Tonkatsu Marushichi Ginza

I’ve been wanting to try this place, but just like most popular restaurants in Tokyo—the line is notorious and the wait time is long because the space is small. I believe they can only seat 6 people at a time. I made it on this trip since I was already in the area and thought I could start lining up at 10:30 am. I didn’t make the first batch, but they were let in as early as 10:50 am with everyone’s order already ready. They did the same to us which is actually very efficient. I got the regular Yaki-katsudon which was $9 USD! Amazing price for the quality. I was a little bit nervous that the thicker cut of tonkatsu might be chewy, but theirs is soft and had some good fat into it. I personally still like my cut on the thinner side but they gave justice to this. The egg was soft and fluffy and the glaze they have was very delicious! Such a good meal and worth the value.

Queued up at around 1030 on a Tuesday - was the 4th person in line for opening. Ended up getting to walk in a little early at 1050! Ordered the Premium set menu, highly recommend to put some of the wasabi on to help cut through the richness of the pork. Crispy outside, and it might have been one of the most tender pieces of tonkatsu that I can remember. Pickles and miso soup were both quite tasty! Loved it!

Best Tonkatsu ever! We waited for about an hour since they can only accommodate six people at a time, and we arrived around 12:30 PM. But honestly, that made the restaurant feel more exclusive—and I think it helps them maintain the quality of their food. The serving size was just right, and their tonkatsu was perfect! Definitely worth the wait and worth the price!

We got there 30 Minutes before Opening, when they opend there was a line of 50 People behind us. They have space for six at a time, so yes you have long waiting times! But it is 100% worth it, will trvel to tokio again just for that! The staff was as friendly as everywhere in Tokio, the ambiente with the Jazz Music is a perfect fit and the food is incedible. It is simple but rich in flavor and you get a very nice meal for a low price! 10/10 recommend (no vegan or vegetarian option, just saying)

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.

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.

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.