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About this place
There is a singular pleasure in lifting a freshly fried pork cutlet cloaked in sweet-savory broth and soft-set egg over a steaming bowl of rice. Located in Takadanobaba, Shichibei Takadanobaba turns out satisfying rice bowls anchored by classic katsudon, where the coating drinks in seasoned dashi while holding onto its crisp bite.
The standard katsudon balances its sweet-savory broth with molten egg, complemented by a side of yellow pickled radish (takuan) as a palate cleanser. For those who want more substantial meat, the thick-cut katsudon (atsugiri katsudon) offers extra heft and chew, making it a reliable pick when a bigger appetite calls.
Beyond the traditional bowl, the menu branches out into diverse flavor directions. Diners can opt for a curry katsudon pairing mild eggy sweetness with spicy curry sauce, a refreshing oroshi katsudon topped with plenty of grated daikon radish and sweet-and-sour house sauce, or a garlicky stamina katsudon. For variety on a single platter, the Mix Toruko Rice piles on a half cutlet, fried shrimp, and a cream croquette, ideal when you want to sample several deep-fried specialties at once.
Counter seating inside keeps the atmosphere unpretentious, well suited for a solo lunch between work or an easy dinner on the way home. Soft drinks such as black oolong tea and draft beer are on hand to accompany whichever fried bowl fits the day's mood.
