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Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall)
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In Ginza since 1927: Japan's oldest tonkatsu specialty restaurant serves crispy Kurobuta pork cutlets at Shanghai's IFC Mall.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Pudong
- Since
- 2011
- Owner
- Ginza Bairin Co. Ltd.
Plate № 68
About
Ginza Bairin opened in 1927 as Ginza's first tonkatsu specialty restaurant, establishing the dish as a fine-dining category in Japan. Founded by Nobukatsu Shibuya, the brand has since stood for hand-selected Kagoshima Kurobuta pork and flawless frying technique. Its Japanese parent, Ginza Bairin Co. Ltd., maintains all quality standards globally, and the Shanghai IFC location — opened around 2011 following the mall's launch — brings this nearly 100-year culinary tradition directly to the financial heart of Pudong.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) sits in Pudong, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Heritage house since 1927 — the oldest tonkatsu restaurant in Ginza
- Kagoshima Kurobuta black pork in premium quality
- Prime location inside the luxury IFC Mall, Lujiazui / Pudong
- An original frying philosophy refined over nearly 100 years of craftsmanship
Authenticity: Japanese-owned
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Frequently asked
About Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall)
- Is Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) an authentic tonkatsu restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tonkatsu in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) located?
- Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) is located at Shop 9-10, 4/F, IFC Mall, No.8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Shanghai, China in the Pudong neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall)?
- Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall)?
- Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 銀座梅林 (IFC Mall) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for tonkatsu of this format in Shanghai.
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