Visited with colleagues on a Saturday afternoon on a day off. Ordered a menu that caught my eye last time when I visited during the evening hours. It's called "Oyako Curry" - curry on top of a parent-and-child rice bowl. It's a new twist on omurice. I love menus that are a two-in-one delicious experience. Maybe next time I'll go for the straightforward tonkatsu? Thank you for the meal♪

"I had only been to this restaurant once when it first opened, but I visited again after several years. Despite the ongoing exterior renovation, the simple sign outside may lower your expectations, but you will be pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent, with smiling staff even behind masks! The menu had photos and clear descriptions of the dishes, which was very helpful. They offer free extra rice and a discount for smaller portions, which is very considerate. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious! Just be aware that the cabbage comes with dressing already on it. It's tasty, but if you prefer to eat it with sauce, you may want to ask for it without dressing. The restaurant is a bit hard to find, located across from TSUTAYA, but it's definitely a place I would want to visit again!"

It's a spacious parking lot so you won't have trouble parking. I visited this place a few times about 15 years ago. The owners seem young, maybe the second generation? I'm not sure if the management changed at some point. I can't remember the previous name of the restaurant. As the name suggests, it's a tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant. I ordered the recommended dish, the Rosu Katsu Curry, which was displayed at the top of the menu. It looks great with colorful vegetables like pumpkin, carrots, broccoli, and a red wiener sausage. The pork cutlet is thick and has a sweet taste from the fat. The meat is not tough, no gristle, and easy to cut with a fork. The curry sauce is not smothered all over the cutlet, so you can enjoy the crispy texture of the cutlet. The sauce is a bit runny and complements the cutlet well. It has a medium spiciness with a hint of acidity, making it not too overwhelming. It's just the right amount of spiciness. I think I'll try the Rosu Katsu set meal next time.

I entered lunchtime and I was the first customer. I looked through the menu carefully, but I already knew I wanted the Katsu Curry from the start, so I ordered it. The Katsu Curry can be made with either loin or fillet, and I chose the loin. It came with fried vegetables and a cute octopus sausage as a bonus. The balance between the fried cutlet and the breading was just right, and the curry was delicious. The flavor was adjusted to complement the pork cutlet, and it was a tasty combination. I would definitely want to come back again.

It's been a while since I visited Mr. Tonkatsu in Asahikawa. I remember there used to be several stores in the shopping park when I first came here, but now there is only one store left. I always thought it was a tonkatsu chain with many stores in Hokkaido, but it seems I was wrong. This is not the main store, but a branch store. I wonder where the original main store was. I read somewhere that something changed into something else recently, but I don't see any significant changes. I later found out that the atmosphere is different at night, as it turns into "Miss Tonkatsu Izakaya" from 6 pm to 11 pm. It seems you can only have tonkatsu for lunch. The lunch menu has changed a lot, and it's no longer in a booklet form. There are fewer set meals, and the selection has been narrowed down to just tonkatsu, shrimp, and katsu-don. The curry and donburi have been revamped as well. The night menu focuses on kushikatsu, and there are also a variety of small dishes available. The overall menu seems to have been carefully selected. The tonkatsu is only available during lunchtime, and I thought it would be interesting if they served a giant tonkatsu only at night. The pork cutlet curry has a slightly different appearance now, with vegetables on the side making it look brighter. The curry is not too spicy, and the rice portion is about 250g. The curry is a bit on the watery side, and I wish it had a bit more richness to it. The tonkatsu breading was a bit flaky, and I wish it had stayed intact. The owner seemed to be younger now, so I wonder what happened to the older gentleman who used to work there. Mr. Tonkatsu... I like the character, and I think people would buy keychains or gachapon toys featuring him if they were sold in the store.

Pork cutlet curry for 670 yen. It's cheap. Today's lunch is pork cutlet curry at Mr. Tonkatsu. It's pretty good. The cutlet is on the smaller and thinner side, but it's tasty for the price.

