I had dinner at a rare beef cutlet restaurant in Ueno Okachimachi, Tokyo! ★3.50★ I ordered the beef stew and beef cutlet set for 2090 yen, which was sold out last time! The beef cutlet in the set could use a bit more marbling. The beef stew had big chunks of meat, but could use more demiglace sauce. However, the taste is excellent d(^_^o) The beef cutlet with garlic oil and salt is the most delicious! They also have pink rock salt, soy sauce, and dashi. The beef stew goes well with rice - you can get free refills on rice! Oh, it was so delicious d(^_^o) Thank you for the meal♪

It's about a 3-minute walk from Ueno Station and about a 5-minute walk from Ameyoko in the direction of Okachimachi Station. I've never had beef cutlet before, so I decided to give it a try. The menu and instructions on how to eat were well displayed in English, Chinese, Korean, and other foreign languages, making it tourist-friendly. The restaurant has seating for about 25 people at the counter and tables. This time, I ordered the "Aona Set 150g" (1,600 yen), which was served in about 4 minutes. The set includes the main beef cutlet, leafy vegetables, soup, rice, and 3 types of sauces. Even though the beef cutlet was 150g, there were 15 pieces, providing a satisfying meal. It is fried for 40 seconds to give it a rare touch, allowing you to enjoy the meat. It is made from imported beef from New Zealand, which is less marbled and has a good texture. It is tender, but a bit tough to chew, making your jaw tired. It is recommended to eat it with coarse salt or wasabi soy sauce. Eating it with wasabi soy sauce makes it taste like sashimi. Honestly, it can get a bit boring halfway through. However, having multiple sauces like garlic soy sauce, sesame oil, and dashi is a nice touch. You can pay with QR code. Honestly, it seems more geared towards tourists. It's a bit pricey for a regular lunch, and the satisfaction may be lacking for the price. Maybe I should have splurged on Wagyu beef instead (laughs). Thank you for the meal!

In the izakaya district, it was already packed everywhere by 7 pm. Luckily, I found a place without having to wait. The portions vary by gram, so I ordered 100g. Anything more than that is on the pricier side... The portion was actually more than I expected, with a good variety of vegetables. The meat came with not just one sauce, but several types of sauces like broth, Chinese-style, and yakiniku-style. They all paired well with the meat. I think it's quite reasonable as a dinner set.

On my way to Marui Ueno, I happened to come across a lunch spot that seemed to fit my taste. It was a fried dish, and I chose the smallest portion of 100g, but the crispy and tender beef cutlet was quite delicious. As expected from a shop in the city center, the prices were a bit on the higher side.

A few years ago, I had a delicious meal here so I decided to visit again after a long time. The Aona Set uses imported beef, with 100g priced at 1100 yen, which is a good deal. However, since I only come here occasionally, I chose the Black Wagyu Set, which costs 2520 yen for 150g. I chose sixteen-grain rice as a side, with soup and salad included. There are three types of sauces, including wasabi soy sauce. The batter is light and crispy, and the meat is rare and tender! Some places include grated yam from the start, but here it costs an additional 220 yen. The lunch prices are slightly higher compared to other restaurants.

I went to a restaurant alone around 7 pm and all the customers were men (lol). I was seated at the counter and ordered the most expensive meat, but they only had 150g available. So, I added 50g of a lower grade meat to make up for it. However, I felt that the more expensive meat was better. The beef cutlet dish was perfect for when you want to eat a lot. Recommended for hearty appetites.

There are many beef cutlet restaurants, but they all have a similar feel. The marbled beef was sold out so I opted for the 200-gram imported meat. I chose 16-grain rice and added grated yam. I thought having different types of sauce would keep me from getting tired of it, but it became a bit monotonous and I got bored halfway through.

This is a shop I always visit when I come to Ueno. The cost performance of being able to eat 100g of beef cutlet for this price is quite good. The beef cutlet, cooked rare inside, is a masterpiece that combines the best of tonkatsu and beef steak. With three types of sauce available, 100g is more than enough to enjoy. The fact that you can get free refills on rice is another big plus!

