Hello, fellow travelers!

I’m Binako, a SaruKuma writer
whose kids are completely hooked on smartphone games these days!

Today I’m excited to introduce you to
“Tonkatsu Shinjuku Saboten”,
located in Kaminanbe, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

You’ll find a branch conveniently located inside Yume Town Sunpian shopping mall too! ^^

Mentaiko Cheese-Wrapped Cutlet — 290 yen each / 530 yen for two
Fresh Morning Corn Cream Croquette — 226 yen each / 410 yen for two
Jumbo Fried Oysters — 195 yen each / 550 yen for three / 896 yen for five
Halloween Pack — 600 yen
There’s a delicious lineup that both kids and adults will love! ♪

They also offer bento boxes,
perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch on the go! ^^
And let me tell you — the portions are seriously generous!!

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Loin Cutlet Bento — 1,030 yen
Saboten’s Premium Fillet Brillant — 1,140 yen
These are perfect treat-yourself bento options for a special day out (*´Д｀)

Katsu Sandwich (Tonkatsu Sandwich) — 420 yen
This is exactly the kind of sandwich you’d want to take along on a picnic with the kids.
It looks absolutely amazing…

Recommended Menu Items

The bento menu is also displayed right at the cash register! ^^

Loin Cutlet Bento — 760 yen
Harmony Bento — 900 yen
Seafood Bento — 920 yen
Shrimp & Fillet Donburi — 780 yen
Fillet Cutlet Donburi — 650 yen
Loin Cutlet Curry — 920 yen
Fillet Cutlet Curry — 840 yen
From rice bowls to curries, there’s something for every craving! ♪

This time, I picked up
Mentaiko Cheese-Wrapped Cutlet — 290 yen
Crab Cream Croquette — 178 yen
to try!!

Everyone’s favorite — crab cream croquette…
The inside is wonderfully gooey
with an irresistibly creamy texture.
The seasoning and aroma are just spot-on.

I’ve loved crab cream croquettes since I was little, and this one is just incredible.
The outside is fried to a perfect golden crunch,
and it pairs beautifully with the silky crab cream filling inside (*´Д｀)

I also tried the mentaiko cheese-wrapped cutlet.

That signature spicy kick from the
mentaiko (spicy pollock roe) really shines through — so delicious!
The pork is light and tender,
so even though it’s deep-fried, it eats surprisingly clean (*´Д｀)

This would also pair beautifully with a cold drink (*´Д｀)

Whether for dinner or lunch, these dishes hit the spot —
so be sure to drop by and try them for yourself!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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