I was recommended this tonkatsu restaurant in the comments on my blog. Once it's recommended, I just can't ignore it, haha. It's called "Mr. Tonkatsu" and it's located at 7-cho, Toyooka, Asahikawa City. You can find it on the map here: https://goo.gl/maps/8YEExBN5FxZrZ4Xq5. They are open from 11:00 to 20:00, closed on Sundays. They have parking available and it's a non-smoking restaurant. It's located along the ring road, just opposite the entrance of TSUTAYA. When I went around 2:00 PM, there were already 3 groups of customers. They provide mayo on the table, which is nice. Most of the customers were eating while reading manga (laughs). There are both table and counter seats available. The menu mainly focuses on tonkatsu, with other fried dishes as well. Besides that, they also offer ginger pork. They also have curry, which seemed to be quite popular. So, I decided to try it out! I ordered the Pork Cutlet Curry for 670 yen with extra rice. It looks divine with octopus and sausage on top! It's like a heavenly sight, haha. Although it's a half-size portion, the curry is delicious! It's quite spicy and has a rich flavor. It's well-made and different from the curry you would find in diners or family restaurants. The sweetness and spiciness are well-balanced. The tonkatsu is also better than expected, not too cheap tasting. There's a good amount of fat, which I like, and it's not dry at all. The meat is tender, juicy, and the breading is crispy. It's a good value for the price. The best part is that there's plenty of curry sauce, so you don't have to worry about adjusting the ratio of rice and curry. I wish other curry rice restaurants would learn from this! Overall, it's a great meal.

I have never heard of "Miston" being used as an abbreviation for "Mr. Tonkatsu" before haha. Back in the day when I first came to Asahikawa, I remember there was a shop in the Kaimono Park area. Now, it seems like there's only one here. But the name "Kanjou" has always remained the same. I wonder where the main shop is located. I tried to look it up, but it seems like there's only one here now? It's located on the same grounds as Tomikidou. It's kind of hidden, but maybe it's a well-known shop? It's more affordable than Katsuya, and the portions are generous. I've been here a few times, but this area doesn't seem to get many visitors. Is this the only one in the world?! Today, let's see where it ranks. If the photos look delicious, please click the "↓" button! ⇒ Try clicking it once! The menu seems to have almost every dish made with katsu. Katsudon, sauce katsudon, curry, katsu sandwich. Katsudon ranges from 80g for 500 yen to 120g for 760 yen. That's cheap!! And they offer a student discount too. The student discount is an additional 100 yen off. There are plate sets and regular sets, but the prices are the same. I wonder what the difference is. The regular set comes with sesame seeds. Maybe that's the difference. They also have menchi. Menchi is always appealing, but I prefer to have it with katsu as an option. There are side menu options as well. But the price for menchi isn't listed. I'm sure they'll fry it if you ask, but I wonder how much it costs. The menu layout is a bit hard to read when it comes to curry dishes haha. I wonder why they made the font bold? There are so many curry options on the menu. Don't miss out on these dishes, they're full of charm. The hirekatsu set costs 790 yen, and the rice comes in large, medium, or small sizes for the same price. It's served with a mountain of cabbage, miso soup, and pickles. The sesame seeds come with it, so you can enjoy it with sauce, salt, soy sauce, etc. The amount of cabbage is impressive, the cabbage tower. It's nice to have the cabbage served at the beginning, it makes the meal look more appealing. I recommend eating the cabbage first before the katsu. It seems to enhance the flavor even more haha. The katsu is cut in half. Each hirekatsu piece is 30g, so half is 15g, and with three pieces, that's 90g. I've never really thought about grams before, but this seems like a decent amount. The meat is firm and tasty, a good katsu dish. This is cute. I haven't had bento boxes lately, so I haven't seen them haha. The octopus wiener is something both adults and kids would enjoy. It's nice when restaurants pay attention to these little details, it makes the food taste better. The curry dishes are impressive. The regular katsu curry costs 670 yen. The 120g katsu curry costs 830 yen. The hirekatsu a la carte 80g costs 350 yen, so... it's likely 80g x 2 = 160g. So, 670 yen + 350 yen = 1020 yen, which means you save 40 yen. The amount of rice is probably the same. This is amazing!! The katsu is stacked on top of each other. This height is delightful. This is what a katsu curry should look like. If you eat the top katsu first, there's another katsu underneath. However, the bottom katsu doesn't have curry on it. But you can enjoy it with sauce, so it feels like a double treat. I think most places that serve katsu curry bring it with rice, katsu, and curry in that order. But then the katsu underneath doesn't have curry on it, so it looks white. It takes away from the curry experience. Bringing it in the order of rice, curry, katsu makes sure that both the katsu and rice get curry. The top katsu also stands out more. I wonder why they don't do it this way. Delicious!! The katsu is tasty!! The deep-fried, juicy hirekatsu is delightful. The slices are a bit small, but that means you can eat more, which is also nice. I poured sauce on the bottom katsu and enjoyed it. The curry is a bit sweet, though. Maybe a spicier curry or some chili spice would make it even better ===========

