Archive | March 5, 2025

Tonkatsu Tamafuji – Kapahulu

Yup! Back again at Tonkatsu Tamafuji – we were lucky enough to join in a friend’s reservation! It was still a 4:00 PM dinner lol. They changed their reservation system a bit, I heard that they now only take 2 months ahead of time – not sure when they open the times. Previous Tamafuji posts here and here.

Left: Clam & Green Onions Miso Soup, Right: Red Miso Soup

Hokkaido brand Nanatsuboshi with gloss and sweetness of rice

Jyukusei Pork Loin Katsu Set (300g) | $33.50

Oyster Katsu (3pc) & Pork Tender Loin Katsu (2pc) Set | $31.50

This was my dish and boy did I enjoy it. It was SO good. What do you think that white thing on the right side of the plate is? Silly me, I thought upon first glance that it was like some kind of fried fish cake and got excited. It’s just the empty oyster shell (ha!). The oysters were cooked perfectly, nice and fresh and I love tartar sauce so it was perfect with the oysters. The smaller pieces of pork tender loin katsu was so juicy and tender – I really enjoyed it. I just did my post on Tonkatsu Kuro yesterday and I think both are great, Tamafuji edges out in taste just by a little. But the reservation system and parking for Kuro is much better and I don’t have to eat dinner at 4PM. But hey, if I can jump on someone’s reservation for Tamafuji – I’m down! Excellent meals at both restaurants.