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Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers)Akihabara Station5 min walk

Marugo

丸五

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Thick-cut loin katsu slow-cooked at low temperature, best enjoyed first with salt — a tonkatsu restaurant established in 1975

  • Thick-cut Premium loin katsu
  • Moist, thick-cut Premium fillet katsu
  • Slow-fried at low temperature
  • Best enjoyed first with salt
  • Popular restaurant with lines expected
  • Easy to visit alone
  • Free refills of rice and cabbage
  • Long-established restaurant founded in 1975

Founded in 1975 and just a few minutes' walk from Akihabara Station, Marugo is a long-established tonkatsu restaurant that often has a line forming before opening. Its signature dishes are the thick-cut Premium loin katsu and Premium fillet katsu, which are deliberately fried at low temperature for a long time, resulting in a thick yet tender and juicy texture. Many recommend tasting the sweetness of the fat with salt first, then moving on to sauce. The fried shrimp, made with natural banana shrimp, is also praised for its firm, plump texture that pairs well with the house-made tartar sauce. Pickled shallots and pickled plums on the table serve as palate cleansers, and both rice and cabbage can be refilled once each. A thoughtful touch is the warm jasmine tea served as guests finish their meal. The first floor is centered around counter seating and is entirely non-smoking, making it suitable both for solo diners and for visits with family or friends.

Details

Cuisine
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Address
1-8-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区外神田1-8-14

Nearest station
Phone
03-3255-6595
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
34 seats

1st floor: Counter seating for 6, Table seating for 2 persons x 2

  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Service charge
None
Dress code
None
Opened
1975

Opening hours

Mon–TueClosed
Wed–Sun
  • 11:30–15:00Last order 14:00
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 20:00
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Open for lunch

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1-8-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区外神田1-8-14

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