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Mutsugoro

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.73 with 753 reviews is top-tier review count among Kumamoto horse meat restaurants.
食べログ3.73・753件は熊本の馬肉料理店の中でトップクラスの口コミ数。
The reputation as 'the place for Kumamoto horse sashimi' is confirmed across multiple food sites.
「熊本の馬刺しといえばここ」という地元民評価が複数のグルメサイトで確認できる。
Located in the basement of a business hotel, the clientele skews toward local businesspeople rather than tourists.
熊本グリーンホテル地下という立地は観光客よりも地元のビジネスマン・地元民向け。
Long-established since the Showa era, with years of accumulated local trust.
昭和からの老舗で、長年の実績が地元の信頼を積み上げている。
Also a guardian of Kumamoto local dishes including karashi renkon and hitomoji guruguru.
辛子蓮根・一文字ぐるぐるも扱う熊本郷土料理の守護店。
Popular Dishes
Marbled Horse Sashimi
霜降り馬刺し
Horse Liver Sashimi
馬レバー刺し
Horse Nigiri
馬ニギリ
Hitomoji Guruguru (local vegetable dish)
一文字ぐるぐる
Karashi Renkon (lotus root with mustard)
辛子蓮根
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

The go-to place in Kumamoto when locals want real horse sashimi. A long-established Showa-era restaurant in the basement of the Kumamoto Green Hotel in Hanabatake-cho. Features marbled horse sashimi as well as rare cuts like liver and nigiri. Also rich in Kumamoto local dishes like karashi renkon and hitomoji guruguru. Reservations recommended for groups of 3+. The ultimate choice for locals seeking authentic horse sashimi.

Reviews describe it as 'the gold standard for Kumamoto horse sashimi,' 'marbled horse sashimi in a league of its own,' 'the first place I take people visiting Kumamoto,' and 'many long-time regulars who have visited for years.' Very strong review count at Tabelog 3.73 with 753 reviews.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri18:00-22:30
Sat17:30-22:30
SunClosed
Regular HolidaySunday
Access
B1F of Kumamoto Green Hotel. Reservations strongly recommended for groups of 3+. Closed Sundays. Cash and credit cards accepted.
B1F Kumamoto Green Hotel, 12-11 Hanabatake-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Mutsugoro

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Marbled Horse Sashimi
霜降り馬刺し
Horse Liver Sashimi
馬レバー刺し
Horse Nigiri
馬ニギリ
Hitomoji Guruguru (local vegetable dish)
一文字ぐるぐる
Karashi Renkon (lotus root with mustard)
辛子蓮根
Business Hours
Mon – Fri18:00-22:30
Sat17:30-22:30
SunClosed
Regular HolidaySunday
Access
B1F of Kumamoto Green Hotel. Reservations strongly recommended for groups of 3+. Closed Sundays. Cash and credit cards accepted.
B1F Kumamoto Green Hotel, 12-11 Hanabatake-machi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.73 with 753 reviews is top-tier review count among Kumamoto horse meat restaurants.
食べログ3.73・753件は熊本の馬肉料理店の中でトップクラスの口コミ数。
The reputation as 'the place for Kumamoto horse sashimi' is confirmed across multiple food sites.
「熊本の馬刺しといえばここ」という地元民評価が複数のグルメサイトで確認できる。
Located in the basement of a business hotel, the clientele skews toward local businesspeople rather than tourists.
熊本グリーンホテル地下という立地は観光客よりも地元のビジネスマン・地元民向け。
Long-established since the Showa era, with years of accumulated local trust.
昭和からの老舗で、長年の実績が地元の信頼を積み上げている。
Also a guardian of Kumamoto local dishes including karashi renkon and hitomoji guruguru.
辛子蓮根・一文字ぐるぐるも扱う熊本郷土料理の守護店。
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

The go-to place in Kumamoto when locals want real horse sashimi. A long-established Showa-era restaurant in the basement of the Kumamoto Green Hotel in Hanabatake-cho. Features marbled horse sashimi as well as rare cuts like liver and nigiri. Also rich in Kumamoto local dishes like karashi renkon and hitomoji guruguru. Reservations recommended for groups of 3+. The ultimate choice for locals seeking authentic horse sashimi.

Reviews describe it as 'the gold standard for Kumamoto horse sashimi,' 'marbled horse sashimi in a league of its own,' 'the first place I take people visiting Kumamoto,' and 'many long-time regulars who have visited for years.' Very strong review count at Tabelog 3.73 with 753 reviews.

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