Dinner at Tonkatsu Fujii (とんかつ ふじ井)

Dinner at Tonkatsu Fujii (とんかつ ふじ井)

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⭐ "Chiyo Phantom Pork Loin Set Meal 180g" - The Legendary Pork ⭐...The last plate... truly became a legend...I arrived 10 minutes before opening, as part of my regular visits.With the rainy season over, I thought waiting in the blazing sun would be a bit tough, but today, they kindly opened the noren (curtain) a little early due to the heat.The warm welcome from the master and his wife with their smiles, "Welcome!"I headed to my usual counter seat. At that moment, something caught my eye..."What!? What is this!?" (laughs)The Chiyo Phantom Pork, which was supposed to be out of production, was on the menu!When I asked the master, he told me that, at the very last moment, Okamoto Farm contacted Fujii, and miraculously, it was restocked.However, there was only one serving of loin left.Of course, I ordered it before even sitting down (laughs).And the moment I placed my order...The words "Chiyo Phantom Pork" disappeared from the menu.It was truly the last plate.It has indeed become a "legendary pork.""Chiyo Phantom Pork"(Okamoto Farm, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture)This is a rare brand of pork produced exclusively in Japan by Okamoto Farm in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture.It has been loved by many for over 25 years, as it was raised in pursuit of the ideal flavor, earning the title of "legendary pork."❇️ Features ❇️A very rare brand of pork, improved from the rare Middle Yorkshire breed.It has a finely textured and tender meat quality, with a rich flavor of red meat.✨ The fat melts in your mouth, spreading a refined sweetness without being greasy.There is little of the typical pork odor, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural deliciousness of the meat.The balance of the sweetness of the fat, aroma, and the rich flavor of the red meat is truly wonderful, making it a brand of pork that you want to savor with just salt.As usual, the master and I started discussing tonkatsu.He mentioned he had been to Tonkatsu Nanai-do in Tokyo and said, "It was great!"That triggered my **"I want to go there!"** syndrome (laughs).While we were having such a fun conversation, customers kept coming in, and soon the place was full.After about a 20-minute wait, finally, the last Chiyo Phantom Pork was brought to my table.Today, I took more photos than usual.Thinking this might be the last time, each photo felt like a precious memory.The ingredients were top-notch.The master's frying was also superb.I humbly say, itadakimasu (let's eat). m(_ _)mCrispy and light batter encased the #Menki-Raku# beautifully shimmering, slightly pink meat✨As I took a bite, the legendary deliciousness spread throughout my mouth.The sweet and refined fat melted away, followed by the rich flavor of the red meat gently overflowing.The pairing with rice goes without saying—it's the best. (^_^)vIt was so delicious and bittersweet that my eating speed naturally slowed down.Savoring each piece, I thought, "So good..."That happy moment continued~And finally, the last bite...It truly came to an end. ( ̄^ ̄)I am grateful to the Chiyo Phantom Pork for delivering such a delicious experience until the very end.It was a great meal.Receiving the warm smiles of the master and his wife as I left, I headed to my afternoon work. (^_^)vI will visit again next month.Thank you very much. m(_ _)mP.S. I hope to hear news that Chiyo Phantom Pork has made a comeback.I wonder if such information will come my way~o(^-^o)(o^-^)o

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