Hezhi Department Store, the largest in Japan, not only has a food court and restaurant street, but also a wide variety of brands. It includes must-visit brands such as Muji, Daiso, and UNIQLO, making it a great place to satisfy all your needs for food, clothing, accommodation, transportation, education, and entertainment.

Ryu no Ya, specializing in tonkotsu ramen, offers not only the common plain broth but also a unique rich broth (black garlic oil). The combination of refreshing and rich flavors has made it very popular, with multiple branches in Kumamoto, making it a top-ranked ramen restaurant.

This izakaya (Japanese pub) is famous in the Kumamoto area for its fresh, live fish dishes. The main ingredients are delivered fresh daily from Amakusa, Kumamoto, and different fresh seafood is offered depending on the season, ensuring a different delicious experience each time you visit!
**Advance booking is recommended.**

Originating in Kyushu, this chain of yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants is characterized by using only Kyushu-produced Wagyu beef and homemade seasonings.
A visit will reveal the store's unwavering commitment to quality and its meticulous attention to detail.
**Advance booking is recommended.**

One of the leading affordable conveyor belt sushi restaurants, it is known for offering delicious sushi at reasonable prices, with many sushi dishes costing only 110 yen per plate. In addition to classic sushi such as tuna, salmon, and shrimp, it also offers a wide variety of dishes including seared sushi, ramen, fried food, and desserts.
It's a choice with extremely high cost-performance.

A famous Japanese chain coffee shop, its most distinctive feature is its business model. In addition to being one of the few coffee shops that allows customers to enter and eat at 7 am, it is also known for its "photo fraud". The food is affordable and the portions are generous, making it suitable for students and people who need their own space.

This incredibly popular ramen shop, located next to the Hezhi community, is famous for its signature torpedo tsukemen. This classic broth is made with several kinds of chili peppers and a special spicy miso and chili oil sauce, making it a must-order for spicy food lovers. During mealtimes, you can always see long queues of people.

This pork cutlet specialty shop uses "carefully selected aged meat," especially pork loin cutlets (ロースカツ), which are highly praised for their excellent balance of red meat and high-quality fat, resulting in a thick yet very tender texture.
In addition, the restaurant offers unlimited refills of white rice, miso soup, and shredded cabbage, making it very cost-effective.

Specializing in Awaji Island-style pasta and soufflés, this restaurant boasts a stylish and cute interior. It's always packed, no matter the time of day, and is very popular with local female customers. If you're looking for Instagram-worthy photos, this is definitely worth a visit.

This is a budget-friendly chain bakery in Japan. Despite its affordable prices, it insists on using all-handmade baking techniques from start to finish, never using frozen dough, resulting in breads that are soft and chewy. They also offer a wide variety of breads, making them very popular with locals.