Located at 506-10 Ooyukidori 7-chome, Asahikawa City, "Tonkatsu Tamafuji Asahikawa Ooyukidori Store" is a restaurant along National Route 39 where I had the weekday lunch set of chicken cutlet. The regular price is 1100 yen, but with a 20% discount coupon, it was 880 yen. I chose the set with mixed rice and three-leaf mustard miso soup. Rice, cabbage, and pickles are free for refill, but not the miso soup. This branch of Tonkatsu Tamafuji opened on December 1st, 2021, taking over the previous "Ooyukidori Shokudo" of the same franchise. The restaurant offers both spicy and sweet tonkatsu sauce, and similar lunch menu options to other branches. The chicken cutlet I had was tender and juicy, and I enjoyed it with a second serving of rice. The meal was satisfying, and I was served warm tea and a honey lemon banana for dessert. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

Ebi (shrimp) and hire (pork cutlet) set meal for ¥2140 at the Tonodo Katsu specialty store. It used to be crowded, but luckily it was not busy today. Ordered the Ebi 2, Hire 2 set meal. There were 3 types of rice options [daily mixed rice, five-grain mixed rice, white rice], chose the daily mixed rice with salmon and enoki mushrooms. Miso soup was also customizable, chose the nameko mushroom soup. As expected, white rice goes best with tonkatsu. Ended up getting a second serving of rice because it was too delicious. Being able to get a second serving of cabbage is also good.

I visited for lunch. I arrived just in time for lunch and sat at the counter. I ordered the 180g aged pork cutlet set meal, which was a good deal during lunchtime. You can get extra cabbage and rice, so maybe 140g would have been enough. Watching the process of turning the pork into a cutlet with the coating and breadcrumbs was interesting, and it made me even hungrier. I enjoyed the meal and left feeling satisfied and full!

Lunch Aged Pork Cutlet Set (140g) for 1,190 yen. Even with 140g, there is enough to enjoy. The quality and taste of the meat are excellent, with a good amount of breading on top, making it a high-quality pork cutlet. The rice is cooked with plenty of chicken meat, making it surprisingly luxurious. I personally found the seasoning to be too strong. Unlike last time, this time there was wide-cut cabbage mixed in, which was disappointing. The clam soup is mild and easy to enjoy red miso soup. With a 20% discount coupon, the price becomes 1,190 x 0.8 = 952 yen, which is worth it at this price. Thank you for the meal.

I was debating whether to go to Izumi for tonkatsu or somewhere else, but ended up coming here. The weekends in March are busy, and the post-corona feeling is spreading, so there's a bit of a wait here too. I don't want to rush, so today I decided to go for a menu that includes not just meat but other options as well. I chose a menu with two pieces each of fillet and shrimp. My companion went for the oyster fry and fillet cutlet set. I had five-grain rice with seaweed, and miso soup with seaweed. While waiting, I ground some sesame seeds and used the sweeter sauce of the two sweet and spicy sauces available. I chose the spicier cabbage since last time I felt the sweet one was better. The fillet cutlet was tender and delicious. The shrimp was firm and tasty. The seaweed in the miso soup was thick and had a chewy texture. It may be a matter of personal preference, but I liked it. You can enjoy freshly fried cutlets at a reasonable price, the staff is friendly, and they often have coupons available (although I always seem to miss the timing). Despite being a chain restaurant, it's a comfortable place to dine.

2023.2 "Tonkatsu Tamafuji Asahikawa Ooyukidori Store". This is a revisit. Tamafuji-san, one menu costs around 2000 yen, so I have to work hard, but since children under school age can eat for free, it's not that expensive until Taro starts elementary school, right? (laughs) Rice and cabbage are free refills, so I always end up eating until I'm full (*´∀`)♪ However, recently, my wife who has always had a small appetite didn't ask for a refill of rice, but... Taro: "I want more rice~" he said (^-^; The service rice that was served at first was quite a generous portion for a 4-year-old, but he finished it in no time and even asked for a refill... It's scary even though he's my own child (laughs). The Ebi (shrimp) 2 Hiré (fillet) 2 set meal costs 2140 yen. I chose fillet this time because my stomach felt heavy after eating the loin last time. Yes!! It's delicious!! Although it's fillet, it's juicy and not too fatty. However, if asked which is more delicious between fillet and loin... it's loin (laughs). The shrimp fry also has a nice firm texture and is delicious. However... it was too much for me, the current chappytsum, so I left one shrimp uneaten (^^; When will my appetite come back...? By the way, Taro, who has a hearty appetite unlike his father, also asked for a refill of cabbage (๑´ڡ`๑)

The lunch menu (weekdays until 14:00) includes a 140g aged roast pork cutlet set for 1,190 yen. The portion size is satisfying and the dishes are well-prepared, including fried food, vegetables, and soup. The taste is delicious and the price is reasonable for the quality.

