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"Tibono Italian" - Enjoy pizza made with Kumamoto ingredients in a stylish space

Why not try authentic Italian cuisine made with ingredients from Kumamoto in a stylish space?

Tibono Italian, which opened in June 2023, is a 4-minute walk from Karashimacho Station. It is an Italian restaurant where you can enjoy authentic pizza baked in a stone oven and dishes made with ingredients from Kumamoto.

On warm days, you can spend time with your pet on the open terrace, allowing you to relax and enjoy your meal in a comfortable, resort-like atmosphere.

There is a pizza oven at the entrance, and as you proceed inside the store you will find a stylish space with a particular attention to detail. There are counter seats perfect for solo diners or dates, as well as relaxing table seats, allowing you to spend your time in a relaxed and calm atmosphere.

The recommended pizza is the "Extrabianca Margherita (2,200 yen)" made with plenty of buffalo mozzarella cheese and tomatoes from Yatsushiro. This luxurious pizza uses plenty of delicious tomatoes from Kumamoto, which is the number one producer of tomatoes in the country.

They use only one type of cheese and top it off with lots of Yatsushiro tomatoes instead of tomato sauce. The tomatoes are carefully cut one by one, and after removing the flesh and moisture, they are sprinkled with salt to bring out the sweetness.

The pizza dough is made with 100% wheat flour from Kumamoto Prefecture, giving it a unique texture that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, with an irresistible fragrant wheat flavor.

"Grilled Kumamoto Akagyu Beef (2,750 yen)" is made with perfectly cooked loin meat with just the right amount of fat. The meat is lean and tender, and the more you chew it, the more the flavor spreads and changes into a rich taste. It is accompanied by colorful fresh vegetables delivered from a contracted farmer.

The sauce is a rich Sharipian sauce made with the sweetness of onions and red wine, which brings out the rich flavor of the meat.

Along with a wide selection of wines, you can enjoy pizza and other dishes made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture, including vegetables, meat, and fish.

Tibono Italian

Enjoy the legendary local chicken Amakusa Daio and handmade soba noodles from Kumamoto at "Tsunejiroan Sakuramachi Kumamoto Branch"

The legendary local chicken of Kumamoto is the "Amakusa Daio." As its name suggests, this chicken is characterized by its imposing appearance, growing to over 90cm in size.

At "Shunsai SOBA Tsunejiroan Sakuramachi Branch," you can enjoy Amakusa Daio and other handmade soba from Kumamoto. In front of the store, there is a life-sized panel of Amakusa Daio, and you'll be amazed at its size!

The interior of the restaurant is modern and Japanese, and has a relaxed atmosphere with a sense of luxury and warmth. There are counter seats and table seats where you can peek into the kitchen, so it can be used for a variety of occasions.

I was interested in the standard soba noodles, but I decided to try the soba noodles unique to Kumamoto, "Kumamoto Horse Meat Soba (1,870 yen)." This soba noodles is topped with plenty of light horse meat and accented with Japanese mustard.

The soba noodles are homemade using buckwheat flour from Kumamoto Prefecture. They are thin but firm, and the smooth texture and aroma of the soba noodles are irresistible, even with the soup.

The horse meat is stewed in abundance until tender, with just the right amount of firmness. It has a slight sweetness, and adding Japanese mustard makes it mellow and adds depth to the flavor. The broth also has concentrated horse meat flavor, making it a delicious dish that will warm you up on a cold day.

The Kumamoto specialty "Amakusa Daio Chicken Battered Meal (2,750 yen)" is served with finely chopped Amakusa Daio chicken on top of rice in a rice container. It's like a local chicken version of Hitsumabushi, and you can enjoy the change in flavor.

Enjoy the first bowl as is. The sweet and spicy grilled chicken has just the right amount of texture and goes perfectly with rice.

For the second bowl, add wasabi or other condiments to your liking, and for the third bowl, top with a soft-boiled egg. The sweet and spicy chicken and runny egg add a mellow flavor and texture.

Finally, enjoy it like ochazuke with plenty of dashi. The plump and chewy local chicken has a moist texture from the dashi, making it the perfect final dish.

A Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy soba-abe culture along with sake from a local brewery. Experience the charm of Kumamoto to the fullest.

Tsunejiroan Sakuramachi Kumamoto store