【1日8食限定】茎わさびと特製醤油でいただく六白黒豚の特選厚切りロースカツうまっしゅ！ : Tonkatsu Iwai

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Shop Information】 Just a 3-minute walk from Daimon Station, renowned Tonkatsu establishment "Nomoto-ya" is recognized as one of the top 100 Tonkatsu restaurants on Tabelog. The pork used here comes from Kagoshima Prefecture's "Rokuhaku Kurobuta." This pork is known for its light flavor, making it an excellent choice for those prone to stomach discomfort. The restaurant features 21 seats in total: 5 at the counter and 16 at tables. It's not uncommon to see a line out the door. Fortunately, during my visit, I was able to enter without waiting as I arrived right at lunchtime opening. ※ No waiting inside the restaurant -------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Report】 ◉ Special Thick-Cut Loin Katsu Set Meal (240g) JPY 2,700 　※ Includes rice, Kurobuta tonjiru (pork miso soup), and pickles. On this day, I ordered the limited-edition Tonkatsu available only 8 times a day. After a wait of about 10 minutes, the loin katsu made its grand appearance. The golden-brown crust and beautifully pink cross-section were stunning. True to its name, it was quite thick, and the sheer mass of 240g was impressive. I began by taking a bite without any condiments. The meat was tender and juicy, releasing a sweet flavor of fat upon the first chew. Purely delicious on its own, I wanted to try it with salt, but Nomoto-ya's recommendation is "Stem Wasabi & Kagoshima Soy Sauce." I placed stem wasabi on the Tonkatsu and dipped it into the sweet Kagoshima soy sauce. This maximized the sweetness of the Tonkatsu and made it exceptionally delicious. Until now, I had always chosen salt for my Tonkatsu, but this combination is sure to become a favorite. By the way, the Kurobuta tonjiru was also incredibly tasty, so much so that the concentrated umami could easily make one bowl of rice disappear. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Overall Review】 This was my first time trying Rokuhaku Kurobuta Tonkatsu, and the rich flavor was so strong that I polished off the entire 240g with ease. The combination of "Stem Wasabi & Kagoshima Soy Sauce" was simply outstanding, and I even contemplated bringing home a bottle of their soy sauce! Haha. Next, I plan to come back for the fillet katsu. It was a great meal! --------------------------------------------------------------------