The inside of the shop was stylish and as soon as I entered, I received a pleasant welcome. I was surprised to find that there were three types of rice and refills were free! You could also have seconds of cabbage and pickles. I chose the plum and hijiki rice and had seconds of the mixed rice. I even ground some sesame seeds, feeling like I was at a hot pot restaurant. They even saw me off to the door, despite the cold outside. I had thought it might be a bit expensive, but with such a variety of menu options, I actually felt like it was quite reasonable.

In December last year, "Tonkatsu Tamafuji" opened its first store in Asahikawa. For me, a Sapporo native, Tamafuji has always been the go-to place for tonkatsu. I finally visited the Asahikawa store in October of the following year. The prices are a bit high, so it took some courage to visit. The restaurant used to be "Maido Ookini Shokudo." Rice and cabbage are free refills, which is a big plus for me. Unfortunately, miso soup refills are not allowed, but the free rice refills make up for it. I tried the Hokkaido premium pork loin cutlet set for a discounted price of 2050 yen. The meat was delicious, but a bit fatty towards the end. The mixed grain rice with shiitake mushrooms was tasty. The clam miso soup was also good. While the price may be a bit high, the food is undeniably delicious. I'll opt for the pork tenderloin next time to avoid the excess fat.

I prefer Tamafuji over the famous tonkatsu restaurants in Asahikawa. The tonkatsu has a crispy coating, and you can choose your miso soup and rice. Grating the sesame seeds yourself is also a nice touch. The meat is tender and delicious. I'm glad Tamafuji is here. I go there occasionally, but it's usually crowded. I try to go when the parking lot isn't full, but it seems to be quite popular. I definitely want to go again!

The company that owned the franchise rights for Maido Ookini Dining seems to be undergoing a change in business format, with Tamafuji restaurants increasing throughout the entire region. The location where the Ooyuki Street Dining was located is now a Tamafuji restaurant. It's easy to enter when coming from the city center, but being on a busy corner is a drawback. The parking lot is surprisingly not very spacious, making it a bit of a hassle to visit. Finally, I managed to visit the restaurant. Inside, they are currently having a "Hokkaido-inspired Thick Cut Fair". I'm not particularly picky about thick cut tonkatsu (it can be difficult to eat if it's too thick), but they recommended the 180g Toro Umami Roast Katsu Set, which is now available for 2050 yen instead of the usual 2280 yen. I'm the type to easily give in to such offers. Additionally, if you register as a new friend on LINE, you get a free chicken katsu or shrimp fry. I quickly registered for that. You can choose from three types of miso soup and rice. I chose the five-grain rice with tororo kelp miso soup. Rice, cabbage, and pickles are refillable. It's a sesame grinding type here, so you have to grind it yourself. I waited for about 15 minutes, and then the meal arrived. It's quite impressive. There are smaller sizes available, but if this is the default size, I'm worried it might be too big for families. However, I noticed several couples and families dining there. The sauce comes in sweet and spicy versions. There are so many choices. I thought the spicy sauce would be good at first, but surprisingly, the sweet sauce was delicious. The roast katsu has a decent amount of fat but it's not off-putting and tastes delicious. The lean part is tender, and there's no unpleasant smell like imported pork. I thought it would be just decent chain restaurant quality, but it's thick yet easy to eat with a satisfying taste. They generously refilled the cabbage when I asked for it, and I even got a second helping of white rice. The staff, both in the kitchen and the dining area, are very polite and attentive, offering refills as needed. They are kind and helpful. It's not the typical fast-food standardized service; it's more personalized and friendly. The atmosphere is great, except for the supermarket-like J-Pop instrumental BGM, which is a bit out of place. Overall, it's a chain restaurant that doesn't feel too commercialized, making it very user-friendly.

