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Robatayaki Yamaroku

ろばたやき山ろく

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Savor morning-fresh local chicken grilled fragrant over sunken hearth charcoal in a secluded mountain haven

  • Signature Yamaroku tare-yaki chicken
  • Hearty charcoal grilling over an irori hearth
  • Grilled liver of standout freshness
  • Secluded retreat tucked deep in the mountains
  • Relaxing tatami seating (zashiki)
  • Ideal for scenic drives and trips

Perched quietly deep in the mountains of Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Robatayaki Yamaroku is a charcoal-grill specialty restaurant where you can savor local chicken butchered that very morning for exceptional freshness. The signature Yamaroku Tare-yaki features firm, resilient meat coated in a secret sweet-savory tare sauce, releasing rich umami with every chew. The menu showcases carefully chosen ingredients, including lightly seared liver that melts on the tongue, and thick, juicy fresh shiitake mushrooms cooked like steaks. To round off the meal, popular choices include tamago kake gohan, featuring rice topped with a rich premium egg, and mixed rice infused with savory chicken dashi (Japanese soup stock). The spacious tatami seating (zashiki) requires shoes to be removed and is set with sunken hearth tables, where guests can enjoy grilling to their own preferred doneness with guidance from the staff. Many visitors take a scenic drive from afar to visit, immersing themselves in the aromatic smoke while relishing the extraordinary flavor of local chicken.

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Address
3264 Kahokumachishimochi, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto 861-0604, Japan

Address in Japanese: 熊本県山鹿市鹿北町椎持3264

Phone
0968-32-2245
Budget
Lunch
¥5,000–¥5,999
Dinner
¥4,000–¥4,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
13 seats
  • Tatami room
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available

Opening hours

Mon–Tue
  • 11:30–15:00
WedClosed
Thu–Fri
  • 11:30–15:00
Sat–Sun
  • 11:00–15:00
Holidays
  • 11:00–19:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Tatami seating
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

3264 Kahokumachishimochi, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto 861-0604, Japan

Address in Japanese: 熊本県山鹿市鹿北町椎持3264

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