"When did a tonkatsu restaurant like this pop up? And it's paired with udon? Is this a tonkatsu restaurant or an udon restaurant?" With these thoughts, I entered the restaurant. It was 11:40 on a weekday, with 3 customers waiting inside. After a short 5-minute wait, I was seated. The menu was complex and a bit confusing, haha. For this visit, I chose the "Ultimate Pork, Rice, and Udon" set, specifically the katsudon with 4 slices of tonkatsu (850 yen + 10% tax) and a small portion of udon (complimentary). I asked for a mix of rib loin and loin for the pork. The restaurant had a clean and refreshing Japanese atmosphere. The female staff seemed a bit inexperienced with the operations, but that was okay. I decided to grind the sesame seeds brought to the table first and wait. Now, I tried the tonkatsu without any sauce. The quality of the pork was different from the SPF pork dominating the tonkatsu scene in Tokyo in recent years. The steamed meat inside the breading evoked a sense of bliss, making you feel like you were truly eating meat. It reminded me of the feeling when eating "Fraldinha" at the Brazilian churrascaria "Barbacoa" (Fraldinha is the diaphragm cut). Both the loin and rib loin were excellent. I wanted to eat it with just salt, but there was no salt on the table. So, I mixed the sauce provided on the tray with the ground sesame seeds and dipped the tonkatsu in it, and it was irresistible! It paired well with the rice. The sweet tonkatsu sauce itself was well-made (you can also choose Worcestershire sauce when ordering). Next, I tried two types of dressings on the table with the tonkatsu, and they also went well together. But I really want to try eating this tonkatsu with soy sauce. Anyway, now onto the udon. It was a chewy, pure style of udon. The grated ponzu sauce stripped away the oiliness of the tonkatsu, allowing you to enjoy the tonkatsu with a fresh perspective. I should have sprinkled sesame seeds on the udon, but I had already mixed the tonkatsu sauce with them, so this time I had the udon without sesame seeds. The small side dish of potato salad on the tray was delicious as well. It would go well with a beer. The pickled vegetables were made with turnip, I believe. The pickles were also of high quality, comparable to those served at top tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo. My jinx of "No disappointments in dishes from restaurants with delicious pickles" was upheld here as well. Can you believe all of this for 850 yen + 10% tax? It's hard to imagine. I'm worried if they can make a profit with these prices. It feels like I've stumbled upon a gem that you can only find once a year, right at the beginning of the new year. The restaurant currently has a rating of 3.43 on Tabelog, but I wonder why it's rated so low. Based on their performance, I think they deserve a much higher rating. Since the menu is extensive, I plan to try more dishes here in the future."

I have always been curious about this new-looking tonkatsu restaurant. The menu displayed outside showed various set meals, and it seems like they also offer delicious udon. And the prices seem surprisingly low for a place in Akasaka. With some doubts, my friend and I decided to go in. The efficient and friendly female staff explained the menu to us, making it easy to understand. We ordered the popular tonkatsu rice bowl and udon set. It was nice to see that you could choose the size of each dish - large, medium, small, or extra small. We ordered a medium tonkatsu rice bowl and a small udon, along with an additional item - fried egg. The food arrived in about 10 minutes, showing their efficiency. The tonkatsu rice bowl looked elegant with cabbage as a base. And the taste of the tonkatsu was...wow, it was delicious! The crispy coating and juicy meat were perfect. Next, we tried the udon with a refreshing yuzu soy sauce. It had a strong texture and was very satisfying. We then tried the fried egg, which turned out to be a large fried ball made from rolled egg and meat. It was much bigger than we expected, so we split it in half and shared. Both of us were full and satisfied. For middle-aged and older customers, the extra small udon size would be sufficient. The atmosphere in the restaurant was lively, the food was delicious, and the conversation flowed easily. And when we received the surprisingly affordable bill at the end, we left the restaurant feeling energized. It's rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes like this one. It must be the owner's dedication and concept. We look forward to visiting again. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

A bowl with two slices each of aged pork rib and loin, along with 400g of yuzu ponzu udon, all for 1133 yen! The aged pork has a sweet flavor, and you can enjoy the different textures of fat and meat. The udon is perfectly chewy, with a refreshing yuzu flavor. You can choose the sauce for the bowl (Worcestershire or medium-thick) and the flavor of the udon (yuzu ponzu, soy sauce, or kama-tama). They also offer a tonkatsu set meal for 1200 yen, which is also great value for money in Akasaka! 9/10 rating.

