I initially thought that tonkatsu wasn’t as popular in Osaka, considering the local specialty kushikatsu is so well-loved. However, I learned about a tonkatsu restaurant that holds a prestigious reputation in Japan. The restaurant’s name is Tonkatsu Manje (とんかつマンジェ).
The chef trained at a French restaurant in a hotel, and he skillfully applies that experience to his tonkatsu.
They open at 11:30 a.m., but you should arrive earlier, as they place a reservation sheet in front of the shop at 9 a.m. Visitors can write their name and group size on the sheet. There are only 13 counter seats, so you may need to wait for a long time.
You can choose from two options for both salt and sauce:
* Salt – Black charcoal salt, White truffle salt
* Sauce – Pork cutlet sauce, Original sauce
Once we placed our order, the salt was brought out first. I was surprised at how much salt was served – on a large, warm plate! I wasn’t sure what to do with it as the dish took up a lot of space on my table. :p
I ordered Hyuga Aji-Buta pork tonkatsu.
Hyuga Aji-Buta pork is a premium breed from Miyazaki Prefecture. It is known for its white, sweet meat. The pork wasn’t overly fatty, and it was easy to eat. I enjoyed the balance of fat.
I enjoyed the tonkatsu with salt, sauce, olive oil, and mustard. It was a delightful mix of flavors! However, it was a bit challenging to eat because my tonkatsu and rice were placed far apart. :O
My friend ordered Tokyo X and deluxe fillet cutlet. Tokyo X is a rare mixed breed of pork (Beijin black pork, English black pork, and Duroc), known for its precious quality. Because of this, the price is quite high. The fat was sweet, and the meat was juicy. It was delicious! I know there aren’t many restaurants that serve Tokyo X, so it’s a real treat.
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Name Tonkatsu Manjer (とんかつマンジェ)
Open Lunch, Dinner
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