Yufuin Kinsho Croquettes — Restaurant in Yufu

Kinsho means gold (first-placed) prize croquettes. They probably added the 金賞 to their name ゆふいんコロッケ because they kept winning at it.

We got the curry pan, the minced beef and the beef suji for eat in. Next to their stall is a dedicated area for Kinsho customers. Boy, the croquettes are hot. The tip is to take a bite and then let it cool down.

This was when we know we are probably going to be eating our way up to Kinrin Lake with all these delicious...

Freshly fried croquettes and price is affordable. Tried the fried meat croquette and it was piping hot. Tasted like beef (since it didn’t indicate what meat 😳) and it was soft and fluffy on the inside, flaky and crispy on the outside. There’s seats beside and you can enjoy them with drinks from the vending machine. There is a lack of rubbish bins in general here so it’ll be a good idea to have it at the shop and...

Best croquettes in Japan so far. They are hot and creamy on the inside, and very crispy on the outside. Beat eaten fresh right after purchase but be careful not to scale yourself as the creamy potato can be very hot. There is a nearby area to sit and enjoy. It's about halfway on the walking street from Yufuin station toward Kin Rin lake. Could have a line at times but they move...