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The most expensive restaurants in Kumamoto

40 restaurants, dinner from ¥15,000

These are the most expensive restaurants in Kumamoto by the dinner price each restaurant publishes. At the top are Dining Table Wabi (¥50,000–59,999), Murakami (¥30,000–39,999), and Baron (¥30,000–39,999).

Our analysis of these 40

  • ¥16,500median cheapest dinner course (14 of 40)
  • 25%book online in English (10)
  • ¥8,800median lunch course (11)

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

Most expensive first. Restaurant data checked November 2026. 10 of these 40 take bookings online.

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  1. 1

    Dining Table Wabi

    Kaiseki, Amakusa

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats

    ¥50,000–59,999

    dinner per person, about $330–400

    Tabelog 3.11

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    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

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    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

  8. 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. 9

    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

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Sushi Matsumanすし松万

    Sushi, Kumamoto, near Kengunko Mae Station

    ¥20,000–29,999

    dinner per person, about $130–200

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

    .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

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

    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

  22. 22

    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

  23. 23

    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

  24. 24

    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

  25. 25

    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

  26. 26

    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

  27. 27

    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

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

    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

  30. 30

    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

  31. 31

    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

  32. 32

    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

  33. 33

    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

  34. 34

    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

  35. 35

    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

  36. 36

    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

  37. 37

    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

  38. 38

    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

  39. 39

    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

  40. 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

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).

BookingLanguageRestaurantsLeast expensive dinner course
Pocket ConciergeEnglish5¥14,500 · Rurikon
TableCheckEnglish5¥8,470 · Sukiyaki Kamogawa
Ikyu RestaurantJapanese only12¥8,470 · Sukiyaki Kamogawa
Hot Pepper GourmetJapanese only1—
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 the most expensive restaurants in Kumamoto

Across all 40 restaurants in Kumamoto, 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.

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.

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.