The weather was nice and the scenery was great. I had a lunch of sea bream cutlet, conger eel cutlet, and handball-style pork cutlet. The curry, rice, miso soup, and salad were all you can eat, so it's good for those who can eat a lot. I was full but wanted to try it. Out of curiosity, I tried a bite of the curry. It had minced meat, mushrooms, onions, and other ingredients that I couldn't identify, but it was spicy and delicious.

We used this restaurant for lunch with our family. We ordered the following dishes: - Black pork loin tonkatsu set - Handball-style helle katsu assortment summer set - Kids plate Here, you can help yourself to salad, rice, miso soup, and curry as much as you want, but the spoon for the curry was disposable plastic. Plastic feels a bit bland, but I guess it's unavoidable for cost-cutting measures.

I forgot to take a picture of the main dish. This restaurant has the best view. The counter seat by the window is like a special seat. The tonkatsu is just average, nothing special, but considering the location, it's satisfying. There is a salad bar, so you can eat plenty of vegetables. If you find the tonkatsu portion small and not filling enough, you can fill up with the salad bar, which also has curry available.

We used it with our family. We ordered: - Domestic pork loin cutlet set (thick cut 200g) - Black pork tenderloin cutlet set - Kids plate Usually we order the black pork cutlet, but this time we opted for the regular pork loin cutlet for a bigger portion. However, it was a mistake... The pork cutlet that arrived was full of fat, making it quite difficult to eat.

At KYK in Hankyu 32nd Street, the buffet style where you can freely refill rice, salad, miso soup, curry rice, etc., which had been suspended due to the pandemic, has been revived. I ordered the following: - Black pork loin tonkatsu set meal - Black pork tenderloin and black pork loin mixed tonkatsu set meal - Kids plate The black pork loin was quite delicious with tender meat. However, the miso soup that came with it did not have any pork in it, just root vegetables (lol).

I wanted to eat tonkatsu after a long time, so I decided to visit this restaurant. I noticed that the menu had changed, and I chose the Kagoshima black pork tenderloin and black pork loin mixed tonkatsu set for 2,250 yen. The reason I chose this was simple - it came with asparagus! I usually prefer the loin, so if it didn't come with asparagus, I wouldn't have ordered the mixed set. The set came with curry, salad, miso soup, and unlimited rice. The curry was not bad for an all-you-can-eat option. As I was eating the salad with curry, the tonkatsu arrived. Oh, the asparagus is so thin, haha, what a shock. I wish I hadn't ordered it now, haha. Well, since it's made with black pork, the tonkatsu should be delicious, right? Yes, it was tasty. It seemed a bit softer than before, maybe? They also provided potato salad and rolled omelette as side dishes. I didn't try the potato salad, but the rolled omelette seemed like something bought from elsewhere. Hmm, I think I would have been happier with just a regular tonkatsu this time, haha. If it had been a regular one, my rating would have been a bit higher, but considering this menu, this is my rating. However, the staff's service was polite, and I had a pleasant dining experience.

After work, I had dinner here. I was looking forward to the tonkatsu, but to be honest, it wasn't delicious. The meat was dry and had a strong smell. It felt like I was just eating the sauce. This was a rare disappointment. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular weekday after 11 o'clock, I finished my meeting early and decided to have an early lunch. I sometimes visit this restaurant because it has a nice view and is a good place for a change of mood. The menu has changed slightly from before. Previously, all menu items came with all-you-can-eat curry and free drinks, but now only the lunch menu includes all-you-can-eat curry, and the free drinks cost an additional 100 yen. Just to note, if you order a drink with a non-lunch menu item, you will also get the all-you-can-eat curry. Salad, rice, and miso soup are still all-you-can-eat as before. Perhaps because of the 100 yen increase, the quality of the free drinks seems to have improved slightly. In addition to lemonade, vegetable juice, and coffee, there were also health-conscious drinks like lemon and mint soda and acerola available. *Please wear a mask when using the free drink corner. This time, I ordered the pork cutlet and shrimp fry lunch set with free drinks. The set comes with one type of sauce, salt, and tartar sauce for the shrimp fry. The salad dressings offered were Southern Island and Japanese-style. I remember there used to be two types of sauce, including mustard... Not sure if you can still ask for it. The pork cutlet seemed to have a slightly different texture from before. Is this really made from pork loin? It had a somewhat mushy texture, not a firm one. Perhaps it was pounded too much? The curry also had some changes. It was a minced meat and mushroom curry that was spicier than before. It might be too spicy for children.

