Tonkatsu Specialty Karari
A tonkatsu specialty restaurant located 5 minutes' walk from Zenkoji Temple, just 50 meters toward Nagano Station from the Daimon intersection. Using premium Mochi Pork from Gunma Prefecture, the tonkatsu is praised as 'the best tonkatsu I've ever had' when eaten with just salt to appreciate the pork's natural flavor. Served with top-grade Koshihikari rice from Northern Shinshu. Counter, table, and tatami seating available. Popular takeout menu available. Credit cards and e-money accepted. Google rating 4.6 with 245 reviews (#1 in Nagano Prefecture tonkatsu Google ranking by Netorabo, September 2024).
Reviews say 'I was amazed by the pork's flavor when eating it with just salt', 'This might be the best tonkatsu I've ever had', 'I always stop here after visiting Zenkoji', 'Crispy outside, juicy inside, the fat is sweet'. Google rating 4.6 with 245 reviews (Nagano Prefecture tonkatsu Google ranking #1, Netorabo September 2024). Featured in multiple local media including Web-Komachi and Nagatabe.