During lunchtime at ICHIBAN, a tonkatsu and Western food restaurant in Naka-Momozono, Sakai City. In the stylish cafe-like interior, I had the ◆ grated pork cutlet set for 1040 yen, which came with soup, salad, rice, and a mini dessert. The soup was a delicious onion soup with soft, melt-in-your-mouth cooked onions. The salad was served with a dressing made from grated beets and onions, which was incredibly tasty. The main dish, the tonkatsu, was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with grated daikon and ponzu sauce. The generous amount of grated daikon helped balance the oiliness of the dish, making it light and easy to eat. The white rice was also delicious. For dessert, I enjoyed a bittersweet coffee jelly. Overall, I had a delicious meal from start to finish at this stylish Western food restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I have been to the main store of Nakamozu before, but this was my first time visiting this store near Mikunigaoka Station. My partner and I went there on a holiday to satisfy our hunger. The main store of Nakamozu is a well-established tonkatsu restaurant, but this one is newer and has a more welcoming atmosphere, suitable even for women. We ordered the Special Dish Assortment for 1750 yen, which comes with salad, soup, rice, and a mini dessert. You can choose two items from a selection of nine, so we chose the Negi Miso Katsu and the Special Cheese Katsu. My partner exchanged some of their Hire Katsu and Rosu Katsu with me. The Onion Soup we had first was quite delicious, raising our expectations for the main dish. When the main dish arrived, we were impressed by the generous portion and it looked delicious. The salad came with a special dressing from the restaurant, which was also very tasty. The tonkatsu was tender and easy to eat with chopsticks, and all four varieties we tried were delicious. A highlight was the Cheese Katsu, with tomato, cheese, and shiso leaf inside the pork cutlet, creating a flavor that cheese lovers would adore. The meal was so filling that we felt like we wouldn't need dinner that day. The mini dessert was unexpectedly lemon-flavored, refreshing our palates. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I have visited the Western-style restaurant "ICHIBAN" near Sangoku-gaoka Station for the 4th time, including takeout. It was full on Friday night, but I was able to get a table after a 20-minute wait. I started with a creamy beer to quench my thirst, followed by onion soup to get into meal mode. The delicious miso cutlet arrived - a generous portion of cabbage with original dressing. I love the slight tanginess. The miso cutlet was rich and flavorful, making the rice irresistible. If refills are allowed, I would definitely have more. The price per dish is a bit high, but with rice, soup, and a mini dessert included, it doesn't feel too expensive. Today's dessert was lemon pudding. Once again, I left feeling full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I visited for lunch today. There are usually customers waiting in line in front of the store after 12 o'clock, but today there happened to be no waiting customers, so I decided to visit. The inside of the store had an open counter, and all the staff were women. It left a good impression. I was seated at a table that happened to be available, and I enjoyed my lunch leisurely. After the meal, a lemon pudding was served for dessert, and I quickly ate half of it and took a picture. I will definitely visit again.

This is a renowned local restaurant that has been loved by the people of Sakai for 46 years. I visited their second branch, the Mikunigaoka branch, which opened in 2020. I was particularly interested in trying the "Yamagata pork," one of my favorite brands of pork. "Yamagata pork" is a crossbreed of Landrace and Large Yorkshire breeds as the mother, and Duroc breed as the father, known for its excellent meat quality. The restaurant has its own quality standards, including criteria for "meat weight" and "back fat thickness," to ensure stable quality, and only pigs that meet these criteria are certified as "Yamagata pork." The attention to detail was impressive, and I highly recommend checking out this reliable restaurant if you are interested!

When I was in Sakai City, I suddenly felt like eating tonkatsu, so I searched and found this restaurant. The interior was stylish and the staff gave a fashionable impression. Many couples were there, making it a good place for a date. The tonkatsu I had was thinly breaded, allowing the taste of the pork to stand out. It had a stylish feel to it. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

On Sunday, I was looking for a place where I could have lunch at a strange time because I was relaxing and it became 3:00 pm. I suddenly remembered and found out that this place serves lunch until 4:00 pm with the last order at 3:30 pm, so I decided to visit. There were 3 parking spaces next to the restaurant, and luckily one was available. When I entered, I was surprised to see that even at this time, all 6 tables were occupied. Since the counter seats were spacious, I was fine with sitting there today. I ordered the special set, with one being loin cutlet and crab cream croquette, and the other being special cheese cutlet and shrimp fry, which I shared with someone. The cutlets were delicious and freshly fried. The portions were generous, and I was completely full. The salted almond and coffee after the meal were refreshing. The special set costs 1,750 yen including tax (choice of 2 main dishes) and coffee costs 200 yen including tax. Payment with PayPay is also accepted.

I won't give high ratings even if I visit multiple times! But this place is an exception. It's a great restaurant where you can park in the parking lot before opening, write your name on the board in front of the store, and wait. The cheese cutlet was perfect for me and my wife! I chose the shrimp fry, and my wife chose the crab cream croquette. You can order two items to create your original order. We entered the restaurant after waiting for the opening, and it quickly became full. We also ordered the usual carbonated water with our Western-style meal. We exchanged one shrimp fry and one crab cream croquette and enjoyed them. The food is always delicious without being greasy. It's worth using the Hanshin Expressway from Osaka City to get there!

