Important Notice: We’ve Moved!
The new address is 2334-9 Tsukure, Kikuyo-machi, Kikuchi-gun.
We’re located right next to Izakaya Sendai.

Welcome to Yuamo Cafe

 

Hello travelers! I’m Mido, a writer for Sarukuma, your local guide to Kumamoto.

Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to a charming little spot in Tsukure, Kikuyo Town —
[Yuamo Cafe].

Opened in June 2022, the cafe is celebrating its 1st anniversary this year. Congratulations to the team!

The cafe’s slogan is “Melon Bread and a Little Something to Eat,” and as you might guess, their melon bread (a beloved Japanese sweet bun with a crispy cookie-like top) is the star of the show. But that’s just the beginning — they also serve a wonderful lunch menu, soft-serve ice cream, and a takeout bento that changes every three days!

Yuamo Cafe is just a 4-minute walk from Sanrigi Station, making it easy to reach by train.
Look for the cute storefront banner featuring the playful ‘Yuamo Cafe’ logo and an illustration of melon bread — you can’t miss it!

Hours are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with dine-in service available until 4:00 PM.
Let’s take a peek inside!

The interior has a cozy feel with two table seats!
One of the tables has a U-shaped seating arrangement — perfect for groups.There are also two counter seats!
This is the first counter — seating two guests.

I didn’t snap a photo of it, but there’s a second counter that also seats two!

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Yuamo Cafe’s Dine-In MenuChicken Nanban Plate Lunch (with soup) — 1,280 yen (a Kyushu specialty: crispy fried chicken with sweet vinegar sauce and tartar)

Pasta is available in two sizes — regular for 1,320 yen or smaller portion for 1,100 yen.
This is the Bolognese Pasta (with soup and salad).

Salmon and Asparagus Cream Pasta (with soup and salad) Shrimp and Tomato Cream Pasta (with soup and salad) Yuamo Original Curry Rice (with salad) — 1,100 yen
You can choose between white rice or 16-grain rice — a healthier option full of texture and nutrition!

Onigiri Lunch (with soup) — 550 yen
Four traditional Japanese rice balls: ume (pickled plum), shirasu (whitebait), mentaiko (spicy cod roe), and tuna mayo.

Each onigiri is generously stuffed — perfect for trying classic Japanese flavors in one meal!

Yuamo Original Soft-Serve & Rock Salt Soft-Serve — 440 yen each
Topping Sauce Soft-Serve — 495 yen each

Just look at this!
The soft-serve at Yuamo Cafe has the most adorable shape — totally Instagram-worthy.
Crispy (“Paritto”) Series — 560 yen each

The topped soft-serves look absolutely irresistible.

And here’s the drink menu!

The “Fruit Chunk Squash” is the perfect refresher for warm Kumamoto days. They can even prepare it without carbonation, which is a thoughtful touch for those who prefer non-fizzy drinks.

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Next up…

Yuamo Cafe’s Takeout Menu

Melon Bread
○ Plain — 216 yen
○ Salt — 216 yen
○ Chocolate Chip — 270 yen
○ Caramel — 270 yen
○ Matcha — 270 yen

Cup Melon Bread
○ Plain — 500 yen

Pasta — 1,188 yen each
○ Bolognese
○ Shrimp and Tomato Cream
○ Salmon and Asparagus Cream
○ Genovese (Genovese is takeout-only!)

Curry Rice
○ Original Curry (white or 16-grain rice) — 972 yen

Yuamo Original Soft-Serve & Rock Salt Soft-Serve — 432 yen each
Topping Sauce — 486 yen each
Crispy (“Paritto”) Series — 550 yen each

They also offer a takeout bento that changes every three days for 660 yen!
You can check the daily bento on their Instagram highlights — definitely worth a peek before you visit.

Pro tip: Reserve the popular melon bread by phone in advance!
Lunch hours can be busy, so it’s best to call outside that window.
Phone reservations start at 10:30 AM.

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Parking at Yuamo Cafe
① 3 spaces beside the cafe (where the sign is located)
② 1–2 spaces in front of the cafe
③ The parking lot at Kakatsugyo Ryori Sendai next to Sanrigi Station

If the cafe’s parking is full, please use the Sendai parking lot. From there, cross the pedestrian bridge by Sanrigi Station — it’s about a 5-minute walk to the cafe.

Yuamo Cafe Recommended Menu Items

Now let me share my honest review of two of Yuamo Cafe’s must-try items: the signature melon bread and the Chicken Nanban Plate Lunch (with soup).

Starting with the melon bread!Even the paper takeout bag is adorable.
When I peeked inside the bag in my car, the melon bread looked so delicious I had to fight the urge to eat it right there — I drove straight home without any detours!
After agonizing over the choices, I picked three flavors: Matcha, Chocolate Chip, and Salt!First up: the Matcha Melon Bread.
Matcha-flavored melon bread is pretty rare!
At the first bite, the matcha flavor in the cookie crust came through beautifully — that signature sweet-and-bitter combination is simply magical.
Absolutely delicious. This one is now one of my favorites!

I meant to take just one bite, but before I knew it, I’d eaten half. I quickly grabbed a drink to slow down and savor the rest.
It pairs wonderfully with coffee. Here’s the Chocolate Chip Melon Bread!
The chocolate chips totally steal the show.
Here’s a side view!
It’s loaded with big, generous chocolate chips — pure happiness in every bite!
My kids declared it “sooo yummy” and devoured it in seconds.
Even my son, who normally doesn’t eat melon bread, said, “This is delicious — can I have more?!”
And finally, the Salt Melon Bread.
The salty note really comes through, creating that addictive sweet-and-salty combination!
Another winner!

Every flavor was incredible — it’s no wonder this melon bread is so popular!

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On a separate visit, I came back to try the lunch menu!
The pasta options were tempting, but I went with the Chicken Nanban Plate Lunch (with soup).

I sat at the counter near the kitchen, so while I waited, I could hear the satisfying sizzle of the chicken being fried — building the anticipation perfectly!

The plate came with soup and was piled high with fresh vegetables — a beautifully balanced meal!
The Chicken Nanban had a crispy, crunchy coating that I’m so glad I picked. The generous portion of tartar sauce on top was the perfect finishing touch.
I highly recommend giving it a try!

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One last update!

To celebrate Yuamo Cafe’s 1st anniversary, they’re hosting ‘Yuamo Cafe’s Little Marche’ — a small in-store market — on Sunday, July 23rd!
I got a sneak peek at the handmade accessories from one of the vendors, Tsukushinbo, and they were absolutely lovely.
Check out Yuamo Cafe’s Instagram for the latest details!

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