The croquettes here are really delicious! Today's order: Croquettes 86 yen (2), Ham Cutlet 108 yen, Crab Cream Croquette 140 yen. The croquette paste is smooth and has a good texture, not dry at all. The coating is crispy and the oil is light, making it very tasty. There is a nice hint of sweetness as well. The Crab Cream Croquette is also flavorful and rich, but be careful as it can easily fall apart. The Ham Cutlet seemed thin at first, but it had a decent thickness and was satisfying. It's a popular place so there is usually a small crowd, but the staff operates efficiently. I'm planning to try the Chicken Nuggets (5 pieces), Shrimp Cutlet, and Crispy Fried Chicken next time. Although I'm not from the area, I always end up looking at the meat section while waiting. There is a big sign outside boasting "Japan's most particular minced cutlet!" and it's actually delicious. I just think it would be better with some sauce.

After leaving Totoya, we set off for our next destination, but soon came across a shop called Imamura Sogyo. You might wonder what kind of shop it is with a name like that, but it's just a regular butcher shop (laughs). However, when we saw the sign for the most particular minced cutlet in Japan, we had to stop by, right? We found out that you can order just one piece, and they fry it after you order. We waited for a while and then it arrived. It was only 108 yen including tax, so I didn't have high expectations. But the piping hot minced cutlet was so hot, I almost burned myself taking a photo. It might be difficult for those with sensitive tongues to eat, but I didn't have a problem biting into it. The minced cutlet was seasoned and tastier than I expected. There were also housewives shopping there, so it might be a popular shop in the area.

I rented a bicycle near Kyoto Station and wandered around the city. Cycling is the best way to get around Kyoto. About 10 minutes by bike from Kyoto Station, I visited this popular place to find croquettes in the city. The shop is always crowded with customers as it is located on a main street. They offer a variety of fried food menu items, all freshly fried upon order. The shop boasts the best croquettes and minced cutlets in Japan. I purchased a croquette (70 yen excluding tax) and a minced cutlet (100 yen excluding tax). The minced cutlet had a light texture but you could still taste the meat and onions well. The croquette, made mainly of potatoes, had a nice sweetness to it. Both items were popular for their high cost performance. Personally, I prefer the minced cutlet.

■Visit Date: June 26, 2020■Items Received: ・Minced Cutlet ・Sasami Cheese Cutlet ・Curry Croquette■MEMOVisited on June 26, 2020. Today, I purchased 2 minced cutlets, 1 sasami cheese cutlet, and 1 curry croquette. While they were frying, a heavy rain came and I ended up getting completely soaked on my way back... I managed to protect the fried food from getting wet and enjoyed them for dinner. The minced cutlet had an absolutely stable taste, and the sasami cheese cutlet was a new and delicious experience. I would love to have about 3 of them as snacks... The deli items at this shop are incredibly reliable. The minced cutlet deserves about 4.5 stars. Once again, I enjoyed delicious fried food.■Blog (Japanese): https://ay-style.net/?p=49272

■Visit Date: June 6, 2020 ■Items Received: - Crab Cream Croquette - Croquette - Minced Cutlet ■MEMO I visited the restaurant on June 6, 2020, for the second time. I was planning to buy croquettes this time, but unfortunately they were sold out. Nevertheless, I purchased Minced Cutlet, Croquette, and Crab Cream Croquette. My wife and I shared them, and all of them were really delicious. It's no wonder that the place is always crowded with customers. The Crab Cream Croquette was unbelievably tasty, I could eat five of them. The Minced Cutlet and Croquette were also outstandingly delicious. This is definitely a place I will visit again without fail.

■Visit date: May 14, 2020■Items received: ・Minced cutlet ・400g of grilled pork■MEMOVisited on May 14, 2020. I often passed by this place on my way back home from Kyoto Station, but never had the chance to buy anything until today. I finally got to try the minced cutlet that I had been wanting to eat. As you can see in the photos, it's very generous in size and only costs ¥100 each. It's incredibly delicious even without sauce. You can enjoy the exquisite taste of this delicious minced cutlet. The grilled pork also comes with a special sauce. I also tried their homemade delicious grilled pork. I would love to try other side dishes as well. I had a great time enjoying the delicious minced cutlet and grilled pork.■Bloghttps://ay-style.net/?p=49272

After strolling around Arashiyama, we came across a lively meat shop with flashy signs and a long line of people. I decided to buy my husband's favorite minced cutlet as a snack. In Kanto, it's called "menchi katsu," but in Kansai, it's called "minchi katsu." They take pride in their process of frying the cutlets only after taking orders, so it takes some time. They don't group orders together, so each person has to wait individually. The cutlets are made with domestic beef, so we waited for about 20 minutes. The cutlet was hot and flavorful, with a rich taste of meat. It was so tasty that you could enjoy it even without any sauce. For me, as a woman, one cutlet was enough due to its rich flavor. My husband tried the cutlet we took home and mentioned that it tasted lighter when cold. At ¥100 per cutlet, it's quite affordable and satisfying.