This is a Western-style restaurant located about a 5-minute walk south from JR Sakawadoline and Nankai Koya Line Mikunigaoka Station towards Momozono Station. I visited for lunch for the first time. This is the second branch of "Aji no Mise Ichiban" in Nakamozonocho, which has become a popular restaurant in the area since its opening in 2020. The casual atmosphere inside the restaurant consists of only 4 counter seats and about 30 table seats for 2 and 4 people. I entered before noon anticipating a crowd, but it was already almost full. Lunch mainly consists of set menus with salad, soup, rice, and a mini dessert, such as "Rosukatsu" (100g, 1,050 yen), "Oroshi Rosukatsu" (100g, 1,100 yen), "Hirekatsu" (100g, 1,150 yen/150g, 1,420 yen), "Special Cheese Katsu" (1,450 yen), "Ebi Fry" (3 pieces, 1,450 yen), "Chicken Nanban" (1,300 yen), etc. There are also options like the "Special Dish Assortment" where you can choose two types (1,750 yen) and luxurious tonkatsu where you can choose brand pork. Additionally, rice dishes like "Fluffy Cheese Katsu Omurice" (1,500 yen) and "Katsu Curry Rice" (1,350 yen) with salad, soup, and mini dessert are also available. I decided to order the "Special Dish Assortment" with two types, choosing Rosukatsu and Ebi Fry. The onion soup in a cup was served right away. The cup had a spoon placed on top, which seemed to be for stirring rather than scooping since the spoon was too small. The onions were soft and sweet, with a nice spicy kick from the pepper. It was a delicious soup that raised expectations for the following dishes. After a short wait, the main dishes arrived with rice. The Rosukatsu with demiglace sauce, 2 pieces of Ebi Fry, cabbage salad, tartar sauce, half a mini tomato, and sliced lemon were served. The 100g Rosukatsu was a bit small but had a crispy coating and tender meat. The fat was light and not greasy, making it easy on the stomach. The demiglace sauce was light and paired well with the crispy tonkatsu. The mustard on the side also added a nice touch. The Ebi Fry was large and crispy, with a juicy texture. The tartar sauce was refreshing, and adding lemon made the flavors even better. Lastly, a mini dessert was served, which was salted almond tofu that was light and refreshing, perfect for finishing the meal. By the time I left, there was a waiting list outside. It must have been tough waiting in the sun on a hot day. However, I think it's definitely worth the wait for the delicious food.

During the summer vacation, my family is working and I have to cook. I was looking for a delicious restaurant and came across this place. I ordered the special combo with pork cutlet and crab cream croquette. The onion soup came in a stylish bowl with a spoon on top, which was unique. The salad that came with the main dish had beet dressing. The pork cutlet was tender, juicy, and thick. The crab cream croquette was hot and creamy, and the demiglace sauce was delicious. The mini dessert was almond jelly, which I enjoyed with a juice. I will definitely come back to this place.

I decided to go to the Sangenjaya area and had dinner at a tonkatsu Western-style restaurant called ICHIBAN, located a little south of Sangenjaya Station. Even at night, the restaurant was packed with a long line, showing its popularity. The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy, with both counter seats and regular seating available. The menu mainly consisted of tonkatsu and fried dishes, but they also offered a special mixed set that caught my eye. I was intrigued by the Cheese Katsu Omurice, so I decided to order it. The meal started with a generous serving of onion soup, followed by a surprisingly filling salad. The Cheese Katsu Omurice was delicious, with a slightly larger portion of chicken katsu in my opinion. The omelette was easy to cut with a knife and didn't spill out much, making it a tasty classic omurice dish. The combination with the spicy tomato sauce was excellent. For dessert, I tried the Salted Almond, a slightly fancy option. Looking around, I noticed that many people were ordering the special mixed set. The restaurant was clearly very popular!

The shrimp fry with cheese cutlet for 2 at 1750 yen and the shrimp fry with miso cutlet for 2 at 1750 yen were both delicious! I love shrimp fry, so whenever I feel like eating it, I go there. I share the cheese cutlet and miso cutlet with my husband. If you love it so much, why not get 4 shrimp fry? I thought about that, but I also wanted to try other dishes *laughs*. The shrimp fry was plump and satisfying in size. The cheese cutlet paired well with tomato and cheese, while the miso cutlet had just the right amount of miso sauce. For dessert that day, I had salted almond jelly. Thank you for the meal!

I can tell that the tonkatsu restaurant takes great care in their work. The taste, portion size, and cost performance are all satisfying. I had the 180g Yamagata pork loin with pork ginger. The onion consomme soup was rich and flavorful. The cabbage was finely shredded by hand, and the homemade dressing was delicious. Of course, the main dish was also excellent. I always leave full and satisfied. I wish there was one nearby.

