I went after a long time. First, I grated the sesame seeds myself and had it with grated yam. The 90g fillet rice for lunch had brown rice in it. The miso soup had mustard in it. I added yuzu sherbet for 200 yen! It was delicious. Next time, I want to try the jumbo shrimp!

■ Number of visits: 5th or 6th time ■ Location: Shinjuku Station ■ Visiting time: Around 4:00 PM ■ Reservation: Yes ■ Price range: 2000-2999 yen per person ■ Order: 160g pork cutlet ■ Notes: It had been a while since I last visited Katsukura. I arrived around 4:00 PM and was able to wait for a table. The pork cutlet was delicious, and the rice and pickles were also tasty. You can have unlimited refills of rice and cabbage.

In the restaurant floor of Takashimaya, there was a particularly long line. It was impressive that most of the customers were foreigners. Although it is a bit pricey, the Kurobuta pork loin tonkatsu is extremely delicious!! On this day, I ordered a set with conger eel katsu, and the conger eel katsu with plum sauce was also incredibly tasty. It's nice that they have menu items that are reminiscent of Kyoto, where the main store is located. If you prefer less fatty meat, you might prefer the regular tonkatsu over the Kurobuta pork. Even women can easily finish the 120g portion, so the 90g might be too little.

Visited on a Sunday evening, a shop inside Shinjuku Takashimaya. I found it on a net article and was curious. It was not on my radar until I read the article... There were a lot of tourists, and I waited for about 30 minutes. The interior of the shop was beautiful, and the staff's customer service was good! The prices were reasonable, and the food was very delicious. I want to try the items I didn't order this time, so I will go again, definitely! Thank you for the meal!

I had visited a restaurant in Kyoto before and found out that they also have a branch in Tokyo, so I decided to visit. It was a weekday afternoon and there were three of us, but the table seats were full, so we decided to come back at a slightly different time. We were seated at a table for four people and ordered the recommended pork, which is the Yamagata Prefecture's Kinkaton pork. The Kinkaton pork loin is priced at 2700 yen for 120g, 3300 yen for 160g, and 3900 yen for 200g. We ordered the 120g portion this time, as we wanted to save room for a dinner gathering later in the evening. Rice, miso soup, and cabbage are refillable. We were given a mortar to grind white sesame seeds and mix with sauce to make our own tonkatsu sauce, which was a fun and refreshing experience. The tonkatsu had a light and crispy coating, and the meat was tender and easy to eat. It felt like a refined and elegant tonkatsu, not like the usual neighborhood tonkatsu shops. Thank you for the meal.

You can still enjoy delicious tonkatsu as always. They pay attention to the vegetables and miso soup, and the taste is always comforting. This time, I tried chicken thigh cutlet for the first time, and it was juicy and delicious. I always find myself thinking about what to eat next time.

I visited "Meiyo Tonkatsu Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya Store" in response to my craving for meat. Located on the 14th floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya, this tonkatsu restaurant originates from Kyoto. I ordered the Hirata Ranch Kinugasa Pork Fillet (120g) for 2,800 yen, which comes with free refills of rice, miso soup, and cabbage. While waiting for the tonkatsu, I ground sesame seeds in a mortar. The crispy fillet cut easily with chopsticks and was incredibly tender. I mixed two types of tonkatsu sauce with the ground sesame seeds to enjoy with the tonkatsu. The highlights of Katsukura for me were the white miso soup with plenty of ingredients and the special "Katsukura pickles". I couldn't resist getting a second serving of the delicious white miso soup. I have also visited their main store in Sanjo, Kyoto. I arrived at 6:30 pm on a Friday and was able to get a seat due to the cleanup wait, but when I left, there was a line of over 15 people. It seems I got lucky with the timing. The attentive service from the staff left a good impression on me. If you want to enjoy elegant tonkatsu in Shinjuku, I highly recommend Katsukura. Thank you for the delicious meal! ♡