Gyukatsu Aona Okachimachi Main Store I have been using this restaurant since the Gyukatsu boom a few years ago. This place is famous for its Gyukatsu, with branches like Okata in Shinbashi and Motomura. While they serve Gyukatsu made from foreign beef, here you can also taste domestic black wagyu beef. I arrived before 7 pm and there were still some empty seats. Today, I had the Black Wagyu Gyukatsu set with 150g of meat and added grated yam. The menu mentioned the use of "Grade A4" beef, but today it seemed more like BMS5 in terms of marbling. I remember it used to be around BMS7 in the past, so I was a bit disappointed. However, the meat quality was still good, with a nice texture and no strong smell or taste. They offer three types of sauce - raw soy sauce, fatty salt, and Japanese broth. The fatty salt sauce is their speciality and goes well with the meat. The soup used to be miso soup, but today it was consomme soup. I wonder if they changed it? Unlike other Gyukatsu restaurants that only serve cabbage, they also offer a colorful salad which I enjoyed. The French dressing paired nicely with it. You can also get a rice refill, so I had another serving of Gyukatsu rice with grated yam. Considering the price and the fact that you get black wagyu Gyukatsu here, I believe it offers better value compared to having mediocre foreign beef Gyukatsu at a similar price. Thank you for the meal~

Arrived on a cloudy Sunday around 11:35. There were two groups ahead of me, but I was seated within 5 minutes as the first group finished. I ordered the marbled black wagyu beef cutlet set meal (150g) for 2,700 yen, with the option to choose between white rice or mixed grain rice. The beef cutlet was cooked rare, but not dripping with blood, maintaining a rare state while ensuring it was cooked through. The side vegetables and three types of sauces seemed to be designed with a female perspective in mind. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt like a casual diner. There was an option to add grated yam, which may go well with the slightly firm white rice. There were signs in Chinese, English, and Korean, indicating that many foreign visitors also frequent the place.

Three people were already lined up before the restaurant opened. I ordered a set with both lean beef and black wagyu katsu, but I couldn't really tell the difference between them. I have an unsophisticated palate, so I apologize. The meat was a bit too rare for my liking, making it difficult to chew, but I think some people may enjoy that. Overall, it's understandable since they just opened. The ice-cold draft beer in a frosty glass was excellent.

Today, I went to explore a new ramen shop, but it was my fourth visit and it was closed at 1 pm, even though I usually research and have a backup plan in mind. Today, however, I didn't have any preparations and there was another ramen shop along Showa Street. I searched around but couldn't find it (misjudged the block). It turned out to be a beef cutlet shop. I've lost my motivation to search further. I love meat, but tonkatsu is always made with pork, not beef. I'm not used to that in the Kanto region. However, in terms of my preference for meat as a carnivore, it goes like this: 1. Beef, 2. Pork, 3. Chicken. When it comes to grilling, tonkatsu is always made with pork. Trying out new dishes can expand your repertoire, which is great. The menu includes: Black Wagyu sirloin beef set - 150g for 2550 yen, 100g for 1850 yen, 200g for 3190 yen. Aonami set - 150g for 1600 yen, 100g for 1100 yen, 200g for 2070 yen. It comes with rice, salad, and soup. The Black Wagyu beef is of A4 grade or higher, which seems safer than the A5 grade that I usually avoid. They seem to recommend the 150g portion to regular customers. I decided to go for the 200g portion after debating, as I've been holding back for 20 years. The shop is quite narrow, especially the counter seats. I didn't notice it at first because the seat next to me was empty, but it's tight. I ordered without realizing how cramped it was. The dish arrived after 8 minutes. The Aonami set 200g portion is not bad at all. It's not one thick piece of meat as I thought, but three 50g pieces, making it a total of 150g. The meat is rare and red, but I forgot that I don't like it too rare. The quantity is 200g, but the meat flavor is lacking. It lacks depth in flavor, so it feels like eating the same thing repeatedly. The lack of flavor variety is disappointing. Some pickles would have been helpful, even just a little bit. I'm not a fan of the taste of beef. I should have gone for pork instead. Maybe that's why people in the Kanto region prefer pork. Miso soup was lukewarm, maybe it got cold. I don't eat raw vegetables, so no flavor change for me. I'm getting tired of it. I mistakenly ordered the 200g portion instead of the 150g portion. I overlooked the 150g portion in between! I knew it. It's a common occurrence lately, my brain is acting up. I'm feeling a bit disappointed. The raw vegetables will end up as food waste. Overall, this visit was a reminder to follow the rule of "first visit, trial, small portion". This is Gossan, not used to beef cutlets, not accustomed to the taste of beef itself, it's necessary. The price of beef is going up, so it's a bit expensive.

I visited this restaurant because the reviews were good. The beef cutlet was indeed very delicious, just as the reviews said. There are about four different seasonings to choose from, so you can enjoy different flavors without getting bored. I liked the garlic seasoning the best! It's also great value at 1100 yen!

