Go a little way down the Shinshigai Shopping Street of Kumamoto's city center, and you'll find Katsuretsu-Tei. Any Kumamoto native is sure to know this popular pork cutlet eatery (the name of the place and its kanji characters being a play on words, since for the Japanese word for this dish, Katsu can also mean win). Their tender and juicy pork is surrounded by a crispy breaded coating. What's more, the fat on the meat is extremely sweet! Considering both its taste and quality, the cost performance of this dish can't be beat!

Katsuretsu-Tei

Address: Shinshigai 8-18, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi

Telephone: 096-322-8771

SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto is a shopping mall located at Kumamoto's public transportation hub, the Kumamoto Sakura-machi Bus Terminal. This facility boasts a wide variety of shops, from those featuring Kumamoto's local gourmet specialties to souvenirs, a food court, and shops selling clothes and sundry goods. While shopping and dining are recommended here, you can also relax and enjoy views of Kumamoto Castle from the Sakura Machi Garden, situated on the rooftop of this mall.

SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto

Address: Sakuramachi 3-10, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi