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My first time having Japanese tonkatsu and this place blew my mind! There was a line we had to wait in which was very common in Japan for a lot of places but th... read more My first time having Japanese tonkatsu and this place blew my mind! There was a line we had to wait in which was very common in Japan for a lot of places but this line moved fairly fast. We talked to some locals in line and they said a lot of locals come here which excited us more. The tonkatsu was juicy at the same time very light with a awesome crust. They have sauce for you to put over the tonkatsu which complimented it even further! I highly recommend for anyone in Tokyo looking for a delicious tonkatsu place!

Misen is a popular restaurant for a reason! The pork is incredibly tender and the sides are all delicious. There is usually a long line, but I came in at an odd... read more Misen is a popular restaurant for a reason! The pork is incredibly tender and the sides are all delicious. There is usually a long line, but I came in at an odd time of 3 pm and was seated right away. When you sit down, you are served a cup of delicious black tea and a cup of soup. Just a heads up for tourists, you will need to ask for a cup of water. I ordered the kurobuta tonkatsu with fried oysters and substituted the miso soup for tonjiru (pork soup) for an additional ¥140. It was so good! The kurobuta filet was smaller than I expected, but it was tender and tasty, and the oysters were fresh and plump. There are different sauces in front of your seat, including a sweet sauce, a savory sauce, a chili sauce, and a sesame sauce. If you order the fried oysters, they come with a sweeter tartar sauce. I highly recommend trying the savory sauce and sesame sauce. The tonjiru soup was also amazing! You can get unlimited refills of cabbage and rice, and refills of soup are available as well, though if you have tonjiru you can only refill the miso soup. However, the miso soup is delicious and packed with seaweed, so it's definitely worth trying both.

While going to a hair salon, I asked the hairdresser what restuarant she recommended, and she mentioned this restaurant! They are known for their tonkotsu, and... read more While going to a hair salon, I asked the hairdresser what restuarant she recommended, and she mentioned this restaurant! They are known for their tonkotsu, and they have so many options. They have regular tonkotsu, curry, sashimi, shabu, expensive cuts of tonkotsu options, and more options. For tonkotsu, they also ask if you want the loin or fillet. I got the curry tonkotsu twice, and the tonkotsu is one of the best I ever had. It's super crispy and tender and pairs well with the curry. You can also see them making them when you walk in. There is a wait though, but even when the line looks long during lunch hour, the longest I have waited was 25 minutes. They also have a small stand for takeout if you do not want to wait! Overall, I definitely recommend this place if you are in Shibuya; it is one of the best tonkotsu I ever had!

We came across this place while exploring the area and so glad we found it. Enjoyed the Tonkatsu and it was some of the best I've had. read more We came across this place while exploring the area and so glad we found it. Enjoyed the Tonkatsu and it was some of the best I've had.

I'm back at Maisen's once again to indulge in their delicious pork tonkatsu. Their juicy pork cutlets never fail to impress me whenever I'm in Tokyo. It's the p... read more I'm back at Maisen's once again to indulge in their delicious pork tonkatsu. Their juicy pork cutlets never fail to impress me whenever I'm in Tokyo. It's the perfect spot for a meal after a day of shopping in the Harajuku area. lol