Nowadays, it’s hard to go on a trip. To experience the feeling of traveling, I had miso cutlet at Yabaton (矢場とん) in Ginza. Miso cutlet is a local specialty of the Nagoya area, and Yabaton is famous for its miso cutlet. While there are many Yabaton branches across Western Japan, particularly in Aichi, home to Nagoya, there are only two branches in Eastern Japan: one in Ginza and the other in Tokyo Station.
They offer bento boxes featuring miso cutlet. You can order them directly at the restaurant without a reservation, but it takes some time to prepare. To save time, it’s better to call ahead and order in advance (03-3546-8810).
If you have a Hot pepper account, you can reserve in advance for as few as one person during their business hours. They also have an English page, but it’s not ideal to use it.
On the menu, you’ll find “tonkatsu,” which refers to miso cutlet in this restaurant. The miso sauce is poured over the tonkatsu in front of you. If you prefer your tonkatsu without sauce, you can request it when ordering. They’ll ask if you’d like the sauce on your tonkatsu.
They also serve other dishes, such as doteni (simmered meat with sauce), miso daikon, deep-fried scallops, and more.
I ordered the Loin tonkatsu set. You can choose between white rice or rice with mixed grains. I opted for rice with mixed grains. The tonkatsu alone costs 800 yen, which is quite affordable.
Take a look! The tonkatsu is large. Although it’s not very thick, it’s thick enough. The red miso sauce, a Nagoya specialty, may look strong in color, but it’s not overpowering or too sweet. It’s a perfect companion to the rice, and the cabbage too. Don’t worry—second helpings of cabbage and rice are offered free of charge! 😉
The staff recommended adding a lot of grated sesame, so I did. After taking the photo, I tasted it, but I needed even more sesame, so I added some more. As the staff suggested, a generous amount of sesame adds a flavorful touch to the dish.
At first, I thought the sauce might be too heavy and greasy, but in reality, it wasn’t. The table also offers mustard, ichimi pepper, and other condiments, so I never got bored with the flavors and enjoyed the meal until the very end.
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Name Yabaton Ginza branch (矢場とん 銀座店)
Open Day through night
Reservation Available (Hot Pepper)
Credit card Available
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