Tonkatsu Restaurant Yamabe

Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish consisting of breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets. Below is an overview of the history of tonkatsu.

History of Tonkatsu Restaurant

1.**Origin of the dish (end of the 19th century):**The roots of tonkatsu can be traced back to the end of the 19th century. In the beginning, Western meat dishes were introduced to Japan at a time when meat dishes were not common. In particular, cutlets were introduced to Japan, which influenced the later development of tonkatsu.

2.** Popularization of cutlets in Japan (early 20th century):**
Katsuletsu is a dish in which meat is thinly pounded, coated with batter, and deep fried, and became popular in Japan. This was one example of the introduction of Western culinary culture, which was eventually adapted to the Japanese style.

3.**The Birth of Tonkatsu (1920s-1930s):**Tonkatsu was born in a specific form in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The first restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo, was called “Tonkatsu”. It is believed that the restaurant “Katsuya” in Asakusa, Tokyo, was the first to serve tonkatsu. At first, beef cutlets were the main ingredient at this restaurant, but later pork was used, and this became widespread.

4.** Postwar Popularization and Popularity (after 1945):**
After the war, tonkatsu gained popularity as a reasonably priced and hearty dish despite the severe food situation. It was served in many cafeterias and restaurants and spread throughout Japan.

5.** Derivative Menus and Evolution (Late 20th Century and Beyond):**Over time, tonkatsu has evolved into a wide variety of derivative dishes. Examples include katsudon (pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice) and katsu sandwich (pork cutlet sandwiched between two pieces of bread).

Today, tonkatsu has become a popular dish in Japan and abroad, and is served in many restaurants and fast food restaurants.

The Attractiveness of Yamabe

The outstanding hospitality often seen in Japanese teishoku restaurants can be found here at Yamabe. The food is not expensive, but the customers are happy and satisfied with their experience. This is the result of hospitality. There is no excessive service, and all customers dine in silence, each in a very pleasant manner. High perfection as a restaurant.
　Thick and hearty, with only cabbage, oshinko, miso soup, and that’s it. The koromo is light, the oil is not greasy, and the food is delicious. The clean restaurant is always full, and when you finish eating, you leave as soon as possible, and the next customer comes in right after you. The manager is always smiling and attentive, and, for example, the tea is never empty.
　Everyone thinks this is inexpensive, and in fact it is very inexpensive. Waiting in line is probably understandable. Under the cold weather, on a hot summer day, you still want to eat tonkatsu here. Japanese teishoku-ya are definitely world-class. If you ever come to Japan, you should definitely go there.

4-5-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
11:00～(L.O.15:00) 17:00～(L.O.21:00)