I made a reservation and visited the restaurant at 11:20 on a regular day. Located about a 3-minute walk from the subway Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station, this is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended restaurant in Osaka for its excellent quality. They offer a selection of 5-9 types of carefully selected domestic brand pork, serving a light and crispy tonkatsu with a fluffy and elegant texture. The restaurant, opened in 2016, has a total of 13 seats, with 2 staff members in the kitchen and 1 for customer service. I ordered the "Domestic Tenderloin Cutlet Set Meal for 1400 yen" this time. Here is the content and evaluation: Tenderloin Cutlet: Excellent - Ordered the tenderloin (filet) to enjoy the natural flavor of lean meat - The meat used today is the "Kinako Pork" from Hazama Ranch in Miyazaki Prefecture, raised on a diet of high-nutrient "soybean kinako" - Features a soft meat texture rich in linoleic acid, a plant-based fatty acid that is gentle on the body, and a mild sweetness from high-quality fat - Two types of tonkatsu sauce (spicy and sweet), two types of salt (UK Maldon salt, Awaji Island seaweed salt), and chili are used for seasoning - Served with a sweet tonkatsu sauce with tomato and cumin flavors, as well as Awaji Island seaweed salt for an added touch - Uses a "tonkatsu net" in the presentation to prevent the breading from getting soggy from cabbage moisture and dressing, allowing it to remain crispy until the end Cabbage: Good - Finely chopped cabbage served with two types of dressing: homemade basil and onion dressing or carrot dressing - Requested a larger portion when making a phone reservation - Comes with potato salad and potato chips as side dishes Pickles: Excellent - Well-marinated cucumber, daikon radish, and Chinese cabbage with a refreshing and classic seasoning Miso Soup: Excellent - Served hot with a refined taste, containing pork, green onions, and onions Rice: Good - Ordered a regular portion - Background music is mellow pop - Customers include regulars, food enthusiasts, couples, and inbound tourists - The restaurant was full, with about 50% female customers - The current Tabelog rating is 3.63 - Impressed by the sincere and heartfelt service of Chef Furukama and his wife - A truly skilled Michelin tonkatsu restaurant without any false advertising - Planning to try the shrimp fry or pork cutlet in the evening next time - Thank you for the meal!

I visited the restaurant during lunchtime on a regular day. Since it's a popular place, I made a reservation about 3 weeks in advance. Reservations are only accepted for lunch and there are specific time slots, so be careful. Also, they will be closed for about a month starting from September 5th, so it was a good timing for my visit. This is a popular restaurant in Sakaisuji Hommachi that specializes in branded pork. The interior has 3 counter seats and 10 table seats. The counter seats have partitions between them, so the spacing is very wide. The atmosphere is very stylish with dim lighting, and the staff's brisk service was pleasant. This time, I ordered "Japanese pork mochibuta 50g x 3 pieces for 2800 yen" and "Angel shrimp fry for 380 yen." They were served in about 10 minutes. The batter was thin and crispy, with good oil drainage. I read online that "Japanese pork mochibuta is characterized by its umami and texture," but I found the umami of the meat to be a bit lacking. There was also a slight dryness in some parts, and I felt it lacked juiciness. Personally, I prefer it to be fried at a lower temperature for a longer time. There were various condiments on the table, including sweet/spicy sauce, 2 types of dressing, and 2 types of salt, with Awajishima seaweed salt being my favorite. They offer a variety of branded pork, making it a place where you can enjoy choosing. However, considering the quality and quantity of the food this time, I felt it was a bit expensive for me. Thank you for the meal.

There is a popular restaurant in Sakaisuji-Honmachi where you can enjoy premium brand pork. Even though there was a line on that day, I was able to enter smoothly because I had made a reservation. I wanted to try both the loin and the fillet, so I ordered today's set meal with both. The loin was made from Mochibuta pork, and the fillet was made from Kinako pork. Both were delicious, but the taste of the loin was truly amazing! They will be temporarily closed for a long period starting from September, and they have also decided to revise their prices starting from October.

