Diner in Japan's Saga Pref. Popular with Regulars; Black Katsudon Dish Evolved from Recipe of Owner's Mother

By Akio Oikawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
16:52 JST,
August 19, 2025
TAKEO, Saga — A diner located in Takeo, Saga Prefecture — considered the gateway to the Nishi-Kyushi area and known for its hot springs — attracts customers with its signature katsudon bowl, a refined version of a recipe created by Hatsue Shojimaru’s mother, the founder of the diner.
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