Occasionally feeling like having some KYK, I decided to go to Umeda. Since the Osaka Station City store had closed, I debated between 3rd Avenue and 32nd Avenue, and ultimately chose 32nd Avenue due to its great view. I arrived before noon and was able to enter smoothly, being seated at a counter seat by the window. The view from this counter seat was spectacular, with a panoramic view from Kansai TV to Mt. Ikoma. The view alone could be worth the price. Soon after, I was handed the menu, and I noticed that they now offer lunch menus even on weekends. The lunch set included a combination of pork cutlet and shrimp fry, with a buffet of curry, salad, and more. The lunch set was around 880 yen before tax, or 970 yen including tax, which was quite cost-effective considering the buffet service with curry, salad, miso soup, and rice refills. I ordered the pork cutlet and shrimp fry combination, and first, a plate of shredded cabbage was served. I enjoyed that while waiting for the pork cutlet to arrive. KYK seems to fry using low-temperature oil, resulting in a slightly soft and fluffy coating. The crispy texture was subtle, but the pork inside was cooked thoroughly, bringing out the sweetness and umami of the meat and fat. They also provided plenty of tartar sauce in a separate dish for the shrimp fry. The first bowl of miso soup could be upgraded to tonjiru (pork soup) for an additional fee, which I opted for. Even though I was already full, I couldn't resist the curry, so I asked for a serving of curry rice. You can choose to have just the curry or have it with rice, and they are flexible with that (update: self-service for rice, curry, and miso soup seems to be back). All of this for 970 yen. KYK may give off a slightly expensive impression, but when you consider the overall service, it's actually quite affordable. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, they seemed to be making efforts in various aspects. I recommend you visit and try it out.

At the Hankyu 32nd Street, there is a restaurant called KYK. Previously, they offered buffet-style meals with unlimited refills of rice, salad, miso soup, and curry rice. However, after the pandemic, they changed to a system where you have to order from the staff. One of the unique features of this restaurant is that you can have unlimited refills of not only rice but also curry rice. Today, I had the black pork loin cutlet, which was delicious with a sweet meaty flavor. I also ordered the curry twice. The rice portion is smaller compared to the amount of curry. So, if you want to enjoy the curry properly, you should leave a little rice and then order the curry rice. The curry has a bit of spiciness to it, which might be a bit tough for children.

This is a restaurant with a great view located on the 28th floor of Hankyu 32nd Street (Hankyu Grand Building). I visited for a solo lunch on a weekday afternoon. I ordered the limited-time lunch set called the Service Meal for 882 yen (excluding tax). It arrived in about 7 minutes. The set included black pork mince cutlet, shrimp fry, and tenderloin pork cutlet as the main dishes, along with salad, miso soup, pickles, and rice. This price for a lunch with a stunning view in Umeda is a great deal! You can also get refills for the salad, miso soup, and rice. Additionally, the set comes with minced meat and onion curry and a post-meal drink, which is quite generous. I asked for a little bit of curry, and I had iced coffee as my post-meal drink. Personally, I prefer spicier curry, but overall, I was very satisfied with the lunch. Thank you for the meal.

