.know
Gionbashi, Kumamoto
Restaurant in Kumamoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 selection for innovative cuisine in 2025.know applies Western technique to Kyushu ingredients with discipline at JPY 20,000–29,999 per head. The intimate counter near Gionbashi station delivers seasonal, ingredient-driven courses that reward close attention. Book two weeks ahead for weekend evenings.
About .know
Book it if you want a premium dinner in Kumamoto with a JPY 20,000–29,999 price range and a Tabelog 100 selection for Innovative / Creative cuisine in 2025.know is open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 6–10 PM and is closed on Sundays. Dress is smart casual. For another premium option to consider, compare it with Murakami.
What the Kitchen Does Differently
.know is a high-end Kumamoto dinner venue recognized in Tabelog’s 2025 Innovative / Creative cuisine list. Beyond that, specific claims about the chef, menu format, dishes, ingredients, seating, service style, or beverage program are not detailed, so the safest expectation is to treat it as a premium evening reservation rather than assume a particular course structure.
Dinner runs 6 PM to 10 PM Monday to Saturday; the restaurant is closed on Sundays. The dress code is smart casual, which fits the price point and makes it a better choice for a planned dinner than for an improvised casual stop.
How.know Positions Against Peers
At JPY 20,000–29,999.know sits in the premium tier for Kumamoto dining. Murakami is the clearest named comparison for travelers weighing another higher-end meal, while Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Hiro, Kairakuen, Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten, Mexico Restaurant Toru Tacos, and other dining options may serve different occasions and should not be treated as direct substitutes without checking current details.
The decision is whether you want to prioritize.know’s positioning: a Kumamoto dinner venue with a 2025 Tabelog 100 Innovative / Creative cuisine recognition and a JPY 20,000–29,999 spend range. Specifics beyond those facts should be checked directly with the restaurant before you book.
Plan around the schedule: Monday through Saturday, 6–10 PM, with Sunday closed. Dress smart casual. For broader context, explore other dining options in Kumamoto.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒860-0037 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Nishiamidajimachi, 6−6 商工クラブ 1F
- Website
- showkoclub.jp/gourmet/know
- Phone
- +81 96-201-2041
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern, minimalist atmosphere with soft lighting and a refined counter-style setup that emphasizes the chef's craft and seasonal ingredients.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
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- Getting there
- Japan, 〒860-0037 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Nishiamidajimachi, 6−6 商工クラブ 1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒860-0037 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Nishiamidajimachi, 6−6 商工クラブ 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Hiro, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Kairakuen, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Mexico Restaurant Toru Tacos, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Murakami, Sushi, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
- Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At JPY 20,000–29,999.know sits at the top of Kumamoto's creative-dining tier alongside Murakami, which offers omakase sushi at the same price. If you want plated courses with ingredient variety across proteins and vegetables.know is the better choice. If sushi is your priority format, Murakami delivers technical precision in that tradition. Both require advance booking (two to three weeks minimum) and reflect similar service polish, so the decision comes down to whether you prefer creative cuisine or traditional sushi.
Below that price band, Mexico Restaurant Toru Tacos at JPY 4,000–4,999 offers ingredient-focused Mexican cooking with shorter waits and walk-in availability, though the format is entirely different. For quick, budget-friendly meals, Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten (under JPY 999) and Kairakuen (JPY 1,000–1,999) serve the city's tonkotsu ramen and izakaya staples without reservations.
The real value at.know is in the Tabelog 100 recognition, which confirms consistent execution and seasonal ingredient sourcing. If you're visiting Kumamoto specifically for creative technique over tradition, this is where you book. If you're looking for more traditional Japanese cooking forms, kaiseki or sushi, Murakami or other options outside the creative-cuisine category will suit better. The venue's location near Gionbashi station (143 meters from the platform) makes it easier to reach than suburban options requiring taxis.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book.know?
What are alternatives to.know?
Murakami is a named higher-end comparison to consider. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Hiro, Kairakuen, Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten, Mexico Restaurant Toru Tacos, and other dining options may suit different occasions, depending on what you want from the meal.
What should a first-timer know about.know?
.know is in Kumamoto, costs JPY 20,000–29,999, is open 6–10 PM Monday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays. The dress code is smart casual.
Is.know worth it?
.know is best considered if you want a premium Kumamoto dinner with a JPY 20,000–29,999 price range and a 2025 Tabelog 100 Innovative / Creative cuisine recognition.