Today's Roast & Fillet Set Meal for ¥1900. I ordered today's Roast & Fillet Set Meal. The Roast is from Sangoemon and the Fillet is from Kinako pork. The Roast has a rich flavor of fat, while the Fillet is tender and juicy. On the table, there are sweet and spicy sauces, seaweed salt from Shodoshima, and Maldon salt from England. It's my first time seeing Maldon salt at a restaurant. The staff is always friendly and provides excellent service. Thank you for the delicious meal. It was great. 7.6

The atmosphere is great, and you can enjoy delicious tonkatsu at a reasonable price. The staff were very friendly. The pork loin had a nice texture, and the fillet was tender. Both were delicious. The side menu shrimp fry tasted fresh, and the homemade minced cutlet was juicy and very tasty. The cream croquette was also good. They only had bottled beer available, but it was well chilled and of a high quality. If you want to eat delicious tonkatsu near Dotonbori, this place is highly recommended. The combination with bottled beer was excellent. However, I think reservations are necessary.

Located in Sakaisuji-Honmachi, this popular tonkatsu restaurant offers a wide variety of domestic brand pork every day. From affordable lunch menus to high-end options, the menu includes dishes such as: - Domestic loin cutlet (regular) 120g for 1400 yen - Domestic loin cutlet (premium) 120g for 2000 yen - Domestic loin cutlet (deluxe) 120g for 2500 yen - Domestic loin cutlet (premium) sold out The menu also features domestic fillet cutlets such as: - Miyazaki Kinoko pork 50g×2 for 1400 yen - Shizuoka Kinbutsubo pork 50g×2 for 2000 yen - Tokyo X pork 50g×2 for 2800 yen - Gunma Ice-aged Himuro (sold out) For the shrimp fry set menu, options include: - Herb shrimp fry 1 piece for 350 yen - Flower shrimp fry (wild shrimp) 1 piece for 350 yen - Angel shrimp fry 1 piece for 380 yen With so many choices and price variations, it can be overwhelming to decide. This time, I ordered the domestic fillet Kinoko pork as I couldn't spend more than 2000 yen for lunch. The fillet, fried in low-temperature oil, had a crispy outer layer and a moist inside with a slight pink center. The meat was tender and easily melted in my mouth. The restaurant tends to get crowded during lunch hours, so I recommend visiting in the evening.

I happened to enter the restaurant without a reservation just before they opened in the evening. The people behind me were all being turned away, so I recommend making a reservation if you plan to go. It seems like it's hard to get in unless you're dining alone. It's a reservation priority restaurant. They were considerate and brought out the food in about 20 minutes. I ordered the daily special, which was a combination of garlic pork loin and kinako pork tenderloin. The pork loin was quite rare, but the meat quality was solid. It wasn't the fluffy type of low-temperature cooked meat that I used to enjoy at a restaurant in Takadanobaba. The salt was delicious. The tenderloin was also tasty, and the rice was just enough to enjoy the flavor of the meat. The prices are high, so it's a bit challenging, but I would like to try a higher-grade meat next time, maybe 150g or 200g.

I came to KATSU Hana, a tonkatsu restaurant in Sakaisuji Hommachi, recommended by a friend as a place that surpasses Manjé in Yao. The restaurant was crowded with people, including many from overseas, especially Korea, where Japanese-style tonkatsu is popular. The thick and flavorful Japanese tonkatsu here is relatively affordable due to recent price trends and exchange rates. I was able to get in relatively quickly as I was dining alone, but groups of two or more are advised to make a reservation in advance. I ordered the mixed fry set meal for 1900 yen (tax included), which included the base kurobuta pork loin cutlet (which changes weekly), shrimp fry, shrimp cream croquette, and spicy minced pork cutlet. The set also came with rice and cabbage, with the option for a larger portion. What stood out was the kindness of the staff, who offered to add more rice if needed, showing their considerate service. The comparison with Manjé in Yao was limited as I didn't order tonkatsu alone, but I could sense that the quality here is quite high. It's essential to make a reservation and check the opening hours before visiting.

