Kyushu trip! If you're eating meat in Nagasaki, Kumamoto, or Miyazaki, this is the place! Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 12 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Kyushu trip! If you're eating meat in Nagasaki, Kumamoto, or Miyazaki, this is the place!

If you visit Japan, you should definitely make a trip to the Kyushu area. Not only its rich in nature and full of historical attractions and hot springs, but it is also known as a place for high-quality Wagyu beef. Here, we have picked out some recommended meat restaurants in the Kyushu area. From Yakiniku and Motsunabe to Teppanyaki, you can enjoy various styles at these five establishments. Your trip to Kyushu will be complete with delicious meat dishes.

See full listings of restaurants found in and around Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Nagasaki.

Osaka-ya Hamaguchi Honten

A Yakiniku restaurant representing Nagasaki, featuring a menu that attracts guests from both inside and outside the prefecture.

Located a 2-minute walk from Nagasaki University Hospital Station on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Line, Osaka-ya Hamaguchi Honten is distinguished by its large white noren. This Yakiniku restaurant, loved in Nagasaki for over 50 years, offers a calm atmosphere reminiscent of a high-end Sushi restaurant. In addition to counter seats recommended for solo Yakiniku dining, the restaurant also has table seats for groups and private rooms. The stylish interior, with its striking contrast of black and white, exudes a modern Japanese impression.

Kyushu Trip! If you want to eat meat in Nagasaki, Kumamoto, or Miyazaki, this is the place!

The chef confidently offers 'Special Black Tongue Salt,' a dish made from black Wagyu beef that boasts a 90% order rate, claiming it has an unbeatable flavor. The taste and texture are truly unique to this place. The 'Special Sirloin Yaki-suki,' seasoned with Nagasaki-style sauce, melts in your mouth with its tenderness. You can also enjoy the exquisite balance of vinegared rice and special black Wagyu beef in 'Special Black Wagyu Beef Sushi,' among other styles that let you savor the deliciousness of the meat.

Osakaya Hamaguchi Honten

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: Enter the Hamaguchi-machi shopping street from the station, turn left at the third corner, and you will see a white curtain in front of the restaurant
Address: Hamaguchi Bldg., 9-12, Hamaguchi-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki

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Motsunabe Heiwaya

Enjoy domestic black-haired Wagyu beef hot pot in a cozy atmosphere at a reasonable price

Located a 12-minute walk from JR Nagasaki Main Line Urakami Station and close to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Motsunabe Heiwaya is a restaurant where you can casually enjoy 'Motsunabe' made with A4-grade domestic black-haired Wagyu beef offal. The cozy interior with 12 seats has a warm, wood-grain atmosphere. There are also counter seats where you can comfortably eat alone. The reasonable prices are a delight, and you can spend time in a relaxed mood as if visiting a friend's house.

The restaurant's pride, 'Motsunabe,' features a light and refreshing soup made with chicken broth and soy sauce, which is the key to its flavor. You can order it from a single serving, and it's a nice touch that you can add more ingredients. Additionally, the menu is rich with fresh seafood unique to Nagasaki. Be sure to check out the 'Sashimi,' which lets you enjoy fresh fish directly, as well as the simple yet flavorful 'Nizakana' (simmered fish) and 'Yakizakana' (grilled fish). Nagasaki nights are beautifully complemented by the carefully crafted Motsunabe and seasonal fish.

Motsunabe Heiwaya

Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Nagasaki Electric Railway "Daigaku Byoin Mae" Station
Address: 10-23, Hamaguchi-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki
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Akaushi Dining Yoka-Yoka Teppan & Grill

A wide variety of 'Akaushi' dishes that let you enjoy the rich umami of lean meat and the sweetness of fat

Located on the 2nd floor of a hotel, just a 1-minute walk from Kumamoto City Tram Hanabatacho Station, Akaushi Dining Yoka-Yoka Teppan & Grill offers a dining experience where you can savor the delicious flavors of Akaushi beef raised on our own ranches in Kumamoto and Aso. The interior, with its calming brown tones, features counter seats, table seats, and private rooms. The tables are spaciously arranged, allowing you to enjoy your meal without worrying about your surroundings. Whether for lunch or dinner, it can be used for a wide range of occasions.

