It is located along a main street, but not facing the street, so it is a hidden gem that is hard to find if you don't know about it. With a name that is hard to pronounce and a location that feels like a night spot, I hesitated a lot before entering the restaurant. Once inside, I was greeted by a friendly motherly figure, which put me at ease. The interior of the restaurant has a log house renovation with some tatami flooring, giving it a slightly chaotic yet cozy atmosphere. The menu is simple. I went for the Thick Cut Pork Cutlet Set (1600 yen) without hesitation. It took about 30 minutes for the thick cut tonkatsu to arrive. When it did, I was amazed by how thick the pork cutlet was! It takes time to cook such a thick piece of meat. Taking a big bite, I felt satisfied by the thickness of the meat. The second bite was basically a chunk of meat due to its thickness! Towards the end, my jaw was getting tired from the thickness of the meat. However, the meat was a bit dry, possibly due to the long frying time. The sauce was a thin liquid type, with a hint of vegetable sweetness on the tip of the tongue. The tonkatsu set also came with a hearty miso soup filled with pork, carrots, daikon radish, tofu, and green onions, which was a delightful addition. I thoroughly enjoyed the pork cutlet and the delicious miso soup!

My mother was the only one working, so it took some time, but the food was delicious. When I arrived around 1 pm, the pork loin was sold out. I ordered one serving of pork fillet and the rest was sauce cutlet bowl or cutlet and egg over rice. The miso soup took time and effort, and the side dishes were also delicious, showing that they were carefully made. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Wareatei after a long time, around 12 o'clock. The restaurant has small tables and a counter, with thick cutlet dishes that take some time to prepare. I ordered the thick cutlet set meal. It took about 30 minutes for the food to arrive. The cutlet was not as crispy as I had hoped, but the meat was delicious and sweet. The dipping sauce was unique, based on soy sauce. There was no mayo on the cabbage, which made me wonder if they were trying to reduce the oil from the cutlet. As I was eating, two groups of customers left, and the waitress seemed to struggle with giving change. Overall, I felt that the restaurant was better in the past.

This time, I would like to introduce "Wareitei" restaurant. I visited for lunch in Obihiro. The parking lot is located outside the restaurant, but it's difficult to find the place at first. There is no sign for the restaurant, so you won't know it's there until you see the entrance. The inside of the restaurant is small with table and counter seats (about 3 seats). I ordered the "katsu nabe" (pork cutlet hot pot). The set meal comes with rice, miso soup, and pickles. The owner, a woman, was running the place by herself, so I was told in advance that it might take a little time. The pork cutlets in the hot pot were fillet cutlets, with 4 pieces included. The broth soaked into the crispy coating of the cutlets, making the rice very tasty. The cutlets themselves were a bit tough, though.

On January 10, 2021, I can at least support restaurants by being very careful. Let's all do our best! Today, after having sushi and ramen, I decided to visit my favorite tonkatsu specialty restaurant in support of the kind owner who passed away. The restaurant, called Ware Aite, is located along the main street, next to the hand-made soba restaurant Genba (Kuroba) on the west side of Marimo Lane. The exterior is a stylish two-story building with a yellow wall. Inside, it is cozy with 4 counter seats and 3 tables for 4 people. The parking lot is located behind the restaurant on the north side. It was 11:20 am, with one customer already there and two more groups arriving later. They offer takeout as well. The son is now running the business, with slightly changed operating hours and menu. I ordered the Thick-cut Pork Loin Cutlet Set for 1,600 yen, with an extra 100 yen for a large rice portion. It arrived in about 30 minutes and included the following: - Extra thick-cut pork loin cutlet - Daily side dish - Miso soup - Cabbage - Pickles The meat was 3 cm thick, fried for a long time due to its thickness, resulting in a slightly darker color on the coating. However, the inside was cooked to a medium level, tender, and juicy, with some fat content. It was very delicious, just the way I like it. The sauce was slightly sweet with sesame seeds, but I also asked for soy sauce and salt, which I prefer. I wish the son and his father all the best and hope they continue their hard work together. I will definitely come back for the thick-cut pork loin cutlet. Thank you for the meal!

