The pork cutlet bowl I had at "Tonkatsu Marunana" was amazing, the meat was so tender. The salt provided on the table added a perfect touch, making it even more appetizing. The relaxed atmosphere also allowed me to enjoy my meal leisurely. It was truly a dish worth coming back for.

Just a 2-minute walk from Tsukishima Station!! At "Tonkatsu Maruichi Tsukishima", you can enjoy very thick cutlets. In addition to the Tsukishima branch, there are several other branches such as Akabane, Monzen-Nakacho, Fukagawa Fudo. I heard that a new Ikebukuro branch has recently opened too!! I visited the Akabane branch a year ago, but it was reservation-only, so it may vary by branch! All branches have long lines, so be prepared to wait www. The Tsukishima branch has 5 tables for 2 people each and a counter seat. I arrived at 2 pm and there was already a 3-person wait, and the popular Rib Roast was already sold out... I tried the Grilled Cutlet Bowl - Upper (300g of pork loin) for ¥2100. The grilled cutlet bowl has a very thick cutlet that is very tender, and the fluffy egg on top with the thick cutlet ensures satisfaction. The texture is similar to braised pork!! The special sauce soaked in the cutlet and egg is recommended to be eaten together! The condiments are also good, with "wasabi," "shichimi," and "sulfur salt." I tried sulfur salt for the first time, and it did have a faint sulfur scent. [Business Hours] Lunch 11:30-15:30 (Last Order 15:00) Dinner 17:00-19:30 (Last Order 19:00) Closed on Thursdays (Closes when the meat runs out) #TonkatsuMaruichi #TonkatsuMaruichiTsukishima #Tsukishima #TsukishimaGourmet #TsukishimaLunch #TokyoGourmet #Tokyo #Tonkatsu #Katsudon #GrilledCutletBowl #LikesBack #PopularRestaurant #PorkLoin #Foodie #FoodieTour #Foodie #FoodieWanted # ===========

I had the regular size of the Yaki Katsu Don. It was delicious and I think the regular size is enough for older customers. Last time I visited, I couldn't handle the oil, but this time it was good. I plan to visit again, but I think the regular size is enough. Also, it seems like the prices have gone up a bit since August 23rd. They only accept PayPay.

I live near this restaurant but I could never go because there is always a long line. However, I was able to get in today because I went a little early in the evening. I had tried their pork cutlet bowl before and found it a bit heavy, but this time the portion was just right for a man. The cutlet was very tender, and the egg and sauce complemented it perfectly, making it very delicious.

I challenged the First Super Thick Cutlet Bowl at Tonkatsu Maruichi Tsukishima Store. I waited in line for quite a while. I tried the popular "Unstoppable Cutlet Bowl" with a grilled cutlet on top. The table condiments were delicious too. It was very delicious. Store information: 1-19-1 Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

The restaurant serves a delicious pork cutlet bowl with a generous portion of tender meat and a flavorful sauce. The dish is accompanied by a half-cooked egg and a savory miso soup with clams. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is clean, and overall, it's a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended.

Lunch on a weekday in July 2023 ⭐️ Foodlog rating 3.36 ⭐️ Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (Regular) for ¥1,300. Arrived a little after 12:50 pm on a weekday. One person waiting ahead of me. This place is known for its thick cutlet bowls that are popping up all over the country. In Hachioji, the highest temperature reached 37°C... The restaurant is small and does not offer shared seating, so it gets full with about 7 people. ⭐️ Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (Regular) with pork loin for ¥1,300 * Regular size is 150g * Free extra rice * Payment after meal * Cashless payment available (no credit cards) Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl with pork loin 300g for ¥1,800 Premium pork loin 300g for ¥2,400 Monthly special Herb Rib Loin 150g for ¥1,800 Thick Rib Loin 600g for ¥3,500 After ordering, the food is served in 5-6 minutes. The Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (Regular 150g) for ¥1,300 comes with miso soup with clams. Pickled vegetables with pickled ginger are provided on the table. Even though it's 150g, the cutlet is incredibly thick!! The meat is quite tender, and the fat has a sweet taste, making it delicious. However, there was a bit too much fat this time, so it got a bit overwhelming... There's a note advising to eat it while it's hot as the fat can become greasy when it cools down. Under the giant cutlet, there's a fluffy omelette. The egg itself isn't sweet, but it's soft and tasty. The sweet sauce is not too much, so you can adjust the taste with the sauce provided on the table. There's also rock salt and wasabi available on the table for flavor variation. The wasabi went really well with the meat and was delicious. If you can't finish your meal, they provide takeout containers for you to bring the leftovers home.

