The review is well thought out. When it comes to Maisen, their katsu sandwich is a must-try. Even when cold, the katsu sandwich remains soft and delicious. I bought the Hire Katsu Bento (861 yen). The bento includes three side dishes, pickles, and tsukudani instead of cabbage. The reason for not including cabbage is to avoid the smell and texture of cabbage when it sits for a while. Maisen's tonkatsu bento is delicious even at room temperature, making it a favorite of mine. It's been raining all day today and I have a lot of work to catch up on, so I'll be staying in my hotel room to work and will have the bento for dinner instead of eating out.

When I went to Kyoto Daimaru, I was intrigued by the mini hamburgers, so I bought a Mini Pork Cutlet Burger (237 yen), a Mini Fish Cutlet Burger (216 yen), and a Black Pork Mini Meat Cutlet Burger (194 yen). I also bought a Pork Cutlet Bento (777 yen), Onion and Pork Skewers (216 yen x2), and Large Shrimp Fry (561 yen). Even though the burgers are "mini," the taste is solid and having different options in this size is actually nice because you can try a variety of flavors. The bento and fry items were delicious as well. I will definitely buy them again when I visit Daimaru next time!

I am an old-fashioned person, and I really dislike talents who shout "cuteeee" at everything. Especially recently, not only girls but also guys are doing it. I remember that using "cute" for food was supposed to be a no-no. There is a magazine called Leaf that focuses on Kyoto and Shiga, it often has mistakes and errors, but sometimes it can be helpful. I found out from the latest issue that fancy mini burgers are being sold at Maizumi in the basement of Daimaru, a place I have been to in the past. I decided to go buy them right away (well, I had something to do nearby anyway). They have mini pork cutlet burgers, mini fish cutlet burgers, and black pork mini meatball burgers. The total price for all three is 647 yen, which is quite reasonable. I think if you buy these and have them for lunch at home or at work, it would be a pretty good value. They are made in a factory in Osaka, so they are probably limited to the Kansai region or maybe just this store. They are so cute that I put them on a very nice plate that I rarely use. It's a Wedgwood premium appetizer dish (Kutani ware, crane design). The taste was very delicious and satisfying. The meat sauces were definitely from Maizumi, and the fish was also very good. It was a feast. Leaf May 2017 issue "Kyoto and Shiga's New Specialty 187" "Department Store Souvenir Situation" page 40.

A well-known tonkatsu restaurant was located in the Daimaru underground food market, which I didn't know about until today. I bought 2 pieces of oyster fry and 1 piece of pork cutlet to enjoy at home. One of the oyster fries had slightly heavy batter, but overall they were delicious. I enjoyed the pork cutlet with sauce and mustard, and then turned the rest into pork cutlet curry. The soft batter and perfect frying are the highlights of this place, and it's definitely very tasty. However, it's a bit on the expensive side at 1133 yen. But considering how delicious it was, I'll let it slide.

I was surprised when I tried the bread because it was very moist and soft. It felt like it could easily be crushed with just a little force, but it wasn't overly mushy. When I took a bite, I was amazed by how soft it was! I always thought that when places advertised "soft cutlets," they were just okay, but this was different. I honestly used to think that cutlets all tasted pretty similar... I wish I had known this sooner. The pork was delicious and I quickly finished all 6 pieces. The sauce is a matter of personal preference, but it's quite sweet. However, it's not overpowering since it's not slathered on thickly.

I bought a katsu sandwich. It was delicious. The katsu was layered thinly, making it soft. The sauce was also tasty, with a hint of fruitiness adding a refreshing sweetness. You can also order a large quantity for parties.

Last time I chose a bento box, but the rice wasn't cooked to my liking, so this time I went for the always delicious katsu sandwich. Luckily, when I went in the evening, they were discounted which made me really happy (laughs). Each sandwich is individually wrapped in plastic, so the bread stays nice and moist.

This is a well-known tonkatsu restaurant, but in my case, I have only ever bought katsu sandwiches. On this day, I bought a "hire katsu sandwich" and an "ebi katsu sandwich," as well as mini burgers that I had never tried before - a "black pork menchi katsu mini burger" and an "ika katsu mini burger." The sauce here is on the sweeter side, but I think it goes well with sandwiches. This also applies to the burgers; it's my preferred taste. Maybe that's why I always buy sandwiches... The mini burger with ika katsu had a little bit of tartar sauce, which added a nice touch.

One-bite pork cutlet ○◎... The pork cutlet is tender and the coating remains crispy even after some time. It's affordable at 190 yen each. Shrimp cream cutlet ○◎... The coating is slightly moist compared to the pork cutlet. It's delicious, but this type of cream croquette tends to taste the same no matter what's inside.笑

Stayed in Kyoto at the beginning of the year. Had a room drink at the hotel at night. The Hirekatsu from Maisen was delicious. The sauce had just the right amount of sweetness. The meat was tender and the flavor spread in the mouth. It was delicious no matter how many times I ate it. It was delightful and enchanting. Thank you for the meal. (The simmered octopus bento was from Washun. I ate it together so I uploaded it as well. Thank you for the meal.)

I visited the restaurant before closing time on a regular night, so I got a 100 yen discount. Large shrimp fry 561 yen → 461 yen I feel happy carrying the shrimp fry back home. I quickly return home, warm it up in the toaster, and enjoy it with the included tartar sauce. The shrimp inside has a whitish color and a shrimp-like fibrous texture, which is good. However, the batter is not as crispy as when freshly fried, and the layer between the batter and the shrimp, the flour part, was a bit sticky like in a bento box, which was disappointing. Considering the price is not cheap for a shrimp fry, maybe I expected too much. As for the tartar sauce, it was a bit too strong in flavor, so it overpowered the taste of the shrimp. I ended up eating it without seasoning. Maybe I would have been more satisfied if I had fried the shrimp myself at home. There is still a sense of happiness in buying deli food from the department store basement.

After shopping at Kyoto Daimaru, I decided to get takeout for lunch in the basement. I bought the "Hirekatsu Don" from Tonkatsu Mai-Sen for 659 yen, and it looked delicious. I quickly purchased it and took it home. It was so good! The cutlet was tender and easy to cut with chopsticks, and it had a light taste. The cutlet was topped with scrambled eggs, which made it even more delicious. I will definitely try other bento boxes next time.

For dinner, I had the fillet and shrimp combo for 874 yen. In the evening, I paired it with a lettuce salad and ate 6 pieces. The fillet was tender and not overpowering. The shrimp lacked flavor, reminding me of the shrimp burger I had at New Okubo Lotteria a long time ago. On my way to school, there was a rumored catfish restaurant and a place called Metoki that served large portions of ramen. At 146 yen per piece, it's quite expensive, especially since it's not refrigerated and sold on the spot. I wish they would at least include some pickles.