I ordered a pork cutlet curry at the ticket machine on the right side after entering the store. I waited for about 8 minutes before being seated. I also ordered stem wasabi as a special bonus from the chef. The food was served to me about 3 minutes after being seated. This year, I decided to go with the pork cutlet curry, and it was delicious as always. The curry had a good balance of spiciness and flavor. When eaten with the cutlet, it was juicy and tasty. Eating it with rock salt brought out the original deliciousness of the cutlet, while eating it with stem wasabi provided a different, but delicious flavor. Thank you for the delicious curry.

After a month, I went back to "Ippekoppe." It's still hot even in September, so I decided to have some tonkatsu to cool down. I walked from the electronics district to a back alley. There were 3 people ahead of me, but I only had to wait for about 10 minutes before being seated. The food was served promptly, within 5 minutes of sitting down. I ordered the pork loin 200g tonkatsu set meal. It was delicious as always. The crispy texture of the fat was especially good.

I stayed at a hotel in Kanda and went out to look for dinner. Along the way, I decided to try Ippokoppe. They offered the option for extra rice and I went for it. The tonkatsu was thick and tender, and I enjoyed it with the recommended Namakuro rock salt. It was a different way of eating tonkatsu, but I was impressed. The curry had a slight spiciness, with the spices being subtle, but it paired perfectly with the rice. Both the curry and tonkatsu were delicious.

【Visit on September 8, 2023】 2023 Kanda Curry Grand Prix Stamp Rally - Day 39 Number of stamps collected/goal → 29/70 As a typhoon was expected to hit in the evening, I decided to participate in the stamp rally at a nearby restaurant where the rain had temporarily stopped. I originally wanted to visit an unvisited shop on the "A course" for completion, but it was only open during lunch hours, making it impossible to visit after work. So, I chose to visit this shop on the "E course" instead. I arrived around 6:15 pm on a weekday, with only two other customers in the restaurant. Since my main purpose was the stamp rally that day, I ordered the "Pork Cutlet Curry." It arrived in less than 10 minutes. Compared to last year's rally, the price this year was not as shocking, but the portion seemed slightly smaller. I noticed for the first time that they use beef curry instead of pork curry, which explains the good blend of fat. This shop does not use the "Hayashi SPF" often seen in the "Oimmo" series, opting for the "Mokutanchou" brand pork instead. As a resident of Ibaraki Prefecture, I am delighted, but it may not match the "Hayashi SPF" in terms of marbling and taste. However, the fat content is on par. Since the curry portion felt relatively small, I mainly used the rice for the curry, and used rock salt for the cutlet part where the curry did not reach. The frying technique was excellent, not too heavy, with a crispy and crunchy texture. The cutlet adhered perfectly to the meat. There are also cutlet menus available at this shop, so that might be worth a try too! The unique sulfur aroma of the "Himalayan rock salt namak" seems to be popular, but I prefer the "Himalayan pink salt" that emphasizes the sweetness of the fat. The slightly pinkish lean meat with more fat cuts was particularly excellent. I might need to come back specifically for the top loin here after the stamp rally ends. Perhaps I don't even need to focus on the curry. This was definitely a high-value meal! Thank you for the feast.

230g for 2500 yen. It may be a bit late, but one big reason I liked it was the thinness of the meat. The sirloin and block were deep-fried and cut into round shapes, which was delicious as always. I haven't tried the rib roast yet, but tackling 400g will require some determination. I think I can handle it though. When it cools down, I plan to head towards Asakusabashi. Before eating, I need to quickly raise the grill a bit, otherwise it will get soggy at the bottom. I wish there was a way to avoid that.

On September 8, 2023, in Akihabara, Tokyo, I went to Akihabara to shop and had lunch at "Tonkatsu Ippokoppe Akihabara Store," a tonkatsu curry restaurant. Although they specialize in curry, they also offer tonkatsu set meals, so I ordered the tonkatsu set meal. It included a special loin cutlet set (200g) for 2,000 yen. The cutlet was perfectly fried, crispy, and delicious. It came with a side of pickled cucumbers called "Kyuchan." The portion of cabbage was a bit small, but it was still satisfying. They also provided a lemon, which was a nice touch. The rice portion was half a serving. The cutlet was fried to perfection, with a slightly pinkish color. It had just the right amount of fat and was very tasty, especially considering the price. They offered three types of salt, including a unique black salt, which I really liked. The atmosphere of the restaurant seemed familiar, and I realized that it used to be the location of "Tonkatsu Akagi," which closed in early summer 2018. It was a bit melancholic to see a tonkatsu restaurant in the place of another tonkatsu restaurant. Overall, considering the size and price, it might be challenging to use domestically sourced pork, but the quality was still good.

Instagram also posting ▷ @_currynyann_ I finally went to the restaurant I've been curious about, Ippeko Ippe! ☺️ <Visit Date> - 2023/8/26 12:15~ - No waiting in line - Full house <Interior> - Counter: 7 seats - Tables: 3 - Mostly male customers <Food> - Rosu Katsu Curry: 1,200 yen <Impressions> - Waited about 10 minutes after being seated - The katsu is really delicious! Definitely have it with salt - Worried about getting bored with just katsu, but the curry makes it enjoyable to eat - They have lots of collaboration menus! Order one and you might get some merchandise as well.

I ordered the "Katsu Curry for 1200 yen" at a restaurant where you can enjoy both curry and tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was delicious as expected, and I was happy that the curry came separately. You can start by enjoying the tonkatsu first and then have the curry later. The curry was light in flavor, but when I added their homemade sauce, it was a perfect combination. Thank you for the meal.

I found it by chance while walking! Since I usually check out curry restaurants in Akihabara, I recognized the name of this place right away. I peeked inside and found out that I could eat right away if I waited a bit! I decided on the pork cutlet curry, but I was torn between the size and type of meat. I chose the pork loin cutlet curry with a smaller portion of rice. After waiting for about 12-13 minutes, the curry that looked delicious arrived. It looked so delicious~ When I took a bite of the curry with a spoon, it was exactly to my liking. The pork loin cutlet was seasoned with Pakistani salt. This pork loin cutlet is just as good as those from a pork cutlet specialty shop~ It's delicious~ The curry had a slight spiciness that made it easy to eat and I liked it. I was pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of pork loin cutlet. Thank you for the meal.

After work, I went shopping in Akihabara and then searched for a nearby place for dinner. The humidity in the city was high and it was muggy, so I decided to have curry. I found quite a few options, mostly in the Suehirocho area, so I chose a place called "Ippekopekko." I bought a cheap pork cutlet curry from the ticket machine by the entrance, and sat down at a table. The curry rice with a large pork cutlet on top was served to me, along with some pickles. The curry had a medium spiciness that warmed my empty stomach, and the pork cutlet had a good balance of meat and fat. I poured some fruity sauce over the cutlet and it tasted amazing. I sprinkled some rock salt on the cutlet and it was a perfect match. I finished the meal in no time and left the restaurant thinking about coming back to try the pork tenderloin curry or set meal next time.

Pork Cutlet Curry for 1,200 yen. The cutlet is really delicious. I recommend eating it with salt. The taste you get for this price is unbeatable. The curry is a bit runny, which is typical for Japanese curry, but it's flavorful with a good amount of spices. When I visited last year, the place was full but this time they had a system to manage the waiting line. The service was also very good.

I really like Anzu's tonkatsu, so I have a lot of respect for it. I wanted to enjoy just the tonkatsu without having it as part of a katsu curry, so I hesitated to try it. When I felt like it, I decided to try it at the restaurant. It's located in a quiet area in Akihabara, off the main street. I ordered at the ticket machine near the entrance. I went for the most classic option, the pork cutlet curry. I noticed that they also offer it as a set meal, not just as katsu curry. I had to wait a bit longer than expected, but I thought it was worth it for Anzu's tonkatsu. The pork cutlet in the curry was really impressive. The quality of the meat was great! You could feel the soul in the way the fat was distributed. The curry was slightly spicy. It wasn't too hot, so even those who don't like spicy food could enjoy it. I think it was the right decision to add some spiciness to the curry to give it some flavor. Surprisingly, there was not much rice touching the curry, and there was cabbage on top, so you could essentially eat it like a katsu rice dish. The katsu curry was 1200 yen, while the tonkatsu set meal was 1400 yen, so the cost performance of the katsu curry was outstanding. It may seem like a trivial matter, but I was quite impressed by how well thought out it was. If you don't want to wait in line at Marugo, I highly recommend it.

