About the Shop

Hello, fellow travelers!

I’m Binako, a Sarukuma writer who really should stop snacking in the middle of the night — but Kumamoto food makes it impossible!

Today, I’d love to introduce you to a hidden gem located in Noboritate, Oyano-machi, Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture: “Oda Shoten”.

This shop specializes in karashi renkon (mustard-stuffed lotus root),
but their “Karakoro” is so unbelievably delicious
that I just had to share it with you!

For parking, please use the lot at the neighboring “Ai no Amakusa Mura” complex — easy and convenient!

Behold — the Karakoro, just 220 yen!

It’s karashi renkon (mustard-stuffed lotus root) sandwiched inside a Japanese-style croquette,
and the flavor is so good your eyes will literally pop open!

They also offer:
Lotus Root Cheese Balls — 400 yen
These sound seriously tempting too!

Three-Flavor Lotus Root — 650 yen
A trio combining karashi (mustard) renkon, wasabi renkon, and sakura (cherry blossom) renkon.
Talk about a flavor traffic jam — every option sounds amazing!

Karashi Renkon (medium) — 650 yen
Karashi Renkon (large) — 1,100 yen
are also available.

And the best part?
Free samples are available — what a dream!

Definitely give them a try before deciding which to take home as a souvenir.

Lotus Root Chips — 580 yen
are also on offer.
The ultimate companion for your road trip through Kumamoto!

Recommended Menu

Today’s must-try is the
Karakoro — 220 yen
Let’s dig in!

Just look at it!
A super-thick slice of karashi renkon tucked right inside the croquette!

It looks nothing short of mouthwatering…

Whoever invented this is a culinary genius.
Thank you for bringing this masterpiece into the world!

Seriously,
this is ridiculously,
unbelievably delicious!!!

The sharp, sinus-tingling kick of Japanese mustard pairs perfectly
with the warm, fluffy sweetness of the croquette.

And that signature crunch of the lotus root
gives every bite such satisfying texture that — even on a full stomach —
you’ll find yourself reaching for another, and another, until it’s gone (*´Д｀)

This is truly a dish I want every visitor to Kumamoto to try.

Be sure to stop by Oda Shoten on your next trip to Kamiamakusa!

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