I visited the restaurant at 11:50 on a regular day and they had Tokyo X Roast Set Meal for ¥1700 and one bite of pork cutlet for ¥220 available. I fulfilled my long-standing wish since last Tuesday. I checked beforehand to make sure they weren't sold out, so I visited without any worries. The taste of the meat and the sweetness of the fat were different from the regular roast, and I found it delicious. Honestly, I feel like I wouldn't notice much of a difference unless I ate them side by side. But I might forget about it. However, there's no doubt that it was delicious.

I visited the restaurant at 11:15 on a regular day and ordered the top sirloin steak set (200g) for ¥1400 and a menchi katsu for ¥350. After finishing my appointment at Mitsui Memorial Hospital, I was lucky to find that the rain had stopped. However, my luck ran out when I found out that the top sirloin steak, which I had planned to order in advance, was sold out. It seems they run out quickly, even if they restock on Fridays, it's gone by Monday. I'll try again on Saturday.

It was a regular day past 11 am. I was the only customer at the counter. I ordered the "Fatty Pork Cutlet Croquette (2 pieces)" for 1050 yen with extra rice and cabbage. It was served in 13 minutes. The Fatty Pork Cutlet Croquette came with a demi-glace sauce already on it. The extra rice and cabbage were a nice touch. The Fatty Pork Cutlet Croquette is made by simmering pork belly until tender and then deep-frying it, giving it a unique taste. The croquette was decent, but seemed store-bought. The portion of the main dish was slightly smaller compared to the rice and cabbage, so the balance was off. Overall, I was satisfied with the portion size. The combination of various fried dishes seemed interesting. I plan to try the bite-sized pork cutlet with my next visit.

The restaurant gives off a vibe of being a well-established tonkatsu place with employees. They offer free extra rice and cabbage, but additional servings come with a charge. I ordered the Hire Katsu set meal. The breading was crispy and delicious. The meat itself was okay. Many customers were ordering the fatty pork cutlet, so I'd like to try that next time if I have the chance.

This week's lunch in Asakusabashi, I visited the main store of Fujiyoshi. Although there is a branch near Asakusabashi Station, I decided to visit the main store which is not far from the station. It was a weekend afternoon. There was only one customer before me. Surprisingly, it was not crowded. I sat at the counter and looked at the menu. Since I was there, I ordered the Pork Toro Toro and a bite-sized cutlet (2 pieces). The entrance to the store is narrow, and it is not a large establishment, but it has a calm, old-fashioned atmosphere. There were not many customers coming in later, but there were occasional phone calls for delivery. Yes, they can deliver even small orders here. It's amazing to have tonkatsu delivered, right? (laughs) While doing some research on my smartphone, my order was ready. First, rice and pickles were served, followed by the cutlet dishes. The Pork Toro Toro cutlet had demiglace sauce on it. The Pork Toro Toro cutlet was soft and tender, almost like nothing I've tasted before. It had a unique texture, like a soft and tender pork stew turned into a cutlet. The cooking was done well, and you could fully enjoy the sweetness and umami of the pork. Although it came with demiglace sauce by default, I personally wanted to try it in a simpler way, maybe with salt and wasabi. Well, the demiglace sauce was also quite delicious. It was so delicious that I finished it quickly (laughs). I made a mistake in pacing and left a little rice... I noticed a small container on the table. It must be the pork break I read about in previous reviews. I put it on the leftover rice, mixed it lightly, and let the heat of the rice melt the fat around the break. It was also delicious. I finished the remaining rice in no time. It was delicious. Before I knew it, the restaurant was full, and customers were even sitting in the back tatami room. Well then, I'll take my leave. Thank you for the meal! Next time, I want to try a different type. I'll visit again soon. Thank you!

