Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan｜Matsuya

The Roast Katsu lunch menu was Very good. I don't eat rice so I asked to not have it, this was no problem, and in fact they reduced the price of the meal by 100 yen. I come again for sure.

I frequented this cozy place for a year. Its only employee is the owner who is a wonderful lady who loves to chat. She will tell you about her grandchildren and discuss current events streaming from the TV in the corner. If you come here, it’s a great chance to practice your Japanese. Now, setting the experience aside, her tonkatsu is arguably the best I’ve ever had. The lunch special is around 700 yen and you get SO MUCH! Soup, rice, cabbage salad and a big cutlet. Her sauce is THE SAUCE. Also she makes a new special side daily. It ranges from curry to tofu or natto. It depends on what she feels like making that day. Give her a visit!

For lunch, I had the fillet tonkatsu set meal! It was a very delicious fillet cutlet, just my favorite! Desired meat thickness (thick) Fried to your liking (perhaps cooked slowly and slowly at a slightly lower temperature, until crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and golden brown) Not only was the tonkatsu delicious, but the atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice. The interaction with the regulars, who may be from the neighborhood, made me feel at ease, even though it was my first time visiting the store. Next to the seasonings, there were small packets of furikake in various flavors, which was a nice touch.