Two weeks ago, I made a reservation through Omakase and revisited this place for the first time in five years on Sunday at 5:30 PM!!This is a reservation-only tonkatsu restaurant!!Be careful, as you cannot dine here without a reservation!!Reservations can be made on the Omakase site every Sunday at noon!◆ Tabelog rating: an astonishing '4.24'⚫︎ Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for 10 consecutive years from 2017 to 2026⚫︎ Ranked 2nd in the national tonkatsu Tabelog ranking out of 6,990⚫︎ Ranked 1st in the Tokyo tonkatsu Tabelog ranking out of 1,209⚫︎ Received the Tabelog Bronze award from 2021 to 2026⚫︎ Selected as one of the top 100 restaurants in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2026The expectations are skyrocketing!I ordered the loin katsu and upgraded to cheese mille-feuille katsu for an additional JPY 100.For the second round, I had shabu-briyan katsu.For the third round, I had chicken katsu and menchi katsu.For the fourth round, I had rib roast katsu for an additional JPY 2,100!There are three types of sauce:(1) Sweet chili sauce(2) Honey mustard(3) Spice saltRefills for rice, cabbage, and tonjiru are JPY 200 each!I refilled my rice once for JPY 200!!Course price: JPY 9,500 + cheese mille-feuille katsu upgrade JPY 100 + additional rib roast katsu JPY 2,100 + rice refill JPY 200!Total: JPY 11,900◆ Course content list① Assorted appetizers② Loin katsuCharacterized by its white coating, which is carefully fried at a low temperature!!One bite reveals a crispy, light texture followed by the juicy umami of the meat and the sweetness of high-quality fat filling your mouth—absolutely delicious!!③ Cheese mille-feuille katsuWith layers of pork, it’s so tender that you can cut it with chopsticks!!The richness and flavor of the cheese oozing out perfectly complement the juicy meat juices of the pork—simply the best!!④ Shabu-briyan katsuUsing the rare central part of the tenderloin, which can only be obtained in small quantities from one pig!!It’s astonishingly tender, requiring no chewing, and the high-quality, juicy meat juices that fill your mouth are irresistible!!⑤ Chicken katsuThanks to a unique technique of cooking at low temperatures, the usually dry chicken breast is surprisingly moist and fluffy—so delicious!!The quality is beyond what you’d expect from chicken breast!!⑥ Menchi katsuOne bite reveals a crispy coating, and the pork is cooked to a perfect medium-rare, releasing a burst of flavorful juices in your mouth—absolutely amazing!!It’s pure bliss!!⑦ Additional rib roast katsu for JPY 2,100Fried slowly at a low temperature, it’s crispy without feeling heavy from the oil!!One bite of the astonishingly thick rib roast katsu releases the rich meat juices unique to the brand of pork, with a perfect balance of moist red meat flavor and the sweetness of high-quality fat—truly shocking in its deliciousness!!This is a quality from another dimension!!I couldn’t stop eating rice because it was so good!!⑧ Banana pound cakeA cake fried with the breadcrumbs used for the white tonkatsu mixed into the batter!!The breadcrumbs are lightly fried, enhancing the rich sweetness and flavor of the ripe bananas—delicious!!◆ Overall evaluationTotal amount: JPY 11,900The tonkatsu course features top-quality brand pork with exceptional freshness, making for an incredibly delicious experience that left me very satisfied!You can enjoy various types of tonkatsu in small portions, so it’s completely enjoyable even without alcohol!The low-temperature frying technique truly maximizes the flavor of the brand pork, which is remarkable!The quality of each dish is from another dimension!The staff provided impeccable service and hospitality, leaving no room for complaints!I was blown away by the ultimate loin katsu, ranked number one in the Tokyo tonkatsu Tabelog! It was truly moving!If you come to Asagaya, this is definitely a must-visit restaurant!!I’m so glad I came!I’ll be back!It was a great meal!
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