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Enjoy amazing Hamburger Steak in Kumamoto Prefecture! 9 popular spots with juicy meat juices overflowing

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Enjoy amazing Hamburger Steak in Kumamoto Prefecture! 9 popular spots with juicy meat juices overflowing

Kumamoto Prefecture is home to the beautiful natural scenery of Aso, located in the center of Kyushu and known for having one of the world’s largest calderas. It also offers the historic Kumamoto Castle and high quality hot springs. The local food scene is just as varied, and basashi (horse sashimi), Kumamoto ramen, and akagyu (Japanese brown beef) steak are must-tries! This article rounds up popular restaurants, mainly in Kumamoto City, where you can enjoy Hamburger Steak.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on456Tabelog reviews.

[Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture] Restaurants Popular for Hamburger Steak

Hobun

Hobun is a 12-minute walk from Kawashiri Station. It is a Western-style restaurant in Kawashiri, Kumamoto City, set in a renovated sakagura (sake brewery).

The stylish and calm atmosphere inside is one of its charms. The staff's service is also pleasant, making it easy to visit for all kinds of occasions with family or friends.

The Hamburger Steak at this restaurant is said to be made mainly with lean meat, so you can enjoy a firm, satisfying bite.

The photo shows the teriyaki sauce, but you can also choose other sauces like ponzu sauce and demi-glace. It also looks fun to share with friends or family and compare the different flavors.

The “Omurice with Melted Mozzarella Cheese” is a popular menu item that cheese lovers will find hard to resist.

Mozzarella cheese is tucked between the egg and the chicken rice, and its creamy texture and light saltiness make for a perfect accent.

TAKA1552

What I got was the lunch set with Hamburger Steak in demi-glace sauce. It came with salad, soup, Hamburger Steak, dessert, and coffee, and this quality for the price is amazing. It seemed like quite a few locals come here too, and this place was a real great find!

Source:TAKA1552's review

yukipppy

・Omurice with melty mozzarella cheese
Inside the fluffy, thick egg are cheese and chicken rice. The demi-glace sauce is slightly reddish with a light sweetness. It was very delicious, filling, and left me very Manzoku. At this price for this much food, it feels like a great deal and makes you happy.

Source:yukipppy's review

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Bagyuun

Ba Gyuun is a restaurant known for its signature Hamburger Steak made with horse meat.

The spacious interior is said to have table seating, ozashiki (tatami seating), and counter seats. It is nice that it is easy to use whether you are dining alone or with a group.

The photo shows this restaurant’s standard menu item, the “Uma to Ushi Tabe-Kurabe Double Hamburger Steak,” where you can compare horse meat and beef Hamburger Steak. The horse meat patty is light, while the beef patty is juicy.

It comes with three kinds of sauce, so you can enjoy a range of different flavors.

The "salad bar," which you can add to your Hamburger Steak for an extra charge, is very popular.

It offers not just salad but also a wide range of dishes including deli sides and desserts, and you can take as much of your favorites as you like and enjoy them.

ひっしーくん

I had the restaurant’s specialty horse meat Hamburger Steak. It had very little distinctive flavor and was easy to eat, with a nice meaty taste that made it simply good. This is just the right place when you want to casually try horse meat dishes while sightseeing.

Source:ひっしーくん's review

デブタロウ

There are three kinds of sauces: oroshi (grated daikon), garlic, and ginger. The self service corner also has furikake (rice seasoning) and soup curry, which feels very generous and makes this place an amazing value.

Source:デブタロウ's review

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Noka Restaurant Yama no Sato Nigo Ten

Noka Restaurant Yamanosato Nigo Ten is about a 4-minute walk from Misotenjinmae Station, and this is a place where you can enjoy great Hamburger Steak and steak made with Kumamoto’s branded wagyu, akaushi (Japanese Brown beef).

The seating is arranged in box seats, which gives the space a private feel. It is recommended when you want to enjoy your meal and conversation without worrying about the people around you.

The "akaushi (Japanese brown beef) Hamburger Steak lunch" is popular for letting you enjoy akaushi at a reasonable price.

The finely textured Hamburger Steak is said to be plump and tender, and its large size makes it very satisfying to eat.

The akaushi (Japanese brown beef) steak lunch is said to taste amazing not only with soy sauce or steak sauce, but even with just salt.

It has the satisfying bite unique to lean meat while still being tender, and the slightly rare doneness is said to be just right.

2929gt

I visited because I wanted to try Hamburger Steak made with Kumamoto's local specialty, akaushi (Japanese brown beef). The meat had a rich, clear flavor and didn’t feel heavy at all! It felt a little unusual to eat Hamburger Steak with salt and soy sauce, but they went perfectly together! The rice was glossy and delicious too.