I had lunch in Tsukishima. I avoided okonomiyaki because I didn't want to smell like it in the afternoon, so I went to Marushichi in Monzen-Nakacho, which my junior wanted to visit. I had the 300g pork cutlet bowl for 1800 yen. This volume is cost-effective. The egg on top of the rice was visually appealing and the dashi flavor was delicious, but the thickness of the cutlet was amazing. There were various condiments like sansho pepper and wasabi, so I didn't get tired of eating and finished it all. I'm good with cutlet bowls for a while, but I'll probably want to go back again.

This shop is currently buzzing with the "Never-ending Katsudon" trend in the tonkatsu industry. The main store in Monzen-Nakacho is currently closed, but a new store opened on July 25, 2022. The main store in Monzen-Nakacho opened in August 2021 and has since expanded to locations in Shizuoka, Tsukishima, and Akabane, with a rapid pace of expansion. I visited the Tsukishima store this time. The specialty here is the Never-ending Katsudon, where thick tonkatsu is placed on top of slightly runny scrambled eggs and enjoyed with sweet sauce. There is no specific mention of the pork breed or origin, and they offer loin for regular and premium and rib loin for the special premium. I tried the limited edition extra-thick katsudon at the Tsukishima store this day. It seems to be limited to only 1-2 servings per day, so it's best to inquire with the store if you want to try it. Despite its photogenic appearance, the taste is also delicious. I will definitely go back. [Order] - Grilled Katsudon (Extra-thick) Rib loin 600g up 3,500 yen

I recently visited Tonkatsu Marunana, a popular restaurant known for its thick-cut pork cutlet bowl with an egg on top, which seems to be trending. It was a weekday, but there were a few people lining up. I ordered the special premium pork cutlet bowl and was a bit surprised when it arrived. The sauce had a great flavor and the cutlet was tender and delicious. Eating it with the egg was a different experience from a regular pork cutlet bowl, but it was still good in its own way. I enjoyed changing the flavor with salt and other condiments. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Maruichi (main branch) used to require lining up early in the morning to get a ticket in order to eat, but now they have opened several branch stores, making it easier to enjoy their food. I visited the Tsukishima store and paid 1800 yen for the top sirloin. The restaurant was empty, but as a solo diner, I was seated at a cramped counter right next to where the staff was working, which made it hard to relax while eating. The tonkatsu was very thick, living up to their selling point. Despite its thickness, it was served relatively quickly, which was surprising. The meat was delicious, with the red meat portion cooked perfectly without being tough. I believe they may have cooked the meat sous vide before frying it. The meat lacked fat in the lean part due to its thickness, so taking a bite of the fatty edge along with it made it much tastier. It made me realize that there is an optimal thickness for tonkatsu, as going too thick may not be ideal. The miso soup was also tasty. Sweet vinegar ginger was self-serve on the table, a bit sweet for my liking. There were condiments like stem wasabi, shichimi, salt, and soy sauce for flavor variation. The egg portion was a bit small, and the sauce was quite sweet overall, which I found a bit too sweet for my taste. At 1800 yen, this tonkatsu offers great value for money. I thought they could serve it as a regular tonkatsu instead of tonkatsu-don. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I went to renew my license and decided to walk from Ginza to Higashi-yonchome, an area I don't usually visit. On my way back, I planned to have the thickest tonkatsu bowl in Japan at "Marushichi" Fukagawa Fudomae branch in Monzen-nakacho. However, when I arrived at 4:30 PM on a Sunday, there were already about 20 people in line, and they announced that they had sold out for the day after serving two more orders. Luckily, the Tsukishima branch was still open, so I walked about 20 minutes to get there. Although there was a small line, I only had to wait a few minutes to be seated as it was also a popular spot. The restaurant had a counter with one seat and five tables for two. Today, they only had the grilled tonkatsu bowl (large) for 1800 yen available, with free extra rice if desired. The bowl arrived with miso soup with clams after about 15 minutes. The miso soup with trefoil had a gentle flavor. The 5cm thick tonkatsu was indeed impressive! It looked like it would go well with a cold beer, and luckily, a large bottle of Akahoshi beer was only 700 yen. The chilled glass and ice-cold beer were a delight in this season. Since the tonkatsu bowl did not have sauce on it, various condiments like ginger, sulfur salt, wasabi stem, shichimi, and soy sauce were provided on the table. The tonkatsu sauce had a slight sweetness and was not overly applied, but you could ask for more or less. My first impression of the dish was that the parts with a moderate amount of fat in the tonkatsu had a perfect balance of umami and sweetness, and it tasted best without any condiments. I personally enjoyed this seasoning very much! However, the parts with almost no fat in the middle lacked the meat's umami flavor, so I needed to use the salt and wasabi stem to adjust the taste. The egg omelet under the tonkatsu had a well-cooked texture and lacked flavor, which made it feel separate from the tonkatsu bowl. If it had been slightly more runny, it might have blended better with the dish. Overall, the Japan's thickest tonkatsu bowl for 1800 yen was satisfying!

