A Beloved Japanese-Style Western Restaurant Known for Heartfelt Cooking

Kitchen New Hoshino

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

No shortcuts in the preparation of each dish

A signature dish from "Kitchen New Hoshino"

Curry that brings out the full umami of wagyu

A dish made with carefully selected ingredients, including Japanese pork loin

Hearty Portions and Deep Flavor in the "Special Jumbo Katsu Curry"

The hearty "Special Jumbo Katsu Curry" is the restaurant's signature dish. Its base is a broth made by slowly simmering wagyu beef tendon and aromatic vegetables to extract their umami. The broth takes three days to prepare, while the curry takes about five days from start to finish. More than 20 spices are blended to give the curry a deep, rich flavor. The freshly fried cutlet, made with domestic pork loin, has a savory crust and juicy texture. Served with glossy Koshihikari rice, it is both substantial and richly flavored.

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  Craftsmanship and Patient Preparation That Bring Out Umami

  Wagyu beef tendon and aromatic vegetables are slowly simmered in a large pot, with the process repeated to draw out their umami and build a rich, layered flavor. The cooked tendon is then finely shredded by hand, and this time-intensive preparation contributes to the curry's depth and richness.

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  A Light Texture Achieved Through Attention to Every Detail in Tonkatsu

  The attention to ingredients extends beyond the curry roux to the pork used for the tonkatsu, fresh breadcrumbs, and Koshihikari rice. Domestic pork loin gives the cutlet a rich flavor, while the coating is crisp and light. The dish is designed to be satisfying without feeling overly heavy after the meal.

Popular pairings

A one-plate meal featuring several popular menu items

"Napolitan Set with a Choice"

The popular "Napolitan Set with a Choice" brings several customer favorites together on one plate. The centerpiece is nostalgic Japanese-style Napolitan spaghetti made with the restaurant's chosen ketchup and a secret seasoning. It also comes with a choice of curry or hayashi sauce, allowing you to pick whichever suits your mood. A crisp fried item completes the generous plate, combining Napolitan, the restaurant's specialty sauce, and fried food in one satisfying Western-style meal.

Restaurant highlights

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  Ingredient selection shaped by years of experience and exacting standards

  Fresh Ingredients from the Market, Backed by Trusted Relationships

  Having operated for many years inside Omiya Chuo Seika Market, the restaurant places great value on its relationships with suppliers. Built on long-standing trust, these connections help the restaurant identify high-quality ingredients as they become available. The freshness associated with the market is put to use while allowing each ingredient's natural qualities to come through, with the same attention extending from sourcing through preparation.

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  Flavors and traditions passed down through three generations

  A Restaurant That Leaves Diners Thinking "Worth Coming Back For"

  Passed down through three generations since the current owner's grandfather, the restaurant has evolved with the times from a tonkatsu shop into a Japanese-style Western restaurant. At its heart is a desire to share its food with more people and a commitment to creating a bright, welcoming space where anyone can feel at ease. Beyond serving delicious food, the restaurant places great importance on service and comfort, nurturing relationships with longtime regulars while continuing to create a place that makes customers think, "I want to come back."

Interior

A bright, open space for relaxed dining on Japanese-style Western cuisine

The bright, welcoming interior makes the restaurant easy to enter even for first-time diners, with the warm atmosphere of a classic Western-style eatery. The comfortable setting suits both family meals and lunch with friends, and some customers make the trip from farther away to visit. Along with the food, casual conversation with the staff is part of the appeal at this longtime local favorite.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

Set within a long-established market, this Japanes-Style Western restaurant has continued to evolve with the times. What stood out during our visit was not only the attention given to the food, but also the warm approach to building lasting relationships with customers. The "Special Jumbo Katsu Curry," prepared over five days, reflects both the effort put into making the most of each ingredient and the time devoted to every plate. The bright, welcoming interior was also memorable. Its appeal to both local regulars and diners from farther afield comes not only from the food, but also from the warmth of the people behind it.