About the Shop

Hello, fellow travelers!
It’s Kurumikko, your Sarukuma writer (^^)

Today I’m introducing a hidden gem located in Miyoshi, Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture:
“Agetateya”.

If you’re a Kumamoto local, you’ve probably heard of Agetateya — they’re
famous for their incredible imo-ten (sweet potato tempura)!

I only discovered this place recently myself.
A friend gave me some as a gift, and the moment I took a bite,
I couldn’t believe imo-ten could be this delicious!!
It completely changed my idea of what sweet potato tempura could be.

If you’re visiting Kumamoto, this is one local specialty you absolutely have to try — a tempura shop that’s become a true Kumamoto institution.

The parking lot is spacious and easy to use.
To prevent crowding, only one group is allowed inside at a time, so you may have to wait briefly during busy hours — but since it’s a takeout shop, the line moves quickly!

Here’s the menu↓↓

Beyond the famous imo-ten, they offer a wide variety of other deep-fried delights too.

Peeking into the kitchen is paradise for any fried food lover 🤩
The sights and smells are seriously tempting (*’∀’)

Up front, there’s a discounted set of 10 imo-ten for just 650 yen!

What a deal!!
As a thrifty home cook, I almost grabbed the bargain pack, but
I really wanted to try the other fried items too!
So I held off this time (‘◇’)ゞ

Recommended Menu Items

Honestly, everything looks amazing, but
this time I picked up the Imo-ten (120 yen), Aji-fry deep-fried horse mackerel (180 yen), and fried chicken (230 yen per 100g).

Kids absolutely love the imo-ten!
Agetateya’s sweet potato tempura has this irresistibly crunchy outer coating (*´▽｀*)

Inside, the sweet potato is fluffy and warm — pure bliss (*’∀’)
This is the kind of flavor you simply can’t recreate at home!
On a chilly day, blowing on it before each bite is the perfect winter treat 😆🎶

Next up — a generously sized aji-fry (deep-fried horse mackerel) 🐡
One bite and you get that crispy coating with juicy, flaky fish inside 🤩

The fish is plump and packed with flavor ♪
This is one that’ll please diners of any age!

And then there’s the karaage (Japanese fried chicken).
It’s so good you’ll wonder if this is actually
a dedicated karaage specialty shop.

It’s chicken breast, but somehow it stays incredibly tender with deep, well-seasoned flavor!
By this point my left hand was completely covered in oil — but it tastes so good I honestly didn’t care 😚

Surprisingly light too — I polished off every last piece 🎶

With so many varieties of fried goodies available at affordable prices for takeout,
this is the perfect spot to grab a feast and enjoy at your accommodation (*’∀’)

Gochisousama deshita — thank you for the meal!

Frequently Asked Questions

※Information current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before your visit.