Recommended restaurants in Kumamoto City that are great for families with children
One of the best parts of traveling is savoring the local nourishment. When traveling with the family, we want to make sure that the children, as well as the adults, enjoy a lunch or dinner that is highly satisfying. Here are five restaurants that offer menus that children will enjoy, or have spaces such as small rooms or private rooms where you can dine without worrying about the surroundings, so that you can enjoy your meal with your children without hesitation.
1Kikyoya
Enjoy creative Japanese cuisine with 50 dishes that are pleasing to the eye.
This creative Japanese restaurant is located along the Shirakawa River that runs through Kumamoto City. The chefs' careful work can be seen in the coloring and beautifully arranged dishes that bring out the flavors of seasonal ingredients, mainly locally grown in Kumamoto.
The quintessential dish is the "50-item set," which is popular not only for its nutritional balance of 50 ingredients, but also for its ability to offer a variety of dishes in small portions. On this day, in addition to the main dish of mackerel simmered in miso, there were 14 dishes in all, including sashimi, fu dengaku, dashimaki tamago, salad, and rice cooked with corn. Each dish had a different texture, aroma, and taste, giving a sense of the season, and one could not help but eat more and more rice.
Enjoy a relaxing meal in a cozy space where all rooms are private rooms
Located in a quiet area off the main street of the city, Kikyoya attracts people of all ages for its relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is also popular among customers with children because the interior is completely private rooms, allowing customers to enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere. There are a total of 8 private rooms with sunken kotatsu type kotatsu, which can be used by 2 persons or more. This is one restaurant to keep in mind when you want to enjoy conversation and dining without hesitation.
Furthermore, when the cherry trees along the Shirakawa River begin to bloom, Hanami Kaiseki will also be available. Since the restaurant is crowded every year during this time, advance reservations are recommended.
2Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni Chuo Branch
The best combination of crispy dumplings and beer. Enjoy them during our special happy hour!
This famous gyoza restaurant originated in Kumamoto and now has numerous locations in Fukuoka, Okinawa, Osaka, and Hiroshima. The appeal of this casual restaurant is that you can enjoy a variety of Asian dishes including yaki-gyoza at reasonable prices.
In particular, the happy hour, held every day from open until 6:30 p.m., is surprisingly inexpensive. Yaki-gyoza are half price at 137 yen, and draft beer, which is normally 528 yen, is only 329 yen. Other drinks such as highballs, wine, and lemon sours are also available. During happy hour, the restaurant is crowded with local customers.
A variety of Asian menus to please both adults and children
On weekends, the restaurant opens at 4:00 p.m., making it a good place to visit for an early dinner with the kids. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes that children will enjoy, such as "Hong Kong Shrimp Mayo," "Crispy Bean Paste Eggplant," and "Fried Rice with Roasted Pork. The restaurant is spacious with 85 seats, and the seats against the wall are bench seats so that children can sit comfortably.
In addition to the Chuo Branch, there are also the Kamidori Main Branch and the Shimodori Branch within walking distance, both of which have tatami rooms that are perfect for families with small children. You can use them for different occasions or moods, or move to another restaurant depending on how crowded it is. It is also a good place to remember when you want to have a quick dinner.
- Gyoza-ya Ni-no-ni Chuo Branch
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1-3-1 Shimodori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture MAP
3 minutes walk from "Tsurimachi-suji" streetcar station.
17:00 - 24:00 (L.O.23:30), Saturday, Holidays 16:00 - 24:00 (L.O.23:30), Sunday 16:00 - 23:30 (L.O.23:00)
No holidays
096-328-3122
None
3Daimonji
Enjoy okonomiyaki made just the way you like it at this long-established okonomiyaki restaurant.
This is a long-established okonomiyaki restaurant established in 1957, located along Densha-dori (Prefectural Road 28) between the Kamidori and Shimodori arcades in the center of Kumamoto. It may be no exaggeration to say that the okonomiyaki here is now the soul food of the people of Kumamoto Prefecture.
One of the best parts of Daimonji is the style of cooking okonomiyaki by yourself. Even if you are a first-timer, the Staff/staff member will teach you how to make it and give you tips. You can divide the dough into several smaller portions to make it easier for children to eat, or cook the okonomiyaki to your own liking.
After tasting okonomiyaki, take a break for a sweet after-dinner treat.
There is a wide variety of okonomiyaki available, and it is hard to decide which one to order, but the most popular is the "Golden Course," which also includes a sweet dish. The most popular is the "Golden Course," which also includes a sweetened beverage.
Daimonji insists on homemade okonomiyaki batter, sauces, seasonings, and almost everything used in the restaurant, including the sweet rice cake and kintoki. Daimonji's desire since its establishment to "provide everyone with plenty of safe food" is one of the reasons why Daimonji is loved by the residents of the prefecture.
4Buffet Restaurant Ginginan
Enjoy Kumamoto's nourishing flavors to your heart's content in a buffet-style setting.
A buffet restaurant with the theme of local production for local consumption. Located in "Sakura-no-Baba Josaien", a sightseeing Property near Kumamoto Castle, it is popular mainly among tourists.
The colorful menu on the buffet table features dishes that reflect the changing seasons, as well as a lineup of local dishes such as mustard lotus root and dagojiru (dago soup). The menu also includes a variety of dishes that children can enjoy, such as pizza, quiche, curry, and other dishes made with local ingredients.
Kid-friendly service is also available.
The restaurant is kid-friendly, with spacious seating and chairs and tableware for children. The restaurant also offers a full lineup of desserts and beverages, so that customers can enjoy their meals as they please within the time limit.
Freshly prepared dishes are delivered one after another from the open kitchen, and it is a fun buffet experience to choose what to have next while wondering what to have next. Enjoy the nourishing flavors of Kumamoto and refuel for your trip.
- Buffet Restaurant Ginginan
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- 1-1-2 Ninomaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan MAP
- 10 min. walk from Kumamoto Castle/Shiyakusho-mae streetcar stop.
- 11:00-18:00
- No holidays
Lunch buffet (90 min.): Adults 1,800 yen, Children 900 yen
Dinner buffet (120 min.): Adults 2,200 yen, Children 1,100 yen, All-you-can-eat shabu-shabu plan: Adults 2,800 yen, Children 1,400 yen
Children under 3 years old are free.- 096-312-2692
- Charged
Weekend rates available. Inquire in advance for evening hours and availability.
MAP
- Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
Local Guide who was in charge of this article
- Makiko Morita Passionate mother of two
