Yabaton Yabacho Main Branch, located in Nagoya's Naka Ward, is a popular restaurant synonymous with Nagoya's soul food, misokatsu, attracting both locals and tourists from around the country. Yabaton's misokatsu is characterized by carefully deep-fried, topped with a generous amount of miso sauce, a secret recipe that has remained unchanged since the restaurant's founding. The rich yet mellow miso sauce, crispy batter, and juicy pork create an exquisite combination that's sure to make you want to eat more rice.

The restaurant's lively atmosphere is complemented by a charming interior featuring a picture of the mascot pig "Boo-chan." The menu offers a variety of dishes, including the classic "waraji tonkatsu" and "teppan tonkatsu," served piping hot on a hot plate. The "waraji tonkatsu," in particular, is a generously portioned pork cutlet the size of a straw sandal, as its name suggests. It's also available with both miso sauce and demi-glace sauce.

In addition to the Nagoya Station Esca and Meieki locations, there are several other locations in Aichi Prefecture, as well as locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

[Useful Concerns]
As this is a popular restaurant, it can get very crowded, especially during lunchtime on weekends, and lines can be long. We recommend avoiding lunchtime and allowing yourself plenty of time to visit.