Imakatsu
📍 Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 4-chōme−12−５ フェニキア ルクソス １階
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Google: 4.4 • TripAdvisor: 4.5
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Imakatsu, located in the vibrant heart of Tokyo, Japan, is a must-visit for katsu lovers. Known for its exceptional tonkatsu and various katsu options, this cozy restaurant has garnered rave reviews from both locals and tourists alike. The atmosphere is intimate, accommodating about 20 diners, making it perfect for small groups or solo visits. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring that your meal arrives promptly, even during busy hours when lines can form outside. With a solid 4.4 rating on Google and a 4.5 on TripAdvisor, Imakatsu is recognized for its perfect balance of crispiness and juiciness in every dish, and it offers complimentary rice and cabbage salad refills, enhancing the dining experience. It truly embodies the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine in a casual yet delightful setting.
Signature Dishes
- •Tonkatsu (pork cutlet)
- •Assorted katsu variety
- •Chicken katsu
- •Crab cream croquette
- •Hire (fillet) katsu
- •Katsu Scottish egg
- •Seafood katsu
Overall rating 4.4 / 5 (1,405 reviews)
Google: 4.4 (1357 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (48 reviews)
Customer Reviews
This will be the place I measure all my future Katsu meals against. The meal was very very good. Keep in mind that taste is subjective, but for me, this is the perfection of crispiness, juiciness, and flavor. We didn't wait in line at all, but I think that was luck. While we ate, it looked like about 10-15 people queued up outside waiting to get that Katsu goodness, and it might have only got worse after that. The staff was pleasant and the food was served pretty quick. It took a little bit to get the bill, but that is barely mentionable, as the rest of everything was amazing.
Wow this was amazing! We lined up for maybe 20mins on a weekday around 6:45pm but it was well worth the wait. The restaurant is quite small so probably best to go with a small group of 2-4. I got an assorted katsu variety and it was amazinggg, the batter was light and the meats were soft and juicy. Not too greasy at all. One set is the perfect amount for one person. Free refills for rice and cabbage salad. Highly recommend and would come again!
The wait was definitely worth it! We ordered the meal set with tonkatsu, which came with rice, pickles, miso soup, and a complimentary cabbage salad. Also an egg that was great with a very tasty sauce. Everything was delicious! I can't wait to go back ASAP!
We had tried to try this place many times but there was usually we a line. We went on a random weeknight and were able to get a table. I now know why this place is so popular – it is really good. My partner tried crab cream croquette and the katsu Scottish egg and menchiktsu (diced up meat) set, and I had the hire (fillet) katsu. Everything was delicious – they clearly the use high quality pork. They also have a chicken breast katsu that looks really good for those who do not eat pork. If I can get a table, I will go again. Service was very prompt and polite and the atmosphere is a typical Japanese (pretty tight on the inside).