At Katsuyoshi in Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC, they are known for their favorite fried oysters. When I worked in Toranomon, I used to visit the Hibiya International Building store almost every week. I had never tried any other menu items besides the oysters, but at this Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC store, they offer a jumbo shrimp fry on the lunch menu. Although I ended up visiting in the evening this time, it would be so luxurious to have this for lunch. The shrimp is large with a thick and satisfying meat. You can either cut it with a knife and fork or just take a big bite. With this jumbo shrimp in front of me, the favorite fried oysters became a side dish. If you add a set of 3 fried oysters to the jumbo shrimp, it becomes a super rich lunch that exceeds 4000 yen, but maybe it's okay to indulge in such luxury once a month. Katsuyoshi, as with any of their stores, the staff at this Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC store were also full of hospitality, making it a cozy place to dine.

I had a job near Nihonbashi Takashimaya in the morning, so I went to "Katsukichi Nihonbashi Takashimaya SC Store" in Takashimaya for lunch. Speaking of "Katsukichi" in summer, it's the limited summer dish, the cold katsu don, and even in the last week of September, it was still on the menu. So, I'm going to have the cold katsu don for the first time in four years. After ordering, I was served pickles and hojicha. Due to the pandemic, the all-you-can-eat service has changed to ordering as needed. Pickles and salad are free for refills, so I started by putting pickles on the salad. After finishing the salad, the main dish arrived. Cold Katsu Don - Loin (1,800 yen). The cold katsu don has a delicious broth. The rice is not sticky, and the crispy yet juicy pork cutlet is on top.

Entered the restaurant at 14:00. Ordered the Roast Katsu Assortment Set (2,500 yen), which includes Iwajima pork roast katsu, shrimp katsu, and seasonal fry (mushroom cream croquette). Arrived at 14:16. Started with the roast katsu seasoned with Iwajima sea salt. The roast was tender and had a sweet fattiness to it. Next, tried it with the sauce and mustard. The sauce's aroma paired well with the breading, reducing the greasiness. The shrimp katsu was tasty with sauce or tartar, but the shrimp flavor seemed to diminish. Personally, preferred it with salt. The mushroom cream croquette had a strong mushroom aroma, perfect for mushroom lovers. The rice had a chewy texture, not too soft or hard, indicating good quality rice. The red miso soup was not to personal liking. Finished the meal. Remembered enjoying the cold katsu donburi at another Katsukichi before. Would like to try it again if given the chance. Thank you for the meal.

Sometimes, I thought I'd try the fillet cutlet. I've been lacking exercise lately, so I need to cut back on the fat a bit. Even on a Saturday, it was almost 3 pm and I was seated without much of a wait. Actually, it's amazing that all the restaurants are still crowded at that time. Maybe department store sales are picking up. After waiting for 20 minutes and still no sign of my cutlet being ready, I got some cabbage first. I hadn't eaten anything since morning, so I ended up devouring the pickles too. Cabbage is really delicious. I think it's an amazing vegetable. The dressing is good, but salt is good too. I wondered how the cutlet would be served since I got the cabbage first, but I realized that you can get a refill of cabbage, so the plating remains the same. The cutlet looks good. The pink color of the meat is beautiful. Even from a distance, you can tell the coating is crispy. It's delicious with mustard.

A friend from Korea visited Japan and wanted to eat "tonkatsu," so we visited the restaurant closest to our stay. We arrived at noon and had to wait for 15 minutes as there was already a line. It would have been better to make a reservation for a table during lunchtime. The restaurant looked spacious and clean inside, with many group customers. I ordered the mixed pork cutlet set for ¥2,500 from the lunch menu. The staff, including a foreigner and a Japanese staff member, provided very polite service. The tonkatsu here was crispy and juicy, without the typical pork smell or greasiness, and was easy to eat. They served two types of sauce, spicy and sweet, along with salt for seasoning. The daily fried items were corn and shrimp balls, which were a bit bland in taste. The miso soup was made with red miso, which I personally didn't enjoy. My Korean friend enjoyed the delicious white rice and even got a second serving. The option to choose between white rice and shiso rice was also appealing. Overall, it was a satisfying and easy-to-eat tonkatsu restaurant that pleased my Korean friend. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular day, I had lunch at Takashimaya in Nihonbashi. It was 12 o'clock and everywhere was crowded, but I easily decided to go to a tonkatsu restaurant that was relatively empty. Without hesitation, I ordered the assorted pork cutlet set meal. The pork cutlet was crispy, there was a corn croquette, seasonal fried food, and plenty of tartar sauce. The rice sprinkled with green shiso was also delicious. It was a slightly luxurious lunch.

