The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Yakoboku
Kumamoto, Japan
Yakoboku sits on a side street in Kumamoto's Chuo Ward, a small bar built around cocktails made with local products. It ranked #25 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 and holds a 4.7 rating from 157 Google reviews. The bartenders work from a signature menu of Kumamoto-exclusive drinks and speak English.
Japan, 〒860-0848 Kumamoto, Chuo Ward, Minamitsuboimachi, 5−２１ 1F 夜香木
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #59
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #25
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #64