They only come once a year, but the tonkatsu is big, not very crispy, and not very hot. The cabbage is crunchy, but the dressing is hard to get out. You can get a rice refill, but there is only a little bit in the bowl.

Today, I wanted to eat a lot so I came here. I love the delicious tonkatsu and the efficient service of the staff. It looks busy but the turnover is fast so it's okay. There are various menu options so I want to try something different next time.

When we arrived at the restaurant at 8:45 pm on Friday, there was no wait. I ordered oyakodon and my friend ordered the pork cutlet set. Our food arrived in about 10 minutes. The oyakodon had a strong dashi flavor which I didn't really like. My friend's pork cutlet was tender and delicious.

I ordered a pork and plum fry set meal after a tiring day of unfamiliar physical labor, wanting something refreshing. The fry was lean and healthy with no fat. It might have been better if it had a bit more fat for sweetness and tenderness. Also, it was cold. Next time, I will choose something else. My colleague's pork cutlet bowl and beer looked delicious. The staff at the restaurant were kind and the atmosphere was nice. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like eating tonkatsu, so I went alone. When I entered, I noticed that there were many solo female customers. I was able to relax and enjoy my meal in a sofa seat surrounded by other solo female diners. The cabbage, miso soup, and rice were all free for refills. The tonkatsu was crispy and delicious, and the staff were efficient and pleasant. I think I will come back again.

Today's lunch was at Tonkatsu Hanamura at Senri-Chuo station, a transit station on the move. The atmosphere around the monorail station gives a sense of the aging population in this new town. The service at the restaurant was decent, they handled our belongings well, and they were considerate when helping us choose from the menu. I ordered a Katsudon, which wasn't on the lunch set menu, but they didn't frown upon it. In less than 10 minutes, my Katsudon arrived. The egg topping was cooked well, not too soft, which might be a consideration for the senior customers. As for the Katsu... it was the usual type. Not the crispy and juicy kind I prefer, but a tender pork cutlet with a moist coating. The sauce was on the sweeter side, which again might be a consideration for the senior clientele. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. Thank you.

I'm exhausted and in need of a power boost. I wanted to go for a hearty hiré meal, but decided to change things up and went for the Flower Field Lunch for 1300 yen instead. The advertised large shrimp fry turned out to be just asparagus rolls and one piece of hiré, leaving me feeling only 80% full after finishing. I think I should have gone for the 120g hiré after all.

I come here when I feel like eating a hearty meal around here recently. It's great that they serve lunch until 3 pm. I thought about trying a new menu, but I ended up choosing the same dish because I didn't want to miss out on the familiar taste. The 120g hirekatsu lunch set for 1090 yen was satisfying. Even after 2 pm, half of the restaurant was still full. The taste at this price point is quite good. It's not a place I would go out of my way to visit, but I would definitely come here if it's nearby.

If asked about the best seasonal limited menu at a tonkatsu restaurant, I would definitely recommend the oyster fry. The charm of oyster fry is just amazing. Since tonkatsu restaurants are experts in frying, the breading ranges from thick to fine, reflecting the characteristics of each restaurant. They fry the oysters perfectly, making them plump and delicious, so you'll want to eat as many as you can. On this day, I was determined to have tonkatsu and oyster fry together! There was a set meal with oyster fry and pork cutlet. When eating at a restaurant, I prefer the pork loin because it's hot, unlike when eating a bento where the fillet is preferred. So, I think the set with my favorite pork cutlet and oyster fry is a luxurious choice. It cost 1,485 yen including tax. The oyster fry can also be ordered separately for 600 yen for 3 pieces, so there are options for those who want to eat more. I enjoyed it thoroughly on this day.

This place used to be a kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant, but now it has transformed into a tonkatsu (pork cutlet) shop. Due to the restrictions on serving alcohol during the pandemic, they anticipate a higher demand for set meals, hence the change in concept. It seems to be affiliated with the famous "Toyosu" brand known for rice crackers and snacks. As for the taste, it is neither exceptional nor lacking. It offers a stable and consistent flavor. I ordered the "Sai Set," which is a reasonably priced set meal with tonkatsu, and it came with pork loin, pork fillet, and shrimp fry. The frying oil used seemed to be a plain vegetable oil. The highlight was the pork miso soup, which was hearty and filled with ingredients.

■Visit Date: September 29, 2021■Items Received: Rosukatsu Set Meal■MEMOVisited on September 29, 2021. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of Senri Asahi Hankyu Building. I visited for a meeting this time. After finishing up the work meeting, I had the Rosukatsu set meal. The meal comes with unlimited servings of cabbage, rice, and miso soup. It also includes various condiments such as sesame, lemon, and grated radish, allowing you to enjoy different flavors. The Rosukatsu was tender and juicy, and I ended up getting a refill of rice because it was so delicious. I was able to savor the tasty tonkatsu.■Bloghttps://ay-style.net/

While shopping, I felt like eating a hearty meal alone. The atmosphere at the counter was nice, but there were other people there, so I opted for a spacious table for COVID-19 precautions. I had the lunch menu with a 120g pork cutlet. There was only one type of dressing for the cabbage, so I didn't ask for a refill. Choosing the large size for the pork cutlet was the right decision! It goes well with the sauce, mustard, and sesame. The rice was a bit soft, but considering the price, it was acceptable. I would like to try their skewers at the counter once COVID-19 is over. The total was 1090 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch was 1080 yen. I paid an extra 125 yen to change to a small serving of miso soup. It was my first time having lunch on a weekday. I usually go to Hanamura Gozen, so I felt that the portion size was a bit small. The meal came with rice, cabbage, and miso soup, but I could also have unlimited refills of regular miso soup. I decided to enjoy the meal in that way.

