"Katsu" restaurant "Hikari" is a popular tonkatsu restaurant with branches in Solaria Plaza, Nishijin, and Reisen Park. This time, I visited the Yakuin branch for the first time. It is located in the area between Yakuin-dori Station and Yakuin Station, within walking distance from both stations. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with a counter for 5 seats and 20 table seats, making it easy for solo diners to enjoy a meal. They use mainly pork from Itoshima, including Kyushu brand pork, and this time I ordered the Top Sirloin Cutlet Set (1650 yen). The set comes with rice, miso soup, and pickles, and you can have unlimited rice refills. I enjoyed the cabbage, a must-have with tonkatsu, with mayonnaise dressing. The Top Sirloin Cutlet had a crispy coating while the meat was juicy, cooked to perfection. It was delicious. Personally, I prefer salt over sauce, so I tried it with pink rock salt and rare Fleur de Sel. The combination of salt and tonkatsu was excellent. The miso soup had fried tofu and seaweed in it, and it was flavorful. I look forward to trying the loin cutlet next time."

The high-class bento series was delicious even though it wasn't piping hot, it was crispy and tasty! It really lifted my spirits when it arrived. I indulged in luxury from lunchtime. I haven't been to the actual store yet, but I would like to go! Thank you for the meal!

Yakuin's "Tonkatsu Hikari" is a popular tonkatsu specialty restaurant in Fukuoka that is always full. It is a regular in Fukuoka's top 10 tonkatsu rankings. Their lunch menu on weekdays is a great deal and very popular. On this day, I ordered the Rosukatsu Curry for the first time. It took about 20 minutes to arrive, and it looked delicious from the start. The curry was thick and spicy, and it came with a large piece of Rosukatsu and cabbage on top. The combination of curry and tonkatsu was excellent and very delicious. Their special feature is frying at low temperatures twice, which makes their Rosukatsu delicious. I highly recommend it. - Store Information - Store Name: Tonkatsu Hikari Yakuin Branch Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Phone: 092-526-4888 Price: Rosukatsu Curry 1,628 yen Closed: New Year's Day Private Room: No Location: 3-12-41 Yakoin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Nabiru Court Yakuin 1F. For more information, please visit: https://lit.link/Ryoki Provided by: Ryoji Yoshida

【Menu】 - Pork cutlet lunch set 1,078 yen (tax included) - Premium pork cutlet set 1,540 yen (tax included) - Premium pork fillet cutlet set 1,650 yen (tax included) - Pork cutlet rice bowl 1,188 yen (tax included) - Pork cutlet curry 1,628 yen (tax included) Average price per person: 1,200 yen ◎ Shop Information ◎ Shop name: Tonkatsu Hikari Yakuin Store Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Phone: 092-526-4888 Closed: Irregular holidays Location: 1F Nabil Court Yakuin, 3-12-41 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Parking: Not available

The restaurant is always empty and you can make reservations online, so I booked a table from near the shop and entered. This time, there were a lot of takeout orders and customers, so it took a while for the food to come out. I ordered pork cutlet curry, pork cutlet skewers, bottled beer, and highball, totaling 2,479 yen. The pork cutlet in the curry was delicious, and the curry itself was authentic and tasty.

I have been to Tonkatsu Hikari in Solaria Plaza's restaurant area before, but this was my first time at the Yakuin store. On this day, I ordered the Special Pork Cutlet Set and the Deep-Fried Tofu. The deep-fried tofu was seasoned with a sweet and savory soy sauce, making it a dish that you want to eat with rice. The Special Pork Cutlet was very thick and juicy, with no dryness or unpleasant smell, giving a strong sense of satisfaction. It was delicious even with just salt, but surprisingly, it tasted great with wasabi soy sauce, so I ended up mostly using that towards the end. The meat was so delicious that I didn't want the flavor to be overshadowed by a strong sauce, so I hardly used any sauce at all!

I remember writing in the past that finding a satisfying tonkatsu restaurant in Kyushu is even more difficult than finding a good ramen shop. I still feel the same way, tonkatsu and soba are foods from Kanto. I want you to think calmly about it, without any disrespect. It's like saying that people from Kyushu can't find a satisfying tonkotsu ramen in Kanto. Now, onto the review. I ordered the rib roast set and leek tamago for around 2800 yen. The rib roast batter was quite moist and not crispy. It's not suitable for eating with rice. As a soy sauce lover, I used the soy sauce on the table, but when I poured it, the color and texture made me feel uneasy. Sweet soy sauce doesn't go well with this... that's the kind of place it is. Luckily, wasabi was included, so I followed Yoshida's example and it turned out just right. If the batter was crispy and paired with sharp soy sauce, it would have been fine. The meat itself didn't have a great texture that leaves an impact. However, the moistness of the batter would be perfect for a tonkatsu sandwich. The leek tamago was served in a skillet, which was a great idea. It was fluffy and delicious. The sauce on top was sweet, but a bit too salty, haha. That's how it was.

