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Gorohachi Iroha

Rating83SCORE
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 3.72 with 377 reviews.
Selected for Tabelog Izakaya WEST Top 100 in 2025.
56-year-old restaurant (in front of Suizenji-koen tram stop).
Only 2 locations (main + iroha)—not a chain.
A truly community-rooted izakaya with devoted local regulars.
Offers genuine Kumamoto staples: horse sashimi, champon, and offal dishes.
No reports of fake reviews.
Reasonable pricing for an izakaya (approx.
3,000–5,000 yen).
Confirmed in local Higo Journal media.
Popular Dishes
Various Basashi (horse sashimi)
馬刺し各種
Champon noodles
チャンポン
Stir-fried offal
ホルモン炒め
Kumamoto local cuisine platter
熊本郷土料理盛り合わせ
What kind of place?
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A 56-year-old izakaya right in front of Suizenji-koen tram stop. Selected for Tabelog Izakaya WEST Top 100 in 2025. A true neighborhood gem where locals gather shoulder-to-shoulder over horse sashimi, offal dishes, champon noodles, and other Kumamoto local specialties—all in a timeless Showa-era atmosphere.

Tabelog 3.72 with 377 reviews. Many say 'there's nowhere else near Suizenji Park where you can eat such high-quality horse sashimi along with drinks,' 'the champon broth is extraordinary,' and 'packed with local regulars every night.' Its Tabelog Izakaya WEST Top 100 selection confirms its status as a genuine institution.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri17:00-23:00
Sat・Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-23:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Phone096-382-6336Call
Access
Directly in front of Suizenji-koen tram stop. Evenings only (lunch also on weekends). Cash only. Local atmosphere, but welcoming to foreign visitors.
4-21 Suizenji-koen, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Gorohachi Iroha

Rating83SCORE
Popular Dishes
Various Basashi (horse sashimi)
馬刺し各種
Champon noodles
チャンポン
Stir-fried offal
ホルモン炒め
Kumamoto local cuisine platter
熊本郷土料理盛り合わせ
Business Hours
Mon – Fri17:00-23:00
Sat・Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-23:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
Directly in front of Suizenji-koen tram stop. Evenings only (lunch also on weekends). Cash only. Local atmosphere, but welcoming to foreign visitors.
4-21 Suizenji-koen, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
Phone096-382-6336
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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 3.72 with 377 reviews.
Selected for Tabelog Izakaya WEST Top 100 in 2025.
56-year-old restaurant (in front of Suizenji-koen tram stop).
Only 2 locations (main + iroha)—not a chain.
A truly community-rooted izakaya with devoted local regulars.
Offers genuine Kumamoto staples: horse sashimi, champon, and offal dishes.
No reports of fake reviews.
Reasonable pricing for an izakaya (approx.
3,000–5,000 yen).
Confirmed in local Higo Journal media.
83SCORE
What a score of 83 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A 56-year-old izakaya right in front of Suizenji-koen tram stop. Selected for Tabelog Izakaya WEST Top 100 in 2025. A true neighborhood gem where locals gather shoulder-to-shoulder over horse sashimi, offal dishes, champon noodles, and other Kumamoto local specialties—all in a timeless Showa-era atmosphere.

Tabelog 3.72 with 377 reviews. Many say 'there's nowhere else near Suizenji Park where you can eat such high-quality horse sashimi along with drinks,' 'the champon broth is extraordinary,' and 'packed with local regulars every night.' Its Tabelog Izakaya WEST Top 100 selection confirms its status as a genuine institution.

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