
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira
Chikusa, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
The Read
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 verified price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Verified 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. Beyond those confirmed details, specific claims about seating, reservations, payment methods, menu structure, service format should be treated as unverified.
Grilled Tonkatsu and Ingredient Sourcing
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira works best as a Nagoya tonkatsu stop with limited verified public detail. The confirmed information supports 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.
Space, Service, Best Time to Book
Verified 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 confirmed schedule, weekday and Saturday visits can work for either lunch or dinner, while Sunday is lunch only.
The verified location information is Nagoya. Specific neighborhood, station access, parking, seating layout, house rules, reservation requirements, payment methods are not confirmed in the available data, 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 verified price range. Planning can also include comparable venue venues such as Bistro Den Den, Hyakurotei Imaike ten, Kishiya, Kitchen Cho, Nakaya Pan, depending on your itinerary and availability.
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira’s strongest confirmed hooks are simple: Nagoya, tonkatsu, JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 pricing, verified lunch and dinner hours on most open days, 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
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, 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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Compare Yaki Tonkatsu Taira
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaki Tonkatsu Taira | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 · #23 |
| Bistro Den Den | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Nakaya Pan | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| Hyakurotei Imaike ten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Kitchen Cho | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Kishiya | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yaki Tonkatsu Taira worth the price?
Yaki Tonkatsu Taira’s verified 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 verified here.
What should I order at Yaki Tonkatsu Taira?
The verified information identifies Yaki Tonkatsu Taira with tonkatsu, but specific dishes and menu formats are not confirmed here. Check the current menu directly with the restaurant before visiting if you have a particular dish in mind.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yaki Tonkatsu Taira?
Verified hours list lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM. Dinner is verified Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 PM–9:30 PM, with no Sunday dinner listed and Monday closed. Choose based on your schedule, confirm current hours before going.
















