto, 5 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
2026Bronze百名店2025- Counter seats
- Closed Mondays and Thursdays
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Lunch ¥15,000–19,999
Tabelog 4.11
- 3
Sushi Taito鮓 たいと
Sushi, Amakusa
2026Bronze百名店2025- Cash only
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 4.08
- 4
Baronステーキハウス バロン
Steak, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Hanabatacho Station
2026Bronze百名店2025- English-speaking staff
- Online booking
- Cards accepted
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Closed Sundays
Easy to book from abroad
- ¥38,500 A Course
- ¥55,000 B" Course
- per person, tax incl. · 133% above the list median
Tabelog 3.88
- 5
Il Casino
Italian, Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Torichosuji Station
百名店2025- Online booking
- Cards accepted
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Closed Sundays
- ¥9,900 Omakase Short Course
- ¥16,500 Omakase Course
- ¥11,000 Lunch Omakase Course
- per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.87
- 6
Yakko Zushi奴寿司
Sushi, Amakusa
百名店2025- No children
- Closed Mondays
- ¥15,000 Omakase course
- per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.81
- 7
.know
Innovative, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Gionbashi Station
百名店2025- Cards accepted
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Tabelog 3.83
- 8
Tensho Katahei天蕎 かたへい
Tempura, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Suidōchō Station
百名店2025- Counter seats
- Ages 12+
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Sundays
- ¥18,700 Seasonal Omakase Course
- per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Tabelog 3.75
- 9
antica locanda MIYAMOTO
Italian, Kumamoto, 7 min walk from Kuhonjikosaten Station
百名店2025- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Children welcome
- Closed Mondays
- ¥19,425 Kumamoto's four seasons "Seas…
- ¥11,550 Omakase
- ¥15,540 Aged Beef Lunch Course
- per person, tax incl. · 18% above the list median
Tabelog 3.71
- 10
HanaKomachi花小町
Innovative, Koshi, Ueki & Otsu, near Ueki Station
百名店2025- Online booking
- Counter seats
- Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- ¥11,000 Omakase Course
- ¥16,500 Omakase Course
- ¥6,600 Lunch Only Omakase Course
- per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.70
- 11
Shinyashiki Koufukuron新屋敷 幸福論
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 16 min walk from Kuhonjikosaten Station
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- No children
- Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Tabelog 3.70
- 12
Janome Zushi蛇の目寿し
Sushi, Amakusa
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Closed Wednesdays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.63
- 13
Sushi Hakuto鮨 白兎
Sushi, Kumamoto, 6 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
- English menu
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- ¥16,500 Omakase Course with Seasonal…
- ¥18,000 Dinner" [Omakase Course] Enjo…
- ¥8,800 Lunch "Omakase Course" - A pl…
- per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.60
- 14
Sushi Komorebi鮨 こもれび
Sushi, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Karashimacho Station
- UnionPay
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Closed Sundays
- ¥11,000 Omakase Course 19:30~ (For ti…
- ¥11,000 Omakase Course 18:00~ (For ti…
- ¥13,200 Komorebi Course 【Karyo】 18:00…
- +8 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥15,000–19,999
Tabelog 3.56
- 15
if
French, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
- English menu
- Counter seats
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Tabelog 3.52
- 16
L’asperge blancheラスペルジュ ブランシュ
French, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Suidōchō Station
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
- ¥11,000 Dinner Omakase Course A
- ¥13,200 Omakase Dinner Course B
- ¥16,500 Dinner Omakase Course C
- +4 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.54
- 17
Le Comptoirルコントワール
French, Kumamoto, 5 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
- Counter seats
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Tuesdays
- ¥13,200 Dinner (Reservation Required)
- ¥17,600 Dinner (Reservation Required)
- ¥6,600 Lunch (Reservation Required)
- +2 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.53
- 18
Sukiyaki Kamogawaすき焼 加茂川
Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu, Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Torichosuji Station