I decided to have a meal at Katsukichi Nihonbashi Takashimaya store and went there. It was crowded, so I chose this restaurant to avoid waiting in line. I ordered dishes such as hirekatsu, ebi fry, crab cream croquette, and ebi katsu. The ebi katsu was honestly so-so, but the other dishes were decent. Thank you for the meal.

- Special premium pork cutlet set meal 180g ¥3,500 - One bite pork menchi katsu ¥440 The pork cutlet is thick yet tender. The pork menchi is juicy. It comes with three types of dipping sauces: plum, green onion salt, and grated ponzu, allowing you to enjoy various flavors. There is also sauce on the table. It was delicious even with just salt. The meat was tasty, but by enjoying the different flavors, I finished it in no time. Rice and cabbage are free for refills. You can choose between regular rice or shiso rice. The shiso rice had a refreshing aroma and was light to eat. They ask about allergies when ordering.

When recommended a seasonal dish, you just have to try it, right? I ordered a mixed plate of corn croquette and pork cutlet for ¥3200, but the croquette made with Hokkaido sweet corn wasn't as satisfying as I had hoped. It was warm and gooey, but not quite what I expected. The dish filled me up, but I wasn't completely satisfied. The restaurant probably isn't at fault though.

I tried chilled katsudon for the first time in my life. It was a bit scary, but my curiosity got the best of me! I ordered it without any prior research, and when it arrived, it was covered in white grated yam, with okra, cucumber, myoga, and pickled plum on the side! Time to dig in! I scooped it up with a spoon and it was surprisingly delicious! I couldn't stop eating it! The only downside was that the restaurant was too cold, so by the time the chilled katsudon arrived, I was already feeling chilly from the air conditioning! If I had come in straight from the hot outside, I would have enjoyed it even more!

Katsuyoshi is located on the 6th floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. My order was the 120g Hirekatsu set for 2,600 yen, while my companion ordered the Tegonekatsu assortment for 2,700 yen, the Iwanaka Hirekatsu assortment set for 3,300 yen, and the Iwanaka pork loin cold shabu for 980 yen. We shared the cold shabu before the main dishes arrived, and it was refreshing and delicious. It had been a while since I had Hirekatsu, and it was tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like eating tonkatsu after a long time and went to a restaurant. I usually order the domestic top-quality fillet cutlet set meal. The meat was tender and delicious as always. My companion tried the summer limited cold tonkatsu bowl and said the broth was delicious. It has ice in it, so it might be good to eat it in the middle of summer.

A tonkatsu restaurant with a mature and sophisticated atmosphere, catering to an adult clientele. It has multiple locations in Tokyo and offers slightly higher prices. The taste matches the price with delicious flavors, and the unique option of shiso rice complements the tonkatsu well by balancing out the richness.

In the Nihonbashi area, my colleague and I were discussing how there aren't many delicious katsudon restaurants around, when my colleague excitedly exclaimed that they had found something interesting. That turned out to be the cold katsudon from Katsuyoshi. Curious, I decided to go for lunch and check it out. Located on the 6th floor of Takashimaya Annex, the restaurant had a classy interior with Arita porcelain decorations and classical piano music playing in the background. I ordered the cold katsudon without hesitation. You can choose between pork loin and pork fillet, and I went with the pork loin. Initially, I thought 2000 yen was a bit expensive for a unique katsudon, but the 110g pork loin was cooked at a low temperature. The breadcrumbs were fine, and on top of the katsu were grated yam, plum, refreshing okra, cucumber, and shiso leaves. The combination of grated yam, plum, and the finely cooked pork loin was amazing. The crushed ice dashi was exquisite, with a strong bonito and kelp flavor enveloping the ingredients. Wasabi was also provided for flavor variation, but the combination of grated yam, plum, and the pork loin cooked at a low temperature with the dashi was already perfect. I opted for extra rice, but the portion was elegant and easy to finish quickly. The dashi gradually thickened as I ate, and by the end, the ice had completely melted. The dish seemed very well thought out and refined. It's surprising that this cold katsudon has been around for 20 years. The restaurant's website mentions that they rinse freshly cooked rice in cold water to make it, which I found interesting. Just like tonkatsu, you can get unlimited cabbage salad, and the yuzu soy dressing on the table was delicious. This dressing, along with the two types of tonkatsu sauce (regular and spicy), are made by Tsukihoshi Foods in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture. It's no wonder these sauces are essential in many households. Despite the heat today, I would love to try this dish again when the temperature in Tokyo reaches 35°C. Thank you for the meal.

