There are various dishes with generous portions at this restaurant. The chef is friendly, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice. The customers are mostly students. It may not be ideal for drinking parties, but it is a great place to use as a regular meal spot!

I finally had the chance to visit the restaurant on a day when it was open after accidentally going on its days off for the past four times. Ever since trying the premium pork cutlet bowl here, I have been hooked on it. So, on this day, I was eagerly waiting to dig into the pork cutlet bowl again. However, I came across a new menu item called "Super Hot Bowl" which includes tonkatsu, fried chicken, shrimp fry, and Itojima pork topped with a special egg sauce. Despite the higher price of 1200 yen compared to other menu items, I decided to order it as it was the day before my birthday. It was delicious. The pork cutlet, fried chicken, shrimp fry, and Itojima pork were all delicious. The meat was juicy and tasty. When I ate them with the sweet and runny egg on top of the white rice, it was incredibly delicious. It had a matching power that could rival dating apps. It's expensive, but I definitely want to eat this again next time.

You can enjoy reasonably priced fried food as the main dish. The staff are all cute and nice. There are also tatami seating, so it's okay even if you have a large group. Perfect for after club activities or sports club meetings.

The Chicken Nanban is fluffy and very delicious. I tried it for the first time and it's highly recommended!

The three-layered pork tonkatsu set meal is a great deal at 900 yen.

[2018.03.22] "735" I went to a public bath and the Genki Club, but they were closed today. Yesterday was a holiday, so it was a day off in lieu. When this happens, it becomes a challenge to find somewhere to eat dinner. So, I decided to try out a cafeteria near Kyushu University that I had been curious about. Looking at the menu and asking, it was clear that the portions were quite large. It seems to be geared towards students. I decided to take on the challenge. ① Jumbo Pork Cutlet Bowl ¥980 Made with three-layered pork. Comes with soup, salad, side dish, and pickles. Extra rice is free. Of course, I asked for extra rice with a smile. I should have come on a fuller stomach.

I visited this place around 1 o'clock on Monday. There were already two groups of customers who had finished their meals. The storefront doesn't look like a typical restaurant, and it's a bit confusing with the real estate agency sign next to it. Unfortunately, there is a parking lot in front of the real estate agency. The door has frosted glass, so you can't see inside at all, which requires a bit of courage to open. The interior is not as spacious as I expected, with a small counter, two tables, and a raised area in the back where two people seem to be working. I sat at the counter and ordered a pork cutlet bowl. When asked about the amount of rice, I requested a normal portion. The conversation between the staff at the counter and in the kitchen was lively. The meal was served in about 10 minutes. I started with the pork cutlet bowl, and the pork was tender and well-fried, and the rice portion was generous. The dipping sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. The dipping sauce for the udon in the small side dish was delicious, and I think it had a hint of wasabi. The salad dressing was Japanese-style, not too sour, which I liked. I was quite satisfied with the meal for 680 yen and left the restaurant.

After finishing work at Shukansen-ji temple... It's lunchtime. Where should I go today? I have to go to the Shima area in the afternoon, so I casually drive towards Shima and find myself near the Kyushu University Ito Campus. It's been over 10 years since Kyushu University moved, right? When will it be completed? The area around the campus has seen some development with stores like Nafco and convenience stores opening up, but not much development overall. The area mainly consists of apartments and dormitories for students. One particular restaurant has caught my eye for a while now. The name of the place is "Uchimataya," which is written as 家又家 in Japanese. A unique name for a restaurant. It is located a little before the Ito Campus, at a white building on the first floor. I've always been curious about their "tonkatsu" (pork cutlet) dish. The sign next to the name says "manpuku ippon." I assume it's a hearty restaurant catering to students. The parking lot is located a few cars secured down a road at the back. It's almost 1 pm when I arrive. The place is bustling with energy and almost full. It's a cozy restaurant with counter seats, table seats, and even a raised tatami seating area at the back, creating a cute izakaya atmosphere. I take a seat at the end of the counter and look at the menu. I decide to order their recommended dish, the "Thick-cut Pork Cutlet Set" (900 yen). It's peak lunchtime, so I have to wait a bit. While waiting... I notice that the place is filled with young men who seem to be Kyushu University students. It's all guys. One after another, they order the "Gekiatsu Don" dish. It catches my eye because it costs 1,200 yen! It includes pork cutlet, fried chicken, shrimp fry, and Ito pork mixed rice bowl. The portion is massive. I can't believe how much they can eat. I'm impressed by the dish. I receive my pork cutlet set. I had ordered extra rice in a large bowl. The portion is even bigger than I expected! It's a great restaurant. The pork cutlet is indeed thick-cut. I try a piece. It's piping hot, so I eat it carefully, but it's delicious! The crispy coating, the tender meat... it's really tasty! I take a big bite and end up burning the roof of my mouth a little. But it's worth it. The extra rice is also delicious. It comes with cold udon noodles, which pair perfectly with the pork cutlet. The soup is made with eggs. It's soothing. This meal is perfect. I considered getting the "V Ton Set Meal" (1,080 yen) with double pork cutlets for an additional 180 yen, but the normal portion was more than enough for me. I finish the meal. Thank you for the delicious food. It was really tasty. The pork cutlet set for 900 yen may seem a bit pricey, but once you taste it, you realize it's great value for money. In return, they offer 5 rice bowl options for only 680 yen each, which seems very affordable. As the lunch rush dies down, regular customers, mostly older men, start coming in one by one. The "Chicken Nanban Set" (680 yen) seems to be popular among them. This place is bound to become popular. I'll definitely come back. I hope it becomes a renowned restaurant with a history alongside Kyushu University Ito Campus. I have a food blog. → WANDERING/【Manpuku Ippon Uchimataya】 *The photos have been increased.

Today, I am at a restaurant called Uchimata-ya near Kyushu University on the Itoshima Peninsula. It seems to be quite popular around here as it was crowded when I arrived. The customers were a mix of students, construction workers, and office workers. We each ordered something different without anyone saying so explicitly. The tonkatsu dishes seem to be popular here, with thick cut tonkatsu set meals being a favorite. There's even a "V Ton Set Meal" (double tonkatsu set meal) for those looking for something extra. The menu is also written in English, perhaps to cater to foreign customers who can eat pork. Overall, it seems like a restaurant that is working hard to please its customers.