Akihabara branch of a popular restaurant known for its pork cutlet curry, with a main focus on tonkatsu. The restaurant uses high-quality pork from the famous Lin SPF brand, ensuring juicy and tender meat. The curry is also a popular choice, with generous portions served on large plates. The restaurant, called "Ippekoppe," is a branch of the renowned tonkatsu chain Aoki, known for their use of shoulder loin in their curry dishes. The combination of meatiness and tenderness makes for a delicious meal, with great value for the quality of the meat. The curry roux is carefully crafted to enhance the flavor of the tonkatsu without overpowering it. Located off the main street in Akihabara, this branch is less crowded than the main store in Kamata, making it easier to get a table.

Visited the restaurant after 12 pm on a holiday. There was one table available and we were seated promptly. I ordered the Rosukatsu Curry for 1200 yen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The katsu was delicious as expected! Truly a curry restaurant worthy of praise! The curry had just the right amount of spiciness to complement the katsu well. The katsu was tasty on its own, and even better when eaten with the curry. I also enjoy eating the katsu with rock salt when I have it by itself. More customers started coming in, but it seemed like there wasn't much of a wait for seating. By the time I finished eating, I was satisfied. I would like to visit again.

Kanda Curry Grand Prix, 7th stop. SAO Collaboration Curry for 1800 yen. It was my first time trying it, but since it's a limited-time collaboration, I decided to go for it. I think it's probably similar to the 1200 yen Pork Cutlet Curry. In conclusion, the curry was average, but the cutlet was incredibly delicious. The salt was plentiful and sprinkling it on top made it taste even better! I was originally thinking of ordering the Premium Pork Cutlet, but now I'm curious about the differences between the regular cutlet and the premium one. This time, I had the regular cutlet, and if upgrading to the premium means getting a higher quality meat, then I definitely want to try it. It was that delicious.

I visited after 1 pm. I had been to the main store in Kamata before, but this was my first time here. It was full and I waited in line for about 10 minutes. I didn't really expect the curry that came with the cutlet to be as delicious as the cutlet itself, so I ordered the pork cutlet set. Looking around, it seemed like more people were ordering sets rather than curry. I handed in my meal ticket while waiting in line, so the pork cutlet arrived quickly after I sat down. The pork cutlet was crispy, juicy, and easy to bite into. Both the salt and sauce were delicious. It was really tasty.

During the weekday visit in the Obon period, I arrived a few minutes before the 11 o'clock opening and there was no line. I was torn between the weekday limited set meal and wanted to try both tonkatsu and curry, so I stuck to my original plan and ordered the katsu curry. The tonkatsu here is delicious. The meat is tender and juicy, with a savory flavor. The coating is crispy, and as mentioned in the description on the table, it tastes great with salt. The curry is also relatively light, and tasty enough on its own. I'll definitely have to come back here again.

I had a katsu curry in Kamata that left me impressed in the past. I heard there was a place in Akihabara that serves it too, so I decided to check it out. I bought a meal ticket in advance, thinking it wouldn't be too crowded on this hot summer day, but to my surprise, it was packed. I waited for about 15 minutes before my order arrived. The katsu was placed on top of the rice, and it goes well with any flavor. I recommend trying it with salt. It was delicious as always. I also had Indian curry for lunch today, and I had katsu curry from Katsuya (with a 150 yen discount) yesterday, but this one is different. The tonkatsu is delicious. Enjoy it with salt, sauce, curry, or soy sauce. Some say the curry is nothing special, but it's a curry where the meat melts in your mouth. For 1200 yen, this might be the best you can get. It might have been tastier in Kamata, but since Akihabara is easily accessible, I recommend giving it a try.

