Tokushima Fish Wholesaler Totokatsu

Located in Konya-machi, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, “Tokushima Fish Wholesaler Totokatsu” is a well-known Japanese restaurant that attracts diners from both inside and outside the prefecture. During Awa Odori, Tokushima’s iconic festival held in August, it stands in a special area filled with excitement.

The restaurant’s specialty is dishes made with “Naruto sea bream,” known for its firm, cherry-blossom-pink flesh raised in the Naruto Strait. Above all, “Totokatsu Sea Bream Rice” is the signature dish. One whole fish is cooked in an earthenware pot, and diners break up the meat as they eat. It is a dish with a pleasantly balanced saltiness and the rich flavor of sea bream. There are also à la carte dishes such as the “Assorted Sashimi” and “Assorted Tempura.” In addition, the “Totokatsu Course,” where you can savor Tokushima’s seasonal delicacies, is also popular for banquets. A carefully selected lineup of local Awa sake is also available to enjoy with the food.

There are 60 seats in total, including counter seats and tatami seating. At the counter, you can also watch the chefs’ skilled craftsmanship. The private rooms offer a calm space with the warmth of wood. This spot truly lives up to the name “Tokushima Fish Wholesaler,” where you can enjoy fresh, richly flavored seafood from Tokushima.