[Tokyo Aoyama Gourmet - Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Main Store]

#Overseas travel If you want to experience the true essence of 'soft tonkatsu' in Tokyo, Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Main Store is a must-visit place. Since its establishment in 1965, it has been loved by countless tonkatsu lovers in Japan, and is still famous as a legendary restaurant with long lines. The main store, located in an alley in an upscale residential area in Aoyama, is a unique space that was originally a bathhouse and was renovated. The classic exterior and modern interior create a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere. The signature menu items are 'Hirekatsu Set' and 'Rosukatsu Set'. Hirekatsu, which is especially famous for its softness, is so tender that you can cut it with chopsticks without a knife, and the meat juice and flavor are exquisitely combined. The meat is made only of carefully selected Japanese pork, and the crispy batter is completely free of oil, so you can enjoy it without feeling burdened. The price range is 1,500-2,500 yen for a lunch set, and over 3,000 yen for dinner, but considering the carefully prepared high-quality dishes, friendly service, and the space where tradition and formality are combined, it is sufficiently satisfying. In addition, there are limited menus and seasonal special dishes that can only be tasted at the Aoyama main branch, so it goes beyond a simple tonkatsu restaurant and provides a Japanese-style formal dining experience. After eating, we recommend purchasing a sandwich or yokan with Meissen's signature sauce as a souvenir from the attached dessert corner. If you want to experience the tradition, class, and deep flavor of Tokyo, Meissen Aoyama main branch is the best choice. Address: 4-8-5, Shinmiya-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Phone number: 03-3470-0071 Opening hours: Lunch: 11:00~15:00 (last order 14:30) Dinner: 17:00~21:00 (last order 20:30) Closed: Open every day