Tonkatsu Marushichi Ginza

First of all, do not buy a 300g menu if you are not VERY hungry. It is bigger than you think. And do not even think of adding extra rice or eggs on the 300g meat. I was very hungry and even with that stomach, I struggled finishing the Premium one without any extras. I was lucky to be the first in the line so I won't be able to talk about the waiting process. I chose the Premium. It was the 300g ribeye one. They served the meat in a bowl with rice and omlette on top of it. It was my first time eating pork in this way so I wasn't sure what to expect. Fried meat was too oily. It was hard to swallow. Also, the oil was drained into the omlette and rice making them hard to eat, too. Wasn't the best rice and eggs I had. Meat itself was fatty. That made it even worse. I'm note sure if it is about the cut I chose or a general problem. They serve miso soup. It was pretty tasty and helped me a lot with the oily/fatty meat. It was one of the saltiest miso that I tried and I liked it a lot. Definitely try eating the meat with a little bit of wasabi. Great taste I think. And it helps with the oil/fat factor. It was difficulty to finish all the foods. The place is nice. There are only 6 seats in this small restaurant. You may need to wait a bit. When your time comes close, they get your order and prepare it beforehand. After a few minutes you seat, your order is served. The place is nice and worth going for a try only. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food.

The restaurant has six seats. I came at 16:25 and was first in line. The rest of the first group filled by 16:40, so they took our orders and let us in a little early at around 16:50. The food came out at 17:00. By the time I left at 17:15, there was only one group to my surprise, so it seems like the queue is not too bad during the first hour of dinner time. For the amount of time that I waited, the food was fine (I would not wait longer than thirty minutes), but for the hype, I was a little let down. The crisp on the tonkatsu was done well, and the cuts were thick, but the taste was comparable to other tonkatsu places. I was also disappointed by the eggs because Japan is superior when it comes to eggs, but these were overcooked and a bit tasteless. I expected fluffier eggs. Overall, though, the meal was not bad, and the regular size (150g for ¥1500) was filling for me.

This restaurant has only six seats—yes, six. Not sixty. Not sixteen. Six. So unless you’re friends with time travelers or camped out since sunrise, expect a wait. I arrived at 10:21 a.m. and there were already five people ahead of us. That’s basically a full house. We had to wait for the second round at 11 like it was a Broadway show with pork chops. Speaking of pork chops—they were okay, but not exactly worth singing about. A bit too salty for my taste, and about 35–40% of it was fat. I ended up performing surgery at the table, carving out all the fat like a picky butcher on a diet. If you’re into salty, fatty cuts, you might love it. If not, bring a knife—and some patience.

Went there alone on a friday night, reached 5:45pm. They sit you by batches, 6 in a batch because there are only 6 seats. Waited for 45mins. The food was nice but do not think my wife would like it as it taste like a big pork belly (without the skin) rather than loin or tenderloin. Might be too oily for some. I ordered the premium one with extra eggs. My neighbour ordered the same and he did not finish while i barely did, so it quite big for some.

Queued for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and I can say it was absolutely worth the wait. The place only has six seats, which explains the longer waiting time, the only drawback I can point out. I ordered the regular katsudon, which came with Japanese pickles and miso soup. I’d recommend going for the regular size if you plan on visiting other spots to eat and explore, as it’s filling but not overwhelming. If you want a bigger portion, you can go for the next size up. They don’t sell beverages, but they provide complimentary cold tea, which was refreshing. I had my doubts at first, but the food completely won me over. The cutlet had a beautiful golden crust that stayed crisp, with the pork inside still juicy and tender. The egg was soft and creamy, cooked just enough to hold the dish together without losing its texture. The miso soup was light but well-balanced, and the pickles gave a clean, sharp contrast that cut through the richness of the katsudon. They also have condiments on the counter like tonkatsu sauce, wasabi, togarashi spice, and other seasonings if you want to adjust the flavors. Overall, I highly recommend coming here, but plan to arrive early since the queue can be up to 1.5 hours. Special thanks to Ibuki-san for the excellent hospitality and for making the experience so welcoming. I’ll definitely be back on my next visit.

Was an incredible meal, the staff were so lovely and took our order while we were lining up, they also provided water which was so nice. The food was amazing we for the regular size which was a perfect amount, was so crunchy, fresh which so much flavour, one of our favourite meals in Tokyo, the wait was so worth it! The Japanese pickles were so yum! just be prepared for a bit of a wait, as they only have space for 6 people.

Incredible. A must visit. My favorite meal and the best dining experience in Japan during my visit. It’s a well-oiled machine. They open at 11am. Get there early, they have 6 seats. They started letting people in 15 minutes early because of the line. The drink served to start the experience perfectly sets you up for the meal to come. The meal itself was out of this world. So immensely good, so perfectly fried and juicy. I put the wasabi and the sweet soy sauce on every bite of pork. Just when you’re feeling full eat some of the pickles, have a sip of miso soup, and dive back in to the bowl. The total time in restaurant was probably 18 minutes. It was an orchestra. Everything I’ve ever wanted from a restaurant. Lastly, the value for what you get is mind-boggling. $10???! Wild. Thank you for my favorite meal in Japan!

Read about these locations on IG and had to try it! Ginza location had a line wait about an hour but food was definitely worth it! The regular portion was very fulfilling and 😋 Only advise is to get here early so as to not have to wait.