Kobe's Popular, Long-Established Restaurant Makes Its Kanto Debut! "Katsudon Yoshubei" Opens in Ikebukuro on June 16

Founded in 1979, "Katsudon Yoshubei," a long-established restaurant from Kobe immensely popular for its "Tamago-toji Katsudon" (pork cutlet and egg bowl), is opening its first branch in the Kanto region! "Katsudon Yoshubei Ikebukuro East Exit Store" will open on Monday, June 16, 2025.

"Katsudon Yoshubei" is a famous establishment that has been loved in Kobe for over 40 years with the motto, "Vitality from Katsudon." Currently, they operate seven stores in the Kansai region, including franchise locations.

The concept behind the store's creation is "a power spot where everyone involved can cultivate vitality." It seems like you might get some good fortune just by visiting!?

The location is right near "Sunshine 60." It's a highly competitive restaurant district that attracts people of all generations and nationalities, from students and business professionals to tourists from overseas.

The interior features counter seating only. The store, redesigned based on the "Sannomiya Main Store," has an impressive blend of a retro, Showa-era space and a modern, bright atmosphere.

It's a simple and clean restaurant that combines "nostalgia" and "newness," making it easy for not only men but also women, couples, and families to enter. Be sure to read the large "活丼" (Katsudon, written with the character for vitality) and message drawn on the wall.

The most distinctive feature is that you can choose between "pork loin" and "pork shoulder" for your tonkatsu. Furthermore, you can customize the "amount of rice," "number of eggs," and "number of tonkatsu cutlets" to your liking.

Of course, they are particular about each ingredient.

Pork: Starting from the ideal breeding pigs, they prepare truly delicious pork with a commitment to every aspect, including the production environment, feed, and distribution.

Rice: They carefully select and use domestic rice that perfectly complements Yoshubei's katsudon.

Dashi (Broth): They use a special, secret "natural dashi." To create a katsudon that brings out the flavors of the ingredients, it is finished with a light and delicate dashi.

Panko (Breadcrumbs): To make a tonkatsu that is perfect for katsudon, they choose special panko that remains crispy even after being mixed with the dashi and egg.

Oil: They use a fresh blend of palm fruit and vegetable (canola and corn) oil containing "tocotrienols," an antioxidant component, to fry the cutlets to a crisp, fragrant finish.

The recommended dish is the "Tamago-toji Katsudon" made with "pork shoulder." Its simple flavor, without onions, has been a bestseller since the restaurant's founding. It's a signature dish you must try.

■ "Tamago-toji Katsudon" (Pork Shoulder / Regular Size / 2 Eggs)

Also very popular are the "Sauce Katsudon," an exquisite dish with local Kobe tonkatsu sauce and a soft-boiled egg, and the addictive "Kankara Miso Mayo Katsudon," which features a slightly spicy gochujang-based sauce finished with mayonnaise dressing and a soft-boiled egg.

■ "Sauce Katsudon" (Pork Shoulder / Regular Size)
■ "Kankara Miso Mayo Katsudon" (Pork Shoulder / Triple)

In addition, there is an extensive lineup including seasonally changing "Limited-Time Katsudon," as well as "Tonkatsu Teishoku" (set meal), "Katsuni Teishoku" (simmered cutlet set meal), "Miso Katsu Teishoku" (miso cutlet set meal), and "Demi Katsu Teishoku" (demi-glace cutlet set meal).

■ "Summer Limited Hiyashi Katsudon" (Regular Size)
■ "Shio Wasabi Tonkatsu Teishoku" (Pork Shoulder)

They also offer "takeout" and "delivery" services, making it perfect for a busy workday, lunch at home, or as a treat to bring to a home party. Choose according to the situation.

Flavorful "pork" is coated in special "panko" and deep-fried in select "oil." The crispy tonkatsu is then simmered with "dashi" and "egg" and served over fluffy, freshly cooked "rice."

Recharge with a burst of happiness and energy from the light, never-tiring katsudon from "Katsudon Yoshubei," a dish perfected through repeated trial and error!

Store Name	Katsudon Yoshubei Ikebukuro East Exit Store
Address	1F Sekiguchi Bldg., 1-27-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Opening Date	Monday, June 16, 2025
Phone	03-6709-0166
Hours / Closing Days	11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:30 PM) / None
Official Website	https://www.yoshibei.co.jp/

Information is current as of June 9, 2025.