Misokatsu Yabaton Yabachō Honten

Located in the vibrant heart of Nagoya, Misokatsu Yabaton Yabacho Honten stands as the legendary flagship of the city’s iconic tonkatsu dish. This is not just a meal, but a pilgrimage for anyone seeking the definitive Nagoya-style miso katsu experience. The bustling, traditional atmosphere, complete with a giant pig statue out front, immerses you in local culinary culture. The star—a perfectly fried, juicy pork cutlet—is generously smothered in Yabaton’s rich, dark, and deeply savory Hatcho miso sauce, creating a powerful umami sensation that is both robust and uniquely satisfying. While the focus is squarely on the signature dish, the attentive service and classic set meal presentation make dining here a memorable and essential ritual for both locals and visitors eager to taste a true pillar of Nagoya's food identity.

Even early in the evening 5:30pm, there was a queue. Asked to pre-order food before being seated. The signature dish with miso sauce is highly recommended. The cook was lovely, and the food was delicious. I asked for a smaller portion of rice, and the request was accommodated. The preparation of the deep-fried dishes, which was quite satisfying to watch, enhanced the dining experience.

First time trying this miso tonkatsu. The pork is tender and juicy. We also ordered braised intestine which has clean thoroughly and apparently goes well with miso as well. Totally enjoyed the meal!

Been a while since I posted. Happy to contribute to the foodie community again. So, this is one of the famous Miso Tonkatsu that Nagoya is known for. Queue was roughly 30mins at 3pm non peak hours on a summer non peak tourist season, acceptable. the miso is poured onto the tonkatsu when they serve, and the teppan tonkatsu option will sizzle which makes for better photos haha, it also keeps the tonkatsu warm for a longer time. To be frank. i find the tonkatsu very normal, without the miso, i would even say Saboten is better. The meat is tough and chewy, and doesnt have much flavour on its own without the miso. The good thing is they have a variety of condiments and seasonings on every table, one amazing thing is the perilla oil dressing which really helps enhance the flavour and prevent it from being dull. I ate almost every piece of tonkatsu with either wasabi or the perilla oil. they take away your plates immediately after you are finished, so don expect to stay too long as the queue is long and we gotta make space for others. Overall, its a good place to try miso tonkatsu, but its a "visit once is enough" kind of place. its arnd RM60 per pax in 2025

The queue was long but the turnover was fast, waiting time was about 20 to 30 minutes during dinner time. Serving was fast, food were great, portion were big for small appetite...overall worth waiting...will go there again.

You get to try the Nagoya specialty of miso katsu at the Yabaton main store here, but it's probably about the same regardless of which store you go. Despite this store being three storeys, it often seems to have a queue or wait to be seated as they take your order at the door, then everything is ready and served right after you eventually sit down. Portions are large for the price, but taste is average.

This place offers tasty Miso Katsu, features a distinctive shop exterior, and sells a lot of related products. But due to the constant stream of customers, the staff didn't respond when I asked for a bib.

Food was good. should try at least once if you are in the area. seems like there are other locations as well so keep that in mind. There is a line. if you go alone you might luck out and sit at bar area on the first floor. katsu is not the highest quality but sauce kind of makes it a bit better. Ask for larger bowl of rice when you order. the rice it comes with the meal will not be enough.