The set meal includes ripe pork rice and udon. The tonkatsu loin is served with a special sauce made with worcester, and cabbage dressing is available with yuzu kabosu and fruit sauce. The udon noodles are served in a medium portion. You can adjust the level of sourness with yuzu juice. The side dishes include spicy pickled daikon radish, potato salad, and boiled spinach. The cost is reasonable, under 1000 yen, and the restaurant is usually crowded. The restaurant, located near Akasaka Mitsuke, opened last summer in July 2022. The seating is somewhat compact, with a dramatic display of meat frying in a pot at the entrance. The female waitstaff are attentive and efficient.

I was a bit lost and ended up at this tonkatsu restaurant (laughs). I had been curious about it for a while, so it was my first visit! Even though it's a tonkatsu place, they also have udon noodles (laughs). But I ended up getting the pork cutlet set meal after all. Some parts of the cutlet were a bit tough, but overall it was okay. Well, considering the price, it's not bad!

I always noticed that there was a line in front of the store during lunchtime, so I was a little curious. I happened to have some free time around 2 pm, after the lunch rush, and was able to enter the store right away. I ordered the set meal that seemed like a good deal. I was surprised to see that the tonkatsu was overflowing from the bowl, but it wasn't greasy, the meat was tender, and the outside was crispy. It was surprisingly easy to finish the generous portion. The kake-pon udon, with its refreshing flavor, was perfect for summer. The noodles had a good chewiness and provided plenty of satisfaction.

Sometimes I really crave something super greasy, and when that happens, the rib roast cutlet bowl here is the best. Plus, it comes with high-quality, firm udon noodles, and it's just so filling that the price of 1133 yen is a great deal for big eaters. I hope it doesn't become too popular, but I also don't want it to be too crowded. #tonkatsu #katsudon #Akasaka lunch #udon #rib roast #Tabelog #food #foodie #delish

Visited around 7:30 PM on a Saturday and ordered the "Ultimate Aged Pork Rice and Udon" for 1265 yen. The restaurant had a clean and modern interior with seating for 9 at the counter, 4 two-person tables, and 1 four-person table. Menu options included the Ultimate Aged Pork Rice Set, Ultimate Aged Pork Rice and Udon, and Strong Udon. I chose the Ultimate Aged Pork Rice and Udon with a large portion of rib roast, medium-thick sauce, and small size udon. The meal came with cabbage dressing, fruit sauce, and yuzu-kabosu dressing on the table. After being served a mortar and sesame seeds, I mixed the eggs with the udon as instructed, but the eggs were a bit too much, making it not quite half-cooked. The udon had a good texture and went down smoothly. The Ultimate Aged Pork Rice featured cabbage beneath a generous serving of crispy rib roast cutlets. The sauce was a sweet and savory medium-thick sauce, though too much could overpower the taste of the meat. Overall, the combination of rice and udon in one dish made for a satisfying and cost-effective meal.

I recommend the set meal with katsudon in medium size and udon in medium size for lunch. You can choose between rib roast, loin, or Aomori pork for the katsudon. For the udon, you can choose between raw soy sauce, kama-tama, or another option. I suggest going after 1:00 PM. I enjoyed it very much.

