Marugo Tonkatsu | Akihabara Must-Eat, Menu, Access, and Japanese Audio Ordering

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Published: 2026年10月11日50 views

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Marugo Tonkatsu Features | Akihabara Tonkatsu Specialty Shop

For those geeks treasure hunting in Akihabara, are you tired and need to recharge to continue your battle in this sacred land? Head over to the Tonkatsu Tabelog Hyakumeiten shop, Marugo, to replenish your energy with delicious deep-fried pork cutlets.

Marugo’s pork is never chosen at random; it is carefully selected from about 20 brands of pork to find the highest quality available at the time. Notably, the frying oil is a strictly proportioned blend of 9 parts corn salad oil and 1 part sesame oil, allowing every bite of tonkatsu to carry a light, aromatic quality.

Each piece of pork is coated in low-sugar fresh breadcrumbs and slow-fried at a low temperature, perfectly preserving the tenderness of the meat. With one bite, the crispy crust and succulent meat meld in your mouth, and the sweetness of the fat instantly fills your palate, leaving you intoxicated. Accompanied by cabbage with shiso leaves and a rich, aromatic red miso soup, the overall combination is impeccable.

If you think all tonkatsu is the same, you are sorely mistaken. At Marugo, every detail—the pork, the oil, and the frying technique—is meticulously refined to present a unique flavor. In a blind survey by “おとなの週末,” Marugo was discovered as one of the most recommended gourmet spots in Akihabara.

A special recommendation is Marugo’s “特ロースかつ (Special Loin Tonkatsu),” which uses Hirata Farm’s Hiraboku Sangenton pork. It is sweet, juicy, and has a springy texture, praised for being “sweet, springy, and full of bite.” Furthermore, they offer free rice refills, allowing diners to enjoy the meal to their heart’s content.

Ordering the “特ロースかつ (Special Loin Tonkatsu)” and “特ヒレかつ (Special Fillet Tonkatsu)” a la carte, both are cooked at low temperatures, resulting in a light golden crust with a slightly pink center. The Special Loin Tonkatsu has moderate fat and a refreshing taste, while the Special Fillet Tonkatsu is thick, firm, and juicy; I personally prefer the latter.

Not only is the tonkatsu delicious, but the side dishes—red miso soup, thick-sliced cucumber pickles, and shredded cabbage salad with shiso, paired with a lemon-scented sesame dressing—are refreshing and tasty. Finally, the shop provides fragrant jasmine tea, making the overall dining experience perfect. The service staff is all smiles, making one feel right at home.

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Excuse me

すみません

Menu, please!

メニューをください！

Order, please

注文、お願いします

This one, please

これ、お願いします

Thank you for the meal

ごちそうさまでした

Water, please

お水、お願いします

How do I eat this?

どうやって食べますか？

A small plate, please

小皿、お願いします

May I take a photo?

寫真、いいですか？

Excuse me, please change the grill net.

すみません、網を替えてください

Check, please

お會計、お願いします

Where do I pay?

支払いはどこですか？

How much is it?

いくらですか？

Can I use a credit card?

クレジットカードは使えますか？

I will pay in cash

現金で支払います

May I have the receipt, please?

領収書をお願いします。

Marugo Menu and Japanese Audio

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Special Tenderloin Cutlet

特ヒレかつ

Special Loin Cutlet

特ロースかつ

Tenderloin Cutlet Set Meal

ヒレかつ定食

Includes rice, red miso soup, and pickles

Loin Cutlet Set Meal

ロースかつ定食

Includes rice, red miso soup, and pickles

Fried Young Chicken Set Meal

若鳥かつ定食

Includes rice, red miso soup, and pickles

Kushikatsu (Deep-fried Skewers)

串かつ

Wild Sea Tiger Shrimp

天然シータイガー海老

Assortment

盛合せ

Two fillets, two shrimp

Sauteed Tenderloin

ヒレソテー

Loin Saute

ロースソテー

Ginger Pork Loin

ロース生姜焼

Set Menu

セットメニュー

Upgrade to set meal

Includes rice, red miso soup, and pickles

Cooked Rice

御飯

Red Miso Soup

赤だし

Chilled Tomato

冷しとまど

Premium Pickles

上新香

Soaked Onion

さらし玉まねぎ

Jellied Meat

肉よせ

Braised Pork Belly

角煮

Drinks

Bottled Beer

瓶ビール

Large

大

Small

小

Draft Beer

生ビール

Medium

中

Small

小

Premium Sake

特級酒

Cider

サイダー

Oolong Tea

ウーロン茶

Juice

ジュース

Coke

コーラ

Akihabara Tonkatsu “Marugo”: Shop Information

Budget: Approx. 1,000–1,999 JPY (official label); user reviews average approx. 2,000–3,999 JPY
Category: Tonkatsu (とんかつ)
Phone：03-3255-6595
Reservations: Not accepted
Business Hours：
- Wed–Sun: 11:30–15:00 (Last order 14:00), 17:00–21:00 (Last order 20:00)
- Mon, Tue: Closed
Closed Days: Every Monday and Tuesday (Business hours and closed days may change; please confirm with the shop before departing)
Address: 1-8-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Access：
- JR Sobu Line/Yamanote Line/Keihin-Tohoku Line “Akihabara Station” Electric Town Exit, approx. 4-minute walk
- Toei Subway Shinjuku Line “Ogawamachi Station” Exit A3, approx. 5-minute walk
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line “Awajicho Station” Exit 3, approx. 5-minute walk
- Others: Ochanomizu Station Hijiribashi Exit approx. 10 minutes, Suehirocho Station Exit 3 approx. 10 minutes, Akihabara Station Tsukuba Express Exit A2/Hibiya Line Exit 2 approx. 10 minutes (approx. 376 meters from Akihabara Station)
Child-friendly: Yes (infants, preschool children, and elementary students are all welcome); there is a “No Strollers” sign outside the shop
Payment: Cash only (credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments not accepted)
Smoking/Non-smoking: Entirely non-smoking