Today, I went on a drive from Kyotango Town to Nantan City to Kameoka in Kyoto Prefecture. During lunchtime, I searched on Tabelog for a restaurant in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, using the keyword "tonkatsu" and found this restaurant, Katsuichi. The restaurant has a parking lot next to it with plenty of spaces. There are posters all over the place with the owner's words: "Restaurants like this are either really delicious or really bad." Since the restaurant was full of customers during lunchtime, I assumed it was delicious and gave it a score of 1000 points! From the menu, I ordered the Rosu Katsu set (180g) and also the Hire Katsu (120g) as a single item. A small pot with dressing and sauce, along with a sesame mortar, was brought to the table. The sound of the tonkatsu frying in the kitchen was pleasant, and when it was ready, it arrived. The set meal included cabbage, tonkatsu, rice, miso soup, and pickles. The cabbage had a topping of salted kelp. There was only one type of sauce. I poured the sauce into the sesame mortar and dipped a piece of Rosu Katsu in it. As soon as I took a bite, it was like a dream! The well-seasoned meat, the umami of the pork, a hint of sweetness spreading in the mouth, and finally, the sauce wrapping it all up. Unlike the tonkatsu that relies heavily on the taste of the sauce, this one had a distinct flavor, making me question if I even needed the sauce. I tried the second piece without sauce and it was delicious! Next, I tried the Hire Katsu, which was tender and flavorful, but I still preferred the Rosu Katsu at Katsuichi. When I crave tonkatsu, I usually go to the chain restaurants with yellow signs, but finding a tonkatsu that can be enjoyed without relying on the sauce made me feel very happy. "It was so delicious!" It took me 2 hours to get there from home, but I will definitely come back again. "Thank you for the meal!" "Yum!"

The restaurant had good reviews on Tabelog, so I decided to visit on my way back from Wachino Michi no Eki. I arrived a little before opening time in my car, but the parking lot entrance was closed. Right at opening time, both the parking lot and the restaurant opened, and I was the first customer. I ordered the "Hire Tonkatsu set meal". First, a small mortar with sesame seeds, a pot of sauce, and dressing were brought to the table. It was nostalgic to grind the sesame seeds with the pestle. As more and more customers started to arrive, I realized that this place was quite popular. Soon, the Hire Tonkatsu arrived. The cutlets were a decent size, with four pieces served. They were hot and crispy, and the meat was tender. I enjoyed it with the sesame sauce. Other customers seemed to be ordering the "Rosu Tonkatsu set meal" more often. I'll try the Rosu next time. Ratings: 1) Presentation = 3, 2) Freshness = 3.2, 3) Flavor = 3.2, 4) Service = 3, Cost Performance = 3.1.

The restaurant is my favorite place to go for lunch before shopping at Sonobe's supermarket. The parking lot is spacious and conveniently located on the main street. I ordered the shrimp fry and pork cutlet set meal. The menu has a wide variety of options, so I always have a hard time deciding. First, I grind the sesame seeds and add the sauce while waiting for the pork cutlet to arrive. When it comes, it's piping hot! You can add as much sauce as you like, and there's plenty of tartar sauce for the shrimp fry. The cabbage with dressing is delicious, and even the rice is tasty. The pickles used to be all-you-can-eat, but I noticed that the pickle jar was gone this time. The pork cutlet is tender, and the shrimp fry is crispy and delicious. Even though it's in a small rural town, this restaurant is really cool. The staff are friendly and make the experience enjoyable. After finishing my meal, I headed out to my car, only to find that the steering wheel was locked! It turned out that I was driving a rental car while my own car was being repaired at the gym. After struggling for about 15 minutes, the restaurant staff came out and easily unlocked it for me. I felt grateful for their kindness and help. Thank you so much!

