Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building Introduces Its Special Cilantro Sauce | Summer Specials Available from Friday, August 7

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building.

Starting Friday, August 7, 2026, we will begin offering our Shin-Marunouchi Building exclusive “Special Cilantro Sauce.”

This refreshing Thai-style sauce combines aromatic cilantro with lemon juice, fish sauce, sugar, and sriracha sauce, creating a pleasant balance of acidity and gentle heat.

Served with freshly fried tonkatsu or other fried dishes, it adds a light and exotic twist to the familiar flavors. This seasonal sauce is especially recommended for cilantro lovers.

We will also be offering a selection of summer specialties available exclusively at our Shin-Marunouchi Building restaurant, including edamame, fried eggplant, Hyuga chicken, and baby scallops.

 

 

■ Shin-Marunouchi Building Exclusive “Special Cilantro Sauce”

 

For guests who love cilantro, we are pleased to introduce our Shin-Marunouchi Building exclusive “Special Cilantro Sauce.”

Aromatic cilantro is blended with lemon juice, fish sauce, sugar, and sriracha sauce to create a Thai-style sauce with refreshing acidity and a pleasant touch of heat.

It pairs beautifully not only with freshly fried tonkatsu, but also with a variety of fried dishes. Adding it to your usual tonkatsu creates a light and exotic new flavor.

Its fresh summer aroma and gentle spiciness are sure to stimulate your appetite. Please enjoy this unique Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building specialty with our summer dishes and a cold draft beer.

Special Cilantro Sauce: ¥300, including tax

※Available exclusively at Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building.

※Available in limited quantities. We apologize if it is sold out.

■ Shin-Marunouchi Building Summer Specialties 2026

At Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building, we offer a selection of seasonal summer dishes that are perfect to enjoy before your tonkatsu.

Please take your time and savor the flavors of the season with a cold draft beer or natural wine.

 

 

・Salt-Boiled Edamame　¥780

Begin your summer meal with a serving of edamame. Lightly seasoned with salt, the beans offer a naturally rich sweetness and pair perfectly with a cold draft beer.

・Fried Eggplant with Grated Daikon Ponzu　¥780

Soft, tender fried eggplant is served with our refreshing house-made grated daikon ponzu sauce. Its savory aroma and clean, citrusy flavor make it an ideal summer dish.

・Grilled Hyuga Chicken with Ume Plum Sauce, Okra and Myoga Ginger　¥880

Flavorful Hyuga chicken is combined with okra and myoga ginger, then finished with our sweet and tangy special ume plum sauce. Enjoy its refreshing aroma and light, clean finish.

・Iwachu Pork Grilled in Miso Marinade, Hatcho Miso and Shinshu Miso　¥980

Premium Iwachu pork is marinated in our special blend of Hatcho miso and Shinshu miso, then grilled until fragrant. The deep richness of the miso complements the natural sweetness of the pork in this satisfying dish.

・Hyuga Chicken Thigh Cutlet with Thai-Style Cilantro Sauce　¥700 each

Flavorful Hyuga chicken thigh is fried until crisp and served with aromatic vegetables and our Thai-style cilantro sauce. Its refreshing fragrance and gentle heat make it especially enjoyable during the warm summer months.

・Baby Scallop Gratin　¥680 each

The rich flavor of baby scallops is enclosed in a smooth, creamy gratin and baked until fragrant. Please enjoy it piping hot.

・Fried Baby Scallops　¥600 each

The natural sweetness and rich flavor of baby scallops are sealed inside a crisp, golden coating. Enjoy the light, crunchy texture that can only be experienced when freshly fried.

Spend a relaxing summer evening sharing a variety of dishes over a cold draft beer.

These dishes are ideal for an after-work meal or a gathering with family and friends.

We invite you to enjoy these seasonal flavors available exclusively at Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building.

※Items may sell out depending on ingredient availability.

※Menu items and prices are subject to change without prior notice.

 

 

■ Reservation-Only Course Menus

Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building also offers course menus available by advance reservation.

From appetizers to fried specialties, each course brings together a variety of flavors unique to our Shin-Marunouchi Building restaurant.

We invite you to enjoy them for business dinners, special occasions, and gatherings with friends or colleagues.

※The restaurant can become especially busy toward the end of the month and during Marunouchi Point five-times campaigns. We recommend making your reservation early.

 

 

■ GOTOGIN Craft Gin

GOTOGIN is produced by former Kirin Brewery professionals who relocated to the Goto Islands to pursue the art of authentic gin-making.

At our Shin-Marunouchi Building restaurant, we are pleased to offer the aromatic craft gin “GOTOGIN,” inspired by the rich natural environment of the Goto Islands.

This premium gin offers a floral, layered flavor that evokes the landscapes of the islands. We recommend enjoying it with soda.

 

All of our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

 

■ View the Restaurant Interior

Guests visiting us for the first time are welcome to use Google Street View to explore the atmosphere of our restaurant before arriving.

Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building, Google Street View

5F Shin-Marunouchi Building, 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 03-3211-6655

 

■ Related Article and Video

Japanese Tonkatsu Enjoyed by Guests from Around the World

Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building welcomes many guests from Japan as well as visitors from overseas.

In this video, Sarah from Belgium visits Katsukichi and enjoys a selection of our dishes.

You can discover the appeal of Japanese tonkatsu and traditional cuisine through her honest and enthusiastic reactions.

We are delighted to share Japan’s unique food culture with guests from around the world.

※This video was originally published in February 2021.