All Reviews of Yabaton Yaba-cho Main store

Yabaton is one of Nagoya's classic foods not to miss. It's very popular, and there is often a line during peak hours. This time, I specifically ordered their signature pork cutlet, and when it arrived, I realized it was very different from the tonkatsu I was used to! The coating was crispy without being too dry or hard. Covered with plenty of their special miso sauce, it was savory and rich with a hint of sweetness. The sauce soaked into the crispy breading, and together with the tender, juicy pork, it went perfectly with rice. Yabaton's most iconic dish is Nagoya-style miso katsu. The sauce incorporates Hatcho miso, a specialty of Aichi Prefecture, creating a uniquely rich flavor. It's a local Nagoya dish that's worth trying for yourself〜

Yabaton in the Osu Shopping District caught my eye while I was shopping, so I couldn't resist stopping in for a bite! Their signature miso pork cutlet is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The crunchy breading is covered with a rich Nagoya miso sauce, and the savory-sweet flavor goes really well with rice.

Stopping by for a Nagoya specialty while exploring the lively Osu Shopping District is a great way to refuel during your trip.

This time I made a special trip to try Yabaton. Around mealtime, I waited in line for a little over an hour. The wait was a bit long, but after eating, I really felt it lived up to its reputation!

The tonkatsu was crispy outside and tender inside, and the pork was soft and juicy without being dry at all. The signature miso katsu is topped with a sauce made from naturally brewed miso. It's savory and rich with a touch of sweetness, and goes perfectly with the piping-hot tonkatsu.

I also tried the cutlet this time. Eating it with plenty of cabbage was refreshing and helped balance the richness. I had the miso katsu with white rice, and mixing the sauce into the rice made it really hard to stop eating!

When you come to Nagoya, you definitely can’t miss the super popular miso katsu spot, Yabaton Yaba-cho Main Store.

Their signature pork cutlet is topped with a special miso sauce that’s rich but not too heavy. It has the aroma of naturally brewed miso and pairs perfectly with the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside cutlet.

I thought the miso sauce would be really salty, but it was actually sweet, smooth, and so easy to keep eating. With white rice, it’s almost dangerously good! If you want to try local Nagoya food, this place absolutely belongs on your must-visit list.