Due to my job, I always travel to Tokyo from Canada(around 2-3 times a month in General) Thus, I tried lots of the beef Katsu dishes in town(franchise or local) This time, my local friend invited me to come to Gyukatsu 123 for lunch and telling me Gyukatsu 123 has good beef & service(it can be reflected by the long wait time and line up every day) On this past Sunday, we arrived 40mins before the shop open. We are the first on the line. However, the line-up starts in 10 mins after. Around 15mins before opening, the chef himself came out to take order in person one by one(that let you able to enjoy the fresh hot food right after you sat down) After a few bites of the beef(which are well cooked) I found out this is the BEST beef katsu I ever tried in Japan. Even though the famous Kyukatsu Kyoto京都勝牛 is can’t compare! Customer also can choose to heat(Not cook) the beef on the individual hot stone grill in front of the seat.(which I really not suggest, unless you took so long to finish your meal) Rice is mire chewable since it’s Barley rice *It’s FREE to refill However, the cabbage refill fee is ¥100(with fair amount) The meal also includes soup, sides dishes and dessert(mochi) which are also tasty. You should mix the grated yam with the rice to eat together. I ordered the Large size(260g) meal set which is ¥3060 Very good experience and highly suggest to arrive at least 30mins earlier(on weekends) to enter the basement for this tiny small eatery in the 1st round.

I can’t wait to go back Kyukatsu 123 on my next Tokyo trip in the next month.