Since its opening, it has been a hot topic! Most of the people around me seem to have gone there... Some even lined up... Their patience is impressive! Haha, shall we go check it out soon? The two of us will make our debut together with the "Shrimp and Pork Cutlet Set Meal" for 1750 yen and an additional order of one Oyster Fry for 320 yen. The prices are a bit high, but the sight of the delicious cutlets being fried one after another in front of us is tempting! The waiting time was a bit long as it was almost full, but there were plenty of things to see so it wasn't boring. Now, the food has arrived. The shrimp fry looks crispy and delicious, with a nice golden color. The pork cutlet is tender and made with high-quality pork, without any unpleasant smell. The oyster fry was a bit ordinary, and the rice, cooked in a feather pot, was slightly soft, not as firm as expected. Overall, the prices are reasonable. Despite being a fried food restaurant, there is no unpleasant smell of oil in the air, but rather a tempting aroma. The staff are friendly and energetic, especially the cooks in the open kitchen. The female staff in the hall seemed a bit busy, but the male staff in the kitchen were attentive and courteous. They even offered more cabbage. I would like to try the simmered dishes on the iron plate or in the clay pot next time. Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant is open all day, which is convenient because there aren't many places open during odd hours. It's newly opened, so the interior is bright and clean. The signature pork cutlet is crispy and delicious. The pickles and rice are also high quality, and just those alone are worth coming for. Plus, unlimited cabbage, rice, and pickles - amazing. There are two types of sauce and dressing, so you won't get bored. I left feeling completely satisfied and full.

Finally, I was able to go to a new tonkatsu restaurant in Asahikawa. Whenever a new restaurant opens in Asahikawa, it attracts a huge crowd. So, I usually wait for a while after the opening before going. This time, I went on a holiday and was able to get in easily. The restaurant is called Tamafuji, and it's quite famous in Sapporo. They are known for their large tonkatsu dishes. The main menu item is the aged pork cutlet, which is recommended and costs 1910 yen for 180g. The menu also includes other options like fillet cutlet, oyster fry, shrimp fry, and various chicken combinations. The restaurant also offers two types of tonkatsu sauce - spicy and sweet, and blending them is recommended. The breadcrumbs are homemade, and the oil used is a blend of rapeseed, corn, and palm oils. The rice is carefully cooked using Yumepirika rice, and you can choose from three types of rice. Rice and cabbage are free refills, but miso soup refills are charged at 230 yen. I ordered the aged pork cutlet set for 1910 yen, and it was delicious. The restaurant has a lot of attention to detail, from the rice to the tonkatsu.

Tonkatsu restaurant "Tonkatsu Tamafuji Asahikawa Ooyukidori branch". Located at 7-cho, Ooyukidori, Asahikawa City. Opening hours are from 11:00 to 21:30, closed on certain days. They have parking available and offer takeout services. For the current status of opening hours, closures, and takeout availability, please contact the store directly. Official website: http://tamafuji.do-kyu.com/ I visited this place that opened on December 1st, and I had a feeling that I had been here before. I realized that I had visited the same chain in Sapporo 6 years ago. It was quite popular, with a waiting list for customers who arrived after me. They served sesame seeds and a mortar for grinding them, along with a variety of rice and miso soup options. The menu had a variety of choices, including standard options like the "Aged" pork cutlet set meal (180g) for 1910 yen. The food was delicious, with a good portion size and high-quality meat. The price was a bit high compared to other tonkatsu restaurants in Asahikawa, but the quality and service made it worth it. Overall, I had a satisfying meal and even got some complimentary bread to take home.

During the first three days of the New Year, many shops are closed, but I stumbled upon this place that was open. Even though it was close to 2 o'clock, there were a lot of customers. I was worried about finding a parking spot since the lot was full, but I was able to easily find a seat inside. I ordered the delicious 180g tender and juicy pork cutlet set for 2280 yen, and also tried the plum and miso pork cutlet set for 1760 yen. I chose the five-grain mixed rice for my meal, and the miso soup had Nameko mushrooms and Mitsuba greens. The cutlets were tasty and overall, it was satisfying. It might be a shame to have the cutlets with mixed rice, so I opted for a second serving of white rice. It's great that you can choose your rice, get free refills on rice, miso soup, and cabbage. However, it would be easier to become a repeat customer if they had slightly cheaper lunch options or a ladies' set menu. Definitely worth a try!

