In Gion, there is a specialty store that offers three types of branded pork. However, today they mentioned that only one type is available due to transportation issues. I ordered the fillet and loin cuts to compare. The fillet had a rich flavor with a hint of redness and umami, which I really enjoyed. The loin had a relatively light fat content and a deep, flavorful taste. It was refreshing to be able to enjoy it with various condiments. I would like to come back to this store to try other branded pork varieties. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Miyagawa Tonemon in Gion Shijo, Kyoto, supervised by the popular New Babe from Osaka ✨️ This luxurious tonkatsu restaurant offers a variety of seven condiments and a drum fig sauce for a special dining experience. I ordered the TOKYO X Loin 150g (¥3000) with a set meal (¥400). They also offer other options like Hayashi SPF and the rare Mangalitsa pork. TOKYO X is a breed that combines the strengths of Beijing Black Pork, Berkshire, and Duroc, resulting in a light and sweet flavor that is easy to enjoy even for those who don't like fatty meat. It's thickly cut yet incredibly tender and delicious! I also tried the Hayashi SPF, which had a more chewy texture and packed with flavor. It's recommended to go with a group and share different brands. The condiments include lemon, olive oil, soy sauce, drum fig sauce, salt, miso, yuzu pepper, and whole pepper, offering various ways to enjoy your meal. My personal favorites were the whole pepper and the classic sauce. Mixing and matching the condiments adds a new level of enjoyment to eating tonkatsu. You can choose between cabbage or lettuce as a side vegetable, which is quite unique. The restaurant is housed in a renovated old house, exuding a sense of luxury that you wouldn't expect from a tonkatsu restaurant. A new favorite spot added to my list ❤️ Thank you for the wonderful meal! Restaurant: @miyagawatonemon Access: About 5 minutes on foot from Kiyomizu Gojo Station #MiyagawaTonemon #KyotoRestaurant #KyotoLunch #Tonkatsu #KyotoTonkatsu #KyotoGourmet #MiyagawaChoGourmet #GionShijoGourmet #KyotoTravel #MiyagawaCho #KenninjiTemple #KyotoTrip #PorkCutlet #GionRestaurant #JapaneseRestaurant #Lunch #KyotoTonkatsu #KyotoLunch #KyotoGion #KyotoTravel #GionFestival #MediaCoverage

I will order the most popular menu, which is the "Tonkatsu Set". It was recommended and made with pork from the brand "Hayashi SPF". The coating was light and the set came with rice, miso soup, and yogurt. You can choose between lettuce and cabbage as a side dish. The sauce options included fig, whole peppercorn, Spanish salt, yuzu pepper, and "agegarashi".

Today, I came to eat the high-quality tonkatsu that was featured on TV. I had the Mangalitsa pork rib roast, which came with 7 different condiments to enjoy. I found the pork to be very sweet and the soy sauce was especially delicious.

A new tonkatsu restaurant has opened in Miyagawa-cho. It seems to be affiliated with New Babe in Osaka. Located just off Matsubara Street, the entrance is down a narrow alley. They offer three types of pork: 1) Mangalitsa Pork, 2) Hayashi SPF, 3) TOKYO X, each with different cuts available: 1) Fillet (120g, 180g), 2) Loin (150g, 180g), 3) Rib Loin (200g, 250g). I tried the TOKYO X Rib Loin (200g) for 3900 yen including tax. I was the first customer that day, so my order came quickly, in about 18 minutes. The meal included tonkatsu, cabbage or lettuce, tonjiru (pork miso soup), and rice. You can have unlimited refills of everything except the tonkatsu. I chose lettuce and topped it with plenty of carrot dressing. The tonkatsu was rare and the rib loin was fatty and juicy. I personally love the fatty parts, but it might be too rich for those who don't. They offer various condiments like whole pepper, salt, yuzu pepper, and tonkatsu sauce. In the end, I enjoyed the tonkatsu with tonkatsu sauce the most. I had a refill of rice, finished with a mini yogurt, and it was a delicious meal. I look forward to visiting again in the future.