This is a tonkatsu restaurant near Torikoshi Shrine, with a branch in Asakusabashi as well. It's popular among nearby salarymen, with a constant flow of customers but not much of a wait. The restaurant is small, but the sound of the bubbles bursting "shuwashuwa" gradually turns into a calming "chirichiri, pichipichi" as you enjoy your meal. The final sound of cutting the tonkatsu "saku!" is a happy one. Their specialty is the "tontoro katsu," made by coating tender pork belly with bread crumbs and frying it in lard after simmering it until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender. The contrast between the crispy exterior and the tender interior is irresistible. The brown sauce enhances the flavor of the meat. Next time, I'll try the classic hire katsu. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visit date: December 15, 2022 (Thursday) Today's lunch was at "Tonkatsu Fujioshi Main Store," established in 1987, located in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle in front of Asakusabashi Station. It is a 7-minute walk from the west exit of JR Asakusabashi Station towards Akihabara Station. It is also close to the A4 exit of Shinn-Okachimachi Station on the Toei Oedo Line, near "Tonkatsu Omoi Asakusabashi." Originally, it was a butcher shop that started in the "Okazu Yokocho" shopping street in Taito-ku, Tokyo, and is known for its specialty "Torotoro Katsu," where thick pork belly is simmered overnight and fried in lard. However, I visited this restaurant today not for the "Torotoro Katsu" but for the "Tokyo X" loin katsu. I learned about it from the TL on Twitter, where it was mentioned that you could enjoy the Tokyo X loin katsu at a surprisingly reasonable price here. "Tokyo X" is a brand of pork from Tokyo, known as the "phantom pig" with a high rarity value due to its low production volume. It is also used in the number one tonkatsu restaurant in the national tonkatsu popularity ranking, "Tonkatsu Narikura" in Minami Asagaya, and the second-ranked "Tonkatsu Manje" in Yao, Osaka. Therefore, the loin katsu alone can cost between 3,000 yen to 5,000 yen. However, here you can have it for 1,600 yen, which includes rice, miso soup, and pickles. This incredible price and portion size of 200g instead of the usual 160g made me decide to visit the restaurant. Upon arriving, I found out that the Tokyo X loin katsu is only available on Fridays as they restock it weekly. So, I ordered the "Jou Loin (200g) set meal" instead. Even though the Tokyo X loin katsu was not available, the regular loin katsu set meal for 1,350 yen was still a great deal. The regular loin katsu set meal costs less than 1,000 yen, the fillet katsu set meal costs 1,150 yen, and there are various combination options such as the mix set meal with one bite fillet katsu & shrimp fry or croquette. They also have a seasonal menu with options like oyster fry that can be added to the mix set meal. Despite the reasonable prices, the most important thing is the taste and quality, so I waited to see how it would turn out. They served a small dish of something that looked like char siu, which was actually pork simmered in salt. It was a bit difficult to eat cold, but it could be a good topping for rice. The "Jou Loin (200g) set meal" was served promptly, with a thick piece of loin katsu, rice, and miso soup. The meat was of good quality, tender, and flavorful, even though it may not be a branded pork. I sprinkled some salt on it and enjoyed the meal.

I canceled my reservation at the nearby Tonkatsu Ono Asakusabashi branch because there were 5 people waiting and I didn't know how long I would have to wait. I came to this restaurant instead. They have a specialty called Toro Katsu, which I found out is made with pork belly, so I decided to order the regular Hire Katsu set and the Ebi Fry set. The restaurant was quite busy, but they didn't make us wait outside like the other place. The set meals come with extra rice and a large serving of cabbage, which is a nice bonus for those who choose this option. The Hire Katsu wasn't very thick, but it was very tender and for the price, it was a good quality dish. The Ebi Fry was also good, with decent-sized shrimp. It came with tartar sauce, which added to the satisfaction of the meal. I left feeling full. If I had eaten at Tonkatsu Ono Asakusabashi, the Hire Katsu set would have cost me 1800 yen, so it was better to eat here for a more reasonable price. They even had sets for less than 1000 yen here.

Pork cutlet set meal for 900 yen Today, continuing from yesterday, I had lunch in Asakusabashi. This is a restaurant that I have been curious about for about 6 years but haven't had a chance to visit. While exploring the area after yesterday's lunch, I rediscovered it, so I visited right away so I wouldn't forget. The smell of frying oil from the cutlets leaks out from the outside of the restaurant. I entered at 11:42, with 5 customers already inside and 8 customers behind me. The pork cutlet set meal and the pork fillet set meal are 50 yen cheaper during lunchtime. I was intrigued by the TOKYO X cutlet, but today I ordered the pork cutlet set meal. Rice and cabbage come in a large serving for free, but refills are charged later. Since it was my first visit and I didn't know how much food to expect, I didn't pay attention to that and went with the default amount. After ordering, it was served in about 11 minutes. A plate of cutlet with cabbage, rice, miso soup, and pickles. First, I tried the cutlet without any sauce. The cutlet was cooked well, tender, with a nice balance of fat and sweetness. I enjoyed the cabbage with half dressing and half sauce, savoring two different flavors. The default portion was just right for someone with a small appetite, so I didn't need the extra large servings of rice and cabbage. (^^) However, I wish there was lemon available. I would like to try the TOKYO X cutlet next time. It was delicious. Visited for lunch on October 14, 2022. Rating: 3.47

