I finally had the chance to visit the new Tonkatsu Yachiyo (とんかつ八千代) on the 3rd floor of the Management Building in Toyosu Market. Although I missed visiting soon after the market opened, weekday mornings have become much quieter, making it easier to find a seat these days.
Sometimes I crave their rich and fatty deep-fried dishes. The restaurant has plenty of tables and counter seats, and the pigs on the signboard are adorably charming.
I’ve previously written a detailed guide on how to reach the Management Building (Kanri-to).
Yachiyo serves their famous roast pork and egg on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only. It was Tuesday when I visited, and the dish was as popular as ever, especially among male customers—almost 90% of the orders were for this set!
Prices have gone up since the Tsukiji days, but most menu items remain unchanged. For example, the large kuruma prawn set now costs ¥4,500—quite a jump!
Whenever I’m unsure of what to order, I rely on a simple rule among Yachiyo fans:“Just go with the C Set.” This set includes their top three fried dishes: horse mackerel, scallop, and prawn. The current price is ¥1,700, but I remember when it was just ¥1,300 during my first visit to Tsukiji in 2012. Time flies!
Although I didn’t see the C Set listed on the menu this time, I asked if it was available—and thankfully, they accepted my order! (Maybe it’s there, and I just missed it due to sleepiness.) The miso soup was a pleasant surprise—it’s much tastier now compared to the Tsukiji days, likely thanks to the larger kitchen facilities.
The fried horse mackerel was thick and delicious as always, with a crispy coating. I like to enjoy half with mustard and the other half with tartar sauce. While Worcester sauce is also available, it’s just not my preference.
The kuruma prawn was smaller than I remembered from my last visit, but still delicious. And the scallop? Just look at its perfectly rare center—so sweet and tender!
In winter, several shops at Toyosu Market serve kakifurai (deep-fried oysters), but Yachiyo’s oysters stand out with their bold flavor. Though smaller in size, I eagerly look forward to them every season.
If you’re craving larger kakifurai, I recommend trying Odayasu instead.
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Name Tonkatsu Yachiyo (とんかつ八千代)
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