The texture and tenderness were just right, and the sauce was lightly flavored, making it quite delicious. Wasabi also goes well with the meat. It may look like a regular beef cutlet, but the high ratings are understandable. It's a fairly common area for restaurants, so if I'm ever unsure about lunch options, I will definitely visit this place again.

Recently, I have been eating ramen for lunch all the time, but I decided to try something different today. It was close to the end of the year, and there were a few people shopping for New Year's, but I entered the restaurant without paying much attention to them. I was surprised to see that it was strangely crowded, even though the timing was off. It turns out there was a group of Chinese tourists. Anyway, I usually order 150g, but this time I went for the greedy option of 200g. The dish arrived in just a few minutes, and the staff explained the dipping sauce options to me. I personally prefer the wasabi and soy sauce combination, as the oil-based options didn't suit my taste. I was very satisfied with the 200g portion, and next time I think I will try the 200g of domestic Wagyu beef. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal...

Access: 2 minutes walk from Ueno Station Scene: Lunch Price: Around 1,500 yen with PayPay payment option Visited the main store of Gyukatsu Aona in Ueno. They also have a branch in Kabukicho. It's a reasonably priced restaurant where you can enjoy delicious gyukatsu. The gyukatsu had a thin crispy coating and was delicious whether dipped in sauce or eaten with salt. Located just a short walk from Ueno Station, surrounded by various enticing eateries in a shopping street. It's a longstanding restaurant that blends in with the nostalgic town atmosphere, making it easy for solo diners to enter. They have a variety of gyukatsu options on the menu, and on this first visit, I tried the regular gyukatsu which was just the right amount. They accept electronic payments like PayPay, making it convenient for those who prefer not to use cash. With both counter and table seating, it's a great place for dates and other occasions. Thank you for reading until the end!

■Restaurant Review About 5 years ago, there was a boom in gyukatsu (deep-fried beef cutlets) that swept through the food scene. Could Motomura have been the catalyst for this trend? Back when it was only in Shibuya, I used to frequent Nonaru. This time, I had a craving for gyukatsu and decided to try Ueno Katsu Aona. I found that Motomura had become too fatty for my taste, so I opted for this place instead. ■What I Ate I ordered the marbled wagyu beef set with grated yam for ¥2519. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The gyukatsu was meaty and the more you chewed, the more flavor it released. While there was a slight hint of meatiness, I didn't mind it. The breading and frying were done well, and the portion size was good. The rice was also delicious. While the quality of beef can vary, I personally recommend the marbled wagyu beef set. In Ueno, I would recommend this place over Motomura. Follow my Instagram account with 70,000 followers, "Nonaru Guy's Tokyo Lunch Eats," where I introduce various gourmet spots nationwide! Give me a follow!

I visited the restaurant around 12 pm on Saturday. The place was about 80% full. I ordered the Aona beef cutlet & dice steak. I chose the 16-grain rice. The beef cutlet had a thin and crispy coating, providing a crunchy texture. The beef was cooked rare, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. There were several sauces available, and the salted fat sauce was particularly delicious! The dice steak was average, nothing too memorable. I recommend the beef cutlet!

I entered the restaurant around 1 pm on a regular day, with two groups of customers already there. I ordered the "Choi-nomi" set for 950 yen, which includes a draft beer and 50g of beef cutlet with a choice of two side dishes. I chose potato fries and quail eggs simmered in soy sauce. The beef cutlet was seasoned with wasabi soy sauce, garlic sauce, Japanese broth, or rock salt according to preference. I particularly enjoyed eating it with wasabi on top of the Japanese broth. Since a single beer costs 550 yen, I decided to order a second one as part of the "Choi-nomi" set with kimchi and another round of potato fries as side dishes. I was satisfied with the quality of the side dishes, and the total cost came to 1900 yen.

Blue Plate Special (1000→500) Being able to enjoy a beef cutlet for just one coin is so lucky, lucky♪♪ The pink-colored cross section of the beef cutlet gets me excited＼(^o^)／ Instead of the usual shredded cabbage, there's a mound of fresh leafy greens. With lotus root and radish on top, this beef cutlet set meal makes you feel fancy♪

I ordered the beef stew and beef cutlet set. It was very filling and satisfying. There were about 4 different condiments like wasabi and salt sauce, and they were all delicious. The stew had a rich flavor, so I thought it might be better to eat the beef cutlet first, but the beef stew was also very tasty!