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Is Maisen (Aoyama) worth it in a day?

DependsIn a day

Maisen (Aoyama) is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.

Allow About 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Comfort-food Tokyo at its best — golden, crunchy katsu with shredded cabbage and rice in a cheerful, accessible setting. A reliable, mid-range crowd-pleaser.

Price
Moderate (set menus around lunch and dinner)
Time
About 45 minutes to 1 hour
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Maisen (Aoyama) worth it…
How we verified
  • Serving tonkatsu since 1965; the Aoyama main branch occupies a converted former public bathhouse, with the upstairs dining room in the old changing room. · trulytokyo.com
  • Signature is the kurobuta (black/Berkshire pork) katsu; the meat is tenderized by patting before breading and uses house-baked breadcrumbs. · tinyurbankitchen.com
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