The area surrounding Shimbashi Station is densely populated with varied, affordable dining options catering to the large number of salarymen working nearby.

Staying in this area during visits to Tōkyō has become something of a routine, given its extensive amenities, central location, and convenient connections both across the city and to the airport.

Ebi, Hire, Rosu Katsu Teishoku (¥1080)

This set included two ebi fry, one hire-katsu, and an 80 g rosu-katsu.

The rosu-katsu, with its marbled layers of fat, was noticeably juicier than the hire-katsu. While hire-katsu is typically regarded as the more premium cut—requiring higher quality meat to avoid drying out during frying—this version, though tender, lacked the succulence of the rosu. Both cuts, however, featured a crisp, golden exterior that gave way to moist meat within.

The ebi fry were excellent: crunchy on the outside and plump and juicy inside, demonstrating the proper balance expected of a well-executed ebi fry. The accompanying tartare sauce was creamy with a slight tang and subtle crunch from finely chopped pickles. The fresh salad added further textural contrast and helped cut through the richness of the fried items, particularly when paired with the tangy ponzu dressing.

Ebi Rosu Katsu Teishoku (¥890)

This set included two ebi fry and an 80 g rosu-katsu, essentially a smaller version of the earlier dish, but equally well executed.

Both set meals came with a generously portioned, nourishing tonjiru, filled with slices of pork, potato, carrot, daikon, konnyaku, and spring onion.

The side of pickled bamboo shoots (menma) added a pleasing, savoury crunch.

In summary, these meals offered excellent value, well-balanced textures, and a satisfying level of quality. A highly reliable choice in a convenient location—worth returning to.

Katsuya is located at 1F New Shinbashi Building, 2-16 Chome-1 Shimbashi, Minato City, Tōkyō 105-0004, Japan.