◆Visit Rating 4.01 Ranked 4th in Japan for Tonkatsu Ranked 2nd in Osaka for Tonkatsu ◆About the Restaurant This is an extremely popular tonkatsu specialty restaurant, acclaimed as the "best in Japan" by food enthusiasts nationwide. It used to hold the top spot for tonkatsu in the country for a long time. Reservations start at 8:30 AM for both lunch and dinner, where you write your name on the reservation board at the restaurant. After signing up, you can leave, but you will receive a call when your turn is approaching. You need to return to the restaurant within 10 minutes of the notification. The capacity is 60 for lunch and 40 for dinner (subject to change), and once these numbers are reached, reservations will close. Even on weekdays, there is often a long line starting early in the morning, so arriving early is essential. ◆Impressions I was fortunate to have a wonderful friend who made this visit possible. Due to the queue, I couldn't get in on the first round and entered on the second round, around noon. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is elegant, with only counter seating, and the service was attentive and excellent. They managed a large number of customers with great care and efficiency. We shared various dishes, but my favorite was the Hiyama Pork TOKYO X. The flavor from the fat was incredibly delicious. What impressed me the most was that even the non-fatty parts were very tasty. Usually, when the fat is strong, the lean parts can taste bland, but here they were delicious. Additionally, there were various ways to enjoy the dishes, such as with truffle salt, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I think going with a large group and sharing is the best way to enjoy this place. ◆Meal Cost (tax included) Approximately JPY 5000 (one piece each of 6 types of pork) ◆Dishes Ordered (food only, tax included) ✔️✔️✔️Pickles Still delicious even after some time since serving. ✔️✔️✔️TOKYO X Overwhelmingly delicious. ✔️✔️✔️Hiyama Pork The fat was incredibly tasty, and what was remarkable was the strong umami from the non-fatty parts as well. ✔️✔️Super Golden Pork ✔️✔️Nanshu Black Pork ✔️✔️Miyazaki Aji Pork All were reliably delicious. ✔️✔️✔️Kagoshima Sanmi Pork Special Tenderloin Very delicious, with a strong red meat flavor. ◆Notes ◆Disclaimer *The information from Michelin and Gault & Millau includes past and recent data. *Prices are listed with tax included. ⭐️Rating Criteria Based on dining experiences across the country, considering local characteristics, etc. For example, in Tokyo, slightly higher prices are understandable. The overall score is determined by the average of taste and cost performance. Ex. Taste 4.2, Cost Performance 3.8 would be 4.0. Taking the price into account: ⭐️3 or below: Satisfied with just one visit ⭐️3.5: Delicious, generally satisfied ⭐️4: Very delicious, would recommend ⭐️4.5: Exquisite/Will return/Highly recommend ⭐️5: The pinnacle of deliciousness/Will visit for life/Absolutely recommend *I carefully evaluate to the first decimal point. *If I notice any discrepancies in the criteria, I occasionally review past ratings. ◆I sincerely hope that my followers enjoy delicious meals at the restaurants I review. I place the highest importance on location and satisfaction relative to the amount paid. ◆I value the reliability and objectivity of the information provided, and I generally include the meal cost. Less