Restaurant Nakata
An established Western-style restaurant 8 minutes on foot from Nagaoka Station, with over 50 years of history. The originator of 'Nagaoka Western-style katsudon', a soul food beloved by locals. Fresh-fried cutlet topped with a sweet-sour thickened sauce made from ketchup, soy sauce, and wine costs ¥850. Ranked #10 on TripAdvisor's Nagaoka restaurant rankings (out of 1,487), with Tabelog 3.47 and 314 reviews (7,885 people saved it). The curry, simmered from 20+ spices for a full day then rested for two, is also popular.
Fans travel from inside and outside the prefecture for 'the original taste unchanged since the restaurant's founding'. Called 'Nagaoka soul food'. Regulars say 'it's hard to believe this taste at this price'. TripAdvisor #10 in Nagaoka, Tabelog 3.47 with 314 reviews (7,885 saves). Takeout available. Ongoing operation confirmed after October 2025 price revision.