Maisen: the Best Tonkatsu Restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo

Tonkatsu (deep fried breaded pork cutlet) is one of most popular Japanese dishes. Maisen (まい泉) is a long established Tonkatsu restaurant since 1965, and has over 30 stores in Japan and abroad today. Maisen serves a variety of high quality Tonkatsu dishes and remains as the top Tonkatsu restaurant in Japan.

The main restaurant of Maisen is located in Aoyama, near Shibuya district with the historic interior. Besides the restaurant menu, Maisen also offers catering services and takeaway bento boxes. The Tonkatsu sandwich (Katsu Sando) is one of the most popular takeaway food in the country!

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How to reach: 5 mins walk from Omotesando station A2 Exit

Hours: 11:00~22:45

Budget: Lunch 1,000 JPY~/Dinner 2,000 JPY~

Genre: Tonkatsu

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