I left my house in Kyoto early in the morning to do some yard work at my house in Osaka, and then cleaned up my old vacant family home. With the help of a neighbor, we finally finished. After sweating it out at a day trip hot spring at Senri Expo Park, I arrived in Sonobe just before 8 pm. I decided to have dinner before heading home. I've been here alone during the day, but it was my first time coming at night. The prices are the same for both lunch and dinner. I ordered a mix plate, and the landlady said there are a lot of women who order that. "No problem, I have a big appetite," I said. I had two pieces of pork fillet, one beef croquette, one chicken cutlet, rice, miso soup, and a large portion of cabbage. First, I ground up some sesame seeds and added tonkatsu sauce and mustard. Each bite was delicious, and I couldn't help but exclaim how tasty it was. The neighbor also cheered in delight. "You don't get food this good at home, do you?" Well, I also thought it was delicious. The rice here is also tasty, and you can get seconds. I had udon at two o'clock, so I couldn't manage seconds of rice, but a young person could probably handle three bowls with tonkatsu. The chef and the landlady were both energetic and kind, making it a great restaurant. I highly recommend it!

There was a sign saying that the opening time was changed to 12:30 instead of the usual 11:30 due to takeout orders. I arrived at 12:30 and it was already full. I ordered the pork cutlet set meal which was reasonably priced. The breading was crispy and juicy, and the cabbage was fluffy. It was enough to satisfy a woman's appetite.

I went to a restaurant to try their pork cutlet set meal. The place was a bit busy, but I was told the wait would be about 20 minutes. I ordered the pork cutlet set meal and it was delicious. The sesame, sauce, and dressing were all homemade and tasted great. The pork was slightly sweet without the sauce, and the breading was crispy and the meat was tender. The rice was also tasty. Overall, it was a great meal and I would definitely come back if I lived nearby. #tonkatsu #pork #cutlet

Before going to Osaka, I stopped by a tonkatsu restaurant in Kyoto Jukan-do. They serve not only pork cutlets but also chicken cutlets, croquettes, and shrimp fry. Today, I think I'll go for the chicken cutlet. Looking at the menu, they have a set with pork cutlet, chicken cutlet, and croquette. I'm tempted to order it, but the staff warned me that it's quite a large portion. I've heard that advice before... Maybe I should reconsider. In the end, I went with the chicken cutlet. It was served in two layers with finely shredded cabbage. The rice was also delicious, a characteristic of this restaurant. I can't resist ordering extra rice, but I know I shouldn't. I mixed some sesame sauce with mustard and waited eagerly. The crispy fried chicken arrived, perfectly complemented by the rice and miso soup. The pickled mountain vegetables were served in a small dish this time, unlike the whole jar they used to bring. Some people prefer it in the jar, I suppose. The meal was very delicious and satisfying, although I still think the tonkatsu is better. The restaurant is clean, the service is good, and they have a spacious parking lot. It's a great place. I thought I had reviewed it multiple times before, but it turns out this was only my second visit. In the hot season, the garden is blooming with beautiful flowers like the Youshuyamagobou. I managed to capture a nice photo of a bee collecting nectar, so I added it as a little bonus.

I wanted to visit a certain restaurant during Golden Week, but it was unexpectedly closed. A few weeks later, I tried again but it was closed once more. This time, I confirmed their operating hours and visited on a Saturday. To my surprise, they were closed the next day on Sunday. I arrived at 11:40 and was the first customer. Soon, more people started coming in. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, which explains its popularity. I particularly enjoyed the tonkatsu and plan to try it next time. Some items on the menu were unavailable due to the restaurant's circumstances, but overall it was a great dining experience. I recommend giving it a try if you're interested.

