Mutsugoro
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.