Tonkatsu Maisen

Delicious pork cutlet (katsu ). I'd say one of the best. You'll have options on the breed of pork . From Kurobuta (Black Pig ) to Chamiton who have green tea as part of their diet. Superb & tasty meat

Get the tonkatsu , pick which cut of pork you want, from fatty to lean. Pro-tip: you can ask them to give you curry even if your item does't come with it

Arrive by 1130 on a weekday, and 11 on a weekend to avoid the crowd. Come for lunch as they might still have their kurobuta loin/fillet available. They’re limited to 5 and 2 sets a day!

Famous for the best pork tonkotsu in Tokyo. Worth the splurge to try the Kurobuta Pork (said to be the best 🐷 in the world)!

I also stop here for lunch for their famous katsu pork with rice and cabbage salad . Free refills on those. Last time i tried the croquettes and they were amazing. Must try!! Follow the signs.

Best katsu that I had during my trip to Japan. Recommend getting the loin (most tender). Great for lunch .

Amazing tonkatsu . They explain the different cuts and pork brands well . There’s usually a wait but the line moves quickly. Upstairs is traditional Japanese seating.

One of the best tonkatsu places in Tokyo. Try Tokyo X, black pork , chamiton or whatever!! You can’t go wrong with any of these delicious 🐖s.

Best tonkatsu I’ve ever had. Cool building that used to be a public bath house .

A great standard for comparison when it comes to Maisen. Fresh panko and a selection quality pork are what makes this place. Very fluffy yet crispy texture makes up the tonkatsu here. Worth a visit.

You want the pork , not the fish . Pork = round or cutlet-looking. Fish = fish sticks. Beware the fish sticks.

Various menu options! The food was great, the prices are decent and great service! The location is also convenient! Great experience

Total comfort food . Potato salad and Hakashu highballs in green Hakashu glasses. Oh...and check out the amazing mid century chairs in the main dining room.

Great tonkatsu restaurant one of the best I had in Tokyo. It can be expensive depending on the meat cut.

Authentic tonkatsu in a very cute and cosy restaurant . Kind service , decent prices, yummy food! Highly recommended!

The queue is worth it - both the katsudon and katsu curry were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's definitely a local favourite.

The standard tonkatsu is fabulous, but if you want any of their special cuts you need to get in early as they only make a few each day. Don't forget your cabbage refill.

This popular chain’s flagship specializes in tonkatsu—panko-breaded pork cutlet that’s fried golden and drizzled with an addictive sweet-tart sauce. Get the kurobuta (Berkshire pork ).

(4/5) Large, upscale restaurant serving up a variety of katsu dishes of varying meats, cuts, and portion sizes, but flavorful, crispy , and tender all the same.

there’s probably gonna be a big line (actually 3 lines : outside, on the stairs, in the main room), but once you try the food you’ll forget about it. kurobutaaa

Kurobuta cutlet and a large draft beer . Thank me later.

With so many good restaurants in Tokyo, this one will be particularly in my memory (and in my wishes to come back!).

Fantanstic pork katsu !! Fried to perfection and juicy on the inside. Get the kurobuta one!

World-famous for tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet ), this local favorite—housed in a former pre-World War II bathhouse—is hidden away in a back alley behind a busy Omotesando street.

authentic tonkatsu - not greasy at all! they have counter and table seating. table seats are placed in their main hall which has a high ceiling and a hanging grandfather clock.

Tonkatsu here melts in the mouth, very good, the best we had so far. No lines after 2pm.

Special tonkatsu made from specially curated pork types. Pricey but good experience, although you probably can get similar quality elsewhere for a cheaper price.

Located in an old bath house , maisen has some of the best tonkatsu in Tokyo .

Ask to sit at the Japanese tables on level 1 if you can't sit at the bar . Much nicer ambience. Lunch set is well priced and tasty!

We split a pork set and got small sides of pork belly and pickled veggies and it was plenty.

Incredible restaurant for katsu , super friendly , great service. And the meal sets are actually a good value .

Incredible tonkatsu - totally worth the money... a-Maisen!!

No reservations for lunch ! Always a pit stop, but must also nicer/smaller hole-in-wall tonkatsu places around ginza-san! 🍛 😆😁

Tokyo X tonkatsu in the move.

This is my 2nd time to have Maisen for lunch . Fried pork tastes good!

Tonkatsu cutlet lunch is a steal. And delicious!

Amaze katsu . The more expensive cuts of loin are worth it.

Amazing tonkatsu . The kurabuta is so worth the money

Really good food. Long queue for the restaurant but if you just want to grab something on the fly the booth is a good alternative.

Worth splurging for the pricier cuts of meat. Amazingly juicy, fatty, and flavorful

Maisen is one of the most popular katsu places. Personally I prefer Butagumi in Azabu for fancy katsu .

Go to the actual restaurant and order some fresh/hot tonkatsu . 🐷🐽Skip the mini sandwiches , they are good, but cold...

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Definitely get the Tokyo-X pork cutlets !! You wouldn't regret it! Compared to Tokyo-X, Kurobuta was not that impressive.

Delicious meal. Ask for a counter seat if you're in a hurry and there is a wait.

Great tonkatsu !! Great value set lunches and the premium set is amazing!

Black pork tonkatsu is very yummy!

I ordered the mixed platter which came with shrimp , potato and pork katsu . It was crispy and not too oily which is good but the taste is nothing special

Expect to wait in line for a seat. But the tonkatsu is worth it. They have English menus.

crispy katsu and not sweet soba . Good!