Hello! There is a tonkatsu boom in Kyoto too! This is a shop produced by the famous shop "New Babe" in Osaka. The menu looks like this: rice, red miso soup, yogurt, simple with loin. I chose lettuce, but you can also choose cabbage! It was fun to have so many different flavors to enjoy! Thank you for the meal. See you later.

This is a shop that serves TOKYO X, Mangalitsa, and Hayashi SPF pork! I love TOKYO X so much that I go out of my way to find a shop that serves it. Unfortunately, there are very few in Kansai. I tried Mangalitsa for the first time here, and the fatty part was sweet and delicious! TOKYO X has a delicious taste that really showcases the flavor of the pork. I wonder if this is the true taste of pork? There were various condiments provided, so I was able to enjoy different flavors. Personally, I found olive oil, salt, and pepper to be delicious!

A hidden gem tonkatsu restaurant in the flower district of Miyagawa-cho. The location is quite hard to find. I ordered the TOKYO X loin 150g for 3000 yen and added an extra 60g of tenderloin for 1000 yen. The TOKYO X is a blend of Beijing black pork, Berkshire, and Duroc, combining the best qualities of each. It has a high-quality aroma, a hint of sweetness, and a refreshing fat content. Low-temperature cooking tonkatsu restaurants are becoming more popular in Kyoto too.

A seemingly casual tonkatsu restaurant in a business district, despite opening in February 2021, the popular tonkatsu restaurant supervised by "Newbabe" selected for "Tabelog Tonkatsu Best 100 2022" has opened in Kyoto Shimizu Gojo. You can choose from Tokyo X, Hayashi SPF Pork, and Mangalitsa Pork for the pork brands, and choose from loin, rib loin, and tenderloin (Tokyo pork). This time, I ordered the Mangalitsa Pork Loin (150g) (2600 yen). Mangalitsa Pork, recognized as a national treasure in the gourmet country of Hungary, is the only "edible national treasure" in the world. It features a rich, juicy taste with a high marbling ratio of red meat and the rich umami of pork fat. The dish is garnished with a variety of condiments such as whole pepper, yuzu pepper, and akagarashi, and served in the signature dish of Newbabe. Cabbage, miso soup, and rice are free for one refill.

In Gion Miyagawa-cho, Osaka's Tonkatsu New Babe has opened under the name of Miyagawa Butaemon. After entering a small alley and sitting at the counter, I ordered the Tokyo X Rib Roast 200g and Tokyo X Menchi Katsu with fig sauce, salt, yuzu pepper, etc. The Tokyo X Rib Roast itself had a lot of fat, so eating it with salt seemed to enhance its sweetness even more. The Menchi Katsu was also packed with flavor. The cabbage (lettuce also available) was delicious too! There were other branded pork options available, so I look forward to trying them next time. The restaurant was spacious and had a nice atmosphere. It's great that you can enjoy New Babe's flavors without having to go all the way to Osaka.

When it comes to high-end tonkatsu in Kyoto, names like Karakurenai and Motojukuton are often mentioned. However, a new player has entered the scene with a branch in Osaka - the new New Babe store. It is located in a somewhat hidden spot, giving it a cozy and exclusive feel. They offer the coveted Mangalica pork. My companion ordered the fillet, but it turns out they only offer a different brand for the fillet, as indicated by a note on the menu. I opted for the Mangalica pork loin, while my companion went for the Lin SPF pork rib. The Mangalica pork had a slightly strong smell from the fat, while the Lin SPF was sweet but the rib was a bit tough. However, the fig sauce helped lighten the heaviness of the fat and paired well with the meat. The spicy pork soup was delicious and went well with the rice, although the rice portion was a bit messy. You can choose between lettuce and cabbage for the vegetables, and the carrot dressing was tasty. We finished the meal with a small yogurt.

