Yabaton Nagoya
TonkatsuChubu(Aichi)
Price Range
Moderate(¥1,500 — ¥3,000)
Opening Hours
11:00-21:00
Reservation
Walk-in OK
Nagoya's beloved miso-katsu institution, drenching crispy pork cutlets in sweet red miso sauce.
Yabaton is Nagoya's most famous miso katsu restaurant, serving thick pork cutlets smothered in the city's distinctive dark red miso sauce since 1947. The rich, sweet-savory hatcho miso sauce is Nagoya's culinary signature, and Yabaton's version—slow-simmered with secret ingredients—is considered the definitive rendition. The lively, boisterous atmosphere matches the bold flavors.
Signature Dish
Waraji Tonkatsu (oversized cutlet)
Menu Highlights
Waraji tonkatsu (oversized cutlet); Miso katsu teishoku; Iron plate tonkatsu; Hire katsu with miso; Kushikatsu (skewered katsu)
Access
5-minute walk from Subway Yaba-cho Station or 8 minutes from JR Nagoya Station. The main branch is near Yaba Park in Naka-ku.
Tips for Visitors
The main Yaba-cho branch is the most atmospheric. Expect 20-40 minute waits during peak hours. Lunch sets start from ¥1,200. The waraji tonkatsu is enormous—perfect for sharing. Look for the iconic pig mascot outside.