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Imakin Shokudo

Rating90SCORE
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。
116-year history since founding in 1910.
Tabelog 1,763 reviews, 3.66 score, Tabelog best 100 in 2026 and 2024.
The 2,100-yen bowl using Kumamoto's native aka-ushi went viral as 'insanely good value; unbelievable sweetness in the lean red meat.' Constant queues even on weekdays.
Originally founded as a local everyday diner in Uchimaki hot spring town.
Quality confirmed unchanged after TV exposure.
Takeout reservation available via CatchMeal.
Not a chain.
No sakura indicators.
Popular Dishes
Aka-ushi don red beef rice bowl (2,100 yen)
あか牛丼（2,100円）
aka-ushi lemon soup set. Takeout available (via CatchMeal reservation)
あか牛レモンスープセット。テイクアウト可（CatchMeal予約）
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A long-established diner founded in 1910, located in the Uchimaki hot spring area of Aso City. The signature 'aka-ushi don' (red beef rice bowl, 2,100 yen) uses Kumamoto's native aka-ushi breed, celebrated for its lean, intensely flavorful red meat. Selected for Tabelog's restaurant best 100 in both 2026 and 2024, with over 1,763 reviews. Queues are inevitable; guests often line up before opening. Takeout available via CatchMeal reservation to reduce congestion.

Tabelog 1,763 reviews, 3.66 score. Selected for best 100 in 2026 and 2024. Reviews consistently say 'the sweetness of the lean red beef is completely different from regular beef,' 'absolutely worth the wait,' and 'a must-stop whenever visiting Aso.' Takeout reservations are available to reduce congestion.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue10:00-16:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun10:00-16:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・年末年始
Phone0967-32-0031Call
Access
Private room (up to 8 people) and tatami seating available. Cash only. Takeout available (CatchMeal reservation recommended). About 15 minutes by car from Aso Station; located in the Uchimaki hot spring area. Parking available.
290 Uchimaki, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Imakin Shokudo

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Aka-ushi don red beef rice bowl (2,100 yen)
あか牛丼（2,100円）
aka-ushi lemon soup set. Takeout available (via CatchMeal reservation)
あか牛レモンスープセット。テイクアウト可（CatchMeal予約）
Business Hours
Mon・Tue10:00-16:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun10:00-16:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・年末年始
Access
Private room (up to 8 people) and tatami seating available. Cash only. Takeout available (CatchMeal reservation recommended). About 15 minutes by car from Aso Station; located in the Uchimaki hot spring area. Parking available.
290 Uchimaki, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Phone0967-32-0031
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
116-year history since founding in 1910.
Tabelog 1,763 reviews, 3.66 score, Tabelog best 100 in 2026 and 2024.
The 2,100-yen bowl using Kumamoto's native aka-ushi went viral as 'insanely good value; unbelievable sweetness in the lean red meat.' Constant queues even on weekdays.
Originally founded as a local everyday diner in Uchimaki hot spring town.
Quality confirmed unchanged after TV exposure.
Takeout reservation available via CatchMeal.
Not a chain.
No sakura indicators.
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established diner founded in 1910, located in the Uchimaki hot spring area of Aso City. The signature 'aka-ushi don' (red beef rice bowl, 2,100 yen) uses Kumamoto's native aka-ushi breed, celebrated for its lean, intensely flavorful red meat. Selected for Tabelog's restaurant best 100 in both 2026 and 2024, with over 1,763 reviews. Queues are inevitable; guests often line up before opening. Takeout available via CatchMeal reservation to reduce congestion.

Tabelog 1,763 reviews, 3.66 score. Selected for best 100 in 2026 and 2024. Reviews consistently say 'the sweetness of the lean red beef is completely different from regular beef,' 'absolutely worth the wait,' and 'a must-stop whenever visiting Aso.' Takeout reservations are available to reduce congestion.

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