The Stamina Tonkatsu had garlic sandwiched in it! The flavor was very powerful❣️ The tomato-infused special sauce didn't really go well with it. I think the regular sauce would have been better. We also shared the tenderloin, but overall the coating was a bit oily. The rice was a bit watery. We enjoyed the cabbage a lot though - haha.

Ah~ I had a hearty breakfast in the morning, but by the time lunch rolls around, my stomach is growling. Even though I ate a lot for breakfast, I found myself feeling hungry by 2 pm. Many lunch places were already closed, so I was in a dilemma about where to go. Then, I saw the sign for Tonkatsu Washoku, a chain restaurant, along a main street. I quickly parked my car and headed inside. Despite a few customers waiting, I was seated promptly. The restaurant was spacious, but it must get really busy during lunchtime. Now, what should I order? I was looking for Katsudon, but they didn't have it. Instead, they offered a Pork Cutlet Set Meal (1,480 yen). I decided to go with the classic choice. The meal arrived shortly, just like in any other branch of the chain. First, I scooped some rice into my bowl and took a bite. The rice was delicious. Then, I tried the pickles and the clam soup. Finally, I seasoned the pork cutlet with salt and mustard, soy sauce, and sauce. The freshly fried cutlet tasted great with any seasoning, but today I preferred it with mustard and soy sauce for a refreshing flavor. The meal included rice, cabbage, and miso soup with free refills, but I was already full and satisfied without getting seconds. It was a delicious meal.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon just before noon. The restaurant seems relatively new and the interior is very clean. It was my first time entering a roadside shop, so even though it's the same restaurant chain, the atmosphere felt fresh. I couldn't decide between the loin and fillet, so I ended up ordering both. When the food was served, I realized once again that portions at this restaurant are quite generous. I enjoyed the cabbage with dressing and the tonkatsu with sauce. Eating the fillet and loin alternately was pure bliss. I ate heartily with miso soup and rice, and left feeling fully satisfied. On my way out, I noticed there was quite a line forming, so it might be better to arrive early.

It's a very obvious thing, but chain stores are easier to keep costs down compared to individual stores. They can source ingredients cheaper and faster. So, the idea that individual stores are tastier than chain stores is both true and not true. This place proves that. The rice is cooked in a clay pot and is shiny, and it's all-you-can-eat. The miso soup isn't instant and is made with clam miso. The prices are kept low, taking advantage of the strengths of chain stores.

With its rich flavor and top-quality pork, the tonkatsu here is truly exceptional! While fillet cutlets are also good, the best is the loin cutlet! Even kids gobble it up. There are various condiments like daikon radish and salt to enjoy it with! The rice is freshly cooked and each grain stands out, which is the best kind of rice!

"Let's go to the tonkatsu restaurant that Dad sometimes goes to," my father said, taking me and my sister to "Tonkatsu Wakou." By the way, my husband thought that until he became a university student, his name was Kazuyuki. Who is that? On this particular Saturday, my parents, who are already enjoying their second life to the fullest, usually enjoy lunch here on weekdays. The lunch menu is reasonable, all priced under 1000 yen. It is common for restaurants to offer lunch only on weekdays, and this one was no exception. Unaware of this, my father entered. He was wide-eyed at the prices of each menu item, all easily exceeding 1000 yen. We chose the combination of cheese-filled sasami katsu, hire katsu, and ebi fry. The black pork is our favorite combination. My set meal even came with a luxurious chawanmushi. And it was filled with ingredients. Sorry about that. (*´ω｀*)ゞ Tehe. Noteworthy is the rice. Each set meal is served with freshly cooked rice at any time! Each meal is served with freshly cooked rice from the rice cooker, what a luxury! Let's dig in! When you open it, it's steaming hot. It's bright white and shiny. The rice grains are plump. When you taste it, wow, it's sweet! This is really delicious!!! The rice alone is so good that I could eat it all up. I'm glad I'm Japanese. I really thought so from the bottom of my heart. By the way, in terms of quantity, there is a solid two bowls of rice in the rice bowl. And it's all-you-can-eat. How generous can you get! Even though I eat out a lot, it was the first time I thought rice was so delicious. I was truly impressed. Oh, how about the katsu? Well, it was just delicious. As expected. The rice was unexpectedly outstanding. On a certain weekend afternoon. My parents are about to start their third life soon. I hope we can welcome the new year with the whole family."

For dinner, or rather a combination of lunch and dinner since I hadn't eaten lunch, I felt like having tonkatsu after a long time, so I decided to visit a restaurant. When I arrived at the restaurant around 4 pm, it was empty inside. I was seated at a table and placed my order. I looked at the menu and decided to order the premium pork loin katsu and shrimp fry that I didn't order last time. The food arrived in about 7 minutes. - Taste Evaluation - Premium pork loin katsu: The meat looked tightly packed, but it was tender, flavorful, and delicious. The price was reasonable, although it might be a bit higher compared to other local restaurants. The cabbage and rice were also good, and I ended up having seconds of miso soup. Shrimp fry: I've been trying shrimp fries at various places recently, and this one had a good size, was firm, and tasty. The breading was crispy and well done. - Overall Impression - The quality of the tonkatsu was high, and I could see that premium pork makes a difference. However, even regular pork is delicious, so if you're not too particular, you don't necessarily need premium pork. Sometimes I crave for crab cream croquettes, so maybe next time I'll get some for takeout.