I had a long-awaited meeting in Shinjuku and missed lunch, so I went to the restaurant area in Takashimaya. I hadn't been to Shinjuku due to the pandemic, and the restaurant area had changed. I chose a place with a Japanese atmosphere, where one highball with a dish cost 600 yen, and pork cutlets ranged from 2000 to 4000 yen. I love pork, so I was hesitant due to the price difference, but I chose the regular pork cutlet with loin meat. The meat was delicious without any unpleasant smell, and most importantly, the rice and miso soup were carefully made with delicious ingredients. Although the pork cutlet was a bit pricey, it was a place I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

After two years, I had some business at Takashimaya in Shinjuku and was walking towards it on Meiji Street. I noticed that there was a new underground passage near the parking lot and new buildings were being constructed. Just the other day, I witnessed the Shibuya redevelopment project, which is said to happen once every 100 years, and now I see how amazing Tokyo is. It seems like the city never stays still, with Roppongi and Iidabashi changing into different neighborhoods. Back in the 1970s when I lived in Akasaka 2-chome, I was surprised when I returned to Tokyo from L.A. after three years, but the speed of change now is incomparable to back then. When I reached the 14th floor of Takashimaya in Shinjuku, I remembered 'Katsukura' was there, and I was glad it was still there! It had been a while, so I decided to take a stroll around the 12th and 13th floors. I initially planned to start exploring after having gelato at Donatello's, but it turned out differently. The Valentine's chocolate special event on the 11th floor was as crowded as the Marunouchi store I visited recently, and Tsubame Grill and Tempura Tsunohachi have been popular since the restaurant floor was established. 'Katsukura' has been an essential presence on the 14th floor since June 1996, and when I inquired about the waiting time, it was only about 15 minutes. It had been 11 years since I last visited 'Katsukura', but it was still as popular as ever, and I couldn't help but smile. We ordered the Kinhua pork loin and oyster fry set, where the pork loin was changed to tenderloin, and the oyster fry set was accompanied by a half bottle of Paydock Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. The table we were seated at was the same as last time, near CLAY WORK by Moto Araki, which made me happy. The Kinhua pork from Momozono pork was replaced with Kinhua pork, and the Kinhua pork 120g tenderloin & vegetable roll (¥2320) and oyster fry (¥3340) set were delicious. The Kinhua pork tenderloin was served with a special tonkatsu sauce in ground sesame, and the cabbage was served with a yuzu sauce with bonito flavor. The Kinhua pork from Hirata Ranch in Yamagata had a delicate texture and a gentle sweetness. The rice was made with Kyoto's Yatsudai Yubei's Fukujumai, with 20% brown rice, which was cooked deliciously, and the miso soup was also tasty. The gobo in the miso soup was a nice touch. We also had a vegetable roll wrapped in yuba, which had a unique texture with sticky yam. We both had seconds of miso soup and cabbage, and the meal ended with Hiroshima vegetables pickled in Katsukura style. For dessert, we had a dessert from Hokkaido.

This time, I visited "Meiyo Tonkatsu Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya Store" because I wanted to eat delicious tonkatsu. This tonkatsu restaurant serves Kyoto-style tonkatsu using healthy ingredients like tofu and yuba, which seems to attract a female clientele. I was surprised by the number of foreign customers, but the restaurant seemed popular, perhaps due to the delicious and healthy menu. The entrance looks like a restaurant in a department store. Inside, there are many table seats and about 10 counter seats. The menu is a bit hard to read, but the Kinkatsu pork loin katsu 170g (2,880 yen) caught my eye, so I ordered it. Look at this thick tonkatsu! You must be craving it now. The meat was thick yet tender and juicy. You can grind your own sesame and mix it with sauce. There are two types of sauce: tonkatsu sauce and rich sauce. The leftmost one is yuzu dressing for the salad. They offer unlimited refills of cabbage, miso soup, rice, and pickles, which is great! I had three refills of cabbage. If you ever visit Takashimaya, be sure to check out this place!

