Haoju Saboten, a Japanese meat cuisine brand known for its expert tonkatsu, is opening its first Kansai area restaurant on July 16, 2026. Located on the 5th floor of the Quartz Shinsaibashi complex in Osaka, this new branch brings a refined dining experience featuring carefully selected domestic ingredients and skilled cooking techniques.
Visitors to Japan looking for authentic Japanese tonkatsu will appreciate this Kansai debut. The restaurant highlights rare domestic pork and beef cuts, freshly fried in rice bran oil at low temperatures to maximize flavor and tenderness. The premium dishes are served freshly sliced right before guests, ensuring the best taste and texture. Located in the lively Shinsaibashi district, Haoju Saboten offers a special culinary experience ideal for celebrating memorable occasions.
About Haoju Saboten
Founded in 2017, Haoju Saboten builds on the 60-year heritage of Tonkatsu Shinjuku Saboten, a well-established tonkatsu specialist. The brand focuses on delivering exceptional meat dishes with a concept called “Senkin Ikoku,” meaning a precious moment worth a thousand gold coins. The menu features premium items like the rare Shirahime pork loin from Chiba Prefecture, beef fillet cutlets cooked to the customer’s preferred doneness, and hand-prepared Black Tiger prawn fry. Each dish is fried slowly in rice bran oil to bring out the natural flavors and served freshly cut to enhance the dining experience.
Highlights
- First Kansai location opens July 16, 2026, in Quartz Shinsaibashi, Osaka.
- Signature dishes include Shirahime pork loin cutlet set (180g) for ¥3,280, premium beef fillet cutlet set (120g) for ¥7,980, and Black Tiger prawn & pork loin cutlet set for ¥4,380 (all tax included).
- Special cooking technique uses low-temperature rice bran oil frying for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Dishes are freshly sliced in front of guests to ensure the best taste.
- Located in a popular shopping and dining area, perfect for special occasions or refined meals.
Menu and Location Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Haoju Saboten Quartz Shinsaibashi Branch |
| Menu / items | Shirahime Pork Loin Cutlet Set (180g), Beef Fillet Cutlet Set (120g), Black Tiger Prawn & Pork Loin Cutlet Set |
| Location | Quartz Shinsaibashi, Osaka |
| Address | 5F, 3-12-14 Minamisemba, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
| Period | From July 16, 2026 |
| Price | ¥3,280; ¥7,980; ¥4,380 (tax included) |
