Tonkatsu restaurant "Hinoya" in Asahikawa City, Toyooka 9-jo 5-chome. Business hours from 11:00 to 20:30. Closed on Thursdays. Parking available. [Please contact the store for the current opening hours, closures, takeout options, etc.] I have visited this place many times, which means I really love it. When it comes to tonkatsu in Asahikawa, "Hinoya" is my favorite. However, this was my first visit this year. I had a sudden craving for tonkatsu on that day. Initially, I was heading to a different restaurant, but it was unexpectedly closed, so I ended up at Hinoya. Perhaps it was the work of the food gods saying, "No matter where you go, you always end up saying 'Hinoya is the best!'" The restaurant was empty that day. I have been coming here for over 20 years since before they moved, so it feels like home. As I looked at the menu, I realized that I rarely order the lunch menu at Hinoya. Even during lunchtime, I always prefer the regular menu. So, this time, I decided to try the lunch set – Hinoya Teishoku (Minced meat, squid, croquette) for 900 yen including tax. Just like the regular menu, you can get unlimited cabbage and rice. Hinoya is known for its miso sauce, which is also included in the lunch set. The tonkatsu was crispy and delicious. I always ask for extra cabbage and rice, as they taste better here than at home. The minced meat cutlet was juicy and flavorful, while the cream croquette was creamy and indulgent. I really enjoyed the meal and left the restaurant feeling satisfied.

This time, I chose the "Special Premium Pork Cutlet Set Meal" without hesitation. I also added one extra oyster fry. There are homemade tonkatsu sauce and miso sauce, and you can enjoy them according to your preference. It's especially delicious when you use both sauces. The breading is crispy, the meat is tender with a hint of sweetness. It's incredibly soft and delicious. The oyster fry is also very tasty! If you're going to eat tonkatsu here, I recommend the special premium option!

Lunch set with pork cutlet for 950 yen. First, it comes with a special miso sauce that makes it easy to eat and delicious. The cabbage is finely shredded, not too thin, and also very tasty. The sauce is also delicious. It's definitely a different world compared to "Koyaka" in terms of the coating on the pork cutlet (the perfect adherence of the meat and the crispy texture of the thin layer of breadcrumbs). A slightly luxurious lunch at a specialty restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Tonkatsu Hino-ya" in Asahikawa City for lunch for the first time. I ordered the "Rosu Katsu Curry" for 1,200 yen, and my companion ordered the "Hire Katsu Curry" for 1,300 yen. Both the Rosu and Hire katsu had a crispy coating and tender meat, which was very delicious. The curry was not too spicy and had a home-cooked taste that was also delicious. This restaurant has other attractive menu items, so I look forward to my next visit.

Today is Barley and Pork Day. June 16th was designated as "Barley and Pork Day" due to the wordplay of 6 (mugi) and 16 (toro). The intention is to encourage people to eat nutritious barley and pork rice to help them get through the hot summer. I really like tororo (grated yam)...but I never eat barley rice at home. I associate eating barley and pork with yakiniku restaurants. For lunch today, I went to Hinoya, a place I haven't been to in a while. Even though there are more tonkatsu chain restaurants now, the tonkatsu made by skilled craftsmen is just different. The lingering taste of the oil in your mouth is especially distinct. The owner is said to be from Asahikawa Iizumi...many tonkatsu restaurants in Asahikawa are run by people from Asahikawa Iizumi, I wonder if that's the case. I often go for lunch, so where will it rank today? If the photos look appetizing, please click the "↓" button! The most expensive item on the menu is the Special Pork Loin Cutlet Set for 1700 yen. In Tokyo, it would cost around 2500 yen. The other menu items are priced more like Asahikawa. Considering it's a tonkatsu specialty restaurant, I think it's reasonably priced. But when you only consider the price, it may not compare to chain restaurants. The lunch menu is also extensive. Tonkatsu set, katsu curry, Hinoya set. There's also udon, but...I feel like udon should be eaten at an udon restaurant. By the way, it says "Rice and cabbage are complimentary." But it's not very clear...the complexity of the Japanese language. The Hinoya Set for 900 yen is named after the restaurant. Menchi, squid, croquette. It would be perfect if there was tonkatsu included. So, I often struggle between choosing the tonkatsu set or the Hinoya set. If it had tonkatsu, menchi, squid, and croquette, that would be amazing! There's also the option of adding a side dish, but it's hard to add 300 yen more... The Three Variety Plate The plate is a bit large, so the overall portion feels a bit small. But if the plate were smaller, the portion might seem insufficient. It's difficult to determine the size of the plate. Miso Sauce The homemade sweet miso sauce is delicious. Tonkatsu is usually eaten with sauce, soy sauce, or salt. But when you come here, the miso sauce adds another option. I personally really like this sauce with rice. The Thickness of the Pork Loin Cutlet The thickness of the pork loin cutlet is average. It's slightly disappointing that some of the breading has come off. However, since it's made with fresh breadcrumbs, it has a crispy texture. There's a restaurant in Yushima, Tokyo that recommends eating tonkatsu with salt. I used to work nearby and went there often. That's how I learned to eat tonkatsu with salt. I also like this miso sauce, but I also want to try it with salt. Squid Topping Since there's no tonkatsu, I tried topping the squid. I wonder how it tastes with miso sauce...I personally didn't think it was a good match. Squid tastes better with soy sauce or sauce. This miso sauce is probably made to complement meat dishes. Croquette The croquette is a crab cream croquette. However, when it just says croquette, some people might expect a potato croquette. Personally, I prefer this one. I was glad it wasn't a potato croquette. I tried it as is, with sauce, and with miso sauce.

