Nagoya - To Eat (Misokatsu Yabaton, Donan-Norin-Suisanbu Nishiki-ten)

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 Nagoya - To Eat
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Misokatsu Yabaton
Chained Branched. There's one located at Lachic mall as well.
(Recommended by Daniel.G)
Opens from 11am-11pm
The place was packed at 12.15pm.

 *located down the stairs at B1*

 Click here for Misokatsu Yabaton 〒460-0008 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku, Sakae, 3 Chome−3−２１ セントライズ栄 B1F

Located along shopping street, this Pork Katsu place is known primarily for their Miso Fried pork cutlet.

Ordered On:
18Oct2018
Teppan Tonkatsu set 1700+50Yenn
(The hot plate is their recommended order, however I think most patrons went for the non-hotplate version which is their specialty. Will try that version in future.)

*Wow for the set meal and the asking price for the quality of pork, it was a bargain. The red miso sauce went well with the fatty pork. Though the hot plate was their recommended dish, it seemed that almost all the tables went with the non-hotplate version. The only difference is either having the cabbage cooked or raw. Unlike other places which offers up free flow of salad, this place however doesn't seem to have the same offer.
Misokatsu Don 1200Yen

 Value cut meal.
Total Fed: 2 at 3186Yenn total.

Superb value! The cut of pork in comparison to all time great Tonzen in Narita, it's just a step under, but slightly cheaper. The sauce does take away a bit of the crunchy fry, but overall for the asking price and serve its a good deal and worth the try. A step above Tonkatsu Kochi in Osaka Hihi Town but just below Tonzen Narita.

Ambience 3.5/5

Food 3.5/5

Service 3/5

Value 4/5 

Click here for Misokatsu Yabaton 〒460-0008 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku, Sakae, 3 Chome−3−２１ セントライズ栄 B1F

 

Donan-Norin-Suisanbu Nishiki-ten
(Sushi)
(Recommended by Kieth.L)
Opens only from 5pm
NO ENGLISH MENU. So just point at pictures!

Click here for Donan-Norin-Suisanbu Nishiki-ten 〒460-0003 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku, Nishiki, 2 Chome−5, 錦２丁目５−２５
From google reviews, the place seemed primarily known for their overflowing shashimi bowl and the huge Ikura serving. 

Ordered On:
18Oct02018
x3 Draft Beers

 *Solidddd draft beer. Nice creamy head and an icy crisp beer.*
Cheese Tempura

 *Pretty different and interesting good. Soft delicate Japan cheese,
gently fried with a honey dip.*
Mini Ikura Bowl

*Reviews for the overflowing Ikura bowls weren't that great so we sampled the small serving first. Ikura balls were relatively small in size and didn't actually give off an explosion of flavor with each bite. Best Ikura/Otoro and Uni served and enjoyed thus far is still at Isakaya Toyo Osaka.*Fresh Scallop

 *Pretty standard*
Pork Skewers 

 *Nice and tender but could have done with more fat and more char from the bbq*
Over Flow Shashimi

*The star and we felt most value purchase. Going at 1390Yen per serve, this Sashimi assortment is fresh and thoroughly enjoyable. The octopus was one of the springiest and juiciest thus enjoyed. The sweet prawns were nicely chilled and that sweetness just scream through. NOTE that the bowls tip over very easily, so when taking pictures and passing around stuff be careful! One of these bowls obviously is a quick reconstruction.*
Total Fed 3 at 2900Yenn each

We felt that Donan-Norin-Suisanbu Nishiki-ten wasn't too bad overall. Its like a light meal kinda place and won't fill you up. The overflowing Shashimi was probably the only picturesque, return-to-order for an appetizer before possibly heading else where for a top-up if you're a bigger eater.
A nice Izakaya styled joint with good beer and variety of small eats. Da Yi Jin located near Nagoya Hilton is another interesting Izakaya joint that serves Japanese Tapas.

Ambience 3.5/5

Food 3.5/5

Service 3/5

Value 3.5/5(Only for the Shashimi Serving)

Click here for Donan-Norin-Suisanbu Nishiki-ten 〒460-0003 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku, Nishiki, 2 Chome−5, 錦２丁目５−２５