When it comes to snacks for food hopping, croquettes and minced cutlets are the perfect companions! However, the product here was not minced cutlet, but minced cutlet. The minced cutlet (100 yen) was flat in shape, resembling ham cutlet at first glance. It was thin, so there wasn't much overflowing meat juice. Instead, the amount of oil was relatively low. It was okay, I suppose. The croquette (70 yen) was cheap! At that price, I might end up buying a lot if it's nearby. It had a sweet taste that kids would love. It was freshly fried, so of course it was piping hot. It's about a 1-minute walk from Fist Ramen. If there's a long line at Fist Ramen, then the croquette or minced cutlet would become a must-have item (laughs).

I stopped by for takeout before lunchtime on a regular day. They fry the food right in front of you, so you can take home freshly made items. I got croquettes for 70 yen, curry croquette for 120 yen, minced cutlet for 100 yen, chicken cutlet for 130 yen, and 5 pieces of chicken nuggets for 200 yen. All of them are very affordable! The croquette is plump with a nice thickness, the potato is fluffy and sweet, very delicious! The minced cutlet has a crispy and solid coating, and the juicy minced meat is tasty! The curry croquette has a rich curry flavor that blends well with the potato, very delicious! These tempting fried foods are both delicious and affordable. I would love to stop by for takeout again. Thank you for the meal.

A few years ago, I visited this place but haven't been back since. It's close to home but I didn't go because the breadcrumbs on the food were too coarse for my liking. I prefer finer breadcrumbs. However, this time the breadcrumbs were finer than before. I ordered croquettes, minced cutlets, beef skewer cutlets, crab cream croquettes, shrimp cutlets, and chicken nuggets over the phone and picked them up. I didn't have to wait, which was convenient. The minced cutlet supposedly won an international taste award, but to me, it tasted average. The beef skewer cutlet had a lot of onions and the beef pieces were small. I probably won't order it again. The shrimp cutlet was packed with small shrimp, but it wasn't to my liking because of the chewy texture. The chicken nuggets had a crispy coating but the flavor was a bit too intense (spicy). After eating, I felt thirsty. During lunch and dinner time, there are usually customers waiting for fried food. It might be a good idea to call ahead for takeout.

We enjoyed cycling from Gojo to Koume Park in Kyoto in autumn with my beloved wife. During our ride, we came across this shop with a red sign advertising the best croquettes and minced cutlets in Japan. We decided to try them out, and they did not disappoint. Both the croquette and minced cutlet were delicious. We look forward to trying the meat dishes next time.

Croquette for 70 yen, minced cutlet for 100 yen, purchased 2 sets for a total of 387 yen (tax included). When eaten for dinner, the coating is thick and tastes like the typical meat shop coating (possibly seasoned with batter seasoning). The filling, like the minced cutlet, is a thin disk. It feels more like a food to savor the taste of lard-flavored coating, with the filling almost like a side dish. The seasoning of the filling is quite strong, so you can enjoy it even without sauce. This time, I enjoyed it at home, in the midst of the corona crisis, with Hermes sauce.

Croquette ◎ Minced cutlet ○ Grilled pork (lean meat and belly) mix ¥380/100g ○ Customers park in front of the store to buy.

The Kyoto wandering travel group moved from "Inaseya" to "Totoya". There was some confusion and frustration along the way, but eventually they arrived at the meat shop that caught their attention. They ordered various items such as croquettes, minced cutlets, cream croquettes, and chicken cutlets. While waiting for the food to be ready, they chatted excitedly. They even tried to take a group photo using a borrowed bicycle as a stand for a smartphone, but it didn't go as planned. After the food was ready, they decided to head to a nearby convenience store for some beer. The convenience store proved to be very convenient, and they enjoyed the food they bought. Overall, despite some mishaps, they had a good time and enjoyed the meal.

For dinner, I bought 4 croquettes for 70 yen each and one premium beef cutlet for 600 yen. I really like croquettes because they have a slight sweetness and taste delicious as they are. I splurged a bit on the beef cutlet this time, and it was also very tasty! Usually, I go for the minced cutlet, which is juicy and highly recommended as well!

