The tonkatsu was crispy without being oily, and the sauce was delicious for dipping. The meat was just the right thickness, making it easy to eat. The white rice was cooked in an individual pot, and it was shiny, freshly cooked, sweet, and delicious.

I wholeheartedly believed that the sky garden in JR Hakata City was flawless, so I wandered around. Feeling hungry, I wanted to eat a hearty meal! I found the perfect restaurant. The Black Pork Loin Cutlet Lunch was sold out, so this time I had the Black Pork Loin Cutlet Lunch for ¥1650. The rice was made with Isa rice from Kagoshima, and the kettle-cooked rice was fluffy and very delicious. The pork loin cutlet had the perfect amount of oil, making it crispy and matching the tenderness of the meat, and I devoured it. Thank you for the meal.

I realized once again how far it is from Hokkaido to Fukuoka. I had lunch in Hokkaido and when I arrived at Hakata Station in Fukuoka, it was around 6pm, so I decided to eat somewhere before heading home. Or maybe there was another reason... I went to a restaurant I used to frequent in Kagoshima, which I hadn't been to in a while. I ordered the most popular set meal. After waiting for a while and trying the food, I felt that it was different from my previous impression. The meat and the coating were like, "Huh?" and I was disappointed.

Tonkatsu set meal with 160g of loin and fillet. Even on weekdays, there is a line during lunchtime. You have to wait in line instead of writing your name down. You can get seconds of cabbage, pickles, and sesame. The tonkatsu is crispy and delicious. The rice and tonjiru (pork miso soup) are also delicious. The staff is friendly and accommodating even to families with children.

I visited here at Hakata Station Building. Even before opening, there was a line of several people, raising expectations. This time, I ordered a set where I could enjoy both fillet and sirloin from the lunch menu. The portions were not that large, but each was juicy and had a strong meaty flavor, showing that the meat was carefully selected. What made me even happier was the rice cooked in a feather pot, which had a natural sweetness and was incredibly delicious.

I searched for a restaurant that is open all day and decided to have tonkatsu because I was craving it. I ordered the Black Pork Special Loin Cutlet Set for 2390 yen. It had no unique pork smell, was tender, and delicious. The sesame sauce was also tasty. The freshly cooked hot rice was a bit soft, but I prefer soft rice so it was perfect for me. It was so delicious! It would have been even better if they offered rice refills. The only option for refills was cabbage and pickles. The service was also good.

Fukuoka is always crowded with Japanese tourists and Koreans, whether it's Hakata, Tenjin, or Dazaifu. Familiar restaurants have long lines, so it's best to make a reservation on weekends. Kuuten was also quite busy with many people. I was lucky to be able to eat right away despite the long wait. - Black Katsutei Lunch (1530 yen): Comes with rice, miso soup, pickles, and cabbage. You can have unlimited refills of cabbage and pickles. There is also a set meal option, but the lunch is slightly cheaper with a bit less meat. It includes both fillet and loin totaling 130g. The breading is crispy but not greasy. The katsu, whether fillet or loin, is juicy and relatively light in flavor. You can eat it with rock salt, sauce, or grated ponzu. The sauce has a fruity sweetness and is slightly thick but light in taste, complementing the sesame well. The dressing on the cabbage is full of onions, soy-based with a good amount of acidity, and very delicious. - Black Pork Loin Katsu Lunch (1430 yen): The lunch comes with 140g of meat. If you prefer the loin, the Special Loin Katsu Lunch has thicker meat. The rice is freshly cooked in a pot for each person, using Isa rice from Kagoshima. It's usually cooked for about 15 minutes, but due to the crowd, it was served quickly. It was glossy, fragrant, fluffy, and sweet, very delicious. The miso soup was full of ingredients, deep and voluminous, with a gentle and tasty miso flavor. The issue of being too soft, as mentioned in some reviews, seemed to have been resolved. It was full, but the seating is limited and not a fast-paced ramen shop, so once you're in, you can eat slowly. The service was provided by young ladies who were calm, gave detailed explanations, and found time to refill tea multiple times. The kitchen staff also paid attention to the surroundings, greeted customers properly, and the entire dining experience from start to finish was comfortable without waiting at the register. It's the only place in Kagoshima, Tokyo, and Fukuoka, so I'm glad I went.

I didn't have much time before boarding the Shinkansen, but I wanted to have lunch in Hakata, so I decided to go to Kurokatsutei, a place I had been eyeing for a while. The lunch menu was a great deal, so I ordered the pork cutlet lunch. The rice is cooked in individual pots. It comes with three toppings: salt, grated ponzu, and sauce with ground sesame. The miso soup was pork miso soup. The meat portion was a bit small, but the pork loin was sweet and delicious. However, there were some chewy parts that bothered me. I tried the toppings in the order of salt, ponzu, and sauce. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice sweetness and depth. The rice was perfectly cooked with each grain standing out, looking very neat. The only downside was that the rice was stuck to the pot and I couldn't scoop it all out with the spoon, which was a bit disappointing. I wanted to finish every last grain. Thank you for the meal.

