Kitchen Umagoya
A small tonkatsu specialist in Kofu's Yumura district. Uses premium aged pork such as Kozabuta (Kanagawa) and Jinhwa breeds, aged one month before serving. Selected as Tabelog Tonkatsu Hyakumeiten 2026. Only 24 seats; arriving before opening is essential.
Reviewers include confirmed repeat visitors (e.g., 3rd visit). Tabelog: 443 reviews, 3.77 rating, Tonkatsu Hyakumeiten 2026. Known to have 1-hour waits during peak times; arriving before opening is standard advice. The rosu katsu from Kozabuta pork is praised for its meaty texture and savory fat. Reviewers note the pork can be cut with chopsticks.