Shinkam Golden Lion: Authentic Ethnic Lunch Buffet in Kumamoto (Parking Update!)
2017.06.19

A Sarukuma writer’s first-hand report on “Shinkam Golden Lion” in Kumamoto City. Price guide: from 1,250 yen. We’ve also covered family-friendly tips, access, and opening hours.
Today we’re spotlighting
“Shinkam Golden Lion,”
tucked away in Oe, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City.
Although it sits quietly in a residential neighborhood,
it’s bustling almost every day.
At lunchtime, you can enjoy
authentic ethnic Asian cuisine
served buffet-style!
Reservations can be made by phone,
so if you’d rather not wait,
be sure to give them a call ahead of time!
Recommended Menu
The lunch buffet is
1,250 yen for adults on weekdays, with a 200 yen surcharge on weekends and holidays.

Personally,
I highly recommend the basil-infused green curry.
If you love spicy flavors,
feel free to adjust the heat with the chili-infused nam pla (fish sauce) provided!
Access
The previously separate parking lot is gone,
and parking has returned to the original spot right next to the restaurant β
2 spaces side by side, with 4 spaces total in tandem parking.
(Look for the white car and the space next to it.)
There’s also coin parking nearby,
so if the spaces are full, please use that as a backup!
Restaurant Information
| Hours | Lunch 11:30β14:30 Dinner 18:00β22:30 |
| Closed | Mondays (open on national holidays; closed the following Tuesday instead) |
| TEL | 096-375-4070 |
| Website | http://portal.ntn81.jp/lib2/vc.do?id=22089 |
| Credit Cards | Not accepted |
Children’s chairs are available,
but seating is table-only.
The restaurant is on the 2nd floor and not very spacious,
so bringing a stroller may be difficult.
Shinkam Golden Lion Restaurant Information
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Address
Oe, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City
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Hours
Lunch 11:30β14:30 Dinner 18:00β22:30
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Closed
Mondays (open on national holidays; closed the following Tuesday instead)
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TEL
096-375-4070
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Website
http://portal.ntn81.jp/lib2/vc.do?id=22089
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Payment
Cash only (no credit cards)
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No
Tatami Seating
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No
Private Room
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No
Kids’ Tableware
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No
Kids’ Chairs
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No
Diaper Changing Table
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No
Stroller Access
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a great family-friendly spot in Kumamoto?
“Shinkam Golden Lion” is welcoming for families with kids and is a popular spot in Kumamoto. See this article for full details.
What are the hours and closing days for Shinkam Golden Lion?
The latest hours and closing days may change. Please check the official website or call ahead before your visit.
β»Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before visiting.
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Article Writer
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Sarukuma Editorial
Sarukuma Editorial is a small team of locals based in Kumamoto, Japan, sharing the hidden gems, hometown flavors, and seasonal experiences that make our region special. We write the kind of guide we wish we had when showing friends around β honest, practical, and made by people who actually live here.
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