Kurokatsumei in Hakata is a tonkatsu specialty restaurant located on the 9th floor of the Kūten building at Hakata Station. They are dedicated to pursuing the deliciousness of Kagoshima black pork. The thin batter of the tonkatsu was very delicious. You can enjoy freshly cooked white rice, and miso soup and cabbage are free for refills. When I entered for lunch, there was a line outside. Being directly connected to the station, I think this deliciousness is worth it. - Pork Loin Cutlet Lunch: 1,300 yen - Restaurant Information: Name: Kurokatsumei JR Hakata City Store Hours: 11:00-22:00 Phone: 092-260-1177 Closed: No regular holidays Private room: None Location: 9F City Dining Kūten, 1-1 Hakataekichūōgai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

I returned to Fukuoka City and searched for a dinner restaurant, but all of them were temporarily closed due to the coronavirus. So, I decided to go to Hakata Station. It's a famous restaurant from Kumamoto, I think. The taste was better than I expected, the pork cutlet was delicious. The fat of the pork wasn't too heavy and was enjoyable. I also liked the miso soup and pork miso. However, the rice was not as good as advertised. The pork was delicious and I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal!

For lunch today, I had plans at Hakata Station so I went to Kooten! I was in the mood for tonkatsu, so I decided to try this place that originated in Kagoshima... it was my first time visiting, including the main branch in Kagoshima. I hope to visit Kagoshima one day just to have their tonkatsu. The place was full as it was lunchtime, so I waited for about 10 minutes before being seated. The interior had a counter and tables, and it was of a medium size. I looked at the menu and decided to go for the Black Katsu Tei Lunch set (1,419 yen) which came with rice, miso soup, cabbage (with free refills), and pickles! The rice is steamed in a special pot after you order, so it took about 15 minutes to arrive. The rice was shiny and beautiful, with a lovely fragrance that made my appetite soar. With the delicious rice in hand, I dug into the tonkatsu! Both the hire (fillet) and rosu (loin) were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The rosu had a nice balance of meaty flavor and fatty sweetness, while the hire was packed with even more meaty goodness. You could choose between salt, ponzu, or sauce for dipping. Personally, I preferred salt for the hire and sauce for the rosu. The sauce had a sharp tanginess and great flavor. Grating your own sesame seeds added an extra layer of aroma and taste. And of course, the white rice made the tonkatsu taste even better! The set came with two servings of rice, so it was quite a good deal. I wished the rice had a bit of a crispy, burnt edge too... haha. The miso soup was filled with chunky vegetables like carrots, daikon, burdock, and pork, which was quite standard but tasty. I also had a refill of cabbage to make up for my lack of veggies. The meal was quite filling and satisfying. I wonder if the main branch in Kagoshima also steams their rice in a pot like this... I definitely need to go on a tonkatsu pilgrimage to Kagoshima someday!

It was delicious! The rice was cooked in a small individual pot, which added to the experience. The tonkatsu was fried carefully and tasted great. Adding sesame seeds is a common style now, but it gives a little extra touch that enhances the dish.

I entered a tonkatsu restaurant on the 9th floor of Amu Plaza Hakata at Hakata Station. I was expecting a kakigori called Shirokuma since it's from Kagoshima... I sanitized my hands and sat down... I ordered the special loin cutlet set meal. First, I had the miso soup... it was lukewarm! Maybe they're cooling down the miso soup because it's hot outside... terrible! I said, "I don't eat much rice, so just a little..." but it seemed difficult for them to serve a small portion since it's cooked in a pot, but it was delicious because it was freshly cooked! The tonkatsu was supposed to be from Kagoshima, but it was just average... There were no other customers in the restaurant, but the staff were talking loudly... It's pointless to sanitize your hands if the staff keep talking... What a shame!

I revisited the restaurant a week later because it was delicious last time. It was a Sunday, around the same time, and there were still two groups ahead of us. This time, we were seated at a central two-person table. We ordered the same dishes as last time: the pork cutlet lunch set (1,190 yen) and the black katsu-tei lunch set (1,290 yen). The difference this time was that the moisture level of the rice was just right. It seemed like it had been steamed well, as it was not sticky and tasted delicious. The pork cutlet was just as tasty as last time. It's great that it maintains the same level of quality every time. The only downside was that the table size and spacing were narrow. It was barely enough space for two lunch sets on a two-person table. People who want to have beer or other drinks might have trouble finding a place to put them. Also, it would be more reassuring if there was a bit more social distance.

