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Excellent Luck

Yakiniku Restaurant · ¥4,000 to ¥5,000 ·

48-4 Kengunhonmachi, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto, 862-0910, Japan

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Excellent Luck

About Excellent Luck

If you’re wandering around Kumamoto and craving some authentic Japanese barbecue, Excellent Luck is the spot you’ll want to check out. Nestled at 48-4 Kengunhonmachi, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto, this cozy yakiniku restaurant has quickly become a favorite among locals for its inviting vibe and mouthwatering selections. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the warm, casual atmosphere that makes it perfect for both casual nights out and small gatherings with friends or family. The staff are friendly and attentive, always ready to guide you through their menu, which is packed with high-quality cuts of meat ready to grill right at your table.

One of the things that sets Excellent Luck apart is the focus on offering a true dine-in experience. While they don’t provide delivery, every visit feels like a mini culinary adventure. You get to control the grill, searing each piece of meat to your liking while enjoying the aromas that fill the room. The restaurant also has a nice selection of alcoholic beverages, including beer, which pairs perfectly with the sizzling flavors from the grill. It’s one of those places where you can relax, chat, and take your time without feeling rushed, making the meal as much about the experience as it is about the food itself.

The interior has a casual charm that’s typical of authentic yakiniku spots, yet it’s clean and well-maintained, giving a sense of comfort and quality all at once. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or planning a longer evening with friends, the vibe encourages lingering over your meal, savoring every bite. The staff’s recommendations often lead to discovering new favorites on the menu, and the grill-your-own style adds a hands-on element that makes dining here interactive and fun.

Located conveniently in Higashi Ward, Excellent Luck is easy to reach and definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. It’s a place where the focus is on enjoyment, flavor, and that satisfying feeling of cooking your own food just the way you like it, all while sipping on a cold drink. From casual dinners to special nights out, this restaurant manages to balance an energetic atmosphere with comfortable seating, making it a standout choice for anyone looking to enjoy yakiniku in Kumamoto.

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Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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Service options

  • Dine-in
  • No Delivery

Popular for

  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • No Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • No Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • No Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • No Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Cash-only

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Parking

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

48-4 Kengunhonmachi, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto, 862-0910, Japan

Diner notes

4.1 4.1 out of 5 · 112 notes
  • 5 stars 55
  • 4 stars 38
  • 3 stars 15
  • 2 stars 3
  • 1 stars 5
5 out of 5
Great service, very similar, yet better than Gyu Kaku!
BM Brandon Many Ate here , 00:54 am
4 out of 5
外観からは想像も付きませんが、焼き肉、焼き鳥屋さんです。 地元の方や焼き肉マニア以外は知る事のなさそうなお店ですが、実は厚切り牛タンの穴場的焼き肉屋さんです。 写真の通り、厚切りです。しかも手で切ってらっしゃるので、厚さが微妙に違うのもなんかいいですね。 ちなみに特上タン塩のみ、ニンニクネギが別皿でついてきますがこれがまた抜群に合うのでケチらずに特上タン塩を注文されてください。 味、肉の分厚さ、数量を他の焼肉店と比較してもかなりのコスパです。 このお店は一言で言うと【厚切りタンを食べるお店】です。 ただ焼肉屋に来て、カルビも食べないのは少し物足りないかと思いますので、カルビ、ハラミ、キムチこれぐらい頼んでおけば十分です。 皆さんも書かれている通り、老夫婦とパートさん1.2人でされているため、料理の提供時間にはかなりムラがあります。オーダーも伝票に自分で手書きして渡し、呼び出しボタンもなく、基本的に店員さんはいっぱいっぱいなので積極的にこちらから行く姿勢が必要になります。 快適性や利便性、お肉のバラエティーなどを求めず牛タンだけを求めて行く人に強くお勧めします。 4なのは特上タン塩が圧倒的に5、それ以外がメニューや、施設など含めて全て3なのでこの評価ですが、評価以上にお気に入りのお店です!
N Ninniku Ate here , 01:26 am
4 out of 5
【7月再訪】 やっぱりここの特上タン塩は最高に旨い。 【前回訪問】 出張で熊本に滞在中、仕事仲間と何度も行ったお店です。 地元の方でなければ分からないと思う住宅街の中、公民館を改築したようなお店で 基本、老夫婦がお二人で切り盛りされています。 今回は初めての一人焼肉デビューで行ってきました。 このお店で食べるものは決まっています。 特上タン塩と牛ハラミ 2切れずつ焼いて、お酒を飲みながらゆっくり楽しみました。 特上タン塩2人前と牛ハラミ2人前、生ビール3杯と芋焼酎1杯で お会計6,140円也 熊本の繁華街から車で行って帰りは代行で2,040円程度。 機会があればまたゆっくり焼肉を楽しみに行きたいです。
三 三盛二重亀甲剣花菱 Ate here , 04:48 am

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