{"id":4632,"date":"2025-05-09T11:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T02:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/?p=4632"},"modified":"2025-05-04T16:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T07:27:38","slug":"i-went-to-try-the-pork-cutlet-that-a-celebrity-said-was-the-best-in-my-life-and-it-was-amazing-tonkatsu-hinata-takadanobaba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/?p=4632","title":{"rendered":"I went to try the pork cutlet that a celebrity said was &#8220;the best in my life&#8221; and it was amazing | Tonkatsu [Hinata] @ Takadanobaba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b774b23189fa88c5420b21d4d7602220-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b774b23189fa88c5420b21d4d7602220-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b774b23189fa88c5420b21d4d7602220-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b774b23189fa88c5420b21d4d7602220-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b774b23189fa88c5420b21d4d7602220-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/b774b23189fa88c5420b21d4d7602220-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh no, my daily work stress is reaching its max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m going to have to eat something really delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was at the office in the afternoon (I was working, by the way).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not like I decided to go because Mr. Ariyoshi said that Tonkatsu Hinata was &#8220;the best in my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have an interesting course here, &#8220;Comparison Course (6 cuts) 3,900 yen.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison course is by reservation only and is not offered on holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably possible because they buy the whole pig, but this is also the secret to their popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place is about a 5-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked. I&#8217;ve walked for about 20 minutes now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh? Did I get lost again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s strange, I should have been there by now, but walking in this cold weather is making the frostbite on my big toe worse. Oh, it&#8217;s itchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3239.5413628715414!2d139.70494161103792!3d35.712902328119725!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60188d3c1e20d333%3A0x1dd9841fd179f2dd!2z44CSMTY5LTAwNzUg5p2x5Lqs6YO95paw5a6_5Yy66auY55Sw6aas5aC077yS5LiB55uu77yR77yT4oiS77yZ!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1737259374706!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried to ask Google, but my hands were numb and it didn&#8217;t work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was looking here and there and I was getting a little tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s wrong with me? I&#8217;m lost again! Give me a break, you old man!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, the shop was halfway down the road after I turned left from the main road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phew, I finally got there. It was so close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a line of people in front of the shop, so it&#8217;s easy to get a rough idea of \u200b\u200bwhere it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always use the crowds as a landmark. When there&#8217;s no crowd and I accidentally pass by, it&#8217;s usually a holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like the ratio of Japanese to foreigners is about 50% each. Tonkatsu could be said to be a global food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clapton loves tonkatsu too<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, when Eric Clapton comes to Japan, he goes straight to his favorite tonkatsu restaurant in Harajuku<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The store is small<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/f474358b4ef0ffa3b4f8eabb8482a15f-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/f474358b4ef0ffa3b4f8eabb8482a15f-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/f474358b4ef0ffa3b4f8eabb8482a15f-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/f474358b4ef0ffa3b4f8eabb8482a15f-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/f474358b4ef0ffa3b4f8eabb8482a15f-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/f474358b4ef0ffa3b4f8eabb8482a15f-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u5e97\u69cb\u3048\u306f\u5c0f\u3055\u3044\u306e\u3060<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A regular customer is having a friendly conversation with the staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But even regulars have to line up. This place is built on equality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A store that is particular about its customers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While waiting, I examine the menu at the store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Menu at the store<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always order pork loin. I&#8217;ve almost never ordered fillet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loin cutlet set meal is \u00a51,300, but<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m at an age where I&#8217;m quite interested in the \u00a51,850 rump cutlet set meal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s okay this time, I&#8217;d like to try the rump set meal next time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After waiting for about 20 minutes, I was called inside the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The turnover is surprisingly fast. Maybe it was just by chance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter the store, the entire surface is a counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I guess I&#8217;ll have to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally I enter the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The counter is quite high, so I can see the kitchen. It&#8217;s a nice view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The staff are all foreign, from Chinese to Vietnamese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I&#8217;m waiting, the pork cutlet set meal arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bowl is here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/656bde16007d96223cdd32e4e5ac358d-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/656bde16007d96223cdd32e4e5ac358d-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/656bde16007d96223cdd32e4e5ac358d-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/656bde16007d96223cdd32e4e5ac358d-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/656bde16007d96223cdd32e4e5ac358d-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/656bde16007d96223cdd32e4e5ac358d-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u5727\u5dfb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazing.<br>The pork cutlet is also amazing, but I secretly liked the plate it was served on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems to suit my taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3637\" src=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dd24fd9c23fecbd47d0cd5d48cd3187f-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dd24fd9c23fecbd47d0cd5d48cd3187f-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dd24fd9c23fecbd47d0cd5d48cd3187f-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dd24fd9c23fecbd47d0cd5d48cd3187f-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dd24fd9c23fecbd47d0cd5d48cd3187f-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dd24fd9c23fecbd47d0cd5d48cd3187f-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">so cool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3636\" src=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fa39e2e7b69545d71a9527817160900f-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fa39e2e7b69545d71a9527817160900f-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fa39e2e7b69545d71a9527817160900f-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fa39e2e7b69545d71a9527817160900f-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fa39e2e7b69545d71a9527817160900f-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wagahaiwaushi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fa39e2e7b69545d71a9527817160900f-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">looks fine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful pink meat and sizzle of Miyoko are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>proof that it&#8217;s cooked to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seasoning is varied, and I wait at the table for the starting lineup to be announced.<br>The batter is crispy. This looks delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The players are waiting on the table to announce the starting lineup, so everything is in perfect condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, Amami salt has a little sweetness lol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inca salt is a little salty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever since I went to the tonkatsu restaurant [Tonta] in Takadanobaba, I&#8217;ve become a fan of salt instead of sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-class tonkatsu = salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular tonkatsu = sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use them like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first bite of chicken, I chose sweet salt and mixed it with mustard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it goes without saying that the olive oil is exquisitely blended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at this juicy texture!<br>The fact that you can get one free refill of rice and cabbage is a nice surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one tonkatsu in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chop it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mmmmm! It&#8217;s so good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ensemble of the batter, fat, sweet salt, and pork&#8217;s natural ingredients evoked emotions that surpassed even the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no wonder that Ariyoshi declared it to be the &#8220;lifetime best.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to copy that and say it&#8217;s the &#8220;current best&#8221; (I don&#8217;t get it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, it&#8217;s that good. Until now, Ton-ta was No. 1, but this one is hard to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you consider the price and the fact that you can eat interesting cuts, it&#8217;s not surprising that Hinata wins overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isn&#8217;t this the best value for money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s review<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When paying, I had a problem with not understanding the language the foreign staff was speaking, but I was able to solve it with body language since I speak a worldwide language (what about the language?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I can eat this much tonkatsu, I&#8217;m sure Hinata will have such overwhelming quality that it will make the 20 minutes I lost by getting lost, the 20 minutes I waited in the cold, and the worsening of my chilblains all seem meaningless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a day that made me understand why Takadanobaba is called a hotbed of tonkatsu and a holy place, and it even evoked emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I had no idea at the time that I would get fed up with the itchiness of my chilblains when I got home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh my God!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-big_icon_good\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An interesting restaurant where you can compare different tonkatsu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can choose from olive oil, salt, and sauce to your liking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can have free refills of rice and cabbage (only once)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh no, my daily work stress is reaching its max. 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