Masaya Shokudo at Go Harajuku
Location: Japan, 〒152-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−6 Harajuku 77 Bldg., 1B
Harajuku, Tokyo
A no-frills Japanese shokudo in Harajuku serving hearty home-style meals at modest prices.
A no-frills Japanese shokudo in Harajuku serving hearty home-style meals at modest prices.
Masaya Shokudo is the kind of neighbourhood eatery that locals keep returning to for its unfussy, satisfying comfort food. Tucked into the ground floor of a small building near Harajuku's backstreets, it offers a warm and casual atmosphere that feels a world away from the area's trendier venues.The menu sticks to the classics — think crisp tonkatsu, warming curries, grilled fish sets and steaming bowls of ramen or udon. Each dish comes with rice, pickles and miso soup, delivering the kind of balanced, filling meal that has sustained Japanese diners for generations. Daily specials are often written on a chalkboard near the entrance.
Prices are reassuringly reasonable, especially for this part of Tokyo, making it a sensible choice for a filling lunch or dinner without breaking the bank. The restaurant is small, with just a handful of tables and counter seats, so a short queue at busy times is quite normal.
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Overall Rating
Based on 251 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Hakjun Lee
Please do not go here. I never leave reviews but this place was too disappointing for me. I've been to at least 20 donkatsu restaurants in Tokyo and plenty in other …
S
Please avoid as this shop is full of flies. There were at least 5 flies hovering our food at once. Even landed inside my drink. Most unhygienic shop I've been to in my years in japan. There is a hidden charge per pax on top of being …
Positive Reviews
Arie Platkov
Good service and very tasty cutlet! Reasonable prices. Although main street good food worth the money.
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Masaya Shokudo
Katu-Han Shop Front
A shop sign with Japanese characters and the English name 'KATU-HAN', featuring an image of a breaded dish, likely a cutlet or similar food item. The sign is mounted on a building facade under a clear blue sky.
Katsu-Han Shop Front
A shop front with a large signboard displaying 'かー畔' (Katsu-Han) and an image of katsu don. The entrance is visible, with wooden doors and hanging lanterns. Various posters and signs are displayed around the entrance.
Wagyu Don Poster and Menu Board
A promotional poster for Wagyu Don featuring a bowl of rice topped with wagyu beef, shredded cabbage, and an egg yolk. The poster lists prices for regular (¥1800) and premium (¥2600) versions. Below the main image is a smaller photo of raw wagyu beef. To the right is a framed menu board displaying various dishes including soba noodles, grilled items, sushi rolls, and other Japanese food options.
Food and Drink Advertisements
A display board featuring images of tempura, a bowl of matcha tea, and grilled seafood with accompanying Japanese text.
Grilled Skewers with Egg Yolk Dip
A plate of grilled skewers, including two golden-brown fish cakes and four pieces of glazed pork belly, served alongside a small bowl of bright orange egg yolk dip.
Amenity Menu Flyer
A colorful Japanese restaurant flyer featuring various noodle dishes and set meals with prices in yen, placed on a table next to another sign.
Japanese Katsu Dish
A close-up of a Japanese meal featuring a breaded cutlet (katsu) on a dark plate, accompanied by shredded cabbage and pickles. A small bowl of miso soup is visible to the right, while a dipping sauce dish with soy sauce sits to the left. In the background, there's a small dish containing what appears to be grated ginger or garlic.
Japanese Katsu Curry Meal
A close-up of a Japanese meal featuring breaded pork cutlet (katsu) served over curry sauce on a striped plate, accompanied by white rice in a bowl, miso soup with green onions, pickled cucumbers and ginger, and a glass of beer. A bottle of Sapporo Black Label sake is visible in the background.
Japanese Meal Set
A tray with a bowl of breaded cutlet, miso soup, salad, pickled ginger, and a wooden spoon.
Nakadokoro - Interior View
A narrow, wooden interior hallway of a Japanese restaurant with white paper curtains on the left and framed menus/posters on the right. A large menu board is visible at the end of the hall showing various dishes like tonkatsu and curry rice.
Japanese Izakaya Interior
Interior of a Japanese izakaya with wooden bar shelves displaying bottles of sake and shochu. A staff member in white apron stands behind the counter. Patrons sit at tables and booths along the right wall, which features framed posters and menu boards. Overhead track lighting illuminates the space.
Katsu Don Set
A black tray with a bowl of katsu don topped with sliced jalapeños, a side salad in a small bowl, miso soup in another bowl, and a small dish of pickled ginger. A wooden spoon rests on a napkin.
