10 Best Tonkatsu Restaurants In Tokyo

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Tokyo is a busy, tourist city that boasts a blend of ultramodern and traditional lifestyle evident in its towering skyscrapers and historic temples. While here, you will have the chance to see the famous Meiji Shinto Shrine, The Imperial Palace and many of the city’s museums. If you are visiting this place and are looking for a place to treat your taste buds, the numerous dining spots around the city will more than satisfy you. All you need to do is to come with a hungry appetite and a camera to capturing some memories. Read on for the best tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo to learn about some of the finest Japanese dining experiences in the city.

1. Narikura


Enjoy some of the best pork dishes as well as other Japanese treats in this exciting restaurant that serves some of the most delicious dishes you can ever think of. This restaurant comes with a wide menu of some well-made meals that you’ll definitely order again. From the ambiance to the amazing service of this place, you will surely have a good time here. Make sure to try out the crispy pork slices as an