I finally had the long-awaited opportunity to have lunch at "Tonkatsu Mange" in Yao.This renowned restaurant has even ranked first on Tabelog in the past, and it's a place that no tonkatsu lover would be unfamiliar with.I managed to take a day off on a weekday, so I made a reservation early in the morning and was able to join the second seating.There were so many tempting options, but I decided on the Select Set A (JPY 4000) plus a set meal (JPY 730), and upgraded my tonkatsu to Super Golden Pork (JPY 520).The course was beautifully arranged, starting with the foie gras tonkatsu, which was absolutely exquisite. I was completely captivated from the first bite.The meal included salad, pickles, red miso soup, and rice. The pickles featured water eggplant topped with bonito flakes, making for a perfect palate cleanser!To my surprise, the red miso soup even contained tapioca.The second course featured the Premium Fillet Tonkatsu, which I enjoyed with white truffle salt. It was so tender that it felt otherworldly in its deliciousness.The Premium Loin Tonkatsu was also delightful, with a sweet richness in the fat. It paired wonderfully with olive oil and the house-made sauce.To finish off, the champagne sorbet was elegant and helped cleanse the palate from the richness of the fried dishes.There’s definitely a reason why this popular restaurant has such a great reputation.I already want to go back again!
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