Sapporo Beer Glass in Restaurant Interior
A close-up of a frosty Sapporo beer glass on a table, with blurred background showing restaurant interior including posters and seating.
Fried Rice with Ginger Pickle
A white oval bowl containing fried rice mixed with scrambled egg, garnished with chopped green onions and a side of pickled ginger. A metal spoon rests in the bowl on a light wooden table surface.
Eel Rice Bowl with Side Dishes
A tray of Japanese food featuring grilled eel over rice, a side salad with dressing, miso soup with green onions and lemon slices, pickled cucumbers, and a small dish of wasabi and ginger.
Japanese Hot Pot Meal Spread
A table filled with various Japanese dishes including a hot pot in the foreground, tempura, sashimi, edamame, and other side dishes.
Katsu Slices with Sauce and Soup
A close-up of a plate of breaded, sliced katsu (likely pork or chicken) served on a dark ceramic dish. Accompanying items include a small bowl of brown sauce (katsu sauce), a red cup containing miso soup, a side dish of shredded cabbage, and a small container of pickled ginger. The background shows blurred bottles and a wooden interior setting.
Grilled Eel Rice Bowl
Close-up of a Japanese eel rice bowl (unagi don) featuring several pieces of grilled eel with glossy, caramelized glaze and visible char marks, served over white rice in a rectangular container.
Katsu Don with Jalapenos
A close-up of a Japanese katsu don featuring crispy breaded pork cutlets served over creamy egg sauce, garnished with jalapeño slices. In the background, another similar dish is visible along with side dishes like shredded lettuce and pickles.
Katsu Curry Rice
A close-up of a Japanese katsu curry rice dish, featuring crispy fried pork cutlet held by chopsticks above white rice topped with brown curry sauce and garnished with green herbs. In the background, small bowls containing dipping sauces are visible on a striped plate.
Restaurant Interior with Wooden Bar and Seating Area
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or bar, featuring wooden paneling on walls and counters. There are black upholstered booths along one side with white tables. A counter area displays bottles of sake or similar beverages under bright lighting. Posters advertise food items like grilled fish. The ceiling has recessed lights and an air conditioning unit.
Noodle Bowl with Tofu and Greens
A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with tofu, green leafy vegetables, and sliced onions, served on a black tray alongside a side dish.
Japanese Meal Set
A tray with a bowl of noodles topped with shredded vegetables and pink fish cake, a small dish of green wasabi, a side salad in a brown bowl, fried chicken pieces in a ceramic dish, and a cup of clear soup with green garnish. A spoon rests on the tray next to a white napkin.
Katsu-ya Interior View
Interior shot of a Japanese restaurant hallway with white curtains, wooden paneling, and illuminated lanterns. A TV screen displays food items including grilled fish and fried dishes.
Sapporo Beer and Shochu in a Japanese Bar
Two glasses of Sapporo beer, one with a golden hue and the other clear, sit on a wooden counter. In the background, shelves display various bottles of sake or shochu. A small bottle of shirohito shochu is visible to the left.
Ebi Donburi with Jalapenos
A close-up of a Japanese ebi donburi (shrimp rice bowl) served in a patterned ceramic bowl. A wooden spoon lifts a portion showing fluffy egg over white rice, topped with crispy fried shrimp and sliced jalapeños. The dish is drizzled with soy sauce.
Bowl of Noodles with Toppings
A red bowl containing noodles topped with crispy fried bits, green leafy vegetables, and possibly onions in a broth.
Eel Rice Bowl with Salad and Soup
A top-down view of a Japanese meal on a black tray, featuring grilled eel over rice in a light blue bowl, a side salad in a brown bowl, miso soup in a black bowl, and chopsticks resting on a wooden holder labeled 'Yanagi'. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant.
Fried Rice with Garnish
A close-up of a white bowl containing fried rice topped with chopped green onions and black pepper, accompanied by shredded red pickled ginger on the side. A glossy red spoon rests in the foreground. In the background, out-of-focus bottles (likely soy sauce or beer) are visible on a table.
Karaage Rice Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese-style fried chicken rice bowl (karaage don) served in a patterned ceramic bowl with white rice, golden-brown karaage pieces, and a slice of jalapeño pepper on top. A pair of black chopsticks rests across the dish. Surrounding items include a small red bowl containing miso soup, a side dish of pickled ginger or similar condiment, and another small bowl likely holding soy sauce or dipping sauce. The setting appears to be an indoor restaurant table with light-colored surface.
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