Sakuton
A tiny 8-counter-seat diner right at Sakurayama Station Exit 8. Long beloved by nearby students and medical staff, the thick miso katsu features sweet miso sauce and crispy breading. Yahoo Maps rating 4.34/74 reviews. Tabelog 3.47/230 reviews. Outstanding value under ¥1,000.
'Always a line despite only 8 seats,' 'This quality under ¥1,000 is remarkable even for Nagoya,' 'The sweet miso sauce with crispy breading is perfect.' Regular customers include local students and medical workers, forming constant queues.