I used it for dinner. I was looking for a place to eat alone after work and happened to find this restaurant nearby that was still open, so I decided to stop by. It was mostly men like salarymen coming in after work, and it was quite lively. I sat at the counter, watched TV while waiting. Ordered menu: Pork cutlet set meal. The meat was thick and crispy, and I think it had a quality that exceeded the price. Thank you for the meal.

Today I had lunch at a tonkatsu restaurant called "Teishoku Katsukokuya" in Takashimadaira. The nearest station is Shintakashimadaira Station on the Toei Mita Line, about a 10-minute walk away. The restaurant is located along the street under the elevated section of the Metropolitan Expressway Route 5 Ikebukuro Line, and I had been curious about it because of the tonkatsu sign. I parked my car in the dedicated parking lot and entered the restaurant. The menu displayed outside included options like pork cutlet set meal, pork fillet cutlet set meal, katsudon, and pork cutlet curry, all priced under 1,000 yen. Inside the restaurant, it had a fast-food chain-like atmosphere, somewhat similar to "Katsuya." I sat at the counter seat, and the ordering system was through a touch panel, which I'm not very good at. After ordering, the food was served in about 10 minutes. The seafood fry set meal came with oyster fry, squid fry, white fish fry, horse mackerel fry, cold tofu, miso soup, and rice, offering a generous portion. They also served pickled vegetables in a container, but I don't eat pickles much so I skipped it. The freshly fried seafood fry included 2 oyster fries, 2 squid fries, white fish fry, horse mackerel fry, shredded cabbage, tartar sauce, and lemon, with oil paper placed between the fry and cabbage. Eating all those fried items made me quite full. Having the cold tofu as a side was a nice touch to balance out the meal.

The tonkatsu restaurant in Shin Takashimadaira serves a very standard katsudon. It is probably freshly fried with a slightly sweet and rich flavor. The rice portion is generous by default. The atmosphere of the restaurant is reminiscent of Katsuya, but it is a standalone shop. The menu is touch panel style. The katsudon for 650 yen offers a decent amount of tonkatsu. The flavor and quality of the tonkatsu are okay. It is a good place to enjoy a regular katsudon.

I hadn't visited this place in over 10 years, but decided to try it out. I ordered the Hire Katsu Don for ¥680 with a large size for an additional ¥90. The taste was a bit too sweet for my liking. Orders are placed using a tablet, which is quite advanced. It has a katsu restaurant vibe, but the prices are on the higher side. I'm not sure if there are other locations besides the one in Takashimadaira. They are thorough with their COVID-19 prevention measures, with splash guards and thorough disinfection.

This is my first visit for a weekend lunch. The restaurant is located along the elevated highway of Route 5, with the nearest station being Shinkoshimadaira Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line. The parking lot is a bit small and the restaurant itself doesn't feel very large. Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted with a casual "Please choose any seat you like," so I found a seat and sat down. Each table has a modern-style order terminal, and the menu is selected from the terminal. I originally wanted to try the "Shrimp Bowl" that was listed on Tabelog, but it seems like it may have been discontinued. There is a wide variety of "set meals" available, but I ordered the "Hirekatsu Don" for 680 yen. The "Hirekatsu Don" comes with four round pieces of "hire" meat topped with egg. The taste is exactly what you would expect from a "katsu don" and does not disappoint. Plus, at 680 yen, the cost performance is excellent.

At the end of a motorcycle tour, I decided to have dinner at a restaurant I had never tried before, just before Yoshinoya. It seemed to be a chain restaurant, but I had never seen it before. The menu was divided into bowls, set meals, curry, and udon/soba, and orders were made through a self-ordering touch panel. They had the usual options like pork cutlet set, fillet cutlet, and miso cutlet. There were also options like curry with cutlet and fried oysters, but I chose the recommended set: Pork Cutlet Bowl with Miso Soup Set for 890 yen. The pork cutlet was large with egg on top. The miso soup was a bit on the strong side, but when I looked at the picture, it seemed to have a slightly light taste. I actually like the miso soup at Matsuya, even at chain restaurants. The ingredients in the miso soup here were a bit small compared to Matsuya. The main dish, the pork cutlet bowl, had a rich flavor with a typical taste of egg-covered cutlet bowl. It was delicious and satisfying. Comparing the prices with other restaurants may come to mind, but this place offers its own unique taste at this price point.