Ah! I forgot to introduce it... I just checked yesterday's liner and it seems like there is a limited-time offer. I'm sure everyone is checking it out, right? (laughs) I visited this place for the first time a while ago. It's not very noticeable from the main street, you have to be told about it... My friend's son who moved to Chitose loved this place... I suddenly remembered and decided to visit. I heard it gets crowded at lunchtime, so I went a bit later... The owner of the friendly shop said, "Is it still okay for lunch?" I had already decided on the pork cutlet curry... The curry was just right in thickness and had a nice spiciness to it. The pork cutlet was crispy on the outside and tender inside, with no unpleasant smell. The rice was also delicious, not too soft, just the way I like it. Mixing it with the cabbage was also nice. I didn't realize there were so many types of cutlets on the menu... The wait time was not even 10 minutes. It was so cheap and delicious, I wish I had come sooner. I'll try the mixed one next time. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Mr. Tonkatsu because I wanted to eat katsudon. This restaurant coats raw pork loin with batter and fries it in canola oil to make it crispy. The katsudon comes in three sizes: 80g meat with 250g rice, 120g meat with 250g rice, and 120g meat with 350g rice. I chose 120g and my wife chose 80g. The katsudon has the perfect balance of egg, and the thickness of the pork cutlet is just right. I was surprised to find shredded cabbage underneath the pork cutlet, along with onions. The texture is also good. This katsudon is reasonably priced but they didn't cut any corners.

On September 9, 2023, Saturday at 12:20, I sat down and then two groups of four people entered the restaurant. I ordered the pork cutlet set meal for 800 yen, while the other group ordered a regular cutlet set meal. The miso soup was a bit salty. Thank you for the meal.

This place is cheap and delicious.

The wallet-friendly volume was also quite satisfying. I would like to visit at night next time.

Delicious evening, first visit exceeded expectations.

On this day, I wasn't in the mood for noodles, but I wanted something hearty to eat! So I went to "MR' Tonkatsu" in Toyooka Gojo, next to the TSUTAYA on the loop line. The spacious parking space, can it be used by both? The stylish interior is somewhat like a family restaurant. It was almost full at lunchtime. The waitress was a woman, and there were two staff members in the kitchen, middle-aged men wearing cooking hats. I managed to keep an empty table for two. On the table for four to my left... Oh no! Just like in a previous review where there was mention of an "annoying customer who spends more than 10 minutes on their phone in front of their food," there was a guy at the table for four on my left who had a ridiculously huge and mismatched pastel-colored bag placed on the table, and in front of him, the ordered food was already set. Despite this, the guy was completely absorbed in tapping away on his phone! Clearly annoying!!! While trying to ignore the "annoying guy" in my field of vision as much as possible, I tried to decide on my order. Looking at the menu, there were options like Katsudon, Katsu Curry, and the photos of the set meals were tempting. I was almost set on the "Rosu Katsu Teishoku," but as the waitress came to take my order, I flipped back the menu and ordered the "Hire Katsu Plate." Inside the restaurant, there was a local FM radio playing. A male and female who seemed like colleagues from work sat down on my right (after me). The annoying guy on my left was still tapping away on his phone, with the sound of his chopsticks hitting the plate, and the annoying chewing noises with his mouth open, ahh... so annoying!!! Trying to ignore him as much as possible, I focused on the Katsu in front of me! The restaurant's specialty is definitely the Tonkatsu. There's no way they would pre-fry it. After about 15 minutes, the "Hire Katsu Plate" was in front of me. Oh, it looks good, like a "kids' lunch," bringing back memories of childhood for a middle-aged person (laughs). The Katsu is placed on a wire rack, giving a crispy appearance. Let's dig in!... Just as I was about to pick up my chopsticks! How on earth do you eat this "sesame paste" from the small dish I received? (I'm frugal, so this is a first for me -sweating-) Do you dip it in the sauce and eat it, or do you pour the sauce over the Katsu and dip it in the sesame paste? After some hesitation, I decided to pour the sauce over the Katsu and dip it in the sesame paste. As soon as I started eating, the annoying guy on my left also started his meal. And not only that, the sound of his chopsticks hitting the plate, and the annoying chewing noises with his mouth open, agh... so annoying!!! I tried my best to ignore him and focus on the Katsu in front of me! The Katsu, fried in the original canola oil, was crispy and delicious. The size was just right for me. First, I had the miso soup to moisten my chopsticks. The broth had a strong flavor that lingered on the tongue, very delicious. The cabbage in this generous serving, paired with the original dressing, was also excellent. Oh, there's a cute red wiener octopus in the middle of the plate (laughs). The rice in this portion was a bit difficult to eat with chopsticks (bitter smile). Maybe I should have gone for the set meal after all... In the middle of the meal, the work colleagues on my right received their Menchi Katsu Teishoku. The man casually poured sauce into the sesame paste dish and did the same for the woman's dish. (Ah, I should have...) I felt a bit guilty... The annoying guy on my left finished his meal. I thought he would go back to his phone, but instead, he started muttering something that sounded like poetry or something. This annoyed me to the point where it ruined the delicious Tonkatsu (＞_＜；). I ended up leaving the restaurant while he continued muttering to himself. Even though you're a paying customer, please have some common sense and consideration for other customers. I'm sorry this review ended up deviating from the focus on the food. m（_ _）m I'll have to come back for a revenge visit soon! ===========

