Porco
Hiratacho, Suzuka
Restaurant in Suzuka, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Neighborhood yoshoku specialist in Suzuka offering comfort-food staples—hamburg steaks, cream croquettes, demi-glace sauces—at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for dinner. The 2025 Tabelog 100 West listing confirms technical discipline, and the cash-only, 20-seat setup keeps the focus on the food rather than the décor. Reliable, approachable, and well-priced for the category.
About Porco
Porco is a casual venue in Suzuka with listed price ranges of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025, giving diners a clear reason to consider it when comparing options.
Porco is a casual Suzuka venue with listed pricing and a 2025 Tabelog recognition in the Yoshoku category. Specifics such as exact seating, operating hours, payment methods, menu items, service format, and reservation rules should be checked directly before visiting.
The Room and the Format
Porco’s dress code is casual, so it is not positioned as a formal, special-occasion-only venue. Beyond that, details about the room layout, number of seats, counter availability, parking, or payment options are not listed.
The strongest hook is the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025 listing. For diners choosing among recognized and casual options, Porco can be considered alongside comparison venues such as Matoba, SUKA-SUKA, トラットリア ヤマカワ, Motive Pizzeria E Caseificio, and other dining options, without assuming that those venues share the same format, price, or location details.
What to Expect at the Table
Expectations should stay grounded in the basics: Porco is in Suzuka, the dress code is casual, the listed price ranges are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, and the venue is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025. Specific dishes, course structures, lunch or dinner distinctions, chef details, and signature items are not listed.
That makes Porco a useful option for diners who want a casual Suzuka venue with a Tabelog Yoshoku recognition, while still leaving practical details to confirm before arrival. If your plans depend on exact hours, availability, payment method, dietary accommodations, or seating style, check with the venue directly.
Comparisons should be made carefully. Matoba, Motive Pizzeria E Caseificio, Porco, SUKA-SUKA, トラットリア ヤマカワ, and 采女いしかわ are the only named peer venues that should be referenced here; other options are best described generically as other dining in Suzuka or nearby areas.
Porco’s appeal is simple: casual dress, listed price ranges, Suzuka location, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST listing. Anything more specific should be confirmed before making the trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 三重県鈴鹿市算所3-9-38 豊永ビル 1F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/mie/A2402/A240202/24012692
- Phone
- +81593896811
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, non-smoking yoshoku restaurant with about 20 seats, combining counter and table seating in a relaxed, classic Western-style Japanese setting that feels cozy and friendly for families and casual meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Hamburg steak
- Red-wine-braised domestic pork shoulder (limited servings)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 三重県鈴鹿市算所3-9-38 豊永ビル 1F
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- トラットリア ヤマカワ, Notable alternative
- SUKA-SUKA, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Motive Pizzeria E Caseificio, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Matoba, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- 采女いしかわ, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for dinner, Porco sits comfortably in the middle of Suzuka's yoshoku and Western-casual tier. SUKA-SUKA matches the price range and offers a similar neighborhood accessibility, but lacks the Tabelog 100 credential that signals technical rigor. If you're prioritizing award validation and prefer the yoshoku format, Porco delivers more credibility per yen. For diners willing to step up in budget, Matoba charges JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 at dinner and JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 at lunch, significantly higher, but the kaiseki or ryotei format justifies the premium for special occasions. Porco is the better value if you're after straightforward yoshoku without ceremony.
トラットリア ヤマカワ shifts the focus to Italian-inspired fare at a comparable price, while Motive Pizzeria E Caseificio pushes slightly higher (JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 dinner) for a more specialized pizza-and-cheese menu. Neither carries the yoshoku pedigree that Porco does, so if you're specifically seeking Japanese-style Western comfort food, the genre that built its reputation on hamburg steaks and omurice, Porco is the clearest choice in this price bracket. Booking is easier at Porco than at Matoba, and the 20-seat capacity means you can often walk in during off-peak lunch or early dinner without much wait.
For travelers exploring Suzuka's broader dining landscape, Porco functions as the reliable yoshoku anchor: affordable, award-backed, and technically sound. If you're drawn to Italian or kaiseki instead, the peers above offer strong alternatives, but none match Porco's combination of yoshoku focus, Tabelog recognition, and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 pricing. The cash-only policy and 8 PM last-order cutoff require minor logistical adjustments, but those are small trade-offs for a venue that delivers consistent execution in a category that often skews either too casual or too expensive.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porco worth the price?
Porco’s listed price ranges are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. Combined with its Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025 listing, it may appeal to diners looking for a casual, recognized option in Suzuka. Exact menu value, portion size, and meal-period pricing are not listed here.
What should I wear to Porco?
Casual clothing is fine. The dress code is casual, and no formal dress requirement is listed.
Can I eat at the bar at Porco?
Is Porco good for a special occasion?
Porco is casual, so it is best framed as an approachable Suzuka venue rather than a formal-occasion venue. Its Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025 listing may make it feel more destination-worthy for some diners.
How far ahead should I book Porco?
Reservation rules and booking lead times are not listed. Contact Porco directly if your visit depends on a specific date, time, party size, or seating preference.