- UnionPay
- English menu
- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Tuesdays
Easy to book from abroad
- ¥8,800 Enjoy 120g of Akagyu Beef in…
- ¥8,800 Shabu-Shabu ◆ Akagyu Course:…
- ¥12,100 A Luxurious Plan to Enjoy 120…
- +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 49% below the list median
Lunch ¥2,000–2,999
Tabelog 3.45
- 19
Sushi Ichiba鮨 いち葉
Sushi, Kumamoto, 6 min walk from Suidōchō Station
- Counter seats
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥5,000–5,999
Tabelog 3.50
- 20
Sushi Dokoro Tachibana寿司処 「橘」
Sushi, Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Torichosuji Station
- Suica
- Online booking
- Counter seats
- Ages 6+
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Wednesdays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥4,000–4,999
Tabelog 3.30
- 21
Japanese cuisine Tomita日本料理 とみた
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 5 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
- English menu
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.31
- 22
Restaurant TSUJIYA
French, Kumamoto, 4 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
- Cards accepted
- Closed Mondays
- ¥14,300 MENU Tsujiya
- ¥6,600 MENU Tsujiya
- per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥5,000–5,999
Tabelog 3.33
- 23
Matsuba松葉
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Shinmachi Station
- Private rooms
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.30
- 24
Kappo Jiro割烹 二郎
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Karashimacho Station
- Cards accepted
- Closed Sundays
- ¥16,500 Dinner course
- per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Tabelog 3.28
- 25
Yumeoi So湯巡追荘
Buffet, Aso, near Uchinomaki Station
- Cash only
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Tabelog 3.25
- 26
Teppan Kaiseki Rindo鉄板懐石 りんどう (ワン・ステーションホテル熊本)
Teppanyaki, Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Kumamoto Station
- English menu
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
- ¥18,000 Wao Steak
- ¥20,000 Bouquet, Sparkling Wine, Flam…
- ¥21,500 Japanese Wagyu Steak & Live A…
- +6 more · per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Tabelog 3.16
- 27
Aso Geihinkan Ruru阿蘇迎賓館 縷々
Teppanyaki, Minami-Aso & Takamori, near Tateno Station
- Private rooms
- Closed Tuesdays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥5,000–5,999
Tabelog 3.16
- 28
Sushi Aoi鮨 蒼
Sushi, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
- Private rooms
- ¥11,000 Omakase Nigiri (Nigiri Focuse…
- ¥13,200 Choose Your Own (5 Pieces wit…
- ¥16,500 Omakase Course (Snacks and Ni…
- +1 more · per person, tax incl. · 47% below the list median
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.14
- 29
Rurikon瑠璃紺
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Nishikarashimacho Station
- Online booking
- Cards accepted
- Private rooms
- Closed Wednesdays
- ¥16,000 Omakase
- ¥19,000 Omakase
- per person, tax incl. · 12% below the list median
Tabelog 3.08
- 30
Dining Table Wabi
Kaiseki, Amakusa
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
¥50,000–59,999
dinner per person, about $330–400
Tabelog 3.11
- 31
Edomae Sengoku江戸前 千石
Sushi, Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Hanabatacho Station
- Online booking
- Children welcome
- Closed Sundays
- ¥11,000 Sushi Course
- ¥17,000 Sengoku Course
- ¥22,000 Supreme Course
- per person, tax incl. · 33% below the list median
Tabelog 3.07
- 32
Yamagoya Holahoo山小屋 Holahoo
French, Minami-Aso & Takamori, near Choyo Station
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Tabelog 3.09
- 33
Ryokan Sansui旅館山翠
Kaiseki, Oguni & Ubuyama
- Private rooms
- Closed Saturdays and Sundays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Tabelog 3.08
- 34
Sushi Kappou Ginshouすし割烹 吟松
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Kumamoto Castle / City Hall Station
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Ages 6+
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥3,000–3,999
Tabelog 3.06
- 35
Kazane
French, Oguni & Ubuyama
- UnionPay
- English menu
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Ages 6+
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Thursdays and Fridays
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Tabelog 3.01
- 36
Steak Restaurant Teppanyaki Haruステーキ レストラン 鉄板焼き 遥
Teppanyaki, Kumamoto, 9 min walk from Minami-Kumamoto Station
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Tabelog 3.03
- 37
