Tonkatsu Nozaki
The only tonkatsu restaurant in Matsusaka chosen as one of Japan's Top 100 Tonkatsu restaurants year after year (2017-2026). Queues form at lunch. The beef fillet katsu using local Matsusaka beef is praised as 'like eating steak.' Cash only, no reservations, 20-car parking.
Multiple locals say 'first stop in Matsusaka' and 'best tonkatsu in Mie.' Tabelog 3.76 with 655 reviews. The Matsusaka beef katsu is unrivaled. Refined frying oil results in a beautiful pink cross-section. Lunch queues are a daily scene for Matsusaka residents.