Aji no Katsueda
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Aji no Katsueda earned its Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition through disciplined frying fundamentals rather than premium ingredients. At JPY 1,000–1,999 for both lunch and dinner, it's a no-reservations, cash-only house restaurant in Hirao that delivers consistent, well-executed pork cutlets for repeat visits rather than special-occasion splurges.
About Aji no Katsueda
Aji no Katsueda is a Fukuoka venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and a casual dress code. Its hours include lunch and dinner service Monday through Saturday, with Sunday listed as closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
Check the current hours before going, expect a casual setting, and plan around the stated price range.
What Makes the Tonkatsu Work
Aji no Katsueda's clearest recognition is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
For a visit, the venue is in Fukuoka, dress is casual, and the price band is JPY 1,000–1,999. Hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–9 PM Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.
How It Positions Against Fukuoka Tonkatsu Peers
If you're comparing options across Fukuoka, Aji no Katsueda is a casual, lower-priced choice with a JPY 1,000–1,999 range. Other dining in Fukuoka may suit different budgets or formats, but specific comparisons in price, cuisine, service style, or menu are not available. For a different dining format, torila is another venue to consider.
Aji no Katsueda's basics include: Fukuoka location, casual dress, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, weekday and Saturday lunch-and-dinner hours, Sunday closure, and Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-7-22 Hirao, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0014, Japan
- Website
- japoncompany.business/fukuoka/539691-katsueda
- Phone
- +81 92-523-0296
Venue details
Ambiance
Informal, neighborhood-style tonkatsu shop with a compact dining room, simple décor, and a bustling yet relaxed atmosphere typical of popular local eateries in Fukuoka.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- Tonkatsu
- Champon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-7-22 Hirao, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0014, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
3 Chome-7-22 Hirao, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0014, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Torira, Notable alternative
- Kiyoki, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- torila, Yakitori, Yakitori
- bar BaBa, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- 一本木 石橋, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Aji no Katsueda undercuts most Tabelog-recognized tonkatsu venues by half or more while maintaining the technical execution that earned its award slot. Kiyoki charges JPY 10,000–14,999 and offers a more elevated, course-driven format with heritage pork breeds and extended service pacing, choose that when you're celebrating or want tonkatsu treated as fine dining. Aji no Katsueda is the better option for regular meals where you want vetted quality without the formality or the wait for reservations. bar BaBa, at JPY 4,000–4,999, sits between the two on price but shifts the focus to drinks and smaller plates rather than centered cutlet meals.
If walk-in flexibility matters more than ambiance polish, Aji no Katsueda's no-reservations model works in your favor, arrive early in the service window and you'll be seated within fifteen minutes most days. Torira and 一本木 石橋 offer different format options (yakitori, alternative Japanese styles) if you're comparing casual Fukuoka dining beyond tonkatsu specifically. For repeat tonkatsu visits during a Fukuoka stay, the combination of Tabelog validation and sub-JPY-2,000 pricing makes this the practical choice; save Kiyoki for the one splurge night when you want premium cuts and slower pacing.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Aji no Katsueda?
Aji no Katsueda is in Fukuoka, has a casual dress code, and has a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Hours include lunch and dinner service Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
Is lunch or dinner better at Aji no Katsueda?
Both lunch and dinner hours run Monday through Saturday. Hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–9 PM Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.