The most popular menu item is the 'Aso Specialty Akaushi Bowl,' which allows you to easily savor the deliciousness of Aka beef. Slices of Aka beef steak are laid out to cover the rice, and it is topped with a soft-boiled egg. Other enticing menu items include the 'Aka Beef Set Meal,' where you can enjoy Aka beef in various dishes, and the 'Flaming Hamburg Steak,' which features a spectacular flambé. The pairing of the abundant selection of wines with the meat dishes is also exceptional.

Akaushi Dining Yoka-Yoka Teppan & Grill

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: Located in front of Hanabatacho Station on Kumamoto City Tram, a location with excellent accessibility. Coin-operated parking space available nearby.
Address: 2F, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto, 10-22, Hanabata-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto

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Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okuboten

While enjoying the beautiful scenery, savor the high-quality Kumamoto brand beef and fresh vegetables.

It takes about 7 minutes on foot from the Kumamoto Dentetsu Bus Kaketsuken-mae stop to Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okuboten. This Yakiniku restaurant, with its charming exterior, stands on a small hill and catches the eye. The restaurant features counter seats with a panoramic view and comfortable table seats. The interior design, with its attention to detail, creates a stylish dining experience. In this open and spacious environment, you can fully enjoy dishes made with high-quality beef and vegetables from Kumamoto.

The 'Selected Kumamoto Wagyu All-Variety Platter,' which allows you to savor high-quality meat carefully chosen by discerning chefs, is a must-try delicacy. You can compare the different flavors and tenderness of nine cuts of 'Wagyu,' a brand of beef representing Kumamoto. There are also a variety of platters and à la carte options to choose from, depending on your budget and the number of people. Additionally, the lunch menu, which includes a seasonal salad bar full of carefully selected vegetables, is highly recommended. Meat-loving guests will surely be satisfied.

Kumamoto Prince Garden Yamamuro Okuboten

Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O.10:00 pm)/ [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O.2:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,980 JPY / [Lunch] 1,980 JPY
Access: Kumamoto Dentetsu Bus - Kaketsuken-mae Bus Stop / North route 3 or North route 4 - 7-minutes walk
Address: 1-125-70, Yamamuro,Kita-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto

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Shinmura Chikusan (Livestock）Miyakonojoten

At a Yakiniku restaurant directly connected to a butcher shop, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat premium Japanese Black Wagyu beef.

Located a 30-minute walk from JR Nippo Main Line Miyakonojo Station and just off National Route 10, this is Shinmura Chikusan (Livestock) Miyakonojoten. This establishment combines a butcher shop and a Yakiniku restaurant, with a distinctive exterior resembling a black silo. The interior, featuring box seats with tatami mats and sunken kotatsu-style seating, exudes a simple yet serene Japanese atmosphere. You can enjoy delicious meat at reasonable prices while experiencing a unique ambiance different from typical Yakiniku restaurants.

Yakiniku featuring Kagoshima and Miyazaki black Wagyu beef is renowned for its tender texture and rich flavor. Among the offerings, the 'all-you-can-eat' option is a highly recommended and popular menu item. In addition to black Wagyu beef, a wide variety of ingredients such as chicken, pork, sausages, and seasonal vegetables are abundantly available. You can also order à la carte, so why not indulge in a luxurious experience with items like 'premium fillet steak' or 'black Wagyu Yakiniku Shabu-Shabu'?

Shinmura Chikusan (Livestock) Miyakonojoten

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 - 14:00 / Dinner 15:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30) [Saturday, Sunday, Holidays]11:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: Take National Route 10 from Kagoshima toward Miyazaki, turn right at the Yoshio Kosaten intersection, and you will come across the restaurant shortly.
Address: 6129-1 Yoshio-cho, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki

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