MATSUBASE, KUMAMOTO / 40 YEARS

Come together.
Share a meal.
Make happy memories.

Good food. Familiar faces.
Another good evening at Karaku.

17:00–22:00 / Closed Mondays
Call us: +81-964-33-4315
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A place to gather
40 years
At the Karaku table
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17:00–22:00 / Closed Mondays
OUR STORY

Every gathering,
a little more joy.

A place where many people can sit together and enjoy themselves.
That wish is why we named our restaurant Karaku.

For 40 years. With family, friends and colleagues.
We hope to be part of the moments you share around a table.

Karaku’s illuminated entrance and tiled roof
WELCOME TO KARAKU

Let this light
be your meeting point.

Karaku, a creative izakaya in Matsubase, Kumamoto.
A Japanese-style entrance welcomes you.

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OUR SPACE

A warm setting for getting together.

Tatami textures, tables and chairs. Enjoy time together at Karaku.

Please discuss your group size and seating preferences when requesting a reservation.

Enquire about seating and group dining
NEWS

News from KARAKU

The latest news from our restaurant.

Hot pots for year-end & New Year gatherings

Hot pots for year-end & New Year gatherings

Choose Malatang, Motsu (offal) or kimchi hot pot.

Malatang ¥1,980 / Motsu ¥2,310 / Kimchi ¥1,980

Per serving, tax included. Minimum order: 2 servings.

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A special glass of Yamazaki or Hakushu

A special glass of Yamazaki or Hakushu

Yamazaki ¥1,188 / Hakushu ¥1,078

30ml per glass, tax included. Highball / on the rocks / with water.

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Year-end & New Year gatherings

A year to remember.
A new year to welcome.

Three course options for year-end and New Year gatherings.

Adult courses: minimum 5 guests · 2-hour drinks package included · All prices include tax

Classic Course

5,000
yen / person

Base menu

9 dishes with hot pot / 10 without

Food only 3,000 yen

Tap “With hot pot” or “Without hot pot” to switch the course details.

With hot pot · 9 dishes

  • Edamame
  • Choice of hot pot
  • Assorted skewers
  • Fried chicken
  • Recommended dish
  • Shrimp with mayonnaise
  • Fries
  • Noodles to finish
  • Dessert

All hot-pot courses offer a choice of Malatang hot pot, Motsu (offal) hot pot or kimchi hot pot.

Without hot pot · 10 dishes

  • Edamame
  • Assorted skewers
  • Fried chicken
  • Recommended dish
  • Shrimp with mayonnaise
  • Salad
  • Fries
  • Pizza
  • Rice balls
  • Dessert

Sashimi Course

5,500
yen / person

Base menu + 2 kinds of sashimi

10 dishes with hot pot / 11 without

Food only 3,500 yen

Tap “With hot pot” or “Without hot pot” to switch the course details.

With hot pot · 10 dishes

  • Edamame
  • Choice of hot pot
  • Assorted skewers
  • Fried chicken
  • Recommended dish
  • Shrimp with mayonnaise
  • Fries
  • Noodles to finish
  • Dessert
  • 2 kinds of sashimi

All hot-pot courses offer a choice of Malatang hot pot, Motsu (offal) hot pot or kimchi hot pot.

Without hot pot · 11 dishes

  • Edamame
  • Assorted skewers
  • Fried chicken
  • Recommended dish
  • Shrimp with mayonnaise
  • Salad
  • Fries
  • Pizza
  • Rice balls
  • Dessert
  • 2 kinds of sashimi

Special Feast Course

6,500
yen / person

Base menu + 2 kinds of sashimi + roast beef

11 dishes with hot pot / 12 without

Food only 4,500 yen

Tap “With hot pot” or “Without hot pot” to switch the course details.

With hot pot · 11 dishes

  • Edamame
  • Choice of hot pot
  • Assorted skewers
  • Fried chicken
  • Recommended dish
  • Shrimp with mayonnaise
  • Fries
  • Noodles to finish
  • Dessert
  • 2 kinds of sashimi
  • Roast beef

All hot-pot courses offer a choice of Malatang hot pot, Motsu (offal) hot pot or kimchi hot pot.

Without hot pot · 12 dishes

  • Edamame
  • Assorted skewers
  • Fried chicken
  • Recommended dish
  • Shrimp with mayonnaise
  • Salad
  • Fries
  • Pizza
  • Rice balls
  • Dessert
  • 2 kinds of sashimi
  • Roast beef

Children’s courses

For parties ordering adult courses

Below elementary school age · 6 dishes1,500 yen / person
Elementary school students · 7 dishes2,000 yen / person
Junior & senior high school students · 8 dishes2,500 yen / person

Add 500 yen per course for unlimited soft drinks (tax included).

Last drinks orders: 20 minutes before the end. Adult alcoholic and soft-drink packages have the same price. Beer for groups is served in bottles. Dishes may change depending on ingredient availability.

Tell us your date, party size, course and whether you would like hot pot.

VISIT US

See you at Karaku.

About 5 minutes by car from JR Matsubase Station or Matsubase IC.
Parking is available for guests arriving by car.

Find us on Google Maps
Restaurant
Karaku — Creative Izakaya
Address
〒869-0511
2317-1 Magano, Matsubase-machi, Uki, Kumamoto, Japan
Hours
17:00〜22:00
Closed
Mondays
Year-end / New Year closure
December 31 and January 1
Phone
+81-964-33-4315
Facilities
Parking and private rooms available
Payment methods
Cash
Credit cards
Visa / Mastercard / JCB / American Express / Diners Club
QR payments
PayPay / Rakuten Pay / d払い / au PAY / メルペイ / J-Coin Pay / Bank Pay / Alipay+ / WeChat Pay
E-money
iD / QUICPay / Transit IC cards / WAON / Rakuten Edy / nanaco
KEEP IN TOUCH

Your next get-together
starts here.

For news and photos,
visit our official accounts.

Reservations & inquiries

Make your next gathering Karaku.

Once you know your date and party size, request online.
For urgent questions, changes or cancellations, please call.

Request a reservation online

Enter your date, party size and seating preferences
in the Google Form.

Book onlineFor confirmation, follow the form instructions and any message from the restaurant.

Call to discuss

For questions about food or seating,
or urgent inquiries, call us.

Call us+81-964-33-4315Hours: 17:00–22:00 / Closed Mondays

The reservation form and original menu PDF are in Japanese. Translated website text does not mean foreign-language service is available at the restaurant.

Enter date & party size → Send the form → Check reservation instructions

Year-end & New Year closureClosed December 31 and January 1.

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