Yakuin's "Tonkatsu Hikari" offers a great tonkatsu lunch deal at a specialty tonkatsu restaurant. On weekdays at lunchtime, you can enjoy tonkatsu for 980 yen. They use brand pork from Itoshima and Kyushu. The unique feature of this restaurant is the double frying at low temperature. They use a blend of lard and rice bran oil for frying. The meat is not too fatty and very delicious. It comes with two types of salt, sauce, wasabi, and mustard for dipping. It's not heavy, making it perfect for lunch. The rice, miso soup, and cabbage are all delicious as well. Here is the restaurant information: Name: Tonkatsu Hikari Yakuin Branch, Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00, Phone: 092-526-4888, Price: Rosukatsu lunch set 1,078 yen, Closed: New Year's, Private room: None, Location: 3-12-41 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Navil Court Yakuin 1F. For more details, visit: [link] Provided by: Ryoki Yoshida

Yakuin Gourmet: Weekday lunch limited Rosukatsu set meal for 1078 yen: A tonkatsu specialty restaurant using pork mainly from Imajima, Kyushu brand: The meat is sweet with a good balance of fat, elasticity, and tenderness, making it delicious!::▫️Name: Tonkatsu Hikari (Akari) Yakuin Store▫️Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00▫️Regular holiday: Irregular▫️Number: 092-526-4888▫️Location: 3-12-41 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0022

【Menu】 - Pork cutlet lunch set: 1,078 yen (tax included) - Premium pork cutlet set: 1,540 yen (tax included) - Premium pork fillet cutlet set: 1,650 yen (tax included) - Pork cutlet rice bowl: 1,188 yen (tax included) - Pork cutlet curry: 1,628 yen (tax included) Average price per person: around 1,200 yen ☆☆☆☆☆☆ ◎ Shop Information ◎ ☆☆☆☆☆☆ Shop name: Tonkatsu Hikari Yakuin Store Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Phone: 092-526-4888 Closed: Irregular holidays Location: 1F Navil Court Yakuin, 3-12-41 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Parking: Not available

Tonkatsu Mitsuru is a tonkatsu specialty restaurant located in Yakuin, Fukuoka. They use mainly Itoshima-produced Sangen pork and Kyushu-brand pork for their tonkatsu. I ordered the Thick-cut Pork Loin Cutlet set, which took about 20 minutes to be served. The rice is free for refill. The tonkatsu was fried well, but I didn't really taste any sweetness. In addition to tonkatsu sauce, they also provided wasabi, mustard, and two types of salt. I preferred the Guerande salt over the rock salt. Considering the price, the cost performance was not exceptional, which left me with mixed feelings. There were also customers enjoying the restaurant as an izakaya, so the experience may differ for them.

I heard from a friend that this place was delicious, so I made a reservation through Tabelog. Although there are branches in Nishijin, Solaria, and Reisen Park, I decided to go to the Yakuin branch, which had the best reviews. I visited on a Sunday at 1 pm, and the restaurant was full with 2 groups waiting outside. The reservation required ordering at least one drink and spending over 2000 yen per person. Seeing how crowded it was on a Sunday, it may not be necessary to make a reservation. I ordered the Special Rib Roast Cutlet Set 200g (tax included 2200 yen) which uses "Mikimoto Pork" from Itoshima, known for its sweet fat and firm meat texture. The taste was exactly as described, with the sweetness of the fat being on a different level compared to other pork cutlets. I highly recommend trying it. It can be eaten with salt, wasabi soy sauce, or mustard and tonkatsu sauce. The dressing was also quite delicious. Rice refills are free. The red miso soup with seaweed and seasonal vegetables was also delicious. It's rare to find red miso soup that is so easy to drink. Although it's a bit pricey, it was really delicious. The weekday lunch special of the Pork Cutlet Set for 980 yen is also very popular. I would like to visit again for lunch on a weekday. Thank you for the meal.

The food was not greasy and easy to eat, with options like salt, wasabi soy sauce, and sauce. There were various ways to enjoy the food. The restaurant was too quiet, making it hard to have a conversation. It seemed like the staff were talking about customers, which was off-putting. Overall, the rating is on the lower side.