Katsu ~aka~褐~aka~
Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu, Oguni & Ubuyama
- UnionPay
- English-speaking staff
- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
Easy to book from abroad
- ¥11,000 Akaushi Beef Rice Bowl Course
- ¥13,200 Aka Beef Lava Grill Course
- ¥15,400 Aka Beef Shabu-Shabu Course
- +3 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥6,000–7,999
- 38
Sushi Matsumanすし松万
Sushi, Kumamoto, near Kengunko Mae Station
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
- 39
Restaurant Marie & Angeレストラン マリーアンジュ
French, Koshi, Ueki & Otsu, near Seta Station
- Private rooms
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
- 40
Japanese cuisine Nihon Ryouri Yuu日本料理 人有
Kaiseki, Kumamoto, 12 min walk from Misotenjin-mae Station
- UnionPay
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Closed Wednesdays
- ¥15,000 Dinner Course
- ¥6,000 Lunch Course
- per person, tax incl. · about the list median
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Restaurants in Kumamoto by area
How to book these 40, and what they charge
14 of these 40 publish a dinner course on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or their own website. 11 publish a lunch course, at a median of ¥8,800 (47% below the dinner median). 10 can be booked online in English, 7 online in Japanese only, 21 by phone only and 2 publish neither a phone number nor online booking. The services that cover the most of them: Ikyu Restaurant (12, in Japanese), Pocket Concierge (5), TableCheck (5), Hot Pepper Gourmet (1, in Japanese).
| Booking | Language | Restaurants | Least expensive dinner course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocket Concierge | English | 5 | ¥14,500 · Rurikon |
| TableCheck | English | 5 | ¥8,470 · Sukiyaki Kamogawa |
| Ikyu Restaurant | Japanese only | 12 | ¥8,470 · Sukiyaki Kamogawa |
| Hot Pepper Gourmet | Japanese only | 1 | — |
| By phone only | — | 21 | — |
| No phone or online booking published | — | 2 | — |
Each restaurant counted once for every service it takes bookings through; the least expensive dinner course is the lowest among the restaurants that service covers, as published on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or the restaurant's website.
About high-end restaurants in Kumamoto
There are 40 restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide where dinner costs ¥15,000 or more per person. By dinner price, 22 at ¥15,000–19,999, 15 at ¥20,000–29,999, 2 at ¥30,000–39,999, and 1 at ¥40,000 or more. The largest groups are kaiseki (14), sushi (13), and French restaurants (9). 10 have won The Tabelog Award or a place on a Tabelog 100 list. The neighborhoods with the most are Kumamoto (28), Amakusa (4), Oguni & Ubuyama (3), and Minami-Aso & Takamori (2).
10 of the 40 can be booked online; the others take reservations by phone, usually in Japanese, which is where a hotel concierge helps. 37 accept credit cards. 6 do not admit young children, while 13 say children are welcome. 22 also serve lunch, often the easier and cheaper way in.
Questions visitors ask
How much does high-end fine dining cost in Kumamoto?
Dinner at the 40 restaurants listed here ranges from ¥15,000 to ¥59,999 per person, and a typical dinner costs about ¥22,000: 22 at ¥15,000–19,999, 15 at ¥20,000–29,999, 2 at ¥30,000–39,999, and 1 at ¥40,000 and up, by Tabelog's dinner budgets. 14 of them publish a dinner course; the least expensive one at each has a median price of ¥16,500.
What is the highest-rated restaurant in Kumamoto?
On Tabelog, Japan's main restaurant guide, the highest-rated restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide are Murakami (4.29), Sushi Nakamura (4.11), and Sushi Taito (4.08). Scores change over time; each listing shows the score when it was last checked.
Which restaurants in Kumamoto have won awards?
Murakami, Sushi Nakamura, Sushi Taito, Baron, Il Casino, and Yakko Zushi, among 10 in total, have won The Tabelog Award or been selected for a Tabelog 100 list.
Can I book fine dining in Kumamoto online?
Yes for 10 of the 40: they can be booked online in English, most through Pocket Concierge (5) and TableCheck (5). 7 more take online bookings in Japanese only. 21 take bookings by phone only, often in Japanese; a hotel concierge can call.
Are children allowed at high-end fine dining restaurants in Kumamoto?
It depends on the restaurant: 13 say children are welcome and 6 do not admit young children. Each listing shows the restaurant's policy where it has one.