Katsudon-ya Zuicho

I was hopeful, eager even as I patiently wait in line. However, from my experience, this store may appear to be overly hyped. I went there at 10:50am and luckily 7th in queue. The store can accommodate 8 at a time, which means I was part of the first batch to sit. They started calling us in by 11:20am, which means total wait time is 30 minutes. The food paled compared to what I expected. The katsu was thin, although crisp and rightly flavored. The sauce was savory sweet with hint of smokiness, but the egg failed to complement it. Perhaps it was the saltiness of it, and overly fried texture that contrasted with the already crispy meat. Flavors and textures lack harmony. I tasted simpler less hyped stores that served better katsudon. Overall, it’s still pretty decent. However, with its price and hype, I’m not sure whether to give it a recommendation. If you have luxury of time and money, still give it a try!

Ayyyyy. Special thanks to the hard working team for this amazing meal. Absolutely the best katsu don we had during our trip to Tokyo. We also felt we got lucky as there was no line when we went in, maybe because it was raining. It is a one meal restaurant. Small place. The only seats available are by the serving bar. Definitely a bang for your buck. It is special, tucked away places like this that make your trip unforgettable.

Hole in the wall find! They do one thing, and do it right. Rice, size of your choosing with no additional costs, egg, and tonkotsu pork. Topped with a light sweet curry sauce, simply delicious. bottom of the pork got a bit soggy though because of the egg below. What an experience, highly recommend! We arrived at around 12:00 and got a reservation for 13:45.

SO DAMN GOOD from start to finish. Arguably the best meal I’ve had in Japan on this trip (and I’ve had quite a number of S-tier experiences). Humbly run by an senior couple, it feels like there’s a dedication to their food and craft as they could definitely expand given the demand, but keeping the store small probably ensures quality and allows them to be hands-on with every bowl they serve. Respect!

I've been waiting months for this meal. It lived up to all of the hype! We got there at around 10:50 am because I knew the lines would start early. By 11:15 there were about 20 people in line. The people inside were extremely nice and had smiles on their faces. They let us in a little early since they were ready. Super small spot (only 8 chairs)with one item on the menu, when its one meal with lines you know they have perfected said meal. THIS IS A CASH ONLY SPOT. It was worth the wait in the cold and honestly its so cheap. 1500 yen and 100 yen for an extra egg which I highly recommend for the perfect ratio. I knew it was gonna be good so my fatass ordered 2. Again super friendly staff and the best meal we've had so far. By the time we left which was around 11:40 there was a huge line down the street. 10/10 would absolutely insist you go here if you're in the area!! Thanks again for hosting and the warm meal!

Waited in a line for 30-45 minutes, the inside sits like 8 people and very tight together, the guy running the line sits in the doorway. It’s very get in get out feel, only one dish….The katsu was pretty thin and the flavor was sweet like maple syrup involved with sauce. I thought it was really pretty average and would skip, because of the line and overall situation. I thought I was about to eat something excellent. Nice people just giving my honest opinion :)

Really delicious meal! Yes, it was the best katsu don I’ve ever had, but the meal feels rushed so I give it 4 stars instead of 5. If you want a sit down dinner for 1+ hours then go somewhere else. If you want to taste something really delicious and don’t mind being in & out in less than 20 minutes then come here. There’s only 1 food item on the menu (katsu don), they take your order on the line so it’s ready when you take a seat. It’s served with delicious broth soup and a small tea. The staff is very nice and it has about 8 seats in the restaurant. You sit in front of the kitchen and watch them cook while you eat. It’s about $10 USD per person if you get the base meal.

Good food, but you do feel like you have to eat fast since there are 8 seats and there is always a line outside. Cash only is quite a drawback. Service is friendly and the customizations to your food is taken in the line already, so when you sit you get your food immediately. Worth checking it out.