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Tonkatsu Taku Shiyakusho-Mae (Aged Pork Tonkatsu)

Rating80SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.52/190 reviews, saved by 5,666 — high ratings across multiple sources.
食べログ3.52/190件・保存5,666人と複数ソースで高評価。
3.52
TripAdvisor 4.3 (ranked 55th of 693 restaurants in Otsu).
TripAdvisor4.3（大津市693軒中55位）。
Genuine: aged pork, fried per order.
熟成豚・注文ごとに揚げる本物感。
Queue and sell-out documented on Sundays.
日曜昼13時に行列・売り切れ実績あり。
Official website (tonkatsutaku.com) explicitly states only 2 locations (Shiyakusho-mae and Seta) — confirmed not a national chain.
公式サイト（tonkatsutaku.com）で「瀬田店・市役所前店」の2店舗のみと明記されており、ナショナルチェーンではない。
Reasonable pricing around 1,500 yen.
価格帯1,500円前後で庶民適正。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Reviews are specific; no 'full of fake reviews' accusations found.
レビュー内容は具体的で「サクラだらけ」等の告発コメントなし。
Active operation confirmed by May 2026 reviews.
2026年5月の最新訪問レビューで現役確認。
Popular Dishes
Aged Special Hire-katsu Gozen (approx. 1,500 yen)
熟成特ひれかつ御膳（1,500円程度）
Aged Rosu-katsu Set Meal
熟成ロースかつ定食
Oyster Fry
カキフライ
Large Shrimp Fry Set
大海老フライ定食
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A celebrated tonkatsu restaurant directly opposite Otsu City Hall, specializing in aged pork. Uses aged pork to maximize umami, fried to order. Called 'the best tonkatsu in Otsu.' Closes early when meat sells out; queues of 3–5 groups observed even at 1 pm on Sundays. Tabelog 3.52/190 reviews, saved by 5,666 people. Two locations, both within Otsu City (Shiyakusho-mae and Seta).

Reviews say 'A sacred spot for people who work around Otsu City Hall,' 'The sweetness and tenderness of aged pork is on a different level,' and 'This quality for 1,500 yen is unmatched in Otsu.' TripAdvisor 4.3, Tabelog 3.52 (190 reviews). Queues and sell-out confirmed across multiple sources. No PR or fake review signals. Recent visit reviews confirmed as of May 2026.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:30-14:00,17:30-19:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（MondayがPublic Holidayの場合は翌Tuesday）
Phone077-524-0149Call
Access
1-min walk (52m) from Keihan Otsu Line Otsu Shiyakusho-Mae Station. Directly in front of Otsu City Hall and Central Fire Station. Credit cards accepted (VISA, JCB), PayPay accepted. 48 seats. Lunch may end early when meat sells out. Takeout available.
5-8 Goryo-cho, Otsu City, Shiga
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Tonkatsu Taku Shiyakusho-Mae (Aged Pork Tonkatsu)

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Aged Special Hire-katsu Gozen (approx. 1,500 yen)
熟成特ひれかつ御膳（1,500円程度）
Aged Rosu-katsu Set Meal
熟成ロースかつ定食
Oyster Fry
カキフライ
Large Shrimp Fry Set
大海老フライ定食
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:30-14:00,17:30-19:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（MondayがPublic Holidayの場合は翌Tuesday）
Access
1-min walk (52m) from Keihan Otsu Line Otsu Shiyakusho-Mae Station. Directly in front of Otsu City Hall and Central Fire Station. Credit cards accepted (VISA, JCB), PayPay accepted. 48 seats. Lunch may end early when meat sells out. Takeout available.
5-8 Goryo-cho, Otsu City, Shiga
Phone077-524-0149
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.52/190 reviews, saved by 5,666 — high ratings across multiple sources.
食べログ3.52/190件・保存5,666人と複数ソースで高評価。
3.52
TripAdvisor 4.3 (ranked 55th of 693 restaurants in Otsu).
TripAdvisor4.3（大津市693軒中55位）。
Genuine: aged pork, fried per order.
熟成豚・注文ごとに揚げる本物感。
Queue and sell-out documented on Sundays.
日曜昼13時に行列・売り切れ実績あり。
Official website (tonkatsutaku.com) explicitly states only 2 locations (Shiyakusho-mae and Seta) — confirmed not a national chain.
公式サイト（tonkatsutaku.com）で「瀬田店・市役所前店」の2店舗のみと明記されており、ナショナルチェーンではない。
Reasonable pricing around 1,500 yen.
価格帯1,500円前後で庶民適正。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Reviews are specific; no 'full of fake reviews' accusations found.
レビュー内容は具体的で「サクラだらけ」等の告発コメントなし。
Active operation confirmed by May 2026 reviews.
2026年5月の最新訪問レビューで現役確認。
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A celebrated tonkatsu restaurant directly opposite Otsu City Hall, specializing in aged pork. Uses aged pork to maximize umami, fried to order. Called 'the best tonkatsu in Otsu.' Closes early when meat sells out; queues of 3–5 groups observed even at 1 pm on Sundays. Tabelog 3.52/190 reviews, saved by 5,666 people. Two locations, both within Otsu City (Shiyakusho-mae and Seta).

Reviews say 'A sacred spot for people who work around Otsu City Hall,' 'The sweetness and tenderness of aged pork is on a different level,' and 'This quality for 1,500 yen is unmatched in Otsu.' TripAdvisor 4.3, Tabelog 3.52 (190 reviews). Queues and sell-out confirmed across multiple sources. No PR or fake review signals. Recent visit reviews confirmed as of May 2026.

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