A Focus on Health and Wellness in Every Detail
dining you -陽・葉・養-
dining you -陽・葉・養-
Lunch and Obanzai Made by a Registered Dietitian
Opened in 2025 in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, this dining spot serves lunches and obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking) made with locally grown vegetables. The owner, a registered dietitian, prepares wholesome dishes that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Here is a closer look at the restaurant and its appeal.
A Focus on Health and Wellness in Every Detail
Located near JR Tamana Station, "dining you -陽・葉・養-" ("sunshine," "leaves," and "nourishment") stands out with its bright exterior. Inside, the homey restaurant serves daily lunch specials and obanzai (Kyoto-style home-cooked dishes) packed with vegetables and prepared with health in mind, along with a variety of creative dishes. The owner's hope that diners will make wholesome, vegetable-centered meals part of everyday life, nourishing their bodies and lifting their spirits, is reflected throughout the restaurant.
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The Eye-Catching "you Gozen" with Half a Day's Worth of Vegetables
True to its name, this lunch set provides half the recommended daily intake of vegetables in a single meal, with only 10 servings available each day. The menu changes daily and includes a choice of meat or fish as the main dish, an assortment of appetizers, rice, pickles, soup, a drink, and a small dessert. The appetizers, prepared by the owner, who is also a registered dietitian, consist of around six small vegetable dishes that are beautifully presented and varied enough to keep the meal interesting. Popular for being both delicious and wholesome, the set often sells out quickly, so arriving early is recommended.
Popular pairings
"Mushroom Risotto"
Although "dining you -陽・葉・養-" is known for its vegetable-packed "obanzai" dishes, its "Mushroom Risotto," made with maitake mushrooms, has become an unexpectedly popular choice. While risotto in Japan is often associated with rich, cheese-heavy preparations, this wholesome dish is made without cheese, using only simple ingredients, and served as a way to finish a meal. The other ingredients and exact preparation method remain a secret. The restaurant proudly describes it as "a carefully crafted risotto you can only enjoy here." Be sure to give this house favorite a try.
Must-try signature dish
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Daily Obanzai Prepared by a Registered Dietitian
The daily selection of "obanzai" dishes is prepared by the owner, a registered dietitian, using seasonal ingredients. The extensive menu is handwritten each day and posted inside the restaurant. Along with assorted platters such as the "Chef's Choice of Three Obanzai Dishes," individual dishes are also available. Made with nutritional balance in mind, these wholesome, flavorful dishes are the kind of food worth bringing to the everyday table, nourishing both body and spirit.
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An Extensive Selection of Bottled Wines
Although "dining you -陽・葉・養-" is best known for its healthy lunches and obanzai dishes, its surprisingly extensive selection of alcoholic beverages often catches customers off guard. The lineup includes a wide range of reasonably priced bottled wines, along with numerous craft beers, shochu, and sake varieties. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available in a broad selection.
Restaurant highlights
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Designed for a variety of dining styles
A Relaxed Setting for Everyone to Enjoy at Their Own Pace
The owner places great importance on creating an atmosphere where everyone feels free to spend time their own way. With the relaxed feel of a cross between a restaurant and an izakaya, "dining you -陽・葉・養-" welcomes guests whether they come primarily for a meal or for drinks. The cheerful, approachable staff know when to give guests space, respecting those who prefer to spend time quietly on their own while chatting naturally with customers who enjoy conversation. This thoughtful approach helps create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
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Vegetables sourced primarily from local farms
Ingredients from Across Japan Selected by the Owner, a Registered Dietitian
The owner, a registered dietitian, personally selects the ingredients used at the restaurant, traveling to production regions across Japan to source seasonal ingredients directly. Most of the vegetables are locally grown, and the sake selection includes a wide variety from Kumamoto Prefecture.
Interior
In contrast to its eye-catching bright yellow exterior, the interior has a calm atmosphere with warm wood accents. With 22 seats across the counter and tables, the restaurant accommodates everything from solo dining to large group parties. Partitions can also be added to the table seating to create semi-private spaces for a more peaceful meal.
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Spacious Counter Seating with Custom-Made Tables
The custom-made counter is deeper than standard counters, giving each person more space. Its height is also designed so that feet rest comfortably on the floor when seated. The chairs are soft and cushioned, with wide seats and armrests for added comfort. The counter seating is so comfortable that many customers specifically request it.
A message from the owner
We place great importance on quality, carefully selecting the ingredients and alcoholic drinks we serve. Whether you're visiting on your own or with a group, please feel free to stop by for all kinds of everyday occasions and take some time to relax and enjoy a change of pace.
From the Tabiiro Editorial Team
"dining you -陽・葉・養-" serves dishes that balance flavor with an emphasis on healthy eating in a warm, relaxing setting. The owner's thoughtfulness is evident in details such as the counter seating, which is roomier than usual. It's the kind of place that made me think, "If only there were a restaurant like this near home," and wish I could visit regularly. I definitely recommend stopping by.
Restaurant information / Access
- Access
- Train: 7-minute walk from Tamana Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line; Car: 5 minutes from Shin-Tamana Station and 15 minutes from Kikusui IC
- TEL
- +81-70-5490-0864 Please let the staff know that you saw this on "Tabiiro."
- Official website
- https://dining-you-tamana.com/
- Opening hours
- Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner:Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays: 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Fridays and Saturdays: 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. (Food LO 1 hour before closing, Drink LO 30 minutes before closing)
- Regular closing day
- Mondays and irregular days (Open on public holidays)
- Average cost
- Lunch: From 1,200 to 2,500, Dinner: From 3,000 to 5,000 yen
- Accepted payment methods
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Cash accepted
Credit cards accepted
(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX)E-wallet payments accepted
QR code payments accepted
- Number of seats
- 22 seats
- Parking
- 3 spaces
Private rooms available
Private rental
Parking
Takeout
Lunch
All-you-can-drink
All seats are non-smoking
Credit cards accepted
QR code payments accepted
E-wallet payments accepted
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dining you -陽・葉・養-
- Opening hours
- Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner:Tuesdays through Thursdays and Sundays: 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Fridays and Saturdays: 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. (Food LO 1 hour before closing, Drink LO 30 minutes before closing)
- Regular closing day
- Mondays and irregular days (Open on public holidays)