I would like to introduce Tonkatsu Nofu Masu, which is located in Izu City, on the east side of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Tonkatsu No Kazemasu
The restaurant is not located on a national highway, so tourists are unlikely to notice its existence itself.
The exterior of the restaurant is designed in a log house style, and the atmosphere inside is similar. During lunch hours, the restaurant is crowded with local businessmen and customers who come for the restaurant,
The event was a great success.
In addition to four tables seating up to four people, the restaurant is also equipped with private room tables and counter seating, allowing both solo and group customers to use the restaurant without hesitation.
As for the food, as the name of the restaurant suggests, the main dishes are "tonkatsu" (pork cutlets) and fried foods in general.
The volume is amazing.
As is the case with all of Nofu Masu's fried food, the volume is first of all amazing.
In addition to the 150 g "Ume" and 200 g "Bamboo" roast cutlets, there is also a 200 g "Matsu" cutlet made from selected roasts.
The chicken cutlet is made of thigh meat, and the volume of the cutlet is impressive.
For cutlet curry, there is a choice of loin cutlet curry or chicken cutlet curry, and a half-size version is available for those with smaller appetites.
I can't complain about the taste either.
The food here is generous in quantity, which is a plus in itself, but there is also nothing to complain about in terms of the all-important taste.
The set meal comes with miso soup and a small bowl of cooked food, but these two items change daily.
The miso soup is usually made with plenty of vegetables, and as for the small bowls, they are carefully prepared.
As for the ingredients used, the fluffy and deliciously cooked rice is made from local Izu Koshihikari rice, and all cabbage seems to be chopped by hand.
I found such a description on the menu.
Tonkatsu No Kazemasu Location
It is located at 534-3 Makinogo, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The nearest station on foot is Makinogo Station on the Izu Hakone Railway, and by car it takes about 45 minutes from the Numazu IC.
In addition to 5-6 parking spaces in front of the restaurant, there is also a parking lot about a minute's walk away.
It is hard to find, but there is also a sign.
Tonkatsu Nofu Masu" Recommendation
Fried fish and crab cream croquette set meal
The restaurant then recommends the "Fried Fish and Crab Cream Croquette Set Meal".
The daily set menus are good, but they are usually out of stock within 30 minutes of opening, so we recommend this one from the regular menu.
Fried fish in a tonkatsu restaurant? You may think so, but there are only two or three types of fried fish, and the type changes daily.
Fish types are lined up from horse mackerel, barracuda, swordfish, and white crucian carp.
In addition to this fried fish, a crab cream croquette is available for the inexpensive price of ￥1,100.
Free refills of rice and cabbage
Furthermore, as is typical at tonkatsu restaurants, you are free to refill your order of local Izu Koshihikari white rice and horribly shredded hand-chopped cabbage!
As a side note, the dressing on the cabbage is also excellent.
You can eat as much as you want, so if you have room in your stomach, by all means, have more.
I had previously visited the restaurant at lunchtime with a colleague from work, and although it was his first visit, he was very satisfied.
But we both had second helpings and even enjoyed after-meal coffee, which made the rest of the day's work tough....
When I eat at this restaurant, I find myself eating knowingly.
Later, the colleague visited with his family, and his wife and children were also very satisfied.
I was able to realize that this is how a thriving restaurant spreads by word of mouth, and I am happy to have been able to help in this way.
Summary of Tonkatsu Nofu Masu
Many locals visit this restaurant, as well as those who browse information websites, and it is extremely difficult to order the daily special set meal during lunch time (or is there only a small number prepared in the first place?) It is very difficult to order the daily special set meal during lunch time (not many dishes are available to begin with?), but if you are lucky enough to be able to order it, I think you will be satisfied with the tonkatsu.
However, if you are visiting with a group or more than two people, we highly recommend ordering the "Fried Fish and Crab Cream Croquette Set Meal" as well.
Fried horse mackerels, of course, but also lightly seasoned and easy-to-eat fried barracuda, and the fluffy tachi fish that are often caught in Numazu Bay.
In addition, white crucian carp, which is not so major but is often eaten in the Numazu area.
White crucian carp is light and light in texture.
Tartar sauce and other sauces provided by the restaurant enhance the flavor.
Of course, as for the crab cream croquettes, be careful not to burn yourself as you gobble them down, and the rich crab cream will fill your mouth and make the Izu Koshihikari rice go down a treat.
(If you don't like crab cream croquettes, you can choose from fried fish and pork cutlet, or fried fish and fin cutlet, etc., at a higher price.)
The employees, who are probably family owned and operated, work quickly and efficiently, and their customer service attitude is very pleasant.
The Izu Peninsula is famous for its seafood cuisine, but the best part of a trip to the Izu Peninsula is to visit a famous restaurant that is known only to the locals and is not priced as a tourist attraction. Dinner at the inn will be a seafood feast, due to the nature of the area.
If you are wondering where to have lunch, this is a great restaurant that you should definitely add to your list of choices, so we give it our top recommendation.
