Katsuretsu-an Bashamichi Main Store — Restaurant in Yokohama

Tl;dr just go here when you are in the neighbourhood. A must have in Yokohama.

Was here a few years back. Kept thinking about it ever since. Had the vegetable set and pork loin (tochigi) set. Am extremely happy that the quality is just as I had remembered it.

The vegetables were juicy; take care not to spray hot veggie juice on yourself. The pork loin was delicate and filling. The food just disappears in seconds if you are not careful. Totally worth the price of the meal.

The place itself is a delight to dine in. Excellent, attentive service from amiable ladies make you feel like you're dining at your aunt's place. They also speak English and are patient with your order. Menu is also in English. The decor is great and the crowd tends be local and more reserved. Not a place for loud talking...

Arrived ad-hoc at 2030 (8.30 pm) on Mon evening..no queue, not busy. Place typical Japanese, basic furniture but nice atmosphere. Not busy. Staff excellent and fitted me I before 2100 last orders. Went overboard, got the special with Pork Fillet Cutlet, Large Shrimp and Chicken in Katsu sauce. Served with cut lettuce and with rice, seaweed, radish and small shrimp miso soup. All cooked not far from where sitting. Extremely succulent meats and crisp outer bread crumbs on cutlet and shrimp. Excellent.

PS. Sorry in photo I at the end off the shrimp before photo, it was a big bit size bigger originally.

PPS. Ordered a beer and Sake, thinking I'd get a glass of Sake....realised I ordered a small bottle. They let me take the leftover bottle...

I wanted to like to this place but I couldn’t. I have had many katsu - from different regions and this was just plain. I even ordered the Tochigo branded that should be sweet juicy and tender. Although tender and juicy it just didn’t have any taste, with the special sauce. I think I also have been spoiled as I have had the best one in Osaka. Of course the wait and reservation was longer. Anyway, if you want a simple meal for the Japanese experience try it. If you are here for the taste, try somewhere else you might be lucky. Actually I won a New Year gift 🎁 from here so I...