Savor a Long-Established Butcher's Expertise Through Tonkatsu and Yakiniku

Tonkatsu Gyoten / Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten

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A thick-cut pork loin cutlet that lets diners savor "Olive Pork" to the fullest.

Even the fat haas a fruity flavor, leaving a blissful finish

A "Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal" Featuring a Freshly Fried "Olive Pork" Cutlet

Open for lunch from Tuesday through Sunday, "Tonkatsu Gyoten" uses Kagawa Prefecture's prized "Olive Pork" in all its pork dishes. A standout is the "Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal," served with shredded cabbage, rice, and miso soup, making it an excellent lunch choice when visiting Kanonji City. Known for its fine texture and a good balance of lean meat and fat, "Olive Pork" comes from pigs raised on olive-based feed containing oleic acid and antioxidant polyphenols. The pork is prized for its rich umami, fruity sweetness, and fat that tastes light rather than heavy. The crisp, fragrant breading and juicy pork come together for an exceptionally satisfying combination.

Restaurant highlights

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  Charcoal-grilled yakiniku, available Friday through Sunday nights only

  A Charcoal-Grilled Specialty Showcasing the Butcher's Expertise

  At night, the restaurant operates as "Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten." Drawing on the meat expertise and discerning eye developed over many years by the long-established butcher shop "Gyoten Shokuhin" on the first floor, it serves selected high-quality meats, including Kagawa Prefecture's prized "Olive Beef." The meat is grilled over charcoal, whose far-infrared heat locks in its umami while adding a savory aroma. Several types of salt are available, making it possible to compare how different salts pair with each cut of meat.

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  Specialty fried dishes available for easy takeout

  A Butcher Shop Established in the Meiji Era with Deep Knowledge of Meat

  "Gyoten Shokuhin," which supplies meat to the restaurants, is a long-established butcher shop that has served the local community since 1911. As a designated retailer of Kagawa Prefecture's prized "Olive Beef," the shop offers a selection of quality meats as well as prepared foods such as "Olive Beef Croquette" and "Pork Loin Cutlet." From sourcing and processing meat to serving it, the team's expertise and commitment to quality are evident at every stage.

Interior

Gathering around the charcoal grill at "Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten"

"Tonkatsu Gyoten," open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday, and "Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten," open for dinner Friday through Sunday, are on the second floor of the butcher shop "Gyoten Shokuhin." The modern Japanese interior has a counter, table, and horigotatsu sunken-floor seating, with a different atmosphere by day and night. At "Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten," the aroma of charcoal and the sizzle of meat fill the room. Semi-private partitions provide added privacy while dining. The calm setting also makes it comfortable for families.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

What stood out most during our conversation was how the business offers different ways to appreciate meat, from selling it at the butcher shop to serving tonkatsu and yakiniku. I was also impressed by its commitment to ingredients from Kagawa Prefecture, including "Olive Beef" and "Olive Pork," and came away feeling that this is a place travelers should know about. With different dining experiences available at lunch and dinner, I'd recommend stopping by for a meal when visiting the area.