Source:2929gt's review

火龍果

I had the akaushi (Japanese brown beef) steak lunch. The meat was tender, juicy, and very delicious. The salt was good too, but I preferred the soy sauce tare. I usually think beef goes best with soy sauce, but the soy sauce tare here was not just ordinary soy sauce, it was an incredibly tasty sauce.

Source:火龍果's review

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GRILL Suematsu

GRILL Suematsu is a Western-style restaurant loved by locals in Kumamoto, about a 5-minute walk from Torichosuji Station. It is especially popular for meat dishes such as Hamburger Steak and steak. The restaurant is known for its high-quality meat and the chef's skill.

The inside has a nice atmosphere, and the service is said to be attentive, making it perfect for a slightly special lunch or dinner.

The “Suematsu Tokusei Arabiki Hamburger Steak,” which lets you fully enjoy the rich flavor of Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

It is said to have both the hearty meaty texture unique to coarse ground meat and the soft feel that comes from hand kneading, with an excellent balance between the two.

"Suematsu Tokusei Kiima Karee (Suematsu Special Keema Curry)" is popular because you can enjoy wine with the curry sauce.

The rich flavor of the ground meat and the nicely balanced spice come together in a complex way, making it clear that this dish was made with great care and time.

食いしんぼ娘。

I thought this was a place where you can eat really high quality meat! You can enjoy high quality meat at Yakiniku restaurants too, but when that quality is paired with the chef's skill like it is here, 1×1 can turn into 10 or even 100! I highly recommend it when you want to eat great meat!

Source:食いしんぼ娘。's review

いちごすきぴ

It was my first time trying the Hamburger Steak, and it was coarsely ground and delicious. Needless to say, the steak was tender and delicious too! The turnip in the salad was sweet and tasty. My friend, who was visiting for the first time, was happy and said it was delicious too.

Source:いちごすきぴ's review

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Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto

Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto is a Hamburger Steak specialty restaurant located on the 3rd floor of Sakura Machi Kumamoto, about a 2-minute walk from Karashimacho Station. Their Hamburger Steak, grilled after you order, is especially popular.

Rice refills are free, and it even comes with a raw egg, so it is a great choice when you want a hearty meal.

If you come here, one signature dish you should definitely try is "Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak," the house specialty named after the restaurant.

Along with the cheese cream poured over the top, the tender meat packed with juices is also filled with gorgonzola cheese and mushroom cream inside.

The salad served as a side with the Hamburger Steak is also highly praised as being excellent.

The vinegar based dressing is said to pair perfectly with the fresh vegetables. It also includes fried onions, so you can enjoy the texture too.

adachi6

・Yamamoto no Hamburger Steak
Because they knead the Hamburger Steak only after you order, it takes about 15 minutes. While you wait, you can enjoy their original vegetable juice and salad, and before long a piping hot Hamburger Steak arrives with a great aroma. The demi-glace sauce is slowly simmered and rich. It’s a luxurious lunch when you have time to spare.

Source:adachi6's review

yuki alicia

The vegetables were fresh and tasty, and I honestly kept going back and forth on whether to get the Hamburger Steak right up until the last minute... It was so good I couldn't get enough. In times like these, free rice refills ok! And at this price. It's just the best! I'll come again when I'm in Kumamoto!

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[Outside Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture] Restaurants Popular for Hamburger Steak

kamado (hearth)

Kamado is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy meat dishes made with Akaushi (Kumamoto brand beef).

The interior is said to be a Japanese style space surrounded by nature. The tatami seating in particular is set up as Semi-private room seating, so you can spend a relaxing time there.

The "akaushi (Japanese brown beef) Hamburger Steak set meal" is served on a Teppan-yaki plate, so you can enjoy it piping hot.

It is thick and has a satisfyingly meaty texture, and it pairs perfectly with the sauce for an irresistible taste.

The "Kumamoto-ken-san Akaushi Rice bowl set" is a popular menu item made with plenty of lean akaushi (Japanese brown cattle) beef, and it is said to be highly satisfying.

The chewy akaushi lets you enjoy the rich flavor of the meat with every bite. It is also nice that you can enjoy different tastes by breaking the onsen tamago (soft-cooked egg) or adding wasabi.

全国のラーメンを食べ歩く

The akaushi (Japanese brown beef) Hamburger Steak comes to the table sizzling hot on a Teppan-yaki plate. The outside is nice and crisp, and when you split it with chopsticks, the meat juices spill out, making it super juicy and amazingly good!! The Japanese-style grated daikon sauce also goes great with the Hamburger Steak and brings out the flavor even more! The rice is fluffy and freshly cooked, and unbelievably tasty!!! Having free refills is just too good!!