I walked a little from Sakaisuji-Honmachi to visit "Tonkatsu KATSU Hana" restaurant. It's a popular tonkatsu restaurant with long lines, offering a wide range of tonkatsu options from affordable to premium brand pork. I tried the premium Dansetsu pork tonkatsu with a side of angel prawn fry, and it was amazing. The meat was so juicy and tender, it practically melted in my mouth, with a delicious sweetness and umami flavor. Despite being a busy place, the owner's customer service was top-notch. I had a great meal and wonderful service, so I will definitely be returning. It's been a while.

I visited a popular tonkatsu restaurant in Osaka, Sakai-Suji Honmachi for the first time! I made a reservation the evening before and when I arrived, there was already a line forming outside the restaurant. The place was small but had a lively atmosphere with energetic staff. I ordered the Tonkatsu set with pork from Shimanto. The meat was firm with a sweet fat that was delicious! I enjoyed it very much.

During the consecutive holidays, I stretched my legs a bit and went to Tonkatsu KATSU華 in Sakaisuji Hommachi. There were many reports of delicious food, and the Tabelog rating is also top class in Osaka, so I went with high expectations. It seems that you can also make a reservation, but I went without a reservation and was able to enter after waiting for about 20-30 minutes. The atmosphere was lively. It feels good to be greeted with a loud voice from the kitchen. On this day, I chose the "Yamagata Prefecture Yonezawa Pork Ichiban Nasu" brand pork. The fat was sweet, the meat was tender, and it was a light and ideal loin cutlet that I like. Maldon salt from England is a coarse white rock salt, and Awaji Island seaweed salt has a rich flavor. The sauce is also delicious, but lately I tend to prefer salt ^_^ Thank you for the delicious tonkatsu. Thank you for the meal.

Visit date and time: 11:20 on a weekday Waiting time: Reservation Menu: JAPAN X Pork Loin 150g for 3,000 yen This restaurant is only open for lunch on Mondays and Thursdays, which means there is always a long line. I was able to make a reservation about 10 days in advance and visited right after they opened. I decided to splurge and ordered the Miyagi Prefecture brand pork, JAPAN X Pork Loin 150g. I also asked for extra rice and cabbage, which were complimentary. The meat was delicious with a sweet taste in the fatty parts. The meat itself was tender and tasty. Although there were only two of us, we were able to use a table for four and enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Selected for the Michelin 2023 Bib Gourmand for the first time with a rating of 3.6 on Tabelog, is this the next top tonkatsu restaurant? I went to eat without a reservation in the evening when I had some free time. There were about 5 groups of mainly foreign customers waiting in line (as expected from being featured in Michelin). Reservations are highly recommended due to the long wait, but they are also available for lunch. They offer a variety of branded pork, with many items sold out by the evening (see photo). I ordered the 150g Iwachu Pork (from Iwate) loin cutlet. The rice and cabbage are free in large portions (see photo of large portion). They also have regular set meals and side menu items available (see photo). The pork cutlet is deep-fried slowly and carefully, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The loin cutlet had a good amount of tasty fat. I was satisfied with the 150g portion. They offer two types of sauce, sweet and spicy, as well as two types of salt, coarse Maldon salt from the UK and seaweed salt from Awaji Island. Since the price difference is not significant, I would like to try the premium Tokachi pasture-raised black pork or the special Japan X selection next time.