I walked for over 20 minutes in a rare blizzard in Fukuoka to get to this restaurant. Today, I was determined to have the Rosukatsu lunch set for 1,078 yen. Despite the bad weather, the restaurant was open and welcoming. I was the first customer, with two more coming in later. The menu had many options, but I decided on the "Weekday Limited Rosukatsu Lunch Set" for 980 yen. The set was beyond my expectations, with a generous serving of cabbage, rice that could be refilled, and a hearty miso soup. The quality was not compromised despite the discounted price for weekday lunch. The table had various condiments like Worcestershire sauce, rock salt (Himalayan and Guerande salt), sweet soy sauce, and even freshly grated wasabi. I tried the wasabi and Himalayan salt first, and it was delicious! The sweetness of the pork cutlet stood out. It was even better than eating with sauce. I also tried the Guerande salt (apparently from salt marshes in France), which had a different flavor that complemented the cutlet well. I then tried the wasabi and sweet soy sauce, which was also a delightful combination. Overall, I had an enjoyable lunch experience. The young staff were professional and friendly. It was a fantastic meal! Thank you!

On a public holiday at lunchtime, there is no waiting time and the prices are reasonable. The tonkatsu is tender and juicy, so you won't regret it. The katsu curry has a bit less rice, but the spiciness of the curry balances out the fattiness of the katsu perfectly, making it very delicious.

On Friday night, I was able to make a same-day online reservation. I was the only customer at first, but more female customers started to arrive, and there were two people eating alone at the counter. I ordered a bottle of Zamorutsu beer for 600 yen, Outer Itojima pork belly skewer for 190 yen, Outer Itojima pork neck skewer for 240 yen, Outer loin cutlet curry for 1,480 yen, grilled edamame for 380 yen, and a Pimm's Highball for 380 yen x2. The subtotal was 3,650 yen (10% tax applicable, 365 yen for consumption tax, etc.), making the total 4,015 yen. I earned 270 points on Tabelog and paid cashless, so the final amount was 3,745 yen. I would rate the meal 7 out of 10. The grilled edamame was fragrant and went well with alcohol. The pork belly skewer was delicious with its sweet fat. The curry was authentic and rivaled that of curry restaurants.

I ordered the thick-cut pork cutlet set meal!! Rice is free for seconds! It is made with pork from Itoshima, so I have high expectations! It was served in about 15 minutes! The tonkatsu is indeed thick-cut and juicy, with a crispy coating that is delicious! It's nice that it's a bit rare and pink too! The rice was a bit disappointing though!! It was clumpy and not very tasty! It felt like leftover rice that was thawed out! The miso soup had a strong flavor but it wasn't to my liking! The tonkatsu was delicious, but the rice and miso soup were disappointing! Thank you for the meal!

Tonkatsu Hikari in Yakuin is a specialty restaurant that serves premium tonkatsu, which is fried twice at low temperature. They use pork from Itoshima, which is very tender and delicious with a mild fat content. They blend two types of oil - lard and rice bran oil - for frying. The tonkatsu is served with two types of specialty salt for dipping. Personally, I like to eat it with wasabi. The lunch menu is affordable and offers great value. The cabbage served here is also delicious and thinly sliced, which I like. - Restaurant Information - Name: Tonkatsu Hikari Yakuin Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Phone: 092-526-4888 Price: Rosu Katsu Lunch Set 1,078 yen Closed: New Year's Day Private rooms: None Location: 1F, Nabil Court Yakuin, 3-12-41 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan For more details, search on Instagram ➡️ [ryoki.jp] Provided by: Ryoki Yoshida

I made a reservation at this restaurant which has high ratings for tonkatsu. It's very cost-effective because you can get 1000 points with a new online reservation. I ordered a bottle of beer for 600 yen, a pork cutlet curry for 1,480 yen, one fried chicken wing for 140 yen, a pork belly skewer for 190 yen, and a Beam highball for 380 yen, totaling 3,069 yen. The curry in the pork cutlet curry was a spicy and authentic curry, so I ended up eating the tonkatsu and curry separately. I enjoyed the pork cutlet, chicken wing, and pork belly skewer as snacks with the beer and highball. The skewers at the tonkatsu restaurant were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, very delicious. The Beam highball was refreshing and paired well with the fried food.

Tonkatsu set meal with Uron tea for 2233 yen paid with PayPay is okay. The pork cutlet is a generous 200 grams and fried at a low temperature, making it rare and tender. When eaten with wasabi and salt, it is light and delicious, with the flavor of wasabi adding to the taste. The rice is satisfying and goes well with the tonkatsu. It is a fulfilling and satisfying meal.