🍜 Yaba Fried Pork Cutlet Yaba-cho Main Store

Yabacho Main Store was founded in 1947 and is renowned for its soul food from Nagoya, "Miso Katsu" (miso pork cutlet). The sauce is made from naturally brewed soybean miso from Aichi Prefecture, aged for a year and a half, and is generously poured over the fried pork cutlet for tasting. The pork cutlet is made from high-quality pork produced in Southern Kyushu, characterized by its tenderness and sweetness. The "Extra Large Fried Pork Cutlet," measuring about 22 cm, is the most popular item on the menu, while the "Premium Iron Plate Fried Rib Set Meal" ensures that every customer enjoys their hot Miso Katsu until the very last moment. Yabacho Main Store started as a public dining hall in 1947. There are various theories about the origin of Miso Katsu, but it is said that a customer at the time dipped fried skewers into a dobo (a pot of miso sauce), which led to the creation of this dish. Currently, there are over ten branches of Yabacho serving this fried pork cutlet in Aichi Prefecture, with stores also located in Tokyo and Osaka. Especially during lunch hours, all branches, including the main store, are packed with customers, so it is recommended to check the official website in advance if you want to avoid waiting in line. The website displays the waiting times for eight stores in the Nagoya area daily, making it easier to find a store with available seating. Additionally, the main store offers takeout sets featuring the Yabacho Fried Pork Cutlet flavor, as well as souvenir items like the mascot "Pork BU-chan."

Enjoy the deep-fried pork cutlet drizzled with miso sauce, a specialty of Nagoya known as "Miso Katsu." In addition to the main store, there are locations at Nagoya Station and Chubu Centrair International Airport. Don't forget to check out the direct store where you can purchase "Little Pig Bu Sauce" products and take away delicious food.