Tonkatsu Tonki
A tonkatsu specialist opened in 2017 in Funaichi-cho, Oita City. The loin cutlet features Sakura-oh, a premium breed from Kunisaki, cooked at low temperature — the result is astonishingly tender with a pink cross-section. Selected for Michelin Guide Kumamoto & Oita 2018 (Bib Gourmand) and Tonkatsu Hyakumeiten 2022. Google Maps 304 reviews, 4.4 stars (ranked 9th in Nettarabo's Google Reviews Oita Prefecture Teishoku ranking, Dec 2024). Premium local pork at an accessible 1,500-2,100 yen range. Lunch queues are regular.
304 Google reviews, 4.4 stars (confirmed Nettarabo Dec 2024, ranked 9th). 193 Tabelog reviews, 3.53, Tonkatsu Hyakumeiten 2022. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2018. Common reviews: The Sakura-oh pork is shockingly delicious, The tonkatsu destination in Oita, Many repeat customers. Opened only in 2017 yet won both Tabelog Hyakumeiten and Michelin Bib Gourmand — outstanding for a young restaurant. Lunch queues are constant. Closed Mon and Sun. Featured as a support case at Oita Yorozu Support Base (Feb 2025). No PR elements.