Kagura

Cabrillo Avenue's outpost of this small Japanese chain keeps its dining room quiet and its menu narrow: tonkatsu, the deep-fried pork cutlet, served in cuts from lean loin to a fattier option finished with melted cheese, plated with rice, miso soup, and salad. The dish regulars order is the millefeuille katsu, thin slices of black pork stacked and layered before they're breaded and fried, turning soft and juicy inside while the crust stays crisp. Beer pairs well with the fried pork, and the room stays quiet enough for a straightforward weeknight dinner.