Tonkatsu No Taketei Tagami Branch
A beloved local gem serving Kyushu's finest tonkatsu. Enjoy crispy, juicy pork cutlets with endless rice and cabbage.
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Tonkatsu No Taketei Tagami Branch
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A beloved local gem serving Kyushu's finest tonkatsu. Enjoy crispy, juicy pork cutlets with endless rice and cabbage.
"Kyushu's best pork cutlet. Soft and juicy. It won't be long before I take a reasonable seat."
Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving 15 minutes before opening on weekdays. Avoid long queues.
Order Set Meals
Consider set meal options like upper fillet or fill cutlet for a variety of delicious flavors.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 99-282-0228
Address
7 Chome-2-14 Tagami, Kagoshima, 890-0034, Japan
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Juicy Kagoshima Pork Cutlets
Indulge in crispy, juicy Kagoshima pork cutlets, praised as Kyushu's best. A must-try for tonkatsu lovers.
Unlimited Rice and Cabbage
Enjoy free refills of fluffy rice and crisp shredded cabbage with your meal, ensuring a truly satisfying experience.
Busy but Efficient Atmosphere
Despite constant crowds, service is efficient, ensuring you get your delicious tonkatsu quickly, even during peak hours.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving 15 minutes before opening on weekdays. Avoid long queues.
Order Set Meals
Consider set meal options like upper fillet or fill cutlet for a variety of delicious flavors.
Explore Sauces
Ask for different sauces, like salt or the sweet onion dressing, to enhance your tonkatsu.
Decide Before Entering
During lunch, order immediately upon entering. Plan your order in advance to save time.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving 15 minutes before opening on weekdays. Avoid long queues.
Order Set Meals
Consider set meal options like upper fillet or fill cutlet for a variety of delicious flavors.
Explore Sauces
Ask for different sauces, like salt or the sweet onion dressing, to enhance your tonkatsu.
Decide Before Entering
During lunch, order immediately upon entering. Plan your order in advance to save time.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
This tonkatsu restaurant is highly regarded for its delicious, non-greasy pork cutlets, excellent value, and generous free refills of rice and cabbage. While often crowded, especially during lunch, the service is efficient. Some reviewers note it's a local favorite, consistently delivering a satisfying and affordable meal. Although not always featuring the premium 'black pork,' the quality is consistently praised as exceptional for the price.
"So good! Not greasy or oily! Just right! Unlimited cabbage and rice. Sake was delicious, from Kagoshima's sake distillery too."
Dan M-L
"Very good taste and value for the bigger portion ¥1,100. Free refills of rice and cabbage. Not the famous black-haired pork but still very delicious. Also serve karage and coquette. Ask for the sweet onion dressing. Very crowded during weekday lunch. Even arriving 10 min after opening 11:30 AM it was full and long queue already. Waited 15 min. Four locations around Kagoshima."
Coy Tran
"Chicken and pork cutlets were cooked perfectly. Huge mountain of cabbage.
Rice and cabbage 'refills' ok 👌
Excellent - if you can get a table!!!!
VERY popular."
Simon Parnell-Hopkinson
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Frequently Asked Questions
The signature dish is the tonkatsu, particularly the juicy Kagoshima pork cutlets, known for their crispy coating.
Yes, you can enjoy free refills of rice and shredded cabbage with your meal.
The restaurant is very popular and often crowded, especially during weekday lunch hours. Arriving early is recommended.
Yes, takeout is available for those who prefer to enjoy their meal on the go.
PayPay is accepted for convenient payment.
Yes, they also serve other fried items like karage and croquettes.
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A popular choice among locals because you can enjoy tonkatsu at a reasonable price. Taste juicy Kagoshima pork with a crispy coating. The tare sauce in the bamboo container goes well with cabbage.
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