I've been wanting to go here for a long time and tried 3 times. The first time it was closed, the second time it was full of reservation customers and I was told I had to wait 1.5 hours, so I reluctantly gave up... But on my third try this time, I finally made a reservation and got in! I definitely recommend making a reservation before going! The staff provides extremely polite service ♡ There are many brand names of pork on the tonkatsu menu... I had a hard time deciding, but I ended up choosing the Yamagata-produced Tengen pork ♡ It was light and delicious! A taste that you can eat up quickly ♡ You can choose the gram amount, and this time I chose the smallest 120g, but I probably could have eaten one size up too. I'm very curious about the taste of the other brand pork! The cabbage portion is huge! There were two types of dressings, both delicious, so I put a little of each on and enjoyed it ✨ The sweet potato chips on top of the potato salad were surprisingly delicious and unforgettable (lol). They also offer takeout, so maybe getting takeout would save you from waiting in line?!

13:53 - Lined up in group 1, 14:08 - Entered the restaurant. The price of the Mixed Fry set meal at ¥1900 is a bit on the expensive side. Tonkatsu is one of my favorite genres, so my expectations were high. I have about 5 favorite tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo, but currently only one in Osaka. I remember it was a restaurant called "epe" in Kita-Shinchi, and it was incredibly delicious when I visited it as a second stop on a food crawl. I was hoping to surpass that experience today. The service was impressively polite and pleasant. The first thing I tried was the tenderloin while it was still hot. It was delicious with a gentle elasticity and packed with flavor. I enjoyed it with two types of salt. At this point, it was on par with "epe" in Osaka. Next was the shrimp. The shrimp was slim but the batter was just right, and the shrimp itself was full of flavor. The tartar sauce, to put it simply, was very similar to McDonald's Filet-O-Fish tartar sauce, and it was quite tasty. Then came the minced cutlet. This was a pleasant surprise. It had a generous amount of onions, not just meaty but also tender, making it the best minced cutlet I've ever had. The cream croquette, however, was rather mediocre. It felt like a cheap canned sauce with a hint of added flavor. This greatly reduced my satisfaction. Also, the cabbage was disappointing. It lacked both crunchiness and flavor. I hope they pay more attention to the details. I recalled how the cabbage at "Narikura" was so good that I had multiple servings. The miso soup was more on the subtle side, with a modest amount of pork umami. It didn't leave a strong impression, but personally, I don't expect miso soup to be assertive, so this was fine for me. Overall, the restaurant is currently ranked 2nd among Osaka eateries. It has many good points and is a place I would like to visit again.

It's very delicious. I always order the mixed fry set meal, and when I bring it back for my cousins and nephews, they are very happy with it. The mixed fry includes cream croquette, shrimp fry, minced cutlet, and pork cutlet. Highly recommended!

On a Sunday during lunchtime, there was a short line (2 groups waiting) at the restaurant. However, it was explained that there might be a wait of over an hour because priority was given to reserved customers. The staff even came out to inform customers about this outside the restaurant. While waiting, I decided to do some research on the various brands of pork handled by this restaurant, as I usually eat without any prior knowledge when I decide to eat somewhere. After some searching, I chose the "Louis Vuitton pork" (a pun) from the options available. The pork has a low melting point of about 32.5 degrees Celsius, which means it melts in the mouth. When I finally got seated in the restaurant after about 35 minutes, I ordered the Shizuoka-produced Louis Vuitton pork loin cutlet set meal for 2,500 yen (tax included), with the option of free extra rice and cabbage. The pork had an excellent amount of fat, which made it very delicious. It was tender except for the fat, which was... not particularly remarkable. The meal came with two types of sauce (sweet and spicy) and two types of salt (Awaji Island seaweed salt and Maldon salt from England). I tried different ways of eating it and found that enjoying the fat as it is was the best way. I also tried using the other parts of the pork as side dishes with rice and sauce, and it was delicious until the end. Although the fat did not melt just by putting it in my mouth, I could feel its sweetness when chewing, without feeling greasiness, indicating a high-quality fat. Overall, it was a bit pricey but very delicious. Thank you for the meal!