On July 26, 2020, I went to a tonkatsu specialty restaurant called Wareitei for the first time in about a year. It is located along a main street, near Handmade Soba Genba and Marimo-koji. The restaurant has a charming exterior with yellow walls and a cozy interior with counter seats and a few tables. I ordered the Thick-cut Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal with extra fat, priced at 1,750 yen including tax. The set meal included the thick-cut pork loin cutlet, two daily side dishes (boiled butterbur and marinated zucchini and mackerel), two servings of rice, miso soup, cabbage, and pickles. The thickness of the meat was impressive at 3 centimeters, and the cutlet was cooked to a medium doneness with a good amount of fat, making it flavorful and tender. The sauce had a hint of sesame and was slightly sweet, but I also requested soy sauce and salt. The owner mentioned that the father had passed away last year, and now the mother and son run the restaurant. I used to visit their previous location in the east often for the set meal with two servings of rice, and I will definitely come back for their thick-cut pork loin cutlet. It was a delicious meal.

Today on my way back from eating jingisukan, I was casually driving down the main street looking for some soba when I spotted a familiar orange sign behind the soba shop I was aiming for. I decided to sneak a peek and sure enough, I ended up at Wareitei, the place I used to frequent over 20 years ago when a senior colleague took me there and I really liked it. It used to be an old traditional house in the east (I think), but then it moved under a condominium in the east (I think). Now it's tucked away in this corner and memories of the old izakaya that used to be in front of it come flooding back. The interior is like a combination of a food stall and a raised tatami area, with a sense of history. There are 4 counter seats and 3 table seats. It's 1:10 PM, the soba shop next door seems busy, but Wareitei has no other customers at the moment except for a couple at the back. I checked the menu and oh, how nostalgic! The first time I came here, I was surprised by the thickness of the tonkatsu and these two small pots, what were they for? When I opened them, they both contained rice, which was unexpected. I ordered the Thick Cut Pork Cutlet Set for 1,600 yen (tax included). Since it's thick, I have to wait about 15 minutes. Wow, it's so nostalgic. The thickness, the darkness, and the small pots. The thick cut pork cutlet is about 3 cm thick, and the right side has a good amount of fat. I remember from the past that when there's fat in tonkatsu, you start from the right, then the left, and finish in the middle. It's fried well, with a slightly burnt crust that's a bit bitter, but the sesame sauce balances it out. Just like the old days. When I started working, I remember going to Wareitei and Maru**e a lot because the company was in the east. The meat is thick and tender. The mild-flavored vegetables and hearty pork miso soup are delicious. When I paid, I had a nostalgic chat with the couple. I'll definitely come back. Thank you for the meal.

I usually go to the neighboring soba restaurant, Genba, but as I get older, fried food is getting harder to handle, so I couldn't visit for a while. Finally, I made my first visit and ordered three pieces of pork cutlet and the "Dosanko set meal" with simmered fish. When I entered, the restaurant was almost full, which was surprising because the outside of the restaurant is a plain gravel lot and doesn't give the impression that it's doing well. After me, there were no other customers. The set meal that was served had delicious homemade pickles and was quite tasty. The pork cutlet was surprisingly tender, and when eaten with the restaurant's original tonkatsu sauce, it was even better. The sauce was not the typical sweet and thick sauce, but a soy sauce-based, lightly sweet sauce that was perfect for the cutlet. I wish they sold this sauce. The lady who served us was also very polite and left a good impression. Thank you for the meal.

Thick-cut pork cutlet set meal is delicious, and the miso soup is delicious too!

[Visited in early October 2016] Located slightly south of the center of Obihiro, this restaurant had caught my eye from a distance and I finally decided to pay a visit. On this day, I suddenly had a craving for katsudon, so I ordered that dish. My companion ordered a sauce katsudon and a thick-cut pork cutlet set. The thick-cut pork cutlet takes about 20-25 minutes to fry. If I were in a hurry, I might hesitate to order it, but it was fine on this day. The katsudon here is served in an iron pot. While a katsu plate is common, serving katsudon in an iron pot is quite unusual. Furthermore, the katsudon here is made with fillet cutlets, not loin cutlets by default. Since the iron pot was too hot to touch, a ladle spoon was provided. I was expecting a half-cooked egg and loin cutlet, so I was a bit disappointed and ate it with a bit of a low spirit. Eating with chopsticks, then switching to the ladle spoon to scoop up the egg and rice, and blowing on it to cool it down since it was piping hot, it was quite a hassle (*_*; And because it was so hot, the egg ended up fully cooked. I thought it would be nice to have a katsudon where you can just dig in with the bowl in hand (>_<) The aged thick-cut pork cutlet set that my companion had was quite generous. 350g, 3cm thick, a thickness of tonkatsu that I had never seen before. It certainly takes time to fry something like this. It seemed like a portion that only a true tonkatsu lover could finish. Personally, I was a bit disappointed that the katsudon was not as I had imagined, but I'm sure this thick-cut pork cutlet would be absolutely delicious for tonkatsu enthusiasts. Thank you for the meal (^-^;