I visited the restaurant after it had been open for a while. As I entered, I noticed a large pot of oil bubbling away, creating a strong smell of evaporated oil throughout the place. I realized I should have worn more casual clothes. To my surprise, I was seated right in front of the pot. The quality of the oil being used was evident from the smell and appearance, and it was clear that this was not like the delicious tonkatsu restaurants I had visited before. Despite this, I decided to order the "tasty pork loin set meal" and watched as a large piece of meat was being prepared for frying. When the dish arrived, I found the meat to be well marbled and satisfying to chew, but the coating lacked flavor. The crispy texture of the coating and its harmony with the meat heavily depends on the use of lard in the oil. While some may prefer a lighter and crunchier coating like the one served here, I believe that renowned tonkatsu restaurants have a strong commitment to using oil that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients. I recommend visiting this restaurant to see if it aligns with your personal taste preferences.

When you open the door, all the employees greet you with a cheerful "hello", and of course you respond with a smile. The meal offers unlimited rice, pickles, and cabbage. Even without side dishes, the rice was delicious. Although the prices are a bit high, the taste justifies it. They also offer free bread crusts by the register, creating a cozy atmosphere. I will definitely come back again.

Popular tonkatsu restaurant "Tonkatsu Tamafuji" in Sapporo opened on December 1st in Ooyukidori, Asahikawa City. This is following the closure of "Asahikawa Ooyukidori Shokudo". This is the second store to open outside of Sapporo, following the Chitose store. I visited around 6 pm after work. The restaurant was full, so if you wanted to enter, you had to provide your name and phone number and wait either in your car for groups of two or more, or at the waiting area inside for solo diners. I was able to be seated in about 15 to 20 minutes. The interior had a counter seat and an open kitchen, with table seating towards the back. In the middle of the restaurant, there was a "kamado" where rice was being cooked. The place was beautifully decorated with neatly arranged condiments, pickles, and even items for sale. I was curious about the tonkatsu, but I also wanted to try the shrimp fry. I ordered the "Ebi 2 Hire 2 Teishoku" (1,980 yen) which includes both. Rice and cabbage are free for refills, and you can choose from three types of rice. I tried the monthly mixed rice with cod and nosa pickles first, followed by the seasonal five-grain rice with wasabi. The miso soup had a choice of clam (red miso), seaweed and tofu (white miso), or Mitsuba and nameko mushrooms (white miso). I chose the latter. The Ebi 2 Hire 2 Teishoku included two large shrimp fries and two hire katsu. The shrimp fries were relatively big with a nice crispy texture and came with tartar sauce. The hire katsu was made with tender meat and was not too fatty, making it easy to eat. They served cold water at first, and then tea at the end of the meal. Despite the busy opening day, the staff managed the operation smoothly, and they were all friendly and helpful.

Tonkatsu Tamafuji, Asahikawa Odori Dori Shop. I went there! Sapporo's familiar Tamafuji has opened in Asahikawa! It's definitely going to be popular! You can choose from three types of rice and miso soup! Rice and cabbage are all-you-can-eat! They fry in a beautiful oil in a copper pot right in front of you, so it's clean and safe! It's incredibly delicious, so if you're in Asahikawa, please be sure to visit! Highly recommended! Thank you for the meal!

My partner wanted to come back to this place because there was a discount coupon. I ordered the aged pork cutlet set meal, while my partner ordered the chicken set meal. The breading was thick and crispy, but the meat was thin, which made the crispiness stand out. They offer free bread crusts to take home, which shows they use a lot of breadcrumbs. However, both sauces they provide overpower the taste of the dish and spoil the meat completely. The sesame seeds were okay, but the mustard was so-so. It would be nice to have other options like salt. They offer unlimited rice, miso soup, salad, and pickles, which may give the impression of good service, but it's not really appreciated. We came for the tonkatsu, so I wish they would focus more on the meat's quality, taste, and portion size. Maybe they lack confidence in their meat, which is why they rely on these side offerings. Am I the only one who thinks this way? I can already hear someone saying, "There are other places that serve delicious tonkatsu."