Misokatsu Kanou

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Misokatsu Kanou

The famous restaurant where Nagoya's specialty "Miso Katsudon" originated.

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Founded in 1949, this long-established restaurant is known as the originator of Miso Katsudon. Originally a fine dining establishment, it started offering Miso Katsudon as a lunch-only option. The dish quickly gained popularity, especially among movie stars who visited for stage greetings at a nearby cinema.

The lifeblood of the restaurant is its miso sauce, which has been handed down and added to over generations, giving it a rich flavor. Freshly fried katsu is immersed in this miso and simmered to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply. The miso is robust with a restrained sweetness, pairing excellently with plain white rice.

A unique feature is the addition of an egg on top. Starting with the flavors as is and then breaking the egg partway through changes the taste to a milder miso flavor, preventing it from becoming monotonous. Additional toppings like green onions or extra egg are also available.

Another popular dish is the "Miso Ebi Don," which includes two fried prawn cutlets dressed in miso sauce atop the rice, reminiscent of the golden shachihoko on Nagoya Castle's roof—a picturesque dish sure to delight.

Highlights

  • Founded in 1949 as the original creator of "Miso Katsudon."
  • The signature method involves simmering katsu in miso sauce.
  • Unique to this restaurant is the addition of an egg, which guests can stir in halfway to enjoy a variety of flavors.

Photos

  • The original "Miso Katsudon" featuring six thick slices of katsu.

    The original "Miso Katsudon" featuring six thick slices of katsu.

  • The interior retains the nostalgic atmosphere since its founding, frequented by celebrities.

    The interior retains the nostalgic atmosphere since its founding, frequented by celebrities.

  • Nestled in a charming back alley of Sakae.

    Nestled in a charming back alley of Sakae.

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Details

Name in Japanese
味処 叶
Postal Code
460-0008
Address
3-4-110 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi
Telephone
052-241-3471
Closed
Mondays
*Check the official website for more details.
Business Hours
11:00am - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
*Closes once sold out
Budget
1,400 yen and up
Directions
Located a 3-minute walk from Sakae Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line and Meijo Line.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)