まるやま食堂
Founded in 1971, Maruyama Shokudo is a long-established diner in the Kamata area of Ota Ward, Tokyo, that has been a neighborhood favorite for decades and specializes in fried dishes. Its signature dish is the jo-rosu tonkatsu set meal (deep-fried breaded pork loin cutlet), made with 200 grams of Hayashi SPF pork and priced at 1,500 yen; diners praise its tenderness, the sweetness of the fat, and the crisp, light coating. The generous kaki-furai set meal (deep-fried breaded oysters) is popular as well. The warm, old-fashioned atmosphere makes it easy to drop in even on your own, and the careful, attentive service together with the homey, easy-to-enjoy seasoning gives guests a real sense of comfort and reassurance.