I found a nice Western-style restaurant in a not so popular area about a 10-minute walk south of Sangenyaoka Station along the JR line. The restaurant is called "Tonkatsu Western Restaurant ICHIBAN". The place looks clean and welcoming, with a bistro atmosphere inside. I was craving tonkatsu, so I ordered the "Tonkatsu set meal". First, they served me some delicious "Onion Soup" with melted onions that were sweet and flavorful. Then, the main dish, the "Tonkatsu", arrived. It was a large, brown tonkatsu covered in demiglace sauce, paired beautifully with a fresh and colorful salad. The tonkatsu was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the demiglace sauce complemented it perfectly. It had the taste of a true Western-style tonkatsu. The dessert, a "Jelly", was light and refreshing, a thoughtful ending to the meal. It's great to know that there are still good restaurants in Sakai.

☆彡I wanted to eat Western food, so I went to the popular second branch of a restaurant in Naka Momozono. There are many popular dishes here, but I ordered the special dish where you can choose 2 main dishes for the greedy. ○Special Dish Assortment (1,750 yen) Stewed hamburger, mini gratin with shrimp and spinach, salad, onion soup, rice, and petit dessert included (extra large rice is free). It's impressive that they provide a gratin of this size with the sweetness of the onion soup. The special dish with hamburger and demiglace sauce is perfectly combined with cheese. The speed of service is fast, but the hamburger is cold (´・ω・｀) Clearly pre-made, so I do not recommend the hamburger. The gratin is a bit small, so I wanted more. The amount of shrimp and spinach ingredients feels plentiful, and the cooking is good, satisfying with the melting cheese. Western restaurants have many dishes to choose from, making it hard to decide, but it's nice to be able to freely choose 2 main dishes. (^ω^*) -----------------------------Thank you for reading until the end. Your likes, saves, and follows are encouraging. If you like, please click and support (*･ω･)*_ _) I also have Instagram @ginjirou.star. Please check it out if you'd like. ===========

The atmosphere of the restaurant was very clean and relaxing. The prices were very reasonable and the menu was extensive, making it easy to decide what to order next. The taste was amazing, especially the tonkatsu. I was very satisfied. The hamburger was also delicious. I will definitely go back.

I went to a fashionable tonkatsu restaurant where they offer various types of tonkatsu. As it is also a Western-style restaurant, I ordered omurice and cheese katsu with tomato sauce. The salad dressing that came out first wasn't to my liking, but the tomato sauce was delicious, and I liked it more than the demi-glace sauce.

I visited the sister store of a tonkatsu restaurant in Nakayashiro for the first time. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit different from the one in Nakayashiro, with a stylish Western feel. I ordered tonkatsu with tomato, cheese, and shiso. The salad that came out first was pink, which surprised me. The beet dressing was refreshing, and there were also pickled beets, making it beautiful and delicious. It also came with a mini consomme soup and a mini dessert. The tonkatsu had a Western twist and was delicious, but personally, I think it would have been better without the tomato. It paired well with the demi-glace sauce and was very tasty.

I visited a popular Western-style restaurant in Sanko-ga-oka, Osaka for the first time! I arrived at 1:30 pm on a Sunday and there were 6 people waiting outside! The restaurant is relatively small but well-maintained and clean, which I liked! I ordered the crab cream croquette and pork cutlet lunch set! The croquette was creamy and delicious with a rich demi sauce! I enjoyed it very much!

Located in Naka-Mozu, Sakai City, the famous tonkatsu restaurant "Ajino Mise Ichiban" has opened its second branch. While maintaining the taste of the original store, the new branch "Tonkatsu and Western-style Restaurant ICHIBAN" aims to be stylish and cool, making it easy for women to enter. There is a parking lot for three cars next to the store. Today, I had the "Omurice with Shrimp Fry & Crab Cream Croquette set for 1,500 yen". When I saw the sample in front of the store, I just had to try it. The smooth design of the fluffy and creamy omurice egg shines brightly. It tastes delicious on its own, but adding demiglace sauce to the rich rice makes it even better. The crispy and juicy shrimp fry with tartar sauce and the creamy crab croquette add variety to the omurice, making it even more enjoyable. The salad with beet dressing and the onion soup were also very satisfying. While the original store in Naka-Mozu serves pickles and miso soup in a pure Japanese style, this branch has a more Western-style approach with soup and other dishes. The differences are interesting and add to the overall experience.

The number one restaurant in Nakayama is usually crowded, but this restaurant in Mikunigaoka also has lines at certain times (it's more stylish and easier to get into than the one in Nakayama). I visited around 2 pm, so I was able to enter smoothly without waiting. I chose the 1750 yen customizable set course (you can choose 2 items from the menu) and selected the pork cutlet and simmered hamburger. I added a crab cream croquette (300 yen including tax) as a topping. Rice can be served in a large portion for free. For an additional 200 yen (including tax), you can add drinks like coffee, so I added orange juice. The tonkatsu had a crispy coating and juicy tender meat, and the generous amount of demiglace sauce was delicious. The hamburger and crab cream croquette were also excellent, and the interior of the restaurant was stylish. A cup of black tea jelly was served after the meal. The lunch was a bit pricey, but all prices were clearly displayed including tax, and the service was excellent. Thank you for the meal.