Tonkatsu Maisen
(とんかつ まい泉)
Tonkatsu Restaurant¥¥¥¥
神宮前, 東京
"Kurobuta pork totally worth it."(10 Tips)
"Delicious pork cutlet (katsu)."(8 Tips)
"Fried pork tastes good!"(14 Tips)
"Fantanstic pork katsu!! Fried to perfection and juicy on the inside."(16 Tips)
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- Fellexandro RubyNovember 12, 2014Delicious 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 KwokJanuary 6, 2017Get 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
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Denise TOctober 16, 2018Arrive 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!Upvoted Jan 7
JennSeptember 11, 2015Famous for the best pork tonkotsu in Tokyo. Worth the splurge to try the Kurobuta Pork (said to be the best 🐷 in the world)!
KatrinaDecember 2, 2014I 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.
Jeff SolomonOctober 20, 2017Best katsu that I had during my trip to Japan. Recommend getting the loin (most tender). Great for lunch.
MariOctober 5, 2019Amazing 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 Nagamitsu AhlstromNovember 25, 2019One 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.
David HeiserNovember 8, 2018Best tonkatsu I’ve ever had. Cool building that used to be a public bath house.
Charles ChenOctober 8, 2013A 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.
DensDecember 29, 2014You want the pork, not the fish. Pork = round or cutlet-looking. Fish = fish sticks. Beware the fish sticks.
Ozlem KeskinkilicMay 29, 2016Various menu options! The food was great, the prices are decent and great service! The location is also convenient! Great experience
CaseyMay 19, 2018Total 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.
Thodoris TrotreauxOctober 6, 2019Great tonkatsu restaurant one of the best I had in Tokyo. It can be expensive depending on the meat cut.
JulienApril 5, 2016Authentic tonkatsu in a very cute and cosy restaurant. Kind service, decent prices, yummy food! Highly recommended!
Mark J.January 28, 2020The queue is worth it - both the katsudon and katsu curry were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's definitely a local favourite.
DanNovember 7, 2014The 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 + LeisureFebruary 21, 2014This 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).- 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.
Marco Adamo GraziosiJanuary 9, 2018there’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
LeoJune 1, 2017With so many good restaurants in Tokyo, this one will be particularly in my memory (and in my wishes to come back!).
- Angela LiuAugust 23, 2016Fantanstic pork katsu!! Fried to perfection and juicy on the inside. Get the kurobuta one!
ToryBurchMay 6, 2011World-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.
Piccy LokeJanuary 30, 2016authentic 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.
Fernando LemosSeptember 14, 2017Tonkatsu here melts in the mouth, very good, the best we had so far. No lines after 2pm.
Evan YeJanuary 11, 2015Special tonkatsu made from specially curated pork types. Pricey but good experience, although you probably can get similar quality elsewhere for a cheaper price.
Kara MuratoreJune 2, 2016Ask 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 ChangMay 4, 2016We split a pork set and got small sides of pork belly and pickled veggies and it was plenty.
Andrew McLaughlinSeptember 13, 2015Incredible restaurant for katsu, super friendly, great service. And the meal sets are actually a good value.
Jopa MSeptember 6, 2014No reservations for lunch! Always a pit stop, but must also nicer/smaller hole-in-wall tonkatsu places around ginza-san! 🍛😆😁
Diana CostaApril 21, 2015Really good food. Long queue for the restaurant but if you just want to grab something on the fly the booth is a good alternative.
Lana ChoiApril 2, 2017Worth splurging for the pricier cuts of meat. Amazingly juicy, fatty, and flavorful
Mona NomuraSeptember 16, 2015Maisen is one of the most popular katsu places. Personally I prefer Butagumi in Azabu for fancy katsu.
Alice HuJuly 8, 2017Go to the actual restaurant and order some fresh/hot tonkatsu. 🐷🐽Skip the mini sandwiches, they are good, but cold...
SuYeone JeonMay 12, 2017Definitely get the Tokyo-X pork cutlets!! You wouldn't regret it! Compared to Tokyo-X, Kurobuta was not that impressive.
Alex MooreJanuary 4, 2015Delicious meal. Ask for a counter seat if you're in a hurry and there is a wait.
Vivian LeOctober 12, 2014I 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
Mark KawanoApril 8, 2012Expect to wait in line for a seat. But the tonkatsu is worth it. They have English menus.
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