Aji No Tonkatsu Maruichi - Japan

The best experiences are not always about visiting famous places or eating at Michelin-starred restaurants. In this small restaurant, we not only ate like kings but were treated like royalty. The owner goes out of his way for his foreign customers, ensuring they have the best culinary experience possible. He will often seat you at the bar before a table so you can see firsthand how he works. He serves the best cuts and even shows you how to enjoy the best tonkatsu: with a touch of Japanese mustard, a squeeze of lemon, and a generous drizzle of homemade tonkatsu sauce, a secret recipe of the house. In short, a top-notch restaurant with a host who goes above and beyond in his work.

The best dining experiences don't always come from visiting well-known establishments or Michelin-starred restaurants. In this small place, we not only eat like royalty, but we are treated as such. The owner goes above and beyond for his international clientele, aiming to provide the ultimate culinary experience. He may even seat you at the bar before taking you to your table, wanting you to witness firsthand how he operates. Expect to be served only the finest cuts and to be taught how to savor the best tonkatsu: with a hint of Japanese mustard, a drizzle of lemon, and a generous serving of his secret homemade tonkatsu sauce. In summary, a top-notch local spot with a host who takes pride in his craft.