This place also seems like a hard-to-enter restaurant. You can't really tell if it's open from the outside. But since the curtain is hanging, it must be open. When you open the door, you realize that it's actually a clean and nice restaurant. This place specializes in thick-cut aged pork tonkatsu! There are many delicious tonkatsu restaurants, but the richness and depth of flavor in this meat is exceptional. The juicy meat juice that oozes out from the tender meat is something you don't come across often. This is really delicious! It's quite a generous portion, so make sure you come with an empty stomach and enjoy.

I used to visit this place at a different location, but it's been a while since my last visit. The parking lot is located behind the restaurant. Inside, there are counter seats and tables, and it's a small cozy place. I ordered the "Aged Thick Cut Pork Cutlet Set Meal for 1600 yen" from the menu with photos. It took a bit of time for the order to arrive, but when it did, I was impressed. It's thick! It's too thick! How did they manage to cook it perfectly all the way through? Amazing! The meat is tender and fluffy (^ ^) Once you start eating, you'll be completely absorbed in the charm of this super thick pork cutlet. If you love meat, you must try it! Thank you for the meal!

This is "Gahoutei" in Obihiro City. Located at 17-15 Odori Minami, Obihiro City. It is famous for its thick cutlet. The interior of the restaurant is relatively small, with 4-5 counter seats, 2 table seats, and 4 seats in a raised area at the back. I had the "Aged Thick Cutlet Pork Loin Set Meal". The pork loin, aged to enhance its flavor, is cut into a thick slice of about 350 grams. It takes some patience as indicated by the sign "We are taking time to cook", but the wait is worth it when the impressive cutlet arrives. The set includes rice, miso soup, and pickles. Squeeze lemon over the cutlet, dip it in a secret sauce, and enjoy. The sauce, with a perfect balance of acidity, is addictive. The meat, while slightly fibrous, is full of flavor from the aging process. The restaurant is small, so it may get crowded during lunchtime. It might be safer to visit at a slightly off-peak time.

This is a revisit. I had the hirekatsu set meal. It was tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. It's a must-try. Although it's a bit pricey, the satisfaction is worth it. The manager has been replaced by his son. He is very friendly and a skilled chef. For lunch, they only serve the menchkatsu set meal, which is fluffy, crispy, and juicy - a rare find. Just be aware that the portion size is different from the tonkatsu set meal. It will definitely fill you up. As for dinner, as others have mentioned... I had the tonkatsu set meal. The flavor of the tonkatsu sauce and the pork miso soup are irresistible.

I had been driving on the national highway for a while, and I noticed a lantern with the word "tonkatsu" written on it. It caught my eye, so I decided to stop at a shared parking lot and realized it was the same name as a tonkatsu restaurant that used to be located in the east. I went in for a solo lunch at Wareitei. They had closed temporarily due to health reasons, but reopened at this location about a year ago. I was the first customer that day around noon. I ordered the "Dosanko set meal" priced at 1200 yen, which included a side dish and miso soup. The tonkatsu was thick and not dry, with a nice crispy coating. The sauce had a hint of acidity, making it refreshing. The mackerel simmered in miso was flavorful, and the side dishes were delicious. The tonkatsu was thick but perfectly fried, and overall, the meal was well-prepared. They served tea at the beginning and coffee after the meal. Despite the warning of a wait time due to the thick tonkatsu, I didn't feel rushed. I visited the restaurant in the first week of June, so T-san, you can rest assured. I enjoyed the thick and perfectly fried tonkatsu. Thank you for the meal.