On the 9th floor of Kuten, there is a specialty black pork tonkatsu restaurant. I used it for lunch. In addition to the Ichinichiisan JR Hakata City store that I have been using since before, a new tonkatsu restaurant opened. I finally had the opportunity to visit and try it out. It was around 1 pm, with a wait of 2 groups. Chairs were set up in front of the store with distance between them. I lined up without writing my name for a while. Inside the store, there are counter seats, tables for two, and tables for four. I was guided to the table seat at the back. I ordered the Rosu katsu lunch (1190 yen) and the Kurokatsutei lunch (1290 yen). The sauces available were special "black sauce", salt, and grated ponzu sauce. The tonkatsu was juicy and delicious with every bite. The meat's umami and the sweetness of the fat combined to create a delicious taste in my mouth. The rice was also a special kamado rice limited to the JR Hakata City store. It was a bit moist and lacked steaming, but it shone brightly, deserving the name "silver rice". The miso soup was also delicious, making it a very satisfying lunch.

This time, I visited Kurokatsumaru located at 1-1 Hakata Ekimae, Chuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, on the 9th floor of City Dining Kuuten for dinner. I ordered the "Rosukatsu set meal". They even brought freshly cooked rice to the table! Amazing!!! After a short wait, I finally got to enjoy the thick and juicy cutlet. It's delicious with the sauce, but I also liked it with salt. Thank you for the meal.

In Fukuoka City, Hakata Ward, on the 9th floor of JR Hakata City Kuuten, there is a restaurant called "Kurokatsutei". I visited during the evening and ordered a bottle of beer (medium - 590 yen) to quench my thirst while also ordering the Kurokatsutei set meal (1690 yen). This set meal allows you to taste both fillet katsu and loin katsu. The meat is about 160g in total, which was satisfying. I started by trying it with plum salt seasoning. The meat's sweetness and umami were well pronounced. However, I couldn't help but wonder if this plum salt contained any additional seasoning. Pork, unlike marbled beef, is delicious with just salt, so I found the extra seasoning unnecessary. Nevertheless, you can also enjoy it with sauce or grated daikon with ponzu sauce, so I continued eating while enjoying the different flavors. Despite my rambling, I must admit that I couldn't fully appreciate the richness of "black pork". I've lived in Kagoshima for a few years and have made and tasted black pork cutlets many times, so it's embarrassing. (T_T) The meal was served in about 10 minutes, so the rice was not freshly cooked, but it still had the delicious taste of kettle-cooked rice. The miso soup was flavorful with a strong ginger taste, but the vegetables were lacking. They had a slightly raw taste. It felt like the taste and texture of canned vegetables for miso soup. Maybe there's something wrong with my taste buds? Despite these minor issues, overall, it was delicious. You can have free refills of cabbage, and they also offer a Kurokatsutei lunch set until 3:00 PM, which includes about 130g of meat for 1290 yen. For first-time visitors, I recommend starting with that option.

I visited the restaurant alone at 11:40 on a weekday. The restaurant was about 60% full, which seemed busier compared to other places at this time. Since I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter. They served me a cold green tea with ice and pickles at the beginning. The lunch menu didn't have a lot of options, so I decided to order the Rosukatsu lunch for 1,190 yen (excluding tax), which was the cheapest set available. The lunch arrived on a big tray about 7-8 minutes after I ordered. They explained the sauces and dressings, and I started eating. The amount of sesame was very little, so I finished grinding it quickly. Besides the bottled sauce, they also provided grated ponzu sauce and salt in small dishes. The Rosukatsu was a bit chewy but tasty. The rice was served hot in a small pot, and it was delicious. The miso soup was thick and sweet, with a homemade taste that I enjoyed.

I had the opportunity to try a rare dish of fillet cutlet, limited to only 10 servings per day, made from a part that can only be obtained from one out of four animals. The dish consisted of three small fillets, but they were not thick enough to be juicy, which was disappointing. The fillet itself was average in tenderness and flavor. The rice was freshly cooked and delicious.

Overall, the shop specializes in Satsuma black pork. Date and time of visit: October 13, 2019 (Sunday) at 1:30 PM. It was my first visit and there was a 20-minute wait in line. I ordered the premium pork cutlet lunch for 1529 yen. The 120g black pork from Kagoshima was delicious. The black sauce, a fruit-based tonkatsu sauce, was tasty. You can have unlimited servings of cabbage. The small Teflon-coated silver rice pot was well-made without any burnt bits. Cost performance: 3.5 points. Store: City Dining Kuten 9F. Personal note: Hmm, it wasn't the Tokyo-class tonkatsu I was expecting, but it was still delicious.