Maru-Nana is famous for their Tonkatsu Donburi that doesn't close. The Tsukishima branch even offers a super thick 600g option. Let's take on the challenge! It was a limited meal for the day, but the volume was impressive. The tonkatsu was juicy and delicious, with a creamy egg and sweet sauce. It was so tasty! But honestly, I think I won't need tonkatsu for a while after this.笑

May 2023 Saturday Lunch ⭐️Food Log 3.32⭐️ Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (Regular) - ¥1,300 Arrived around 12:30 PM on Saturday Recently, a shop specializing in thick pork cutlet bowls has been popping up all over the country. It was a Saturday, but there was no line, and we were able to enter easily. The interior of the shop is small, with about 10 people filling up the seats. Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (Regular) - ¥1,300 * Regular size 150g * Free extra rice * Payment after meal - cash, PayPay accepted Lunch menu: Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (300g) - ¥1,800 Premium Pork Cutlet Bowl (300g) - ¥2,400 Exclusive to Tsukishima branch: Premium Herb Rib Pork Cutlet Bowl (150g) - ¥1,800 Thick Rib Pork Cutlet Bowl (600g) - ¥3,500 After ordering, the food was served in 5-6 minutes. The Grilled Pork Cutlet Bowl (Regular 150g) - ¥1,300 comes with miso soup with clams. Pickled ginger is provided on the table. The pork cutlet is incredibly thick! The meat is quite tender, with a sweet taste to the fatty parts, making it delicious. The fatty parts can become heavy when cold, so it's recommended to eat it while hot. Under the large cutlet, there is a fluffy omelette. The eggs themselves are not sweet, but they are soft and tasty with plenty of sweet sauce on top. Although there is no sauce on the table, there is rock salt and wasabi stem provided, allowing for flavor variation. The wasabi stem goes really well with the meat and was delicious. If you can't finish your meal, they provide a takeout container for you to bring the leftovers home.

Attracted by the appearance of the dish, I chose the top-quality option. The overflowing katsu and fluffy egg on top of the rice bowl looked delicious. Took a bite of the katsu. Something felt off. Char siu?? The meat was flavorful, giving it a char siu tonkatsu vibe. I was surprised as I had no prior information. The meat was tender and tasty, but if you come looking for tonkatsu specifically, you might feel differently. Thank you for the meal.

I heard it was crowded so I went, but I was lucky to get in after about 5 minutes. I visited for lunch and ordered the special premium pork cutlet bowl. As expected with tonkatsu, there was a lot of fat, but the lean meat was moist and paired perfectly with the creamy egg and rice. It feels like I had a delicious pork cutlet bowl after a long time.

I had the regular size, while my companion had the large Katsudon. Even the regular size was thick enough, and you can get full for 1300 yen. This Katsudon has a half-cooked omelette on top with the Katsu, allowing you to enjoy the Katsu alone, mix it with the egg, or change the taste by adding wasabi or sulfur salt. The large Katsudon has an even bigger thickness of Katsu. It's huge! I was surprised! It's soft and easy to eat in one bite. However, it might be a bit too much for an average woman, so sharing a piece with your boyfriend might be just right. The restaurant is small, so it's better to avoid crowded times.

Maru-nana Tsukishima is popular for its thick grilled pork cutlet bowl. The limited 600g thick cutlet and the Tsukishima-exclusive special rib roast half 150g were juicy and delicious. It is recommended to eat with wasabi stems, shichimi spice, and sulfur salt. Even with just 150g, it was filling enough, so women might find 300g too much. While the main store in Monzen-nakacho operates on a morning registration system, at the Tsukishima store, if you line up about 30 minutes before opening, you can still enjoy the limited thick cutlet. Highly recommended!

I arrived at the store 30 minutes before opening, but there were already several groups lined up outside, and the small interior quickly filled up. The largest size, which I often see on social media, was already sold out by the time I entered. However, the second largest size was still big enough to be Instagram-worthy. It was satisfying to eat, the meat was delicious, and I definitely want to go back.

The visuals are amazing (lol). I visit this restaurant once a month and every time, the first impression never fades. The prices are on the higher side, but the taste and portion size make it worth it. It may be a bit crowded for women. Despite being small, having a wait, and short operating hours, this restaurant is worth putting up with those inconveniences.