L’asperge blanche
ラスペルジュ ブランシュ
French in Kumamoto, 4 min walk from Torichosuji Station
Our analysis
- #2of 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 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, L’asperge blanche is 2nd of the 4 French restaurants in Kumamoto and 3rd 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, a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
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
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book L’asperge blanche
- Call 050-5596-0455 (+81-50-5596-0455 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase Course A
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course B
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course A
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Lunch Omakase Course C
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,200 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course B
Dinner
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Dinner Omakase Course CMost booked
Dinner
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Drink Pairing CourseMost booked
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Torichosuji Station.
Also near: Suidōchō: 4 min · Kumamoto Castle / City Hall: 8 min
- Leave Torichosuji Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
You arrive at L’asperge blanche.
Look for
ラスペルジュ ブランシュ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
熊八長屋
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ラスペルジュ ブランシュ熊本県熊本市中央区上通町5-41 熊八長屋 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-41 Kamitoricho Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0845 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It takes about a 5-minute walk from Suidomachi Station. Please use public transportation as much as possible, whether by foot, streetcar, or bus. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does L’asperge blanche cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to L’asperge blanche?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to L’asperge blanche?
Torichosuji Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Suidōchō Station is about 3 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.