Tonkatsu Yamashiro — Restaurant in Naha

【初訪問】2023/9 平日12時　くもり30℃

とんかつ好きとしては行かなければと。　いわゆるソース×とんかつではなく塩×とんかつが沖縄で食べれるとのことで。

予約なしで入店。 Googleや食べログの口コミで予約なしだと入れない事があるようです。

予約した方がいいかもですね。

オーナー店主と女性スタッフ1人で営業してました。 まず驚くのが店内。 沖縄愛、琉球愛を感じます！沖縄で活動する様々な職人、作家さんの作品も飾られています。 店主のこだわりが満載です。 見てるだけで沖縄に包まれますね。

それは、料理はもちろん提供される様々な器にも表れています。 メニューの最後のあたりのページには、お皿などを提供してる会社や職人の名を記しています。 ↑東京では見た事がない光景で、感動しました。 店主の沖縄全体を共に盛り上げたいという強い思いの表れですね。素晴らしいですね！ 提供される器などにも触れながら食事を楽しめますね！！ 長々書いてしまった^^

赤身と脂を。 オーダー ・シャトーブリアン　1,250円 ・リブロース　1,050円 ・本日のオススメ(時価) この日はチーズカツ　500円 ・定食セット　700円 →前菜2品、土鍋ご飯、郷土の汁物 計3500円 ＊とんかつは各100g程度。

まずは、 前菜が先に出てきてトンカツを待ちます。 前菜のにんじんしりしり美味しかったですね。 そして土鍋で炊いたお米、スープ。 土鍋で炊いたお米は香りと柔すぎないのが個人的好みでした。

そして肝心のとんかつ。 沖縄の県花である「デイゴ」の木で作成された器での提供。面白い！ 結論から言うと沖縄でこんなおいしいレベルのとんかつが食べれるとは思いませんでした^^

サイズも大きすぎないので、ひと切れを2口で食べれます。 とんかつを塩(半年待ちの与那国島の塩らしい)、カカオマスタード(北谷？のチョコレート屋さんの物)で食べました。

リブロース →おいしかったですね！！強いていえば、脂身好き、焼肉屋ではカルビ×ライスが定石な私からすると食べ応えが欲しかったかな、もっとボリューム感があって厚みがあると更に満足してたかも。

シャトーブリアン →ジューシーで肉の旨みを感じられる。塩、マスタード共に相性がよくマスタードに関しては、香りも増し良かったです！！

本日のおすすめ　チーズカツもこれまた美味でした！

全国の名店と言われるお店を何ヶ所か行きましたが、料理以外にもこだわりを感じられるお店は少ない、当店はその点でも魅力的なお店でした！

再訪します！

First Visit – September 2023, Weekday at Noon – Cloudy, 30°C

As a tonkatsu lover, I knew I had to visit this place. Instead of the usual sauce-based tonkatsu, they serve a salt-based version, which is rare in Okinawa.

I entered without a reservation, but based on Google and Tabelog reviews, it seems that walk-ins are sometimes not accepted. I’d recommend making a reservation in advance.

The restaurant was run by the owner and one female staff member. The first thing that caught my attention was the interior—it radiates a deep love for Okinawa and Ryukyu culture. The walls are decorated with works by local artisans, and you can feel the owner’s dedication everywhere. Just being inside makes you feel immersed in Okinawa.

This passion also extends to the tableware. Towards the end of the menu, there’s a section listing the artisans and companies that provide the plates and bowls. I’ve never seen anything like this in Tokyo—it was truly inspiring. The owner’s strong desire to promote Okinawan culture shines through. You can even appreciate the craftsmanship of the dishes as you enjoy your meal.

Now, onto the food.

Order: • Chateaubriand (¥1,250) • Ribeye (¥1,050) • Chef’s Special (Market Price) – This day’s special was Cheese Katsu (¥500) • Set Meal (¥700) → Includes two appetizers, rice cooked in a clay pot, and a local soup Total: ¥3,500 (Each tonkatsu portion was about 100g.)

First, the appetizers arrived while I waited for the tonkatsu. The carrot shiri-shiri was delicious. Then came the rice and soup—the rice, cooked in a clay pot, had a wonderful aroma and just the right texture, which I personally prefer.

Finally, the highlight—the tonkatsu. It was served on a plate made from “Deigo” wood, Okinawa’s prefectural flower. What a unique touch!

To be honest, I didn’t expect to find tonkatsu this good in Okinawa. Each piece was just the right size, easily eaten in two bites. I tried it with salt (apparently a rare Yonaguni Island salt with a six-month waiting period) and cacao mustard from a chocolate shop in Chatan.

Ribeye → Very tasty! But as someone who loves fatty cuts like kalbi with rice at yakiniku, I wished it had a bit more volume and thickness for a heartier bite.

Chateaubriand → Juicy and full of rich umami. Both the salt and mustard paired beautifully, with the mustard enhancing the aroma.

The special cheese katsu was also fantastic!

I’ve visited several well-known tonkatsu restaurants across Japan, but few places show such passion beyond just the food. This restaurant is special in that way.

I will...

Came here for lunch around 130 and was able to get a seat for 2. If you come by car parking is a little hard to figure out so recommend calling to ask about how to park. The way you order is you pick the cutlets you want to eat. Each one is 100 grams and then order either set a or b - i did a which was cheaper having two appetizers, rice and soup. We went for Chateaubriand, fillet, rump and spam. It was a huge meal, definitely don't need so much unless your very hungry. All were really good. The sauce was light (not what your normally have with tonkatsu) also came with salt and wasabi which is brings out the flavour of the meat. The atmosphere was very calming and quaint. Overall loved it. Cost 7500 for two people so it's not the...

New Okinawan tonkatsu spot!

For the lunch menu, you can order just their tonkatsu that is all from Okinawan pork, make it a teishoku (set meal), or ask for a course.

I went with the course which came with an appetizer that included various dishes made all from Okinawan ingredients, that the chef is very passionate about if you ask for the story behind each ingredient. Followed by the delicious tonkatu (you can choose from multiple pork parts to your desire) that is paired with salt, pepper seeds, and mustard (of course, all Okinawan😬). It also comes with a simple soup of the day and Okinawan rice where they start steaming after you order!

Three parking spots are...