I have been to Katsukichi in Nihonbashi Takashimaya New Building several times. The menu is almost the same as the one in Shin Marunouchi Building. The special top sirloin is consistently delicious. It is cooked slowly at low temperature, resulting in a tender and juicy texture. You can choose between white rice or shiso rice, but I recommend the shiso rice. You can have unlimited refills of rice, cabbage, and miso soup. It is relatively quiet on weekday nights, so I recommend it.

I went for lunch. It was after 1 pm, but despite it being a Friday, it was quite empty, perhaps due to the rain. The cold pork cutlet bowl was recommended as a lunch special, but I decided to go with the regular pork cutlet bowl (loin cutlet). It was priced at 2,200 yen for a 120g regular serving, which may seem high considering recent prices and the location. The cutlet was thick, yet tender and flavorful, making the rice disappear quickly. The person with me had a fried food assortment, which they also enjoyed. The menu photos make the portions seem generous, but in reality, they are quite average, so everyone should be able to finish their meal. There is no specific reason to visit this chain restaurant, but I believe you won't regret trying their well-balanced thick-cut cutlet bowl.

Katsuyoshi Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. It's been a while since I had tonkatsu, so I came here. I had the Roast Katsu Assortment Set. It comes with roast, shrimp katsu, and seasonal fry. It was delicious and very filling. Thank you for the meal.

I chose this restaurant because I wanted to eat delicious tonkatsu and have a relaxing conversation. The prawns in the photo were very large and satisfying to eat. The shells were easy to peel and almost everything was delicious. The pork fillet cutlet was also excellent. It's great that you can use a variety of sauces.

Tonkatsu restaurants are expected to be good at frying, but Katsuyoshi at Nihonbashi Takashimaya New Building offers more than just tonkatsu. In addition to tonkatsu, they also serve kaki fry, ebi fry, and minced shrimp fry. During a lunchtime visit on a holiday, I ordered the Hire Katsu set meal for around 2600 yen. Normally, hire katsu tends to be expensive and small in portion, but here, you get three thick pieces stacked like a mille-feuille. Surprisingly, the set also includes one kaki fry and two minced shrimp fries. Both the kaki fry and shrimp fry are thick and juicy. The portion size was a pleasant surprise, but it might be too much for those with a smaller appetite. The taste, of course, was delicious. It's advisable to visit this restaurant with a good appetite, as the portions are generous. Women may want to opt for less rice. You can choose between white rice and rice with seaweed. The set also comes with miso soup made with red miso. The price is on the higher side, but considering the quality and quantity, it's justified. Families should be cautious as the cost can add up quickly.

I went to Katsuyoshi in Nihonbashi Takashimaya. The restaurant was a bit crowded as there were limited seats. I ordered the pork cutlet bowl, while my companion ordered a set meal with assorted cutlets. The pork cutlet tasted better when eaten on its own rather than in the bowl. It seemed like the flavor was slightly lost in the bowl. The seasoning in the bowl brought out a slight porkiness that was not very appealing. My companion's shrimp cutlet, which had chunks of seafood, was quite tasty. I realized that it would have been better to enjoy the crispy texture of the cutlets in a set meal rather than in a bowl.

Special Ebi Katsu Set Meal (130g) was delicious! This restaurant is located on the 6th floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya New Building, directly connected to Nihonbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro. I visited on a weekday at 6:30 PM. I had the Special Ebi Katsu Set Meal (130g), which consisted of plump shrimp and onion katsu. It was delicious.

On a holiday afternoon, I arrived at Nihonbashi. I felt like having some meat for lunch, so I decided to try Katsukichi on the 6th floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya. We arrived at the restaurant at opening time, and there were no other customers yet. We were seated and placed our orders. I ordered the Special Premium Pork Cutlet Set (150g), while my companion ordered the Lunch Pork Cutlet Assorted Set. We both chose the green shiso rice over white rice. We also ordered the special meat terrine. The special meat terrine arrived quickly and was delicious. When we finished it, our pork cutlets arrived. The Special Premium Pork Cutlet Set came with miso sauce, green onion salt sauce, grated ponzu sauce, and a small fish and vinegar dish. The pork cutlet was tender and tasty, with a slight pink color. Comparing it to the lunch cutlet my companion ordered, I felt that the Special Premium Pork Cutlet was more tender. The taste of the meat was equally delicious. We didn't ask for extra rice or cabbage. We ended our meal with tea and enjoyed a leisurely time. Thank you for the meal.