You know tonkatsu, the deep-fried breaded pork cutlet that is a Japanese staple; meet gyūkatsu, the deep-fried breaded beef cutlet and currently much…

With 11 stores in Tokyo (and over 20 stores nationwide), Gyukatsu Motomura is famous for its teishoku set meals, somehow managing to dish up Japan’s prized wagyu beef cutlets alongside rice, soup, shredded cabbage, pickles and a variety of sauces for around ¥1,300. No wonder there are often long queues outside each store, everyone hoping for their turn to enjoy this deep-fried, marbled delicacy. But here’s the part where eating alone might even become your secret weapon; being seated as a single diner is often quicker than as a group, and since each table has its own grill for cooking the meat to your preference you’ll get to create the exact wagyu experience that you want.

With over 20 stores nationwide, Gyukatsu Motomura has been considered one of the best lunch Shibuya travelers have been raving about, and has taken a chief role in providing satisfying teishoku meals to residents and foreign visitors alike. A teishoku set meal is a regular feature of most Japanese restaurants, consisting of a main dish, rice, soup, and pickles or other side vegetables. At Gyukatsu Motomura, you can have a 130g wagyu beef cutlet with a variety of sauces on the side, dark miso soup, a generous helping of shredded cabbage, and unlimited Japanese rice; all for the price of 1,300 JPY!

$ – You can find this chain of gyukatsu restaurants in practically every neighborhood of Tokyo, so do a google maps search to find one near you if you want to enjoy their delicious deep-fried wagyu beef cutlets. You’re likely to find a wait, but it’s worth it for this super affordable way to enjoy crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside gyukatsu that you can finish cooking to your liking on a hot stone. Once you’ve had your fill of wagyu beef, check out my guides on where to eat pork tonkatsu, ramen, and udon.

Gyukatsu Motomura (牛かつ もと村) | CUISINE: Japanese / Beef Katsu | COST: Inexpensive, ¥;1200 (about $10 USD) for the basic set lunch menu | LOCATION: Multiple locations, we visited the larger Shibuya restaurant. | DESCRIPTION: Tiny shop serving only one menu item: beef katsu. I love when restaurants or chefs specialize in one thing and do it very well, which was definitely the case with Gyukatsu Motomura.

As written in the restaurant’s name, they sell ‘gyukatsu’ or bread-crumb breaded beef cutlet and then deep-fried while still maintain medium-rare on the inside. The beef cutlet comes in a set meal with cabbage, potato salad, pickles, barley rice, miso soup, and grated yam (additional). The set meal is available in 3 options of portion, 100gr, 130gr, and 260gr.

Last but not least, sink your teeth into the indulgent world of Gyukatsu (breaded and deep-fried beef cutlet) at Gyukatsu Motomura. This tiny restaurant is a carnivore’s paradise, serving mouthwatering katsu made from high-quality beef. The panko-crusted cutlets are fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer and juicy interior.

Gyukatsu: Breaded and deep-fried beef cutlet, often served with a side of tangy sauce. If you're fond of tonkatsu, a popular pork-based dish, you should definitely give its beef variation a try. This dish involves deep-fried breaded beef, which is served with a side of cabbage, barley rice, miso soup, potato salad, and pickles.

One of Japanese dish you have eat visiting japan is Gyukatsu. It is because you can easily find good sushi or tonkatsu or ramen in anywhere in the world. But it is not easy to find a good Gyukatsu especially with reasonable price.

1️⃣ Gyūkatsu Motomura This is a must try if you are in Tokyo!. They also have outlets in Osaka & Fukuoka which will definitely be less crowded. The Tokyo outlets are always crowded so I recommend going at non-peak timings to

For something different, try gyukatsu (deep-fried beef cutlet) at Gyukatsu Motomura. This late-night eatery offers tender and juicy beef cutlets that are perfect for satisfying your post-club cravings.

As its name suggests, Gyukatsu Motomura is a katsu restaurant located in the heart of Shibuya. This isn’t your regular ol’ katsu though.