A new restaurant in Miyagawa-cho. It is located down a narrow alley. The restaurant is new and clean. The menu includes items like Hayashi SPF and TOKYO X, but this time I tried the Mangalitsa pork loin. They asked, "It will take some time, is that okay?" but it was not a problem at all. The food arrived quickly. Oh, the dish with rice...what is this...it's a cheap plastic bowl. Not even a rice bowl...maybe it's better because it won't break, but is this okay for a restaurant in Miyagawa-cho where dishes cost over 2,500 yen? The meat was a bit sinewy, but that might just be luck. The batter was intact and the food and service were not bad. But I realized how important dishes are.

SPF Pork Loin 150g ¥2100 Add Fillet 60g ¥1000 A new branch of Osaka's Newbabe @newbabe908 has opened in Kyoto!!! SPF stands for: S...Special P...Pathogen F...Free The pork loin is incredibly tender and delicious, with just the right amount at 150g! There are 7 types of condiments for flavor variation. The fig sauce is similar to okonomiyaki sauce, a bit sweeter, and I loved it. I highly recommend trying the fillet as well! It's incredibly tender, perfect for those who don't like fatty meat. Even if you had the loin, this is a refreshing way to finish your meal, so I highly recommend it. They also offer TOKYO X and Mangalitsa pork! If you're interested, definitely give it a try! ❤️ #MiyagawaTonemon #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KyotoDinner #GionShijoGourmet #GionShijoLunch #KyotoTonkatsuLunch #Gionshijo #KyotoTrip #Tonkatsu #BreadedPorkCutlet

I went to a tonkatsu restaurant in the direction of Miyagawa-cho, a flower district in Kyoto today. The restaurant is called "Miyagawa Tonemon," a rare type of restaurant specializing in branded tonkatsu. It just had its grand opening today (4/15). The atmosphere was calm with a few tables and counter seats. They offer three types of branded pork: "Mangalitsa Pork," "TOKYOX," and "Hayashi SPF Pork." You can choose from loin, rib loin, or tenderloin cuts, with prices ranging from 2,000 yen to 3,000 yen. The tonkatsu takes about 20 minutes to fry after ordering. I tried the Hayashi SPF Pork, which is known for its fine texture and tenderness. The tonkatsu was served with various condiments like pepper, yuzu pepper, wasabi, salt, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon, and pickles. The tonkatsu was fried at a low temperature, resulting in a beautiful pink color. The breading was thin and crispy, while the meat was tender and flavorful. The fat was sweet and delicious. I enjoyed it with various condiments and even tried it with fig sauce at the end. Overall, it was a delightful tonkatsu lunch in a lovely space. It would be fun to try different branded pork options on future visits.

