Umazakura Kumamoto Shimotori

Among the many famous dishes in Kumamoto cuisine, horse meat dishes are particularly popular. Located in the bustling downtown area of Kumamoto City, "Umazakura" is a renowned restaurant offering a wide variety of horse meat dishes, with their horse sashimi being especially favored.

Their signature horse sashimi features exceptionally fresh, carefully selected domestic horse meat. The "Special Horse Sashimi Platter" is highly recommended, allowing you to compare the flavors and textures of six different cuts, including the standard lean meat, fataego (back ribs), and mane. Other popular dishes include "Sakura Uni Sashimi," served with fresh sea urchin as a condiment, and horse meat tartare. Beyond sashimi, they also offer a range of hot pot dishes like shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, grilled dishes, steamed dishes, and creative dishes like fillet katsu, pizza, and pasta. You can fully enjoy horse meat in your preferred style. Additionally, they boast an extensive selection of local Kumamoto sake and shochu that pair perfectly with horse meat.

The luxurious interior features various seating options, including semi-private rooms, horigotatsu (sunken floor) seats, and counter seats with window views, catering to all ages, group sizes, and occasions.