I had lunch at this restaurant today (as of May 3, 2021) and gave it a rating of 3.01. When I think of Tonkatsu Wako, I remember the first time I ate it when I was in high school, it was at a station building. Wako now has expanded beyond station buildings and office buildings to include roadside shops. This particular shop is one of those roadside shops. It is located about a 5-6 minute walk from Keio Horinouchi Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line, along the Tama Newtown street. Since it's a roadside shop, there is ample parking available, making it convenient for those coming by car. The entrance to the shop is step-free, allowing for smooth access. I later found out that this shop is equipped with a toilet, making it barrier-free. Upon entering the shop, there is a reception machine where you input the number of people in your group and then wait for a server to come out and guide you to your table. They also offer takeout, which can be ordered at the counter for payment or at an outside window. The seating mainly consists of table seating, with some counter seating available as well. Depending on the number of customers, the atmosphere can vary between lively and quiet. As I was dining alone, I was seated in the quieter section. I placed my order promptly upon being seated. The menu offers lunch specials as well as regular menu items. The lunch specials include the classic Wako Rice (Rosu Katsu), W Wako Rice (with 2 pieces of katsu), One-Bite Hirekatsu Rice (small), and Karin (One-Bite Hirekatsu, Squid Fry, Cheese-filled Menchi Katsu), with a few daily specials available. On this day, the daily specials were Sumire and Katsu Nitsuke. Of course, rice, miso soup, and cabbage refills are complimentary. After some consideration, I decided to order the Karin from the lunch menu. It was served in about 5 minutes. The One-Bite Hirekatsu was as delicious as always, with tender and juicy meat. The Squid Fry was an interesting shape but also tender and paired well with the sauce. The Cheese-filled Menchi Katsu had the classic Wako flavor that goes well with rice and even with alcohol. The cabbage was plentiful and satisfying. The rice, cooked in a feather pot, was unique and tasty. The feather pot rice is served in individual portions. The overall quality and taste of the food were consistent and satisfying, which is commendable. Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, the shop is operating with takeout service only. Despite that, it's a place I would definitely visit whenever I crave tonkatsu.

The restaurant is located a little away from Horinouchi Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line, along a thick main road. It is a new establishment, so the interior is clean and the tables are spacious. I visited for lunch on a weekday and noticed that there were many senior citizens. The lunch menu is reasonably priced. I ordered the "Sumire" set (one bite fin cutlet, shrimp fry, crab cream croquette) for 1150 yen. The rice is served in an individual pot. Rice, miso soup, and cabbage are free for refills. There are various sauces and dressings on the table. The fried food is delicious when freshly fried. You can eat plenty of rice and cabbage. I would like to visit this restaurant again.

My wife had a year-end party without food. Myself and two children had a family meeting to decide what to eat. The daughter, who has the only decision-making power among the three, decided on tonkatsu! There are several tonkatsu restaurants in the neighborhood, but the classic choice is Wako. I remember the days when I was a young man just starting out in society, and the rice was nostalgic. (I heard that it has been removed from the menu recently, which is sad) We usually go to the Tama-sakai branch of Wako, but this time we decided to try the new branch in Horinouchi! We ordered the classic pork cutlet with rice. However, when we ate it... Hmm... It's a subtle difference, but the Tama-sakai branch wins. When you bite into the cutlet, the meat and breading are not sticking together, and the breading feels like it's peeling off or floating a bit. Also, the plates, dishes, and rice pot are all new, but they don't have that well-used feeling yet. It's a matter of personal preference though. Hmm... for now, let's go back to the Tama-sakai branch, and maybe come back here later! As an old Wako fan, I sincerely hope that the young man cutlet rice will make a comeback soon!

★ This is a new roadside restaurant that opened in March on the uphill lane of the Tama New Town street. I stopped by on my way back from the South Oyama outlet. Previously, there weren't many options for driving to "Wako" other than the Tama-Sakai store near Costco, but now with the opening of this place and the Komae Nitori store on Setagaya Street, fans like myself are happy. With freshly cooked white rice, unlimited shredded cabbage, miso soup with clams, etc., I think this is a great place for "Wako" fans. It's far from my home, but I used to come to Karakida every weekend to ponder over lunch options, so it's like a dream come true (laughs). Today, my son who was driving had the pork cutlet, my wife had the pork fillet cutlet, and I had the mixed cutlet. The prices are a bit high, but it's delicious so I don't mind (laughs).

The tonkatsu was crispy and not bad, but the rice was too soft and mushy. I mentioned it to the staff, but it remained the same so I left it. It was softer than other restaurants and I will deduct a few points.

I came here because I heard that you can eat brand pork here, unlike Wako in the neighborhood station building. I had the Kagoshima Kurobuta pork loin. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the fat was very juicy. It goes well with the shiny rice cooked in the pot. I wanted to have seconds, but this alone filled me up, which is usually three servings for me. I was bothered by the sound of the young female staff stacking dishes on the table when clearing them. Stacking dishes on the table is a breach of etiquette! If you want to do that, please do it after we leave. Because of this bad impression, I deducted a star.

Since it's not crowded, the rice sometimes has burnt parts. The miso soup only has about half the clams compared to other branches. I wonder if it's the manager's decision.

The rice cooked in the hearth is especially delicious. The tonkatsu was also tender and crispy, and very tasty.

I was the first to enter the restaurant and had the W Washoku meal. It's a standard offering with unlimited rice, miso soup (clam soup), and cabbage, but the rice is so delicious that I ended up eating too much. The tonkatsu is just okay, but the cabbage and clam soup make the rice go down easily. It seems like I didn't really need to get the W tonkatsu after all.

The food is seriously delicious. The rice is seriously delicious.

I finally made it here after learning about it! There is a takeout corner, which is very clean. Rice, miso soup, and cabbage are all-you-can-eat. I had the W pork cutlet lunch, while my friend had the pork loin set with extra grated ponzu. The cabbage was soft and the rice was served in a pot. The pork cutlet was tender and delicious, and the combination of mustard, grated radish, and ponzu was satisfying. I am very happy and satisfied. Thank you for the meal!