Introducing Honobono Bal Daiyasu

Hello travelers! It’s your Sarukuma writer “Riri 🌸” here (^^♪

Today I’m excited to introduce you to
【Honobono Bal Daiyasu】 — a cozy bistro tucked away in Goryo, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City 🌟

• You’ll find it just off Route 57, near Yume Town and Sunpian shopping centers.

The restaurant sits in a residential area, which can feel a little tricky to navigate, but don’t worry — there’s a clear sign to guide you!

Turn right here and keep going… 🚙

On your right, you’ll spot a clearing with a charming little parking area nestled between local houses!

Park your car, walk through the lush greenery, and the restaurant appears like a hidden gem! So exciting…

Succulents and a variety of plants greet you at the entrance — such a warm welcome!

At “Honobono Bal Daiyasu,” you’ll change into slippers at the entrance — a lovely Japanese custom you’ll see in many traditional spaces.

Good news for parents: strollers are welcome inside!
Since the interior is shoe-free, please use the lint roller on the entrance mat to clean stroller wheels before entering.

Inside, you’re welcomed by a warm, country-style atmosphere 🎵

The tables are spaced generously apart, making it easy to maneuver strollers (^^♪

You’ll also find adorable handcrafted goods on display (^^♪

These charming items are also available for purchase — perfect for souvenirs!

Beyond the table seating, there are counter seats at the back of the restaurant — perfect for solo diners 🌸

Now let’s check out the menu! 🌟

Daiyasu Lunch Set — 2,000 yen (tax included)

This includes 9 small appetizer dishes (zensai) + main course + pre-meal vinegar drink + rice + seasonal vegetable miso soup!

The appetizers rotate seasonally, and the current selection is displayed inside the restaurant ^^
Just reading the list gets you excited! 🌟

You’ll choose your main course from these tempting options! Every one looks delicious — it’s tough to pick just one 💦

Can’t decide? You can add a second main for just +500 yen!

Just a heads up — that makes for quite a hearty meal lol

There are also lunch options featuring French toast or beef stew as the main, plus à la carte items 🌸

・French Toast (à la carte) — 800 yen (tax included)

・Salad Set — 1,870 yen (tax included): Luanda Salad (colorful salad) + rice

・Seasonal Vegetable & Beef Cheek Stew (à la carte) — 1,400 yen (tax included)

・Lunch Drinks — 200 yen (oolong tea, kofuku tea, jasmine tea, green tea, or orange juice)

・Lunch Coffee — 300 yen

・Signature Daiyasu Chicken Wings — 132 yen each / 385 yen for 3 (takeout available in sets of 3)

Honobono Bal Daiyasu’s Recommended Dishes

Here are the appetizers from the Daiyasu Lunch Set (2,000 yen, tax included)!

Isn’t it wonderful to taste a little bit of everything? ✨ I couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow! Amazing!” the moment it arrived ^^

Every dish was delicious, with a few delightful surprises mixed in — these appetizers are a feast for both your eyes and your palate 💛

Just look at those colors! ✨ A small dish packed with vibrant, fresh salad ^^

Next to the salad is the pre-meal vinegar drink! Today’s was blueberry — surprisingly mild and easy to drink, not vinegary at all. So refreshing 💛

Just when you think the appetizers alone are a treat, the main course arrives along with rice and a hearty seasonal vegetable miso soup 🌟

What a generous portion! The miso soup ingredients had this wonderfully crisp texture I’d never experienced before! ✨

For my main, I chose the “Young Chicken & Mushroom Garlic Butter Sauté”! ✨

The buttery flavor was rich and the chicken was beautifully tender — absolutely delicious 💛

This main is the “Old-Fashioned Macaroni Gratin.”
This one comes with carrot rice instead of plain rice and miso soup 🥕 The presentation is just so adorable 💛

Honobono Bal Daiyasu — where colorful little dishes make every meal feel special! ✨

The staff are wonderfully warm and welcoming, making it a place you’ll want to return to again and again!

In the evenings, they switch to an izakaya-style menu — that looked absolutely mouthwatering too 🤤
If you’re exploring Kumamoto, be sure to add this hidden gem to your list 🌸

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※Information is current as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours may change. Please confirm before visiting.