Today, I decided to have lunch in Senri Chuo. It's been a while since I've been to Senri Chuo, so I'm not familiar with finding restaurants. I chose "Kushikatsu Hanamura" near the monorail station. They have a variety of lunch options, including daily specials and pork cutlet (hire and rosu) menus. I arrived at the restaurant just after 1:30 pm, right at the end of the lunchtime rush. The restaurant was almost full, but not completely. However, the staff seemed unaware of my presence when I entered, and I had to wait a few minutes to be seated. It seemed like they were not used to handling customers efficiently, which was disappointing. Each table had to wait for the tonkatsu sauce and vegetable dressing to be brought over separately, and sometimes items were forgotten. I ordered the rosu tonkatsu lunch, which was juicy and delicious. The rice, miso soup, and cabbage side dish were all refillable. However, if the first impression upon entering the restaurant is not good, it can ruin the overall dining experience. The tonkatsu was very tasty, but the initial service could have been better.

Hanamura Gozen, Pork Miso Soup Small 2138 yen. It has a good volume and balance, and ultimately this is the most satisfying. Since the amount of ingredients in the miso soup doesn't change much, the small size is better. If there were more variations in sauces and dressings, I might go more often.

This is a restaurant located near the monorail station in Senri-Chuo, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture. I visited on a Friday night at around 8:00 pm. The place was quite busy with only a couple of empty tables when I arrived, but I was seated promptly. I ordered the Tonkatsu set meal which included pork loin and fillet. It cost 1,419 yen including tax. The meal arrived in about 13 minutes and included rice, miso soup, and unlimited cabbage. They provided a mortar with sesame seeds for grinding, along with salt, grated soy sauce, and lemon. There was also one type of dressing and sauce on the table. The pork loin was juicy and the fillet was tender and refreshing, both very delicious. I liked that I could enjoy different flavors with each bite. They offered a 5% point rebate for cashless payments, accepting credit cards or transportation IC cards. Overall, it was a tasty meal. Thank you for the meal.

I had lunch at "Hanamura Senri Chuo Store" located on the 2nd floor of Senri Hankyu Asahi Building, on the south side of Senri Chuo, just before the Osaka Monorail station. The restaurants on this floor are all spacious and relaxing, and this one was quite popular with about 80% of the tables occupied during lunchtime. I was seated at a table even though I was dining alone. I ordered the "Daily Lunch Special for 880 yen (tax included)" which featured miso pork cutlet as the main dish. The freshly fried cutlet with a sweet miso sauce was delicious, and the rice was so good that I couldn't stop eating. With freshly cooked rice and miso soup, I could enjoy alternating between the cutlet and rice. It was a satisfying lunch at a great value! Thank you for the meal!

Today's lunch was tonkatsu at Hanamura in Senri Chuo. I decided to treat myself and ordered the Tenmoto pork loin katsu set (150g) for ¥1598. It's a restaurant I've visited many times but realized I hadn't posted about it, so here I am. Tenmoto pork is a brand from Yamagata, not commonly heard of. This katsu set apparently comes with unlimited rice and cabbage. The sauce is the type where you grind sesame seeds yourself and mix them into the tonkatsu sauce, common in tonkatsu chain restaurants. In addition to that, they also provide salt, daikon radish ponzu, and lemon as alternative sauces. After a while, the main tonkatsu dish arrived. I checked the doneness by turning over a piece from the center. It was perfectly cooked. Following the usual practice, I started with a piece from the center. I began with salt. The meat tasted decent, but due to the strong cooking, it lacked juiciness and was a bit heavy, perhaps due to the frying oil. Trying out different sauces, I found that the daikon radish ponzu was the most delicious. Overall, it's on par with chain restaurants. Thank you for the meal.

My husband and I had some errands in the city center, so we decided to try the recommended tonkatsu restaurant by his coworker. I ordered the 100g pork loin cutlet set meal. The miso soup, cabbage, and rice were refillable, but the first serving of cabbage and rice was generous, so we didn't need refills. The pork loin cutlet was tender and the breading was crispy. I think it tastes best with a mixture of ground sesame and sauce, but it also comes with grated radish and salt so you can enjoy it with different flavors.

Visited in March 2019, the service cost around 1500 yen but was only around 1100 yen. The temperature seems too high, causing the food to be too dry and the batter to become hard. It's disappointing. The fried oysters had the batter peeling off. The actual dish looks different from the photo on the menu, so maybe it's due to the chef's skills.