KYK is a pork cutlet restaurant mainly located in the Kansai region. I visited one of their branches in the same building as the official shop in Takarazuka. It's on the 28th floor, offering a great view of Osaka city. I ordered the "Domestic Pork Loin Cutlet and Shrimp Fry Lunch" and the "Hire (Tenderloin) Bite-sized Pork Cutlet Set." The lunch comes with a salad, curry, and rice buffet, as well as tomato juice and vegetable juice all-you-can-drink. You can also have refills of miso soup. Although I usually prefer tenderloin, the loin cutlet here was delicious with less fat. The curry was a bit spicy, but it went well with the cutlet. I enjoyed plenty of cabbage with the fried dishes, trying both sweet sauce and various dressings. The restaurant was bustling with elderly groups, office workers, OLs, and tourists. There are counter seats facing the window for solo diners. It was a delightful lunch with a great view.

The place is a normal tonkatsu restaurant located on the 28th floor of a building, with a view of the night scenery from the window. The restaurant is small with tables and chairs packed tightly together. The recommended loin tonkatsu is priced at 1570 yen. I had the set with oyster fry and loin katsu for 1780 yen. The food was delicious, with the tonkatsu having a slightly pink color inside. The set also came with a small dessert, which was a nice touch. The salad bar and miso soup refills were slightly lower in quality compared to family restaurants. It's better to visit this place during the day, especially with family, enjoying the view and eating tonkatsu together. It sounds like a fun experience just imagining it.

I entered KYK, a tonkatsu restaurant on the 32nd street in Umeda. Located on the 28th floor, the view from the window at night was nice. It had been a while since I last visited, and I noticed that the system had changed slightly - rice (with free refills after the second serving), curry, pickles, and vegetables (cabbage, etc.) were now self-service. After looking at the menu, I decided to order the "Mixed Hire and Rosu Tonkatsu Set Meal (1680 yen)". When the dish arrived, it consisted of tonkatsu, rice, and miso soup. I immediately tried the Hire and Rosu with sweet sauce, iligoma, and mustard. I confirmed the consistent quality of the tonkatsu (I think I still prefer Hire...) and also tried the self-service curry, which surprisingly tasted good. A dessert was included after the meal, and I left feeling very satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I spent a day at the newly opened Osaka Station City, located in Hankyu Grand Building 13th Avenue, which opened on May 4th. It is a city named after the collaboration of JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan. I visited the Isetan for fashion and Mitsukoshi for culture and art. The area is dominated by the three department stores of Hankyu, Hanshin, and Daimaru. The Osaka Station has become more convenient with the redevelopment of the north side of the station building. I visited Tonkatsu KYK in Hankyu Grand Building for a meal and it was a great experience with no waiting time. The view of the city from the window was amazing. I ordered the black pork set meal and it was delicious with a crispy texture. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience.

Visited Osaka University located in Suita City, Senri Hills, known for its science departments. Osaka University, founded by Ogata Kōan, originated from the former Osaka Medical College, following the tradition of Tekijuku. It is one of the largest national universities in Japan, surpassing the University of Tokyo in terms of student population. Enjoyed a Japanese lunch at Tonkatsu KYK on the 28th floor of 32nd Street, near Hankyu Grand Building. Had a satisfying meal of crispy tonkatsu with rice and miso soup, costing 1,000 yen. Even though beer was not available, the delicious tonkatsu made up for it. Afterwards, bought musical instruments and strings at W Instrument CD in the same building. It was tiring to walk around the vast university campus before heading to a meeting at 1 o'clock. Took the Osaka Monorail back, passing by the iconic Tower of the Sun by Taro Okamoto at the Expo '70 Commemorative Park.

Pork cutlet set meal for 1,930 yen. Enjoying the view while savoring luxurious cutlets, a blissful experience.

The salad bar and unlimited rice and miso soup are the best!

I felt like eating KYK's black pork tonkatsu after a long time, so I went for lunch. The buffet was back, so I could eat salad and curry. Ate too much so skipping dinner.

The taste from another dimension: the rosukatsu (pork cutlet) at Gomae Katsu is out of this world. It is tender and juicy.