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Aji no Tonkatsu Maruichi

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
41-year institution founded 1984.
Tabelog 3.67/902 reviews — solid review volume.
3.67
Proven quality as Tonkatsu 100 Best 2026.
Lines form before opening on weekdays at this established local gem.
Distinctive features: homemade breadcrumbs, 350g Kurobuta cutlets.
Single location (no franchise).
Featured on Kagoshima City gourmet sites for years.
No fake review concerns (many long-term regulars and detailed far-visitor posts among 902 reviews).
Popular Dishes
Premium Loin Tonkatsu Set (3,100 yen)
上ロースとんかつ定食（3,100円）
Fillet Katsu Set
ヒレかつ定食
Lunch Set
ランチ定食
What kind of place?
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Established 1984, this tonkatsu institution has held its place in the basement of Tenmonkan's central building for over 40 years. The Kagoshima Kurobuta cutlets weigh a whopping 350g, with a distinctive aroma from homemade breadcrumbs made from white bread. Tabelog 3.67/902 reviews. Selected for Tonkatsu 100 Best Restaurants 2026. Lines form even on weekday lunchtimes, and many celebrities have visited. Single location, no franchise.

'Best tonkatsu in Kagoshima', 'The sweetness of the Kurobuta is outstanding', 'The homemade breadcrumbs are in a different league', 'Worth lining up before opening'. Tabelog 3.67/902 reviews. Tonkatsu 100 Best 2026.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri11:30-14:00,17:30-19:30
Sat11:30-14:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday
Phone099-226-3351Call
Access
Cash and PayPay only. 3-minute walk from Takamibaba tram stop. Short hours for both lunch and dinner — arrive early. Closed Sundays.
Kagoshima Central Bldg B1F, 1-10 Yamanokuchi-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Aji no Tonkatsu Maruichi

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Premium Loin Tonkatsu Set (3,100 yen)
上ロースとんかつ定食（3,100円）
Fillet Katsu Set
ヒレかつ定食
Lunch Set
ランチ定食
Business Hours
Mon – Fri11:30-14:00,17:30-19:30
Sat11:30-14:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday
Access
Cash and PayPay only. 3-minute walk from Takamibaba tram stop. Short hours for both lunch and dinner — arrive early. Closed Sundays.
Kagoshima Central Bldg B1F, 1-10 Yamanokuchi-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
Phone099-226-3351
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
41-year institution founded 1984.
Tabelog 3.67/902 reviews — solid review volume.
3.67
Proven quality as Tonkatsu 100 Best 2026.
Lines form before opening on weekdays at this established local gem.
Distinctive features: homemade breadcrumbs, 350g Kurobuta cutlets.
Single location (no franchise).
Featured on Kagoshima City gourmet sites for years.
No fake review concerns (many long-term regulars and detailed far-visitor posts among 902 reviews).
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Established 1984, this tonkatsu institution has held its place in the basement of Tenmonkan's central building for over 40 years. The Kagoshima Kurobuta cutlets weigh a whopping 350g, with a distinctive aroma from homemade breadcrumbs made from white bread. Tabelog 3.67/902 reviews. Selected for Tonkatsu 100 Best Restaurants 2026. Lines form even on weekday lunchtimes, and many celebrities have visited. Single location, no franchise.

'Best tonkatsu in Kagoshima', 'The sweetness of the Kurobuta is outstanding', 'The homemade breadcrumbs are in a different league', 'Worth lining up before opening'. Tabelog 3.67/902 reviews. Tonkatsu 100 Best 2026.

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