Yabaton is one of Nagoya's classic foods not to miss. It's very popular, and there is often a line during peak hours. This time, I specifically ordered their signature pork cutlet, and when it arrived, I realized it was very different from the tonkatsu I was used to! The coating was crispy without being too dry or hard. Covered with plenty of their special miso sauce, it was savory and rich with a hint of sweetness. The sauce soaked into the crispy breading, and together with the tender, juicy pork, it went perfectly with rice. Yabaton's most iconic dish is Nagoya-style miso katsu. The sauce incorporates Hatcho miso, a specialty of Aichi Prefecture, creating a uniquely rich flavor. It's a local Nagoya dish that's worth trying for yourself〜
Yabaton Yaba-cho Main store | Review by Linda Liao
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Hareza Ikebukuro
Hareza Ikebukuro is a large-scale complex that opened in 2020 on the former sites of the old Toshima Ward Office and Toshima Public Hall. Located in Ikebukuro, this known mecca for niche cultures like anime and cosplay is the new go-to spot for all things trendy.
Hareza池袋是池袋相當有特色的文化娛樂據點，走進這一帶，很容易感受到濃厚的年輕與次文化氣息。這裡不只是單純的商業設施，而是結合劇場、電影院、藝文空間與廣場的複合式區域，經常可以遇到各種表演或期間限定活動。附近還有中池袋公園，以及許多動漫、漫畫相關店家，很適合喜歡日本動漫文化的人。
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Mukashi no Yabaton (Osu)
Known for its pork cutlets with a secret miso sauce, including the famous "Teppan Tonkatsu" and "Waraji Tonkatsu," Yabaton opened a new concept store called "Mukashi no Yabaton" in 2020 near Osu Kannon Temple (Shinpukuji Hoshoin), at the entrance of Osu Kannon-dori Shopping Street. True to its name, this location recreates the original Yabaton of 1947 (Showa 22), with a retro building and a large sign featuring the store's mascot, "Boo-chan."
After trying the familiar Yabaton pork cutlets, consider changing things up and visiting Mukashi no Yabaton for a different style of Nagoya cuisine. The menu here is a little different from the usual signature pork cutlets, focusing on dishes such as deep-fried skewers and oden. The skewers are fried until crisp and fragrant, with different ingredients and special sauces that make them crunchy and hard to stop eating. The oden is slowly simmered in broth, allowing the ingredients to absorb the soup for a mellow flavor. The seasoning isn't too heavy, so you can still taste the ingredients themselves. If you've already visited Yabaton, I highly recommend checking out this location too for a different taste of Nagoya's casual local cuisine!
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Youme Town Izumo
A large shopping center located in downtown Izumo, Approx. 15 minutes by car from Izumo Taisha Shrine. In addition to everyday shopping, this multi-use commercial complex offers fashion, dining, movies, and amusement, making it easy to stop by between sightseeing spots.
I stopped by Youme Town while waiting. Since I didn't have much time, I just wandered around, but then my travel companion spotted a Winnie the Pooh cushion in one of the arcade claw machines and couldn't resist trying their luck!
Of course, claw machines aren't as easy as they look, and in the end, we couldn't take the Winnie the Pooh cushion home. We had to leave feeling a little disappointed (lol
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