Just the other day, I saw this restaurant on TV and decided to buy some food on my way back. There were a few people waiting, so I lined up behind them. I was trying to decide what to buy during that time. In the end, I bought croquettes, minced cutlets, chicken cutlets, hash browns, and added wagyu hamburgers and ultimate roasted pork when paying. I was really looking forward to the minced cutlet with the label "International Excellent Taste Award", but it was just okay for me. The croquette, on the other hand, was delicious! I also grilled and ate the hamburger, which was quite tasty too! If I ever go near that restaurant again...

I happened to come across this shop, which boasts of being the "most particular croquette in Japan." I was planning to stop by a ramen shop nearby, but decided to visit this shop after my meal. Even though it was a weekday afternoon, there was a line of customers buying meat and fried food. I wonder if they get even more customers on weekends? This shop specializes in wagyu beef. The anticipation grows! I purchased a croquette and a minced meat cutlet, one of each. I took them to go and ate them while walking. The croquette was sweet! Could it be the sweetness of the potatoes? In any case, it was a gentle and delicious sweetness. Delicious... could it be the sweetness of the potatoes combined with the meat fat? The minced meat cutlet oozed with juices. Although it wasn't very thick, you could clearly taste the meat juices. This shop definitely has its own unique touch. I was also intrigued by the roasted pork they were selling. Thank you for the meal~

It seems like there are several butcher shops scattered along Shichijo Street. Perhaps because there is a shopping street. The other day, I bought a beef cutlet sandwich from "Okawa" which was also located along Shichijo Street. I visited Imamura Sogyou (butcher shop) on Shichijo Street (slightly west of Nanahonmatsu Street). They have won awards such as the best award and excellence award from the International Taste Institute for their grilled pork and minced cutlets. I don't know what kind of awards those are, but I was always curious because there are always many customers. On this day, I purchased the following 4 items for home: Croquette (70 yen), Minced cutlet (80 yen), Crab cream croquette (130 yen), Beef skewer cutlet (120 yen). They get a little cold when you take them home. I wish I could have them freshly fried and hot on the spot (laughs). Among the ones I tried this time, the croquette and crab cream croquette were particularly good. They had a nostalgic taste and felt somewhat homely. The minced cutlet had a well-seasoned meat flavor, a bit sweet. It was also delicious. The beef skewer cutlet had plenty of onions, but the meat was a bit lacking, a bit disappointing. There were many other things I wanted to try, such as pork cutlets, fried chicken, ham cutlets, and curry croquettes. I would like to buy some for home next time I pass by.

This is a shop I found while passing by. The signboard saying "Japan's Best Minced Cutlet" caught my attention, so I decided to stop by. At first glance, it looks like a regular butcher shop, but the name of the shop is "Imamura Sougyo." It doesn't seem like a butcher shop at all from the name (lol). And to claim to have the best minced cutlet in Japan, I couldn't just walk past without trying it. This kind of spontaneous, aimless food walk feels like a "Chi Walk" (lol). It seems to have changed to "Jun Walk" recently, but this kind of unplanned food adventure isn't bad at all. The meat lineup includes premium black wagyu kalbi (100g) for 880 yen, thinly sliced black wagyu sirloin (100g) for 1180 yen, and some slightly expensive meats. For fried foods, they have the classic croquette, minced cutlet, beef skewer cutlet, and pork loin cutlet. This time, I bought the "Minced Cutlet for 86 yen." It's nice to be able to buy something for under 100 yen these days (^^). The size is about 9cm in diameter and 2.5cm in height. The batter is thick and crispy from being freshly fried. When you bite into it, the juices from the meat come out, giving it a juicy flavor. The batter is a bit thick, but there's a decent amount of meat inside. I ate it without any sauce, but it was still delicious. If you pour sauce over this freshly fried cutlet, the aroma of the sauce adds to the experience, making you crave rice (lol). I'd love to buy some beer from the nearby convenience store and enjoy it with this cutlet. Regardless of whether it's truly the best in Japan, I think this simple minced cutlet is delicious (^^).

Now, near Umekoji, there is a croquette shop that catches the eye. Croquette for 70 yen, minced cutlet for 80 yen, chicken cutlet for 100 yen. Prices are shown without tax, so the total is 270 yen including tax. It's cheap, and they fry everything after you order. The taste is as follows: the croquette is piping hot and delicious even as is. The minced cutlet has a bit less meat, but you can still taste the meat flavor. If you pay 10 yen more, I recommend this one. It has a strong meat flavor, with onions and other ingredients adding to the taste. The chicken cutlet is flat and juicy, and delicious. I thought it might be good with soy sauce or ponzu. I realized I should carry my own soy sauce or vinegar with me. Thanks for the meal. August 2015. Nankaihawks1's gourmet guide. Nankaihawks1's blog.