On holidays at 1pm. It is difficult to find a non-franchised restaurant with a parking lot in Tokyo, but this one has a few parking spaces which is convenient. However, it's important to note that it's unclear what the situation is like during weekday lunch hours. The Hirekatsu set meal costs 830 yen. It consists of two pieces of Hirekatsu cut in half. The Hirekatsu has a perfect balance of frying, with a slightly pink color. The batter is finely and firmly fried. The meat is firm, and at first glance, it may seem like processed meat due to its clean cross-section, but it is actually genuine Hire meat. The miso soup, tofu, shredded cabbage, and rice are served in generous portions, almost like 1.5 servings, and pickled mustard greens are also included, making it a good value for money. 25 reviews, average rating 3.28.

Located a 10-minute walk from the nearest Shin-Takashimadaira Station, "Tonkatsu Katsukokuya Takashimadaira Store" is situated next to Yoshinoya, offering a wide range of dishes such as tempura, udon, soba, ramen, curry, bento, and more, mainly focusing on delivery. It seems to be a tonkatsu business operated by Takashimadaira's local company, "Tatsumori." Despite being named Takashimadaira Store, "Katsukokuya" appears to have only one branch at the moment. The order placed at this store included a "Rosukatsu Teishoku" for 900 yen (+tax), which consisted of a thick and crispy fried pork cutlet, cold tofu, rice, miso soup, and pickles served on a tray. The pork cutlet was satisfyingly devoured.

On February 26, 2021, I tried the Hire Katsu Donburi for 600 yen and the Tonjiru soup set for 240 yen at the counter seats where you can order through a touch panel. It seems like this kind of ordering system helps reduce order mistakes and is also a good measure against COVID-19. It took a bit of time for the food to arrive, but the portion size of the Hire Katsu Donburi was decent and the taste was good. The Tonjiru soup was surprisingly hearty. The meal was quite filling, especially with the generous amount of ingredients. A unique feature is that they serve a complimentary spicy pickled vegetable side dish, which adds to the overall richness of the meal. Thank you for the delicious meal. p.s. Please be cautious as the parking space is small, especially for larger vehicles. It might be a tight fit for big cars parked next to each other, especially if the occupants are on the larger side.

During work, I happened to stop by a restaurant for lunch, which I thought was a high-quality tonkatsu specialty shop based on the exterior, but once inside, it was more of a casual katsu restaurant like "〇tsuya". Orders were placed using a touch panel system. The menu was carefully selected, and I decided to have the tonkatsu bowl with sauce and miso soup set. The tonkatsu bowl that was served looked more voluminous than expected for the price, but unfortunately, only half of it was tonkatsu and the other half was fried white fish. The flavor was on the light side and slightly lacking for my taste. However, the miso soup with plenty of ingredients and the set overall had decent value for money. It was convenient that card payment was available at this type of restaurant. The only disappointing part was that despite the heavy rain and cold weather on the day of my visit, only cold tea was provided. Due to the size of the shop and the level of customer traffic that day, it took quite some time for the tonkatsu bowl to be served, so my body ended up getting very cold. It would be great if they could provide warm tea, especially during the winter. One thing that sets this place apart from other competitors is that they also offer soba and udon, and the set of hot udon with katsu bowl seemed to be popular. I plan to visit here during the winter and try that out next time.

Located on the west side of Akatsuka Park, under the highway, there are three fast food drive-in style restaurants. Today, I visited "Katsukuniya," which serves as the center of these three restaurants. It is a store format of the delivery-only "Tsukiji Tenpin" based in Itabashi. While "Tenpin" mainly offers tempura bowls, here, as the name suggests, tonkatsu is the main dish. They do not have multiple locations, just this one store. However, the nearby "Tsukemen Tatsumori" is also managed by the same owner. The interior of the restaurant has a fast food atmosphere, but there are no young people like high school or college students hanging around. Local men, elderly couples, and workers are seen enjoying their meals. Orders are placed using tablets, but it may take some time due to the extensive menu options. Make sure to check all the menu items displayed on the walls, including the ones farther away. Oh, there are so many tempting menu options! What should I do? I'll go for the "Hirekatsu Don" for ¥600. Oh, a delicious looking katsu don has arrived. And at this price! Let's dig in. The katsu is cooked perfectly, with freshly beaten egg on top. The slightly sweet sauce complements the dish well. It's really delicious. The hirekatsu is tender, with just the right amount of fat, not too greasy. I usually prefer rosu (pork loin) over hire (pork fillet), but this hire is also really good. I'm enjoying this meal. Even for women, it's a good portion size that can be finished easily. Perfect for someone like me who eats lightly. And the price is unbeatable for a fast food katsu don. It's a convenient place to grab a quick katsu don by car. Thank you for the meal.

