Tonkatsu chain "Tonkatsu Wako". We have 283 stores (*) nationwide, such as in town corners and commercial facilities, and they satisfy our "fried food desire" every day. * The number of stores is as of January 1, 2015.

Tonkatsu chain "Tonkatsu Wako"
Tonkatsu chain "Tonkatsu Wako"

Tonkatsu Wako has released "Beef Stew Croquette" as a seasonal product until the end of February. I often see gratin croquettes, but I don't think I see beef stew croquettes very often. I was curious, so I decided to try it.

■ Tonkatsu Wako's beef stew croquette

Beef stew croquette is 346 yen including tax (210 yen for To go). You can order by adding it to the set meal menu.

Lunch time can only be eaten in addition to the set meal
Lunch time can only be eaten in addition to the set meal

When I asked the clerk about the size, he said, "It's not that big," so I ordered two this time. For that reason, the set meal was the cheapest "Wako rice" (843 yen including tax) in the lunch menu.

The set meal is reasonable "Wako rice"
The set meal is reasonable "Wako rice"

There is also "Hiiragi" (1,280 yen) as a set meal including beef stew croquette, but it was not offered at lunch time at the store I entered this time.

Set meals including beef stew croquette (serving time varies depending on the store)
Set meals including beef stew croquette (serving time varies depending on the store)

The menu arrived in less than 10 minutes.

Beef stew croquette & Wako rice has arrived!
Beef stew croquette & Wako rice has arrived!

Elongated beef stew croquette. It's about the size of a large fried oyster, but it's more plump.

Plump beef stew croquette
Plump beef stew croquette

When cut, beef stew overflows from the inside.

Bloom
Bloom

Toro ~
Toro ~

It's a waste to run out on the net or plate, so it might be better to grab it directly or cut it on rice.

The batter is a little thicker than the pork cutlet, and is basically crispy, and in some cases crunchy. On the other hand, the stew inside is creamy and the contrast of the texture of "crispy" is irresistible. Ingredients such as beef, onions, and mushrooms are also included, and you can enjoy the change in texture and taste.

Plenty of ingredients
Plenty of ingredients

You can feel the richness of beef stew, but the seasoning in the sense of saltiness is light. If you eat it with rice, you may want to adjust the taste with a tabletop sauce.

At Tonkatsu Wako, not only rice and miso soup, but also cabbage is free for all set meals. I'm glad that I can eat fried food refreshingly without worrying about running out of cabbage.

Free refills of shredded cabbage!
Free refills of shredded cabbage!