I visited on the opening day, April 15, 2023. The restaurant is a tonkatsu specialty store called Miyagawa Tonemon, famous for its premium pork tonkatsu in Osaka, produced by New Bayve, and is the fourth store in the New Bayve Group, located in Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto. The restaurant is tucked away in an alley, so it may be easy to get lost if you rely on Google Maps. The alley is not on the north side, but there is a passage in the middle of the building on the west side, and as you proceed further back, you will see the restaurant. If you use Google Maps to go, there is a passage in front of the Apollo Shokudo building, so specifying Apollo Shokudo may make it easier to find. ■ Atmosphere Inside the restaurant, which has a calm color scheme renovated from a townhouse, there are 5 counter seats and 4 two-person table seats. I was guided to the counter seat. Under the counter table, there is a shelf where you can put your bag, and I was told that I could place my bag there. On the table, there were fig sauce, carrot dressing, and shiso dressing. ■ Ordering method After being seated, you order while looking at the wooden menu book. You can choose from 3 types of premium pork, each with a description of the meat's characteristics, making it easy to understand. For lunch, it is served in a set style with rice, salad, and miso soup. Salad can be either cabbage or lettuce. Premium pork comes in three types: "Mangalitsa Pork," "Tokyo-X," and "Hayashi SPF Pork," with loin, rib loin, and fillet cuts, and you can also choose the gram amount. For lunch, rice, miso soup, and salad are included in the set. Salad can be either cabbage or lettuce, which is unusual compared to other restaurants. Rice, miso soup, and salad are free for the first serving, but there is a charge from the second serving. Prices range from 2000 yen to 3000 yen. You can also order additional fillet, Tokyo-X menchi-katsu, and one-bite katsu. Since everything is fried and served together, ordering additional items all at once may be a bit disappointing. It took about 30 minutes in total. ■ What I ordered I ordered the Mangalitsa Pork loin 160 grams, additional fillet, and also ordered the menchi-katsu and one-bite katsu. It was a bit of a large portion, but I was fine since I had a light breakfast. ◆ Impressions Chopsticks were already placed at each seat. About 20 minutes later, before the tonkatsu arrived, rice, miso soup, and yogurt were served first. The rice had a slightly watery texture. The miso soup was hearty and delicious. About 5 minutes later, the tonkatsu arrived. It was arranged on a palette-like unique plate with the cross-section of the tonkatsu facing up. Around the tonkatsu, there were seven types of condiments: whole pepper, yuzu pepper, akagarashi (red chili pepper), salt, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon, as well as pickles. I was instructed to put the fig sauce in the empty space in the middle and to use two types of dressing for the cabbage. ● Mangalitsa Pork loin 160 grams Mangalitsa Pork is a rare breed of pig designated as a national treasure in Hungary, known as the "edible national treasure," with a high marbling rate and a low melting point, giving it a melting umami taste. This was my first time trying this premium pork, so I had high expectations. The tonkatsu is cooked at a low temperature, so it took some time but had a delicious pink color. When I tried to take a bite, it was quite chewy and I couldn't bite through, so I ended up eating it whole. The breading was thin and crispy. It had a strong wild taste, perhaps due to the meat. I ordered loin, but I was a bit concerned that almost one piece was mostly fat. I liked the condiments such as salt, yuzu pepper, and fig sauce. The fig sauce has a rich sweetness and umami with a fruity flavor. Finally, the yogurt that was served earlier had become lukewarm and difficult to eat with chopsticks, so I mentioned to the staff that it was difficult to eat with chopsticks.

If you walk along the river for about 10 minutes from Shijo Kawaramachi, you will find Miyagawa Butaemon. The restaurant is located in a hidden place, giving it a bit of a hidden gem feel. Inside, there are 6 counter seats and 3 table seats, exuding a calm machiya atmosphere that is typical of Kyoto. Produced by the popular tonkatsu restaurant New Bayve from Osaka, the menu features three types of premium pork: Hayashi SPF, Tokyo X, and Mangalitsa. I chose Hayashi SPF to compare it with the one I had at the Toyosaki branch of Kureya. You can choose between cabbage and lettuce for the vegetables, and I recommend the lettuce as it feels more refreshing on the stomach. The tonkatsu arrived looking almost like the signature style of New Bayve, accompanied by a variety of condiments. The coating was slightly oily, with a rare texture, making it suitable for enjoying with sauce rather than just salt. The loin cut of the Hayashi SPF had a higher fat content overall, with the two end pieces being mostly fatty, so it might be a bit challenging for those who do not like fatty meat. However, if you love fatty meat, you might find this tonkatsu very satisfying. Perhaps the light and refreshing cabbage is meant to make the fatty meat easier to eat? It's still early days since the opening of this new tonkatsu restaurant in Kyoto, Miyagawa Butaemon, so there is potential for improvement. Thank you for the meal.

New Babe's affiliated store? The interior is trendy and stylish, with a beautiful restroom. The lunch set includes 150g of Lin SPF roast for ¥2500. For dinner, you can add a set for an additional ¥400, and refills are possible. Lin SPF is delicious after all ☺︎

I came back again! I wanted to eat Tokyo X. The deliciousness of the pork is still the best. They cook it carefully, so it's delicious, and the pork soup has lots of meat chunks so you can have seconds. The best!