Yaki Tonkatsu Taira
Chikusa, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Tabelog 100 tonkatsu specialist in Chikusa Ward offering grilled pork cutlets at JPY 1,000–JPY 2,999. Six-time award selection since 2017, 18-seat house restaurant, three minutes from Imaike Station. Strong value for technique-driven tonkatsu; easier booking than Tokyo peers, best for weekday dinner or advance weekend lunch reservations.
About Yaki Tonkatsu Taira
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira is a Nagoya venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Opening hours list lunch service from Tuesday through Sunday and dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday closed. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu – 2026 recognition. Specific details about seating, reservations, payment methods, menu structure, and service format are not available.
Grilled Tonkatsu and Ingredient Sourcing
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira is best approached as a Nagoya tonkatsu stop with limited public detail. It presents a straightforward picture: a tonkatsu-focused venue in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range, with both lunch and dinner hours on most operating days and Sunday lunch only.
Specific details about ingredient sourcing, dish variations, set menus, à la carte options, beverages, and preparation style are not available. If those details matter to your visit, confirm directly with the restaurant before going.
Space, Service, and Best Time to Book
Hours are: Monday closed; Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and 6:00 PM–9:30 PM; Sunday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM. Based on the schedule, weekday and Saturday visits can work for either lunch or dinner, while Sunday is lunch only.
It is located in Nagoya. Specific neighborhood, station access, parking, seating layout, house rules, reservation requirements, and payment methods are not available, so plan with flexibility and check current details before visiting.
For visitors using Our full Nagoya restaurants guide, Yaki Tonkatsu Taira can be considered when you want a tonkatsu-focused meal at a modest price range. Planning can also include comparable venue venues such as Bistro Den Den, Hyakurotei Imaike ten, Kishiya, Kitchen Cho, and Nakaya Pan, depending on your itinerary and availability.
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira’s key features are simple: Nagoya, tonkatsu, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 pricing, lunch and dinner hours on most open days, and a 2026 Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu listing. For anything more specific, including what to order or how to book, confirm directly before making firm plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-8-9 Imaike, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0850, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/yakitonkatsu_taira?igsh=MXBpc3p4eWN1YTJwag%3D%3D
- Phone
- +81 52-731-4555
Venue details
Ambiance
Typical small Nagoya tonkatsu-ya with a practical, no-frills atmosphere focused on counter and table seating for casual everyday meals.
Tags
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Yaki tonkatsu (grilled pork cutlet)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Chome-8-9 Imaike, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0850, Japan
Planning details
Location
5 Chome-8-9 Imaike, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0850, Japan · Directions
instagram.com/yakitonkatsu_taira?igsh=MXBpc3p4eWN1YTJwag%3D%3D
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bistro Den Den, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Nakaya Pan, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Hyakurotei Imaike ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kitchen Cho, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kishiya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Against Nagoya's tonkatsu and yoshoku landscape, Yaki Tonkatsu Taira sits in the middle tier for price but near the top for award recognition. Hyakurotei Imaike ten and Kishiya match the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 dinner range but lack Tabelog 100 selection, making Yaki Tonkatsu Taira the safer choice for visitors prioritizing vetted quality. Kitchen Cho pushes JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 for yoshoku courses and offers a broader Western-Japanese hybrid menu, better for diners seeking variety over tonkatsu focus. For rock-bottom pricing, Nakaya Pan delivers katsu sandwiches under JPY 999, a grab-and-go alternative with no counter seating or reservations.
Bistro Den Den sits at the opposite end, JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 dinner, full bistro service, wine-forward drinks program, and competes for special-occasion spending rather than weeknight tonkatsu runs. If you're comparing within the tonkatsu category specifically, Yaki Tonkatsu Taira edges out neighborhood competitors on execution and awards while keeping prices accessible. Its grilled technique differentiates it from standard deep-fried offerings at Hyakurotei and Kishiya, though some diners prefer the richer, oil-crisped crust of traditional frying. For splurge-worthy tonkatsu with broader drink pairings, Kitchen Cho or Bistro Den Den make sense; for category-benchmark quality at everyday pricing, book Yaki Tonkatsu Taira and aim for weekday dinner to skip the weekend lunch rush.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yaki Tonkatsu Taira worth the price?
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira’s price range is JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. For diners specifically looking for tonkatsu in Nagoya, that makes it a relatively accessible option to consider. Specific claims about reservations, cancellation fees, or premium menu items are not available.
What should I wear to Yaki Tonkatsu Taira?
There is no dress code available. Casual, comfortable clothing is a reasonable default unless the restaurant directly states otherwise.
What should I order at Yaki Tonkatsu Taira?
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira is known for tonkatsu, but specific dishes and menu formats are not available. Check the current menu directly with the restaurant before visiting if you have a particular dish in mind.
Is Yaki Tonkatsu Taira good for a special occasion?
Seating style, atmosphere, private use, age policies, or service format are not available. It may suit a tonkatsu-focused meal in Nagoya, but confirm details directly if you are planning a special occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yaki Tonkatsu Taira?
Hours list lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM. Dinner is Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 PM–9:30 PM, with no Sunday dinner listed and Monday closed. Choose based on your schedule, and confirm current hours before going.