A few days ago, I had katsu curry at a different restaurant, but the craving for katsu curry struck again, so I ended up here with a katsu curry-loving palate. Despite the discounted pork cutlet set meal, once I had a taste of curry, there was no other option for me but curry. I find my own behavior quite annoying at times. This place is what you would call a fast food katsu restaurant, and I had assumed they were everywhere in Hokkaido or all over Japan. But it seems they are not found elsewhere. The menu cover features a pork cutlet bowl as the recommended dish, and even the first page is dedicated to pork cutlet bowls and sauce-covered pork cutlet bowls. However, there are also pork cutlet and chicken cutlet set meals with sesame seeds to sprinkle on top, and the cutlets are served on a wire mesh to keep them crispy for longer. So, it seems there are various innovations in other menu items as well. But this time, my curry-loving taste buds are set on katsu curry. After a while, the katsu curry arrives. Despite being katsu curry, it comes with miso soup and a uniquely shaped fork-like spoon for eating. Come to think of it, this might be the first time I'm having katsu curry here. I remember a place from the past that only served forks with katsu curry. I can't help but compare it foolishly to Katsu Ban, but in terms of just katsu curry, the quality of the cutlet may be inferior, but the curry sauce is not bad at all and quite popular. Even compared to the nationwide chain Katsuya, it holds up well, and I actually find the curry sauce delicious. I just wish there was a bit more of it. As for the cutlet, it's understandable. The restaurant seems to put effort into quality control, choice of frying oil, and other aspects, but it still has that fast food taste. It's hard to explain, but there is still room for improvement in terms of the deliciousness of the pork and the crispiness of the batter. However, considering the price, I prefer it over Katsuya, and I feel good after the meal. The quest to find a Tonkatsu restaurant with delicious curry and cutlets is far from over.

On my way to the beauty salon, I had some time to spare so I decided to stop by this restaurant. It was around 3:00 PM on a weekday and there was only one other customer besides me. The interior was clean and had a slightly fancy restaurant vibe. They even had sports newspapers available, which was a plus for passing the time while waiting. I ordered the safe choice of the "Pork Cutlet Set Meal for ¥690." It arrived in less than 10 minutes and came with rice (you can get a free large serving), miso soup, and pickled vegetables. What I liked was that they had a "grater" for grinding sesame seeds, which you can mix with sauce and mustard to dip the cutlet in. I prefer dipping my cutlet rather than pouring sauce over it, so this style was great for me. They also included a "red wiener" sausage on the side, which was a nice touch. The fact that they had mayonnaise available was also a plus. Now, onto the important part - the "cutlet." Compared to "Katsuya," I think "MR' Tonkatsu" is delicious, but I can't say it's better than "Katsuya." This is because "Katsuya" has the magical pickled vegetables in a pot and also comes with miso soup. The satisfaction after finishing the meal is higher at "Katsuya." However, I still enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere here and would consider coming back when I have errands nearby. Thank you for the meal!

Asahikawa's loop street. A tonkatsu restaurant in front of TSUTAYA. The relatively small interior has booth seating like a family restaurant and table seating. It's supposed to be non-smoking, but... how effective is it? It was crowded with families in the evening. The menu is easy to understand with photos and reasonably priced. Ordered a 120g katsudon. Soon after, the tray arrived with the bowl, pickles, and miso soup. The katsu is slightly overflowing from the bowl. And for some reason, a cute red wiener! The katsu with nori on top has a good thickness as shown in the photo. The taste is just right, not too strong or too weak, the meat is juicy and crispy. A katsudon that can be enjoyed easily and deliciously. Sometimes there are discount coupons in community papers, so it's a good idea to use them for just the katsu!