Katsukura has visited several stores, but I find the Takashimaya store to be relaxing. I ended up eating a lot of cabbage and rice. The tonkatsu here is refined and delicious. It's a popular place, so there is often a line. This is a must-visit store. I will come back again. I love tonkatsu at Katsukura. #Tonkatsu #Katsukura #PorkCutlet #ShrimpFry #Delicious #Satisfied #food #foodstagram #delicious #delistagrammer #tasty

⭐️5⭐️I want to go there regularly. I love it so much that I don't want to tell anyone about it. ⭐️4⭐️If someone asks for recommendations, I will introduce this place. I would like to go there if I have the chance. ⭐️3⭐️I might go again. ⭐️2⭐️I might refuse even if invited to go. ⭐️1⭐️I don't want to go. Personally, I do not recommend it. Limited time shrimp set meal! The big shrimp was delicious!! The chawanmushi (savory egg custard) was also delicious! #ShinjukuGourmet #ShinjukuCafe #ShinjukuLunch #Shinjuku #ShinjukuDate #shinjuku #shinjukucafe #신주쿠 #신주쿠맛집 #신주쿠카페 #TokyoGourmet #TokyoCafe #TokyoLunch #TokyoDate #Tokyo #TokyoTravel #Tokyo #TokyoTrip #tokyorestaurant #tokyocafe #도쿄 #도쿄여행 #도쿄맛집 #도쿄카페 #JapanTravel #EbiFry #ShrimpFry #ShrimpLover #ShrimpRecipe #WantToConnectWithShrimpLovers

This is my third visit. I ordered the Kinugawa pork fillet cutlet, pork loin cutlet, and vegetable wrapped in yuba. It's been a while since I last visited Katsukura, but the food is still delicious as always. I had extra rice and a generous serving of miso soup. I am very satisfied. Since the return of foreign tourists after the coronavirus, there is quite a line during lunchtime. I will have to come earlier next time. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered two servings of Jinhua pork loin (200g) for 3900 yen, as well as two servings of large shrimp cutlet and Jinhua pork loin cutlet (120g) for 3500 yen each. Additionally, I ordered vegetable yuba rolls, crab cream croquettes, and oyster fry separately, totaling 12,160 yen. I had been wanting to bring my daughter here for a while, so we decided to visit on a Sunday around 1pm. There was a full waiting area, but we were mainly here for the cutlets. The wait was not too bad as it moved fairly quickly. First, we ground sesame seeds in a mortar while waiting. I also enjoyed the pickles served in a jar. The shrimp and tonkatsu were delicious, and the rice and cabbage were also good. The miso soup had a pork broth base with added spiciness from mustard. Unfortunately, they did not allow us to take home any leftovers (similar to Takashimaya's policy, even though they offer bento boxes), so we made sure to finish everything. Overall, we had a satisfying meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

I went to "Katsukura" in the high-class dining zone on the 14th floor of Takashimaya in Shinjuku. There was no line when I went at 1:15 pm on a weekday, unlike the long lines on weekends. The atmosphere was very calm and sophisticated, fitting for the 14th floor of Takashimaya. The lunch menu ranges from 2,180 yen. I ordered the high-priced menu item, the Hitachi pork cutlet. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the food was delicious, although the price was quite high. The pork cutlet was thick and flavorful, with the option of free refills for cabbage and rice. The white rice served was delicious, and the miso soup was also good. The pork cutlet was nicely fried, although there was a slight lack of moisture in the lean parts. Overall, it was a good dining experience, although the price was on the higher side.

I was brought to this restaurant by an elderly person. I usually don't pay attention to places that cost over 2000 yen for a meal because I consider them expensive. However, the food here is really delicious. They use good oil, so it's not greasy at all and the coating is crispy and light. It's nice that you can grind your own sesame seeds. The shrimp fry is huge, unlike anything I've seen before, and very filling. As a big fan of shrimp, I absolutely loved it. This is now my favorite restaurant.