【Point】✔️A renowned tonkatsu restaurant selected by Michelin Bib Gourmand ✔️Reservations available for lunch and seats starting from 6 PM only ✔️Cash payment only 【Ordered Menu】 ▪️Ryukyu Pork Loin 150g ¥1700 Tonkatsu made from pork raised in the warm climate of Okinawa, offering a mild flavor and complemented by the exquisite frying technique of the Michelin Bib Gourmand-certified restaurant. A recommended tonkatsu priced in the 1000 yen range. 【Impressions】 KATSU Hana is a tonkatsu restaurant recognized by Michelin Bib Gourmand, always operating at full capacity. Reservations are required for lunch, while for the evening, only seats starting from 6 PM can be reserved. If you arrive after 6 PM, you'll need to wait in line, but the staff can notify you by phone when your table is ready, allowing you to pass the time at a nearby cafe (expect a wait of about an hour, so it's advisable to go with some extra time). The variety of tonkatsu at KATSU Hana includes around 7 types of premium pork, which may vary daily. The one I tried this time was Ryukyu Pork, a choice not often found in other tonkatsu restaurants. The first thing I noticed about the tonkatsu was the strong crispiness of the coating and the tenderness of the pinkish meat inside. The coating was well-fried, while the meat inside had a rare appearance, and upon tasting it, I found it to be tender and juicy, with the delicious flavor of the loin spreading in my mouth. The fat content was also pleasantly firm and had a mild taste, making it quite to my liking. The pork with a mild flavor accentuated the taste of the coating, making this tonkatsu one that seems to tell its deliciousness through the coating. Due to the strong coating, I felt that it might be more suitable to enjoy a more affordable pork rather than a higher-grade one. I wonder how the compatibility with the coating would be if I tried a slightly higher-grade pork next time at KATSU Hana. By the way, when asked about the rice and cabbage portion for the set, I requested a large serving, and I received a mountain of cabbage. In conclusion, KATSU Hana offers tonkatsu with a unique seasoning that showcases the personality of the restaurant. Thank you for the meal, tonkatsu KATSU Hana.

I had a reservation, so I smoothly bypassed the customers waiting in line and entered the store. I ordered Ryukyu pork 120g with cream croquette, and requested extra vegetables instead of cabbage. My companion had Louie pork 150g, which was delicious in both texture and fat content. The staff at the restaurant provided excellent customer service. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I noticed the presence of a different brand of black pork from the last time, so I quickly revisited the tonkatsu shop. I tend to prioritize shops with black pork on the menu because I love black pork the most, but this is one of my favorite shops that I have been going to since it opened. The couple who run the shop have a good personality, and everyone feels comfortable there. The tonkatsu comes in three sizes (120g, 150g, 200g), and I ordered the largest 200g size for a satisfying meal. Since I eat tonkatsu regularly, I can immediately tell the size, and the 200g portion is clearly larger than that. The Gunma Prefecture black pork tonkatsu (200g for 3,000 yen) is cut in a way that matches the amount of fat in the meat, making it easy to eat. Unlike the "Sainokuni Black Pork" from the previous visit, this black pork has a light and melty fat that doesn't cause heartburn, making it easy to eat and goes well with white rice. One of the unique features of tonkatsu is the exceptional tenderness of the lean meat. The fat melts quickly, and the lean meat is tender, creating a harmonious texture where the flavors of the lean meat and fat blend easily. The mild lard aroma also pairs well with the tonkatsu, making it delicious. I made a reservation and arrived at the shop on time, but without a reservation, it can be difficult to get a seat due to its high popularity. The delicious tonkatsu and the comfortable service make it a tonkatsu specialty shop that makes you want to visit again and again.

I arrived around 6:30 pm and had to wait for about 15 minutes as the restaurant was already full. Upon entering, I was greeted cheerfully, which put me in a good mood. I opted for the rice to be served in a larger portion for free. I enjoyed both the juicy pork cutlet and the tender and light pork fillet cutlet, and I was very satisfied. As a bonus, I was given ice cream at the end, which I found to be a nice touch. The staff's attention to detail was also wonderful. The Pork Loin & Fillet Cutlet Set Meal with extra rice was excellent.