There is a tonkatsu restaurant in Sonobe. It is located just off the Chukan-dori and right before you reach Route 9. The restaurant is a clean, one-story building with a gravel parking lot next to it, and a sign for hand-pounded tonkatsu! Hand-pounded tonkatsu? I've heard of hand-pounded udon, but tonkatsu? Curious, I decided to go in. The interior of the restaurant is cozy, with both table seating and tatami mat seating available. I chose the "Katsuichi Ooban Teishoku" from the menu, which features a 120g crispy garlic-infused tonkatsu. Exciting! First, a pot with sauce, dressing, pickles, and sesame seeds arrived. I ground the sesame seeds while waiting for about 10 minutes before the tonkatsu was served. As advertised, the portion size was quite big! The cabbage was topped with salted kelp. The tonkatsu had a coarse breading, providing a crunchy texture, and the meat was thinly sliced and easy to eat. The garlic flavor was subtle, and the homemade sauce had a unique sweetness and acidity to it. The pickled Miyama no Wakashiba was a delicious palate cleanser. The dressing for the cabbage was also homemade. It turns out that hand-pounded tonkatsu involves pounding the meat by hand to seal in the flavor. This tonkatsu restaurant had a high cost-performance ratio and clearly put a lot of effort into every detail!

In the middle of Kyoto Prefecture, I found myself in Enbu, where there didn't seem to be any particular industries or specialties. I was unsure of what to eat, but then I stumbled upon a delicious-looking tonkatsu restaurant. Located along a main road away from the city center, the restaurant is small but serves high-quality tonkatsu. The sauce was just right, and it's clear that this place is loved by the locals.

"Large pork cutlet set meal for 1408 yen"

"Hirekatsu"

The middle-aged female staff member has a terrible attitude. The taste is ordinary and nothing special. It is more enjoyable to eat tonkatsu at other restaurants.

The pork cutlet set meal is crispy and the meat is tender.

A crispy tonkatsu restaurant with delicious sides like cabbage, miso soup, and rice. The sauce is like a demi-glace sauce, fruity and sweet. The quality of the pork was also excellent.

It's a regular tonkatsu restaurant. The service seems friendly to regular customers. I wanted to eat with salt and mustard, but it seems to be a rule of the restaurant not to provide condiments. The overall taste is on the salty side, and there wasn't anything that stood out as "This is unbeatable!" I don't think the cost performance is good either. If a chain restaurant like "Katsu and Katsu" opens nearby, this place might be phased out.

We came to visit the grave during the Bon festival, with a total of five family members, excluding my eldest daughter who is currently at a study camp in Koyasan, and my mother-in-law. We chose this place based on the information from reviewers, and we were satisfied with the taste. I particularly enjoyed the "assorted set" that I ordered, as it allowed me to enjoy a variety of dishes. The assorted set meal (pork cutlet, croquette, chicken cutlet) for 1,280 yen (excluding tax) was perfect for me at this age, as I prefer having a variety of dishes rather than a large portion of one. The classic pork cutlet, croquette filled with plenty of minced beef, and juicy chicken cutlet were all served with just the right amount of frying. I was very satisfied with the food. The service was polite, but I did notice that they seemed a bit rushed and busy. Well, since the food was delicious, let's consider everything as good.

On the way back from Tango, I decided to have an early dinner in Enbu and found a hand-cut pork cutlet restaurant called "Katsuichi". The restaurant is located along the main road in Enbu, with a large sign that makes it easy to spot. I entered the restaurant almost as soon as it opened. The interior is small but clean and has a nice atmosphere. Although this is a pork cutlet specialty store, they also have a fairly wide range of menu options. I chose the affordable loin cutlet set (120g) for 980 yen. I prefer loin over fillet. The loin cutlet was not greasy and had a refreshing taste. It seemed like they fried the meat after removing excess fat, similar to the cutlets at "Asakura" in Nagoya. It may not be very juicy, but the refreshing taste makes it easy to eat. The price is quite reasonable compared to the recent inflation at many tonkatsu restaurants. It's perfect for regular use in the neighborhood.

The food is crispy and delicious, with the meat being tender and of good quality. The set meal includes rice, miso soup, and shredded cabbage with salted kelp on top. The pickles seem to be homemade and are unlimited. If the restaurant were non-smoking, I would rate it a 4.0. The sign prohibiting outside food suggests that the clientele may not have the best manners, likely due to the influx of tourists passing through rather than reflecting the local community.