Source:全国のラーメンを食べ歩く's review

Lunamoon

• Kumamoto-produced Akaushi (Japanese brown beef) Rice bowl set
It has a rare finish, almost like roast beef. The meat is good, but the rice is great too. The salad dressing was delicious with plenty of chili oil, so I bought some to take home and now I am totally hooked.

Source:Lunamoon's review

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Kakunoshin Hamburger Steak

Kakunoshin Hamburger Steak is a popular spot in the airport where you can enjoy a great Hamburger Steak. They use ingredients like Kumamoto akagyu (Japanese brown cattle) and Iwate Hakkinton pork, showing real care in the quality of their ingredients.

The sauce is also excellent, making for a highly satisfying meal, and it is said to be just right when you want to treat yourself a little.

If you want to really dig into some meat, Akaushi Steak & Hamburger Steak is a great pick.

The Hamburger Steak in particular is said to be outstanding, with the meat juices soaking into the mashed potatoes underneath and making it extra tasty.

If your flight time is coming up, the quick and easy Kinkaku Hamburger is a great choice.

The thick and meaty patty is said to be juicy, with meat juices overflowing the moment you bite into it.

ba3137

・Kinkaku Hamburger Steak
For the sauce, you can choose either onion or grated daikon. I went with the onion, and it was great with its sweet grated sauce! It was so good I could have eaten rice with just that. Both options come with salt and wasabi too, which is nice because you can enjoy it in different ways.

Source:ba3137's review

アサタロー

• Kinkaku Hamburger
The hamburger that arrived had a juicy patty with a real meaty bite and soft, fluffy buns. The freshness of the tomato and lettuce went very well with the slightly sweet sauce, creating a nice balance.

Source:アサタロー's review

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pantomime

Pantomaimu is a restaurant that has been loved for many years in Nagasu, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is said to be such a popular spot that there is hardly anyone local who does not know it.

The interior has the feel of a jun-kissa (classic Japanese coffee shop), with a space that lets you sense the Showa era atmosphere. The staff are also polite, making it a comfortable place to spend time.

Nicknamed “JanSupe,” Jumbo Special is a hearty set that comes with Naporitan (Japanese ketchup spaghetti), Cheese Hamburger Steak, and rice.

It is not just filling but also very satisfying in taste, and many people come back for it, saying they “suddenly crave it from time to time.”

The "Madras Burger Steak," which you eat while coating the Hamburger Steak in curry.

The mildly spicy and mellow curry has a home-style flavor and is said to be delicious. Adding rice to turn it into curry rice is a nice option too.

デブタロウ

・Jumbo Special
This Napolitan (Japanese ketchup pasta) is simple but has a rich, bold flavor that goes great with rice. The thick noodles and oily finish make it quite heavy, but that is exactly what makes it so addictive. The jumbo Hamburger Steak is meaty, juicy, and tender. It comes covered with plenty of cheese and sauce, but the Hamburger Steak itself has a one of a kind flavor and is just so good.

Source:デブタロウ's review

おひとりさま358

・Jumbo Special
What a bold look! The taste has a nostalgic Showa retro flavor profile. I wondered if I could finish it, but I just couldn’t stop eating! It was actually a fork and knife, though lol It was a great meal♪

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Hana no Ya

Hananoya is a restaurant run by a butcher. Of course, its popular Hamburger Steak is a highlight, and everything from the curry roux to the small side dishes is Homemade.

The seating is divided into sections, giving it the feel of a Private room. You can enjoy your meal and conversation without worrying about the people around you.

The restaurant’s signature dish is the handmade Hamburger Steak. The moment you take a bite, the juices overflow, making it irresistibly delicious.

You can choose from four kinds of sauce, and the one in the photo is grated daikon ponzu sauce. It also looks fun to go with someone and compare different choices.

The very popular "Half Hamburger Steak set meal" lets you make a set with a half-size Hamburger Steak and another yoshoku (Western-style Japanese) menu item.

You can choose from options like large fried shrimp, croquettes, and fried horse mackerel, and each one is said to be very filling. It is recommended when you want to eat until you are full.

食いしんぼ娘。

・Hand-kneaded Hamburger Steak set meal
I chose the Japanese-style sauce, and the juicy Hamburger Steak with it was incredibly tasty and went perfectly with rice!

Source:食いしんぼ娘。's review

いちごすきぴ

・Half Hamburger Steak set meal
The Hamburger Steak had a nice tenderness, was juicy, and had a rich meaty flavor, so it was really good! Half was not enough for me haha. The large fried prawns were also satisfying and plump. It also came with salad, a small side dish, and miso soup, and you can get another serving of rice.

Source:いちごすきぴ's review

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