Enjoy Seasonal Flavors and Local Sake at "Obanzai Mohei," a Japanese-style izakaya in Kumamoto's Shimo-dori

Hello, this is “Obanzai Mohei,” a Japanese-style izakaya in Shimotori, Kumamoto.
With the heat continuing, how are you all doing? Why not spend some time at our store to cool off?

We at “Obanzai Mohei” are a Japanese-style izakaya located on Shimotori in Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City. Situated just a short walk from the easily accessible Hanabatacho Station, our restaurant is a convenient spot to stop by after work or shopping. In this article, we’d like to introduce the charms of our restaurant, where you can enjoy local ingredients and seasonal flavors.

Savor Local Ingredients to Your Heart’s Content: The Charm of “Obanzai Mohei”

At our restaurant, we serve heartwarming Japanese cuisine featuring ingredients nurtured by Kumamoto’s bountiful nature. We offer a wide selection of obanzai, fresh sashimi, and small-plate dishes. Our signature dish, “Three-Day-Marinated Salt-Broth Oden,” is a true delicacy, infused with a salt-based broth made from beef bones that has been simmered slowly over an extended period.

"Obanzai Mohei," a Japanese-style izakaya in Kumamoto City where you can enjoy seasonal flavors

Dishes that let you experience the changing seasons are another highlight of our restaurant. One of our recommended dishes for this time of year is the “Kama-meshi with Melt-in-Your-Mouth Salmon and Ikura.” These seasonal specials allow you to fully savor the fresh, seasonal flavors that are only available during this time of year. We also highly recommend trying our restaurant’s signature “Dashi-wari.” This special drink, made with oden broth, offers a truly unique experience.

At “Obanzai Mohei,” you can enjoy Japanese cuisine packed with the very essence of Kumamoto to your heart’s content. We offer a wide selection of drinks to pair with our dishes, and our sake tasting set is especially popular. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you. Please feel free to stop by—we’re your go-to Japanese-style izakaya in Hanabatacho.

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