Located about a 2-minute walk from Suehirocho Station towards Kanda Myojin, this restaurant is a curry shop affiliated with the famous tonkatsu restaurant "Tonkatsu Yoraku" in Kamata. The signature dish here is the tonkatsu curry, featuring the thick and tender tonkatsu from "Tonkatsu Yoraku" served on top of spicy curry. I visited around 2:30 pm on a weekday and was able to enter without waiting in line. I ordered the "Tonkatsu Curry with Top Loin" for 1800 yen. The tonkatsu is thick and tender, and the curry is a rich European-style curry. The tonkatsu is delicious, but I felt that it was a bit fattier compared to when I had it at the Kamata branch. Overall, it is a high-quality tonkatsu curry, but personally, I prefer the Kamata branch in terms of price and fat content.

After finishing work quickly at lunchtime, I wanted to have a hearty meal in Akihabara, but I didn't have time to go far. So, this time I went to "Tonkatsu Ogin's Curry Restaurant Ippekoppe Akihabara Store". The location of the restaurant can be confirmed on Tabelog. I visited around 4 p.m., so the restaurant was not crowded, and I could eat right away. The menu offers various options like katsu curry, katsu set meals, with prices ranging from 1,200 yen to 3,200 yen. I remembered the "chicken tenderloin katsu curry" I had last year, but it seems it's not a regular menu item. I stood at the entrance ticket machine, pondering what to order. When it comes to katsu, I usually go for the loin, but as I get older, the loin feels heavier, so many people choose the tenderloin. However, as a man resisting age, I wanted to show that I can still handle the loin. So, I decided on the rib loin! I sat at the counter and handed the food ticket to the staff. The rib loin takes a while to fry, so I waited leisurely. I didn't expect it to take 25 minutes. The restaurant was not busy, so it might take longer during peak hours. The "Rib Loin Katsu Curry" costs 3,200 yen, the highest-priced item in the restaurant. It's a katsu curry, but the high-quality meat and curry are served separately. So, it's like "Rib Loin Katsu & Curry". I started with the plain curry, which also had pork in it. I feel that adding meat to katsu curry enhances the flavor and complements the katsu well. And then, the rib loin! It's a hefty 400g piece, providing a satisfying eating experience. By the way, don't you think katsu curry is an interesting dish? When the katsu is too delicious, the curry acts as a sauce; when the curry is too delicious, the katsu becomes a topping. The balance between katsu and curry is crucial for a good katsu curry, but having one element stand out can also bring a unique flavor. Ippekoppe offers a balanced loin katsu for the standard type and rib loin for those who want the katsu to be the star. How do you usually eat katsu? Do you start from the edge or the center? I'm a bit of a weirdo; I eat from the center to the edge. When I took a bite of the rib loin, the meat juice overflowed! Or rather, the fat! Every chew released a juicy sensation. It almost felt like I came here to drink fat juice instead of eating katsu. But I still think I'm young at heart, so I'll keep going! Sprinkling the table salt generously and eating it with the fat combined with the salt was a delightful experience. Oh, if I keep eating like this, it won't be katsu curry anymore. Next, I dipped the katsu into the curry, along with some rice, and devoured it. Again, the fat juice overflowed! The combination of fat and curry created a heavy yet satisfying taste. However, the sweetness of the rice made it easy to eat. Despite the hearty portion, I finished it in about 10 minutes. Ah, I'm satisfied. Next time, I might try the tenderloin katsu. Thank you for the meal!

This is Ippekekomono in Akihabara. It's about a 10-minute walk from Akihabara Station. I visited at 7pm and the restaurant was moderately busy. The white interior was still quite clean. I ordered the Pork Cutlet Curry for 1200 yen and miso soup for 200 yen. The Pork Cutlet Curry was 200 yen more expensive than the main branch. The curry was served shortly after ordering. The cutlet wasn't fully submerged in the curry, but you can enjoy it with sauce or rock salt. The pork cutlet seemed quite different from the main branch... I realized that I should have taken a photo of the cross-section to visually judge the differences. The oil drainage was also not great. The meat quality seemed to be lower than the main branch... perhaps there was more fat in it. The curry was almost the same as the main branch, with a slightly spicier homemade curry taste. However, it felt like there was less curry... and looking at the photo confirmed it. The provided chili peppers were a bit disappointing, and spice lovers may not be satisfied. The rice was decent, with a freshly cooked feel. The miso soup was pork miso soup, a must-try with radish, carrot, and pork. It may have just been a coincidence, but I didn't feel as satisfied as when I ate at the main branch.