I also considered buying lunch at the convenience store, but it seemed quite troublesome to deal with the trash later, so I decided to go to "Tonkatsu Fujiyoshi Main Store". It seems like it's been about 5 years since my last visit. This time, let's go with the pork cutlet. Since the beef cutlet I had last time is not available, I opted for the fried horse mackerel. The pork cutlet with mayonnaise was still delicious, but it seems they no longer offer the sprinkles. Finally, my lunch of pork cutlet and fried horse mackerel has arrived! I'm really hungry. The cabbage is piled up like a small mountain since I ordered extra (it's free, but refills are charged). The fried horse mackerel is bigger and thicker than I imagined. This time, the pork cutlet was topped with demi-glace sauce. I added a bit of pork cutlet with mayonnaise on the rice and enjoyed the tender and delicious cutlet that easily cuts with chopsticks. The crispy batter is not greasy and easy to eat. The fried horse mackerel was tender and had a strong fish flavor and aroma. It's best to eat the fried horse mackerel with plenty of mustard. Ah, I'm full and satisfied! (During the "3-day holiday break")

The nearest station is JR Asakusabashi Station, a 7-minute walk away. I found this shop while walking through the back alleys of Asakusabashi. I had visited the shop in front of the station a few times, but this was my first time here. So, I visited for lunch. Both the shop in front of the station and this one have a lot of menu options, which can be overwhelming. I ordered the "Toro Toro" pork cutlet (1,020 yen). It took about 10 minutes for the food to be served. The "Toro Toro" cutlet is made by simmering pork belly overnight until it becomes tender, then deep-frying it in lard. They served two types of cutlets - one with demiglace sauce and one without anything. The cutlet itself had a good taste, but I wish the demiglace sauce had a bit more bitterness to it. When eating with the ponzu sauce, the flavor of the sauce overpowers the taste of the cutlet. I guess they wanted to bring out a refreshing taste, but the ponzu sauce was too strong, and I couldn't really taste the cutlet. In the end, I ended up eating it with the sauce. The "Toro Toro" cutlet itself was good, but a little more creativity could make it more enjoyable to eat. Next time, I'll try the regular tonkatsu. Thank you for the meal.

A famous tonkatsu restaurant near my company. Lately, I've been surprised to see more foreign customers coming here. Their specialty is the melt-in-your-mouth toro-katsu. This time, I chose the toro-katsu and menchi combo menu. The delicious toro-katsu in the traditional atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. Thank you for the meal.

I came across the Choy Katsu restaurant, known for its tender tonkatsu, on my way home yesterday. I had heard of it before but never passed by this street, so I quickly decided to visit before I forget. It seems like a long-established place and is very lively and prosperous. The staff kindly took my coat and I sat at the counter to order. I noticed they also had oyster fry, but I decided to try the tenderloin katsu this time. They offer bite-sized katsu as well, but this time I went for the larger cut version. It wasn't as tender as the melt-in-your-mouth type, but you could tell the meat had been aged. The tenderloin katsu was quite soft and delicious. The lunch prices are very reasonable and they serve miso soup with wakame and tofu, which was also tasty. It's a great tonkatsu restaurant.

Original Toro Tonkatsu set with two pieces for 1020 yen, added one Menchi Katsu for an additional 1300 yen. The Toro Tonkatsu was prepared as indicated by the restaurant, and in reality, it was crispy, tender, and juicy. The breading was light and crunchy, which was its main appeal. The portion of rice and cabbage was generous, especially with the complimentary service. The quality of the lemon and salt provided was also excellent, with the lemon being juicy and flavorful.

Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu. After struggling to find a restaurant with both this BM and that BM not answering the phone or being closed, the phrase "dinner refugee" crosses my mind. Tonkatsu... Tonkatsu... Finally found the restaurant after searching online for a while. It took about 10 minutes to walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station. It's located in a quiet neighborhood with a few scattered buildings. The town seemed perfect as a bedroom community but not so much for business. Visited the restaurant at 7:00 PM. Before entering, a lovely madam came for takeout. Ordered the Pork Toro Katsu (2 pieces) for 1020 yen, with a free extra serving of rice and an additional order of one piece of fried horse mackerel for 280 yen. The Toro Katsu is made by simmering pork belly and turning it into tonkatsu. It's like boiled tonkatsu... I feel like I've heard of it somewhere before. You can enjoy two different flavors with demi-glace sauce and grated ponzu. The leftover simmered pork is served as a side dish for the rice. The horse mackerel felt right, so I added it. There were four staff members, one of whom was busy with deliveries. Although the phone didn't ring once, it seemed like the orders were piling up. The counter had 5 seats and 2 two-person tables, with a tatami room at the back, all filled with regular customers. Except for the counter, it was almost full. The atmosphere was considerate between customers. I found a good restaurant and waited excitedly for about 25 minutes. The tonkatsu was thicker and more voluminous than I expected. The demi-glace sauce was elegant, and the grated ponzu was light and refreshing. The well-cooked pork belly easily fell apart. It seemed like a matter of preference, but the thick and voluminous tonkatsu was satisfying. Trusting my instincts, the horse mackerel set meal for 850 yen was a great choice! The miso soup had a comforting flavor of dried bonito broth. The freshly cooked rice was delicious. The complimentary simmered pork with ginger was soothing, and a bowl of rice was enough with this dish. It's a great find from searching online. I want to pat myself on the back. At the time of payment, the iPad played a sound, "It's for delivery." The reason for the busy delivery service despite the phone not ringing became clear. I see... It's the era we live in. It seems like a restaurant loved by many in the community.

