Tonkatsu to, Shabu-shabu. Kurobuta Fukuya
1-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori station. A celebrated specialist in Kagoshima Kurobuta tonkatsu and shabu-shabu. Google Reviews 4.7/1,384 and Tabelog 3.77/535 — an overwhelming reputation. Selected for Tonkatsu 100 Best Restaurants 2026, supervised by a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed chef. The 2,600-yen Kurobuta loin set at lunch draws constant praise: 'Unbelievable quality at this price.' Only two direct-managed locations (no franchise).
'The quality of this Kurobuta is the real deal', '2,600 yen for this tonkatsu is unbelievable', 'Lunch requires reservations', 'The shabu-shabu is equally stunning — I come every month'. Google 4.7/1,384 reviews. Tonkatsu 100 Best 2026.