Visit date: August 5, 2023 (Saturday) Visit time: 11:00 Queue at the time of visit: 1 person Opening hours: 11:00 - Ordered Rib Roast Cutlet Bowl (small) Grated Ponzu Udon (small) Even though it's a small size, the portion is quite generous. The cutlet bowl consists of rice, shredded cabbage, crispy coating, and tender rib roast on top. You can choose between a thick and sweet sauce or Worcestershire sauce. I chose the sweet and rich thick sauce. I enjoyed the cutlet bowl with a mixture of ground sesame and thick sauce, along with Japanese mustard. The strong umami flavor of the meat was satisfying. The udon noodles were firm and chewy, providing a good texture. I topped grated radish with ponzu sauce for a refreshing taste. Adding yuzu juice enhanced the refreshing flavor even more. The udon complemented the richness of the cutlet bowl well, creating a balanced combination. I would definitely become a regular if this restaurant were nearby. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

The Ultimate Pork Cutlet Set (200g) for 1250 yen. I chose the rib loin over the loin. There was no tonkatsu sauce at the table, you have to choose when ordering. The rib loin tonkatsu was delicious on its own, and I was impressed by the flavor of the breadcrumbs in the breading. The rib loin had a sweet fat taste, but the meat itself was not very strong in flavor, which was a bit disappointing as it was overshadowed by the breading. If the pork had a bit more flavor, there would be nothing to complain about. With this quality, quantity, and price, this place could become popular no matter where it opens. The yuzu-kabosu dressing was refreshing. The fruit dressing tasted similar to tonkatsu sauce.

I visited this restaurant for the first time after remembering it while looking for dinner near my house, as I have an early morning golf session tomorrow and decided to skip the night gathering. The location is at Akasaka DN Plaza Building 1F, 4-2-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, just a 3-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line. At the time of my visit, the restaurant had a rating of 3.46 on Tabelog. I arrived at 6:20 pm and found the interior to be clean, with a choice of table or counter seating. Since I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter. I ordered the Rib Roast Set with 4 pieces of thickly cut rib roast and a side of soy sauce udon (small 300g). I chose the spicy sauce option. There were two types of cabbage dressing on the table, yuzu-kosho dressing and fruit sauce. I also received sesame seeds to grind and mix with tonkatsu sauce while waiting. The dishes were served at 6:35 pm. The rib roast was crispy and delicious, perfect for dipping in sauce or making a sauce katsudon. The soy sauce udon was flavorful and had a satisfying texture. I finished my meal at 6:50 pm and the total bill came to 1100 yen. It was a great value for the generous portions. Thank you for reading until the end! If you enjoyed this review, please consider liking, following, saving the restaurant, or leaving a comment for me.

Zosu recommended set (mature pork rice medium, assorted cuts, medium sauce, medium tamago kake gohan) including tax is 1,133 yen. The mature pork rice with loin and rib loin is delicious. The cooking is just right. The tamago kake gohan has a perfect saltiness and is of high quality. It's surprisingly great value for money. Be careful as it can get crowded during lunchtime.

I finally had the opportunity to visit this restaurant that has been on my mind since it opened. It's always crowded and popular. I ordered the "Ultimate Aged Pork Rice Bowl (Large) 1100 yen" with udon set. The aged pork bowl had a mix of rib and loin cuts, and the udon was the kakepon medium size for 198 yen, totaling 1298 yen. I paid with PayPay after the meal. I arrived around 11:55 and waited outside the store for about 10 minutes due to the timing. Once inside, I was seated at the counter. The order was taken while I was outside, so the food was served promptly. The plate was filled with various items and looked very luxurious. The rice and udon were both generously portioned. The tonkatsu looked delicious as it was being fried right in front of me. The tonkatsu-only lunch is also very popular. The aged pork rice bowl comes with a choice of sweet or spicy sauce, and I chose the sweet sauce. I opted for fewer rice grains to enjoy more tonkatsu. The bowl was still very large, with a huge portion. The tonkatsu wasn't as thick as the tonkatsu-only lunch, but it was still delicious. The udon was served cold with ponzu sauce, and it had a good chewy texture. It came with a side of potato salad, which was surprisingly tasty. I usually don't like potato salad, but this one was different, made with cream instead of mayonnaise, giving it a unique taste like carbonara. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a building near Tameike-Sanno Station, very easy to find. It's a popular spot with long lines, but the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely visit again.

I visited on a Friday night and was able to enter without waiting. [Today's Order] Premium Aged Pork Set Size: Large (300g aged pork) Cut: Loin Sauce: Worcestershire The pork cutlet was tender and had a good portion size. The rice was also very delicious!

