Probably not the healthiest of all choices, but this is a must for pork and shrimp-katsu lovers. Conveniently located in the Roppongi Hills shopping mall, Katsukara boasts of a swanky décor with its long polished wooden tables, but despite its lavish appearance, the food will not disappoint your budget or your taste buds. The dishes range from 1250 to 2500 yen depending on which meal you choose.

The pork katsus vary in price depending on the quality of meat, or basically the fat content of the meat. Interestingly, the more marbled the pork, the better quality it is. I recommend indulging a bit and getting the highest quality – I promise you the tenderest piece of pork you will ever bite into. You can also choose between the giant ebi(shrimp) or the four prawn katsus, which are also high on my list of dining experiences in Japan.

All the meals are accompanied with a sesame seed dipping sauce, where you grind the seeds yourself to a desired consistency. A waiter will then add a thick sauce to the grounded seeds to create a rich nutty flavor to go along with your katsus. All meals also include a bed of cabbage, which many might mistake as simple garnish. The cabbage, however, acts to help digest the heavy meal.