Hello, fellow travelers! 😊
This is Yuzu 🌻, a writer for SaruKuma.

Today I’m excited to introduce you to
【Steak Gusto Kumamoto Hikari no Mori】, located in Hikari no Mori, Kikuyo Town, Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture ☆

I have to apologize 💦
I was so eager to dig in that I completely forgot to snap a photo of the storefront 😰

My stomach was definitely calling the shots! 😅

This restaurant is part of the Skylark Group
and specializes in steak 😀

Now let’s head inside GO! GO!!!!

Inside, you’ll find protective partitions and solid COVID-19 safety measures 👍 — a reassuring sight for international visitors.

Now let’s check out the menu! 😋

Orders are placed through a digital menu tablet right at your table 😆
Super convenient — even if you don’t read Japanese, the photos make ordering easy! 🤩

Since this is a steak specialty restaurant, let’s start with the steaks 😁
And here’s the highlight — dry-aged beef 😍 it’s seriously delicious! ❤️

I actually tried researching how to make dry-aged beef at home recently,
but it turned out to be way beyond my skills 😅

The dry-aged beef comes in different cuts, including lean options, so you can pick whatever suits your taste 😋

Here we have the Filet Steak 🥩

And not just any filet — this is Steak Gusto’s original
P-R-E-M-I-U-M cut 😍

Steak used to be a luxury reserved for special occasions (and good steak still is, of course! 💦),
but being able to enjoy quality steak at such traveler-friendly prices is a real treat 😆

And it’s not just beef!

Chicken Steak is on the menu too!!!
That irresistibly crispy skin — who can resist it?

And get this — just 699 yen!? for a single serving!

They also serve Hamburg Steak (a beloved Japanese-style ground meat dish) 👍

And it’s hand-kneaded!
You just know it’s going to be bursting with juicy goodness!!!

Plus, you can add toppings to customize your meal! 👍
Back when I was a student, adding a fried egg on top of Gusto’s hamburg steak was all the rage 🥰

Now here’s the real game-changer — the Healthy Salad Bar 🤩

As advertised, you get
unlimited salad, curry, bread, rice,
fruit, dessert, and soup
— it’s all all-you-can-eat 💕

I’m the type who always overloads my first plate and gets full way too fast,
so this time I paced myself carefully 😅

And the price will blow you away —

add the salad bar to any meal for just 300 yen!!
An absolute steal! 😂

You get over 20 different items, all you can eat!!

This is the salad bar corner, and as you can see, the variety is impressive 🤩

With fresh vegetables being so pricey these days, this is a real win 😍

It’s hard to resist the urge to pile on a mountain of veggies! 😅

And here’s the famous curry corner!
This is no ordinary curry — it’s the real deal 😄

They even have spicy seasonings on hand to crank up the heat 👌

It’s hard to believe this is part of an all-you-can-eat menu 😅

Even when I’m stuffed, I can’t resist curry 😆
The aroma alone makes you hungry all over again 💦

And the soups —
there are two kinds: onion soup and wakame seaweed soup 🥰

Here’s the drink bar corner — and look closely, you’ll spot
shaved ice (kakigori) on the menu! 😄

That’s right — you can make your own Japanese-style shaved ice dessert! 👍
Kids absolutely love this 😃

Here’s the Kids’ Menu —
the Children’s Plate is just 499 yen!!

The Kids’ Menu is available for elementary school children and younger 👍

Doesn’t it sometimes make you wish you could order from the kids’ menu as an adult?

Kids’ ice cream is just 49 yen!!!

I’m honestly a bit jealous of the kids! 💕

Recommended Menu

This time, I went for the Filet Cut Steak with Shiso Leaf, Nametake Mushroom & Grated Daikon — 1,649 yen
😍

The meat was incredibly tender, and the nametake mushroom sauce paired perfectly with it!

The grated daikon radish gave it a refreshing finish 🤩

You can spot the dessert waiting in the background 😂

And here’s the Focaccia bread — I had three refills 😂

It’s seriously that delicious! 😍

Steak Gusto is the kind of place
where everyone — from young kids to grandparents —
can enjoy a great meal together 🥰

It honestly felt like stepping into a foodie
amusement park 😂

Being able to enjoy so much variety in one meal is
pure happiness ❤️

If you’re visiting Kumamoto with family or just looking for an affordable, satisfying meal, definitely give Steak Gusto a try! 😃

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* Information is accurate as of the time of visit. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before your visit.