The katsudon had thick slices of meat and the sauce was delicious. I wonder why I chose the mixed fry set... It had white fish, small mackerel, squid, and two small pieces of fried chicken, with a surprisingly generous portion of rice. The oil was heavy and the batter lacked the crispy texture due to the oil and sauce. It felt heavy and overwhelming, especially the white fish which was watery and soft. Due to the impact of the coronavirus, there were many people ordering takeout and the restaurant was empty. Thank you for the meal.

On February 21, 2020, Friday, around 1:30 PM, I visited a restaurant in work attire. The parking lot was available, it was lunchtime, no smoking, and credit cards were accepted. I visited during a break from work. The service was polite and unexpectedly good. The food was delicious, but the atmosphere inside the restaurant felt somewhat damp for some reason. Despite it being past 1 PM, which is still a good time during lunchtime, there were only about two customers. I felt a bit uneasy. I ordered the katsudon for 550 yen, along with miso soup and salad for an additional 150 yen. The food arrived in a few minutes. There were green beans in the middle of the katsudon instead of green onions, which was a bit strange, but the katsudon was satisfying and tasty. The salad, including potato salad, was also a nice addition. Despite enjoying the meal, the atmosphere inside the restaurant felt somewhat worn out, lacking energy and brightness in the service. Perhaps that's the difference compared to other similar restaurants like Katsuya. There don't seem to be any other branches based on my online search, but it might be worth remembering when looking for a place to eat around Takashimadaira by car. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant on July 21, 2019 at 12:30 PM. There were 4 groups of customers when I entered, and about 3 groups after that. The restaurant is located in Higashitamashima 3-chome, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, a little far from the station so it seems that most customers use cars. It is located along the Metropolitan Expressway Route 5, where Yoshinoya and Jolly Pasta are also located. The restaurant, named Takashimadaira, has a spacious and clean interior with 40 seats. It is operated by a food and beverage company called Ten Food System, and it seems to be the only branch in the area. I didn't have high expectations due to the low price of 581 yen for the katsu-don, but the set meal with katsu-don, salad, and miso soup for 743 yen exceeded my expectations. The taste was beyond imagination, with a strong flavor and juicy katsu. The restaurant has been in business for 20 years, and it's no wonder considering its delicious food. It's an affordable and casual place, so I would like to come back if I ever crave katsu-don again. If you want to enjoy a delicious and affordable katsu-don that has been in business for 20 years in Shin-Takashimadaira, visit Tonkatsu Katsukokuya Takashimadaira Branch.

I visited a circle in Toda after a long time and decided to grab a bite at "Katsu Kunya." I couldn't decide on a place for fried food, so I checked my gourmet guide and found this place nearby. I arrived before opening time and saw two cars already parked outside. I entered the restaurant and was amazed by the extensive menu. I ordered the Chicken Tenderloin Teriyaki Rice Bowl and Udon Set for 918 yen. The udon was delicious, especially with the shichimi spice and large shiso leaf. The rice bowl had a generous portion of chicken tenderloin with a tasty sweet and savory sauce. The meal was satisfying and didn't make me feel too heavy. Overall, it was a great dining experience at "Katsu Kunya" in Itabashi.

Today's lunch was a set meal of soba noodles and katsudon. It's officially the season for warm soba noodles as the cold ones are no longer available. This set meal costs around 850 yen and it's still delicious as always. However, I felt like the katsudon was a bit less flavorful this time, maybe because the kitchen staff is different between lunch and dinner.

Today I had lunch at a tonkatsu restaurant! In the past, when the mixed tartare katsu donburi was just introduced as a new menu, the sauce was extremely strong. It was the kind of sauce that made you want to drink lots of tea after finishing the meal. I decided to try it again after a long time, and it was delicious! It was packed with ingredients like squid and oysters, and the sauce was just right, not too strong. It could even be a bit stronger and still be good! The crispy, hot coating was also very tasty.

I went to my usual dining spot, Katsukuni. Today's order was a katsudon and soba set! The server asked if I wanted warm soba. Ah, so it's already the season for warm soba~ I thought to myself as I eagerly waited for it to arrive. The meal was packed with carbs and I was completely full. I didn't need much for dinner that night. Laughing.

This time, I ordered the large serving for the 8th time and it was quite a generous amount. The tempura was freshly fried, crispy, and delicious.

The cost performance is great. The food is decently delicious.