Tonkatsu Hiyama
A hidden gem tonkatsu restaurant in Wakamatsubara, southern Utsunomiya. Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu 100 Restaurants in 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2026 — five times total, making it Utsunomiya's premier tonkatsu specialty shop. Known for recommending salt over sauce with their aged pork loin cutlets. Many regulars report visiting 'three times a week.' Two seatings (lunch and dinner) with short hours — advance confirmation recommended. Tabelog 377 reviews, rated 3.68. Rosu katsu teishoku 2,090 yen including coffee and dessert.
Reviewers say: 'Utsunomiya's No. 1 tonkatsu,' 'Eating aged pork with salt is the right way,' 'Makes you want to come 3 times a week,' 'Deserves to be a 100 Restaurants pick 5 times.' Tabelog 100 Restaurants 2026 selection (5th time), Tabelog 377 reviews (3.68), 14,772 saves. Yahoo Maps 3.69 (22 reviews).