とんかつ まい泉

Tonkatsu Maisen

(とんかつ まい泉)
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神宮前, 東京
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    SuYeone J.
    "Definitely get the Tokyo-X pork cutlets!!"(8 Tips)
    J
    "Fried pork tastes good!"(14 Tips)
    Andrew M.
    "Incredible restaurant for katsu, super friendly, great service."(18 Tips)
    Mari
    "Amazing tonkatsu."(3 Tips)
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  • Fellexandro R.
    Fellexandro RubyNovember 12, 2014
    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
  • Sonny K.heart icon on user image
    Sonny KwokJanuary 6, 2017
    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
  • Denise T.
    Denise TOctober 16, 2018
    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!
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  • Katrina
    KatrinaDecember 2, 2014
    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.
  • Jenn
    JennSeptember 11, 2015
    Famous for the best pork tonkotsu in Tokyo. Worth the splurge to try the Kurobuta Pork (said to be the best 🐷 in the world)!
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SolomonOctober 20, 2017
    Best katsu that I had during my trip to Japan. Recommend getting the loin (most tender). Great for lunch.
  • Mariheart icon on user image
    MariOctober 5, 2019
    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.
  • Miwa N.heart icon on user image
    Miwa Nagamitsu AhlstromNovember 25, 2019
    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.
  • Dens
    DensDecember 29, 2014
    You want the pork, not the fish. Pork = round or cutlet-looking. Fish = fish sticks. Beware the fish sticks.
  • Caseyheart icon on user image
    CaseyMay 19, 2018
    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.
  • Charles C.
    Charles ChenOctober 8, 2013
    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.
  • Ozlem K.
    Ozlem KeskinkilicMay 29, 2016
    Various menu options! The food was great, the prices are decent and great service! The location is also convenient! Great experience
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HeiserNovember 8, 2018
    Best tonkatsu I’ve ever had. Cool building that used to be a public bath house.
  • Danheart icon on user image
    DanNovember 7, 2014
    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.
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014
    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).
  • Thodoris T.heart icon on user image
    Thodoris TrotreauxOctober 6, 2019
    Great tonkatsu restaurant one of the best I had in Tokyo. It can be expensive depending on the meat cut.
  • Julienheart icon on user image
    JulienApril 5, 2016
    Authentic tonkatsu in a very cute and cosy restaurant. Kind service, decent prices, yummy food! Highly recommended!
  • Leoheart icon on user image
    LeoJune 1, 2017
    With so many good restaurants in Tokyo, this one will be particularly in my memory (and in my wishes to come back!).
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RAugust 30, 2014
    Get the kurabatu (Berkshire pork) katsu meal. You won't be disappointed! English menu available.. all with photos.
  • Robheart icon on user image
    RobMay 22, 2016
    Kurobuta cutlet and a large draft beer. Thank me later.
  • Angela L.heart icon on user image
    Angela LiuAugust 23, 2016
    Fantanstic pork katsu!! Fried to perfection and juicy on the inside. Get the kurobuta one!
  • ToryBurch
    ToryBurchMay 6, 2011
    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.
  • Marco A.heart icon on user image
    Marco Adamo GraziosiJanuary 9, 2018
    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
  • Mark J.
    Mark J.January 28, 2020
    The queue is worth it - both the katsudon and katsu curry were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's definitely a local favourite.
  • Kara M.heart icon on user image
    Kara MuratoreJune 2, 2016
    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!
  • Talisa C.heart icon on user image
    Talisa ChangMay 4, 2016
    We split a pork set and got small sides of pork belly and pickled veggies and it was plenty.
  • Johnny W.
    Johnny WangMay 14, 2019
    (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.
  • nina
    ninaNovember 28, 2017
    Located in an old bath house, maisen has some of the best tonkatsu in Tokyo.
  • Fernando L.heart icon on user image
    Fernando LemosSeptember 14, 2017
    Tonkatsu here melts in the mouth, very good, the best we had so far. No lines after 2pm.
  • Evan Y.
    Evan YeJanuary 11, 2015
    Special tonkatsu made from specially curated pork types. Pricey but good experience, although you probably can get similar quality elsewhere for a cheaper price.
  • Piccy L.heart icon on user image
    Piccy LokeJanuary 30, 2016
    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.
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew McLaughlinSeptember 13, 2015
    Incredible restaurant for katsu, super friendly, great service. And the meal sets are actually a good value.
  • Diana C.heart icon on user image
    Diana CostaApril 21, 2015
    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.
  • Alice H.heart icon on user image
    Alice HuJuly 8, 2017
    Go to the actual restaurant and order some fresh/hot tonkatsu. 🐷🐽Skip the mini sandwiches, they are good, but cold...
  • Peter P.
    Peter PetrovskiMay 31, 2016
    Amaze katsu. The more expensive cuts of loin are worth it.
  • SuYeone J.
    SuYeone JeonMay 12, 2017
    Definitely get the Tokyo-X pork cutlets!! You wouldn't regret it! Compared to Tokyo-X, Kurobuta was not that impressive.
  • J
    JAugust 2, 2015
    This is my 2nd time to have Maisen for lunch. Fried pork tastes good!
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorApril 3, 2018
    Tonkatsu cutlet lunch is a steal. And delicious!
  • Tanya D.heart icon on user image
    Tanya DudnikovaJuly 2, 2018
    Incredible tonkatsu - totally worth the money... a-Maisen!!
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LiewApril 2, 2013
    Never oily, always crunchy and juicy deep fried pork cutlet is the main draw here. Choose from many types of pork as you please.
  • Lana C.heart icon on user image
    Lana ChoiApril 2, 2017
    Worth splurging for the pricier cuts of meat. Amazingly juicy, fatty, and flavorful
  • Giang B.heart icon on user image
    Giang BApril 4, 2019
    Amazing tonkatsu. The kurabuta is so worth the money
  • Alex M.heart icon on user image
    Alex MooreJanuary 4, 2015
    Delicious meal. Ask for a counter seat if you're in a hurry and there is a wait.
  • Mark K.
    Mark KawanoApril 8, 2012
    Expect to wait in line for a seat. But the tonkatsu is worth it. They have English menus.
  • Mona N.
    Mona NomuraSeptember 16, 2015
    Maisen is one of the most popular katsu places. Personally I prefer Butagumi in Azabu for fancy katsu.
  • Ying L.heart icon on user image
    Ying LimMay 14, 2015
    Great tonkatsu!! Great value set lunches and the premium set is amazing!
  • K B.
    K BJune 3, 2019
    Unique space located in a former bathhouse. Five brands of pork available!
  • Jopa M.
    Jopa MSeptember 6, 2014
    No reservations for lunch! Always a pit stop, but must also nicer/smaller hole-in-wall tonkatsu places around ginza-san! 🍛😆😁
  • Candid Cuisine
    Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015
    Best Tonkatsu in Tokyo. You can't go wrong with Maisen Read more
  • Joseph L.heart icon on user image
    Joseph LAugust 18, 2017
    Tokyo X tonkatsu in the move.
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