Went here a few times, based on a trusted foodie's recommendation. A decorative, miniature ramen stand on their countertop. Before there were food trucks. The Men-Bei Ramen. Curry Ramen. Got the Umani Miso Ramen. Not sure what umani meant, but I think it is a misspelling of umami. The Men-Bei … Continue reading Men-Bei Ramen, Santa Clara
While staying at the Park Hyatt, I found out there was tonkatsu available in a lower floor. Had to check it out! I didn't understand why I was given a stick in a tray, so I asked the staff. Turns out you use it to mix the sauce into the bowl with seeds. … Continue reading Tonkatsu Saboten, Shinjuku
Our friend brought us here. This was the first place where I realized I understood nothing about Japanese addresses. We found it by the three pigs. She must know me well, as they have lots of good fried goodness. I like tonkatsu, and this was fried well. The pork cutlet was normal in flavor … Continue reading Katsuhei, Tsukiji
Since the restaurant was so good, I was curious about its to-go counter in the basement of a department store. The tonkatsu bento. I think it also had croquettes at the top left, I forget. Even gave us utensils and wet napkins; everything needed to eat on the go! Tonkatsu cutlets are available … Continue reading Tonkatsu Maisen, Part 2 (to go!), Lumine 1, Shibuya
I read about this place having good tonkatsu. The restaurant looks unassuming. On the menu, I noticed one page was devoted to black pig from some special location. It cost more than the usual pork cutlet, and it pretty much had one page all to itself. I ordered it. It came with a sweet plum … Continue reading Tonkatsu Maisen, Tokyu-Toyoko, Shibuya
