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Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)Karashimacho Station2 min walk

Katsuretsutei Shinmachi Honten

勝烈亭 新市街本店

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Grind sesame in a mortar and enjoy thick-cut Roppaku Berkshire tonkatsu with sauces tailored to your taste.

  • Roppaku Berkshire pork loin cutlet
  • Japanese sauce with self-ground sesame
  • Limited-quantity thick-cut fried cutlet
  • Free refills of rice and cabbage
  • Lunch is around ¥1,500
  • Solo-friendly
  • Tatami seating and horigotatsu available
  • Long-established restaurant founded in 1975

Grinding sesame seeds in a tabletop mortar and blending homemade Japanese and Western-style sauces to your liking is the hallmark style of Katsuretsutei Shinmachi Honten. The star of the menu is Roppaku Berkshire pork from the Kirishima Plateau in Kagoshima Prefecture; the loin cutlet is renowned for being thick yet tender, with a fine balance of sweet fat and savory meat flavor. The limited-quantity thick-cut fried cutlet is another signature item that often sells out by evening. Rice made with Kumamoto-grown grains, cabbage, and red dashi soup come with free refills, and lunch is well-loved for its great value at around ¥1,500. Founded in 1975, the long-established restaurant maintains a bright and calm atmosphere across 115 seats, featuring counter seats, table seats, tatami seating, and horigotatsu, making it comfortable for solo diners and families alike. Many guests praise the hospitable staff who welcome diners with warm smiles even during busy periods. Located just a 2-minute walk from the Karashimacho tram stop, it is an easy stop during sightseeing or business trips.

Details

Cuisine
Address
8-18 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0803, Japan (Hayashi Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 熊本県熊本市中央区新市街8-18 林ビル　１Ｆ

Nearest station
Phone
096-322-8771
Budget
Lunch
¥2,000–¥2,999
Dinner
¥2,000–¥2,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
Seats
115 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Tatami room
  • Horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu)
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
Yes
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
July 17, 1975

Opening hours

Mon–Sun
  • 11:00–21:30Last order 21:00
Holidays
  • 11:00–21:30Last order 21:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Tatami seating
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

8-18 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto 860-0803, Japan (Hayashi Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 熊本県熊本市中央区新市街8-18 林ビル　１Ｆ

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