[Tokyo/Ginza🇯🇵] A long-established Western restaurant with over 70 years of history🍛Ginza Swiss

Ginza Swiss's greatest appeal lies in its history as the birthplace of the original katsu curry and its continued dedication to its traditional flavor. This dish was born in 1948 (Showa 23) from a request from Shigeru Chiba, a regular customer and former professional baseball player, who asked, "Please put some pork cutlet on my curry rice." The dish, which evokes the auspicious pun on the Japanese word for victory, has now become a popular Western dish nationwide. 💡

Ginza Swiss's katsu curry uses no flour. Instead, it's made with a thick, mellow, and richly flavored special curry sauce, carefully simmered over two weeks with vegetables and fruits like onions, apples, carrots, and ginger. This, combined with the crispy, juicy, freshly fried pork cutlets, creates a unique flavor as the pork fat and curry sauce blend together exquisitely. The secret to its long-standing popularity is its rich yet not too heavy, light finish that won't leave you feeling bloated.

In addition to the katsu curry, the restaurant offers a wide variety of classic Western dishes, such as hamburger steak and fried shrimp, which have remained unchanged since the restaurant opened, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of a Western restaurant that blend tradition with innovation. In particular, the "Western Restaurant Shumai," born from an idea unique to a Western restaurant, is a hidden favorite.

The restaurant's interior retains the atmosphere of its original days, with soft lighting and tablecloths in muted colors, creating an elegant, homey atmosphere. Natural light streams in through the windows, creating an open feeling, and private rooms are also available, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions, from family meals to entertaining guests. The restaurant's historic atmosphere, complete with a quote from Chiba, "Katsu curry tastes like victory," is a major draw. Enjoy traditional flavors that have made their mark on Japan's Western food culture. 👊

📍Address: 3-4-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
🕰️Hours: [Monday-Saturday] 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, [Sundays and Holidays] 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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Post by yuzucha | Oct 31, 2025