I chose the pork cutlet set meal for 950 yen during lunchtime. You can have unlimited rice and cabbage. It didn't feel like much of a deal, maybe because it was lunchtime. The cutlet was thin, and the miso soup was lukewarm. It was not really worth the price.

The set meal comes with rice, miso soup, and pickled daikon, which is a classic combination. The pork cutlet seemed slightly thin, but the overall portion was satisfying. You can apparently get seconds of cabbage and rice, although I didn't. The pork cutlet had a crispy coating and the meat inside was tender and delicious. It wasn't dry at all, and the thinness of the cutlet may have contributed to that. There are two types of sauce available: regular sauce and miso sauce. The miso sauce was particularly tasty, with various condiments giving it a sweet flavor that paired well with the pork cutlet. Personally, I think it would have been perfect if they had included some mustard. Overall, it was very delicious and I left feeling very satisfied!

Tonkatsu is delicious at "Hinoya"! Lately, I've been curious about curry a lot, so during lunchtime, I find myself rotating between curry, ramen, sushi, and soba. Recently, I've been particularly inclined towards curry dishes... It's like I've been possessed by something! It's been a while since I visited "Hinoya" and their tonkatsu is always top-notch. I was torn between ordering the curry and the tonkatsu, but ended up trying the "Shrimp and Croquette Curry" for 850 yen. No matter what fried dish you order, it's bound to be delicious, so I decided to pair it with curry. The curry had a thick consistency and a slightly strong flavor, with a balance of mild spiciness and sweetness, giving it a homely feel. The shrimp fry and croquette paired well with the curry. But, my favorite at Hinoya is still the "Pork Fillet Cutlet Set". Delicious as always!

Stress-free and stable tonkatsu that doesn't lose its meat and coating♡

The pork cutlet set meal is 850 yen during lunchtime. You can have unlimited refills of rice and cabbage. The breading is crispy, the meat is tender, and it goes well with the rice.

"Menchi Katsu =========== This restaurant serves delicious menchi katsu."

The pork cutlet is amazing! Delicious. The original sauce is too tasty. I will go again.

Delicious tonkatsu!

It's been a while since I went on a trip to Asahikawa. The food market is crowded so I decided to skip it. I was planning to eat soba, but my second choice was closed. Well, then... I'll try the tonkatsu restaurant that I've been curious about for a while. It's located on Toyooka Street, which I always pass by, but it's a little off the main street so I never noticed it before. Inside the restaurant, there are counters, tables, and a raised seating area. The lunch menu includes tonkatsu set, katsu curry, pork bowl (Hinoya set), hamburger and croquette set. The restaurant's name is intriguing, but since I really wanted to eat tonkatsu, I decided to play it safe and ordered the tonkatsu set for 850 yen. The tonkatsu was incredibly crispy, with homemade breadcrumbs. And the pork was surprisingly tender. It was so tender that I was surprised. The sauce was on the watery side, which was unexpected. They offer free refills for rice and cabbage. I hesitated to get seconds, but I've eaten too much during the long weekend, so I refrained. They also have tonkatsu sandwiches for takeout and I'm curious about their curry too. I'd like to try them next time.

Visit date: April 6th (Friday), second day of work in the Toyooka area. Continuing from yesterday, Asahikawa is cold and it even snowed! The second day of work is going smoothly, and it's lunchtime as usual. I visited a highly-rated restaurant recommended by those I follow. I arrived around 13:00 and there were only two other customers, so I could enjoy a leisurely meal. The lady who served me brought me a towel and tea, and informed me that there was a 100 yen discount on lunch sets and set meals because it was Friday. I couldn't resist the temptation and upgraded to the premium pork cutlet set instead of the regular one I had planned. The food arrived in about 15 minutes. The beautifully crispy pork cutlet was a sight to behold, a testament to the skill of the chef from Izumi. It was delicious, with the marbled fat of the pork adding to the flavor. The sauce and special miso sauce provided added variety to the taste. It's no wonder this restaurant has such high ratings. Another delicious lunch today. Thank you for the meal.