Actually, I was planning to go to Tonkatsu Omi Asakusabashi branch, but I was late and had to give up. So, I went to this restaurant that I had bookmarked before. The recommended dish here seems to be the "pork toro toro" tonkatsu. This time, I ordered the pork toro toro and horse mackerel set meal, as well as 3 pieces of fried oysters as a side dish. Of course, I asked for extra rice! There are many other types of fried foods available, and you can freely choose the combinations. It was served in about 10 minutes. First, I tried the fried oysters. They had a nice crispy texture. There was no unpleasant smell, but I wished there was a bit more flavor. Well, considering the price of 180 yen per piece, it was more than satisfactory. Personally, I was disappointed that tartar sauce was not included. But I had my own tartar sauce with me, so I secretly added it and enjoyed it. Next was the horse mackerel fry. I was surprised when I tasted it! It had a fluffy texture!! There were no small bones, so I could eat it with peace of mind. Lastly, the pork toro toro was a bit difficult to eat, to be honest. It is made by frying pork belly that has been simmered, but the parts with less fat are hard to cut with chopsticks. Hmm, I think next time I will go for the regular loin tonkatsu instead (^_^; However, overall, this restaurant is quite good. By the way, the total payment this time was 1,560 yen. Isn't it too cheap! I will definitely come back again. It was delicious, I will visit again (^_^)/

I had a Toro Katsu and a white fish fry at a local tonkatsu restaurant near Asakusabashi, close to Akihabara. The Toro Katsu was a thick cutlet that was simmered before being fried, similar to the braised pork cutlet I had at Maisan. They also had a pork belly cutlet on the menu. As I was about to leave after paying, I noticed they had a frozen green onion salt cutlet at the register, so I had to try it. Gourmet tonkatsu is great, but there's something special about these local tonkatsu places. There's also a branch near Asakusabashi station.

I visited the restaurant a little after 1:30 pm and it was almost full, showing that it is indeed a popular spot. I ordered the TOKYO X pork set meal (1600 yen) with an additional fried horse mackerel (280 yen). I requested extra cabbage instead of extra rice, which was free of charge. The food was served in about 10 minutes. I started by enjoying the pork with rock salt, which was very tender, juicy, and delicious. The salt seasoning was the best choice at the beginning. The fat was sweet and not overpowering. I noticed a slightly fishy smell a couple of times, but it was not a big issue. For the second half, I tried the pork with sauce and mustard, which is a classic way to enjoy it. It felt like I was eating tonkatsu! Next, I tried the fried horse mackerel. It was fluffy and perfectly fried, also very tasty. The miso soup was a bit salty, but the rice was chewy and delicious. I was extremely full by the end. Thank you for the meal! (^o^)

I took my car for a car wash around noon and decided to grab a meal nearby while waiting for it to finish. I found a restaurant that caught my attention, and even though I was intrigued by the tender pork dish, I ended up ordering the pork cutlet set meal. It was delicious, but I still want to try the tender pork dish next time.

Pork Toro-Toro Katsu Set Meal with 2 pieces (rice, cabbage refill for free, pickles, miso soup included) for 1020 yen. This popular dish at a tonkatsu restaurant in Asakusabashi features thick pork belly that is simmered overnight until it becomes tender, then fried until crispy and topped with demi-glace sauce. One piece can be enjoyed with grated ponzu sauce for a different flavor. The dish is delicious even before you take a bite. It has a crispy and juicy texture. It's similar to fried braised pork. They also serve a shredded meat sprinkle made from the meat trimmings at the table as a complimentary side dish. The shredded meat has a texture similar to tuna and a rich flavor. The croquette caught my attention as it was described as a potato salad croquette.