Bunnoji Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Unzen

A very at-home Japanese restaurant, the old couple have been running this restaurant for more than 45 years. They have good tempura and Donburi(rice bowls) etc. and even have vegetarian options. I had a vegetable tempura donburi. You can see the chef cooking food in front of you when you sit at the counter. The owner trained as a traditional Sushi chef in Yokohama and he has the skill for making beautiful paper-cutting crafts! I recommend having lunch or dinner as an Unzen memory. Close...

I went there with my husband and a 2-year-old son. My son was just being a kid, a couple of times my son made some noises but I had him be quiet. Without warning the owner kicked us out and told us to find another restaurant. I understand some Japanese don’t like kids or maybe the owner doesn’t like foreigners but that wasn’t what I expected. If you’re looking for a restaurant with standard Japanese service, just don’t come to...

文の字 restaurant in Unzen is a true local gem run by a friendly elderly couple. I highly recommend trying their Unzen Donburi, a local specialty featuring locally sourced poker meat. The meat is thinly sliced and fried tempura-style, adding flavor and crunch to the already delicious meat. It's not too oily, and it pairs perfectly with their...