Tonkatsu Kappo Rakuten
Historic tonkatsu restaurant in Mito's Miyashita Ginza shopping street. Founded by a disciple of Ueno's Rakuten, credited as the origin of the word 'tonkatsu'. The spicy katsu curry (800 yen) served only at Tue/Fri lunch always sells out. Evening kappo menu includes sashimi and winter anglerfish hot pot. Cash only. Adults only.
Reviews say 'local regulars queue every Tuesday and Friday for the katsu curry', 'many regulars who have visited Miyashita Ginza for decades', 'incredible that you can get both tonkatsu and fresh fish at this price'.