01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When the bowl arrives at your seat, the first surprise is that the cutlet is not simmered into beaten egg. Tucked away on the 2nd floor of a building in Tsukiji 2-chome, Toritake has built a loyal lunchtime following for its signature chicken katsu don, served in an unorthodox style where diners dip freshly fried chicken cutlets directly into a separate dish of beaten raw egg. Cloaked in a savory Japanese-style sauce, the crisp crust surrounds tender, juicy chicken, punctuated by flash-fried pumpkin and shishito pepper. Diners often finish the meal by pouring the remaining beaten egg over the rice like tamago kake gohan.
The midday menu keeps choices focused and approachable. Alongside the signature chicken katsu don, options include standard chicken katsu sets, chicken katsu curry, and a chicken mizutaki hot pot set. For both the set meals and the curries, heartier appetites can increase the cutlet count from 1 to 2 pieces. The rich, aromatic katsu curry comes accompanied by shredded cabbage salad and miso soup, drawing steady midday crowds looking for a satisfying meal.
Counterside Yakitori and Small Plates for the Evening
Come nightfall, Toritake shifts into a relaxed izakaya rhythm, centered around the counter overlooking the kitchen. The kitchen turns out skewered yakitori grilled by skilled hands, firmly stuffed shiitake mushrooms, crisp chicken karaage, and small dishes highlighting ingredients like avocado, as well as a refreshing walnut, Chinese cabbage, and cheese salad designed to pair with drinks. Guests can sip beer or lemon sours over an assortment of appetizers, round out the night with grilled onigiri chazuke, or plan ahead to share a chicken hot pot, which requires an advance reservation.
With additional table seating, the dining room accommodates solo diners comfortably. Weekdays run on a split schedule between lunch and dinner, while Saturdays and Sundays stay open straight through from 15:00. Dinner reservations are accepted, and various smartphone QR payment codes are supported at checkout.
