Yakiniku Kushiyaki Tomato
A beloved yakiniku, skewer and tonkatsu restaurant frequented by Chiran locals. The owner also runs a butchery, giving the shop the advantage of sourcing premium black pork and beef at near-cost prices. The lunch tonkatsu set is so popular that the parking lot fills up before opening. The beef cutlet set at 1,350 yen features an extra-large portion with free refills of rice, miso soup, and cabbage. Evenings switch to skewers and izakaya menu. A reliably popular spot for locals and tourists visiting the Chiran samurai residences.
Reviews frequently say 'you have to line up before opening or you won't get in,' 'great value because it's butcher-run,' and 'you must eat the black pork cutlet when visiting Chiran.' Tabelog 3.54/73 reviews, Yahoo Maps 4.1, Retty 88% recommend. Featured by official Minamikyushu City ambassador on YouTube.