Today, after coming back from a sauna in Akasaka, I went to a place called Kuraji that I've been going to recently. This time, I tried the tonkatsu set meal that I've been wanting to try for a while, and also added some udon. I ordered the large loin cutlet this time, and the meat was a bit tougher than I expected. It wasn't as fatty as the loin cutlet from a tonkatsu restaurant, but it was very bouncy. Personally, I might prefer the sauce cutlet bowl. However, with the set meal, you can have unlimited rice and cabbage, so if you have a big appetite, the set meal might be better. Also, I think they have new menu items like green curry udon and chanpon, which I don't remember seeing before. I personally like bukkake udon, though. Also, the side dish I tried for the first time last time, menchi, was seriously delicious. It might even be tastier than the tonkatsu. They also have set meals, so if you're curious, please try it out.

Popular restaurant on Hitotsugi Street. Visited on a weekday night to avoid the lunchtime queue. Arrived around 9pm and found the counter relatively empty. Seems like many salarymen come here for a quick tonkatsu and drink before heading home. I ordered the tonkatsu and udon set, with the option to choose the size. I went for medium for both. The udon portion was surprisingly large, so be careful with the size you choose. I ordered the rib roast tonkatsu, which was crispy and juicy. The sauce was rich, so I recommend starting with the udon. For the quality, the price of just over 1000 yen is incredibly cheap. The interior was clean and the service was efficient. It's no wonder there's always a queue at this place.

The pork cutlet bowl with juicy and delicious pork, without excess oil, is amazing on its own. But paired with chewy and high-quality udon noodles, all for under 1200 yen, seems like the pricing is insane. Of course, this is meant as a compliment. I will definitely come back again.

Akasaka Mitsuke's Jukuton 3rd generation Kurasuji. A tonkatsu restaurant located on the bustling Hitotsugi Street. The sight of the hanging meat from the street is impressive, and you can often see a line at lunchtime. I visited the restaurant out of curiosity. I had the... Rosukatsu set. Their concept is to age the meat and turn it into tonkatsu. The prices are reasonable. They also have udon on the menu. The portions are generous and I left feeling satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch in Akasaka after a long time. I visited "Kurasuji" that caught my attention during my last visit to "Maeda Shokudo". I arrived around 13:15 to avoid the peak hours, but there were 5 people inside and a line of 7 people outside. I was seated in about 10 minutes. The lunch menu consists of three main categories: premium aged pork set, strong udon noodles, and a set of pork rice and udon noodles. I ordered the premium aged pork set (large) priced at 1,540 yen including tax, with rib loin and medium-thick sauce. The dish was served in about 20 minutes. In addition to the main tonkatsu, the set included rice, minestrone soup, mashed potatoes, pickles, and cabbage. Rice and cabbage were refillable. As for the main tonkatsu, it had a distinct pork smell that was noticeable. Although the meat was tenderized and cooked well, there were parts with uncut tendons, and the true deliciousness of the pork was not fully experienced. The breading was also on the harder side. A lot of medium-thick sauce and mustard were used to make it palatable. The fresh cabbage was enjoyable with the fruit sauce and yuzu dressing on the table. The mashed potatoes with bacon and minestrone with short pasta were innovative but tasted average. I believe traditional miso soup or tonjiru would be better suited for tonkatsu. In terms of service, the staff were attentive and courteous, providing excellent service including greetings. Payment by credit card (VISA) is accepted. Akasaka is home to renowned tonkatsu restaurants like "Masamune" and "Sueyoshi", so it may be challenging to revisit, but I would like to try the pork rice and udon noodles set next time. Thank you for the meal.

Visited alone on a regular night. The place looked nice from the outside, and I was in the mood for some tonkatsu, so I checked out the menu and was surprised by how cheap it was. The tonkatsu wasn't top-notch, but for this price, it was pretty good! The udon noodles were a bit too firm, which made me laugh. The only downside was that there were multiple female staff members and their service felt a bit sloppy. But considering the cost-effectiveness, it's forgivable. Overall, it's a good value for money kind of place.