I finished my 3-day work shift and my wife finished her 4-day work shift last night, so we decided to treat our tired bodies to some nutrition at the tonkatsu restaurant "Katsukura" in Shinjuku Takashimaya. This place is known for its "Kinkatsu" pork from Yamagata, but when I compared it to domestic pork in the past, it didn't seem that different, so this time I prioritized quantity over quality and ordered the domestic pork loin katsu with a minced meat cutlet topping. The rice had brown rice mixed in, and the miso soup had a hint of spiciness (though hardly noticeable) which gave it a unique color. They provide a small mortar and sesame seeds to grind, and you mix tonkatsu sauce in to make a dipping sauce. The 160g pork loin katsu had a crispy coating and tender meat, making it very satisfying. The minced meat cutlet also paired well with the rich sauce provided, and the variety in flavors kept us from getting bored. Despite there being a more affordable tonkatsu restaurant downstairs, this place always seems to have more customers. This is a testament to the overall high rating it receives.

I have been going to this restaurant since the opening of Shinjuku Takashimaya, and I have always liked it. The customer service is always polite, and the staff pay attention to details. While waiting for my tonkatsu to be fried, I enjoy watching the efficient service provided to others. I like that you can choose the size of the meat for each tonkatsu. This time, I had the 120g loin cutlet. The meat is tender and not too fatty, making it easy to eat. The tonkatsu is delicious, and the cabbage is crunchy and fresh. They offer extra rice and miso soup, which may make the price a bit high, but I think it's reasonable. It may be difficult for women to ask for extra rice, though. I love the pickles that come out first. This time, I only asked for extra cabbage. The staff kindly offered to give me a bit more cabbage after I finished the first serving. However, this time, the miso soup was not the usual white miso soup, which was a bit disappointing.

Located on the top floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya, this tonkatsu restaurant always has long lines during lunchtime. The "Kinkaton" pork, known as the phantom pork, has a delicate sweetness and a crispy yet tender texture. Once you take a bite, you'll be hooked. - Location: 2 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station. - Crowdedness: I visited during lunchtime on a holiday. It is less crowded in the evening, but during lunchtime, be prepared to wait in line for about 15 to 45 minutes. - Recommended dish: "Kinkaton Fillet" (120g/¥2800). If it's your first time at Meidai Tonkatsu Katsukura, you must try the tonkatsu made with "Kinkaton" pork. The breading is crispy, and even those who are not fond of fatty meat will find the sweet fat easy to swallow. The meat is very tender, which explains the long lines. The jumbo-sized shrimp fry is also recommended for its plump and juicy texture, especially when paired with tartar sauce.

It's oyster season. I had a craving for oyster fry and decided to visit a restaurant called "Katsukura" in Shinjuku Takashimaya. There are several restaurants in Shinjuku that specialize in oyster fry, offering set meals or Western-style dishes that aim to fill you up with oysters. Most of them serve around 5-6 pieces per serving. While I can eat as many raw oysters as I want, I find that I get full quickly with cooked oysters, usually around 2-3 pieces. Today, I felt like having just one piece of oyster fry, which is why I chose this place. I appreciated that I could add oyster fry by the piece, so I ordered the seasonal dish "Kyoto Tonkatsu Bento - Nishiki Autumn". The main menu consists of a variety of side dishes served in a wooden box divided into six sections. Each dish is not large in portion but offers a unique selection that you don't often see in typical restaurants. The dishes include deliciously seasoned vegetables such as boiled spinach with mushrooms, crunchy seasonal spinach, white sesame tofu with a rich and smooth texture, pumpkin and black sesame tofu, and salmon and mushroom "Nanbanzuke". The main attraction is the pork cutlet, which is small but thick and juicy, with a crispy coating and a flavorful sauce on the side. The oyster fry was also delicious, with a thin layer of breadcrumbs and a plump oyster inside. The meal was accompanied by brown rice, miso soup with eggplant, Nameko mushrooms, fried tofu, and green onions, and unlimited shredded cabbage for refills. Everything was well-prepared, and I felt satisfied and happy. I enjoy the delicious food at tonkatsu specialty restaurants, but sometimes I prefer a more comfortable and well-rounded dining experience, especially when I'm in a particular mood like today. I am truly delighted with the overall experience at this restaurant.