When traveling through each prefecture in Kyushu, you would like to visit these wonderful restaurants where they can experience the local flavors | Kyushu Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 17 2024

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Categories: Kumamoto Miyazaki Saga Nagasaki

When traveling through each prefecture in Kyushu, you would like to visit these wonderful restaurants where they can experience the local flavors | Kyushu

Kyushu is currently attracting attention from international tourists. The region is renowned for its abundance of fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood, all of which are deliciously flavorful. In this feature, we have selected five restaurants where travelers can experience the local flavors of Kyushu. Each restaurant showcases dishes that reflect the unique characteristics of the area. Be sure to try these culinary delights during your visit.

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

Yoryutei

Established in 1882. Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine in a historic building.

Located a 15-minute walk from Saga Station, Yoryutei is a Japanese restaurant that has been cherished by many celebrities over its 140-year history. In 2014, it earned two stars in the Michelin Guide Fukuoka/Saga Special Edition. The restaurant offers a variety of elegant dishes that celebrate the seasons, from appetizers to main courses and desserts. Highlights include the "Seasonal Hassun" featuring fresh seasonal ingredients, and the "Wanmono: Saga Beef and Hanazansho in Tosa Stew," where the flavors of bonito broth and premium Saga beef blend exquisitely.

When traveling through each prefecture in Kyushu, one would want to visit these wonderful restaurants where they can encounter local flavors | Kyushu

The entrance lined with stone lanterns and the dignified front hall are part of a meticulously maintained historic building that sets the stage for dining. Each room, brimming with Japanese charm, is a private room, equipped with chairs for easy guest use. The cuisine, of course, along with seasonal flowers displayed in the room, substantial furnishings, and a beautiful garden, all envelop guests in Japanese essence, allowing them to spend a blissful time.

Yoryutei

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) Complete reservation system.
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute by car from Saga Station
Address: 3-2-37, Matsubara, Saga-shi, Saga
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BANANA COFFEE

Enjoy a relaxing moment with lunch and desserts made from seasonal vegetables and fruits

Located just a 2-minute walk from Shinchi Chukagai Station in Nagasaki City's Douza-machi, BANANA COFFEE is a cafe where you can enjoy lunch sets, cakes, and drinks made with seasonal vegetables and fruits from Nagasaki Prefecture. Set in a charming wooden building, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes including the "Today's Lunch Set" which is rich in vegetables often lacking in daily diets, as well as the "Banana Cake" and "Milkshake", named after the restaurant.

When traveling through each prefecture in Kyushu, one would want to visit these wonderful restaurants where they can experience the local flavors | Kyushu

A building that was used to store and ripen bananas has been renovated. The pillars and beams have been preserved as much as possible in their original form, creating a stylish yet welcoming space. The spacious counter seats are designed in a sunken kotatsu style, allowing guests to relax without their shoes. There are also sophisticated tatami mat seating areas, where one can fully enjoy a Japanese ambiance. The restaurant opens at 8 AM, making it a wonderful place to start the day with a delicious coffee.

BANANA COFFEE

Open: [Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Shinchi Chukagai Station on the Nagasaki Electric Tramway Main Line
Address: 3-28, Douza-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki
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Restaurant Pavé

Enjoy Nagasaki's local cuisine and Western dishes in a high-quality hotel dining setting

Just a minute's walk from Oura Tenshudo Station, the main dining area located on the 2nd floor of the hotel is Restaurant Pavé. It offers a lunch buffet during the day and a seasonal dinner course at night, centered around Nagasaki's local cuisine and French-based Western dishes. Special attention should be given to dishes such as "Nagasaki Prefecture Beef Loin Poêlé with Japanese-style Sauce," known for its refined flavor and fine meat quality, and the "Nagasaki Plate," which allows one to taste various Nagasaki gourmet dishes at once.

Named after the French word for 'cobblestone', this restaurant features a beautifully designed interior with cobblestone motifs. There is also a luxurious space at the back where one can view the slope leading to Glover Garden, making it a perfect spot to enjoy the flavors of Nagasaki. The restaurant offers a wide selection of local Nagasaki drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails, adding to its appeal. It is a must-visit restaurant where guests can enjoy hotel-made cuisine in a casual atmosphere.

Restaurant Pavé

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Get off at Oura Tenshudo stop on Nagasaki Electric Tramway Route 5 Ishibashi Line. It's on 2F of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill.
Address: 1-18, Minamiyamate-machi, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki
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FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE

Enjoy Japanese culinary culture with dishes like Sukiyaki, steak, abalone, and prawn!

Enjoy Japanese culinary culture with dishes like sukiyaki, steak, abalone, and car shrimp!

The restaurant located in Kumamoto City, identified by FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE, offers a delightful teppanyaki experience featuring 'Takachiho beef' raised in the lush greenery of Kyushu. They serve high-quality Wagyu beef, which has passed strict inspections, in forms such as "Steak" and "Sukiyaki". Guests can also enjoy luxurious seafood like fresh "Abalone" and Amakusa-produced "Prawn" in satisfying courses. In front of dishes that encapsulate Japanese culinary culture, one cannot help but smile.

The restaurant, centered around counter seats, features a chic atmosphere with black as the base color. Guests can sit in comfortable chairs and enjoy a blissful time while watching the dynamic cooking scene unfold right in front of them. The ability to accommodate foreign languages is also a delightful point. Why not indulge in the exquisite flavors of premium ingredients such as 'Takachiho beef' along with a wide selection of Japanese whisky, sake, and wine?

FUJIWARA STEAK HOUSE

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) *Reservations are required. (Reservations can be made on the day.) *Please contact the restaurant at least one day in advance for information on lunch hours.
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from the exit of Torichosuji Station on Kumamoto City Tram Line A or B
Address: 3F, Diverstiy, 6-2, Ansei-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto
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Japanese Restaurant Ryou

Enjoy Japanese cuisine featuring ingredients from Miyazaki, accompanied by flavorful sake

Located a 12-minute walk from Miyazaki Station, Japanese Restaurant Ryo is a restaurant where one can enjoy authentic yet casual Japanese cuisine, extensively using local ingredients from Miyazaki Prefecture. The menu features a wide variety of dishes made with carefully selected ingredients such as fresh local fish, A5 grade Miyazaki beef, and vegetables delivered directly from contracted farmers. Dishes like "Miyazaki Beef A5 Grade Sukiyaki" and "Local Chicken Miso Grill" finished with homemade miso are must-try specialties.

On the 1F, there are counter seats available for individuals to use casually. The 2F features completely private rooms, brimming with Japanese ambiance, where one can relax and enjoy private moments. The restaurant offers a constant selection of 200 types of sake and shochu, exclusively from Miyazaki Prefecture, which are impressively displayed in front of the counter seats. The fact that the restaurant operates until midnight is particularly pleasing for travelers who want to make the most of their time.

Japanese Restaurant Ryou

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Aim for our white lantern on the Tachibanadori Avenue. A free pick up service is available by our staff if it is close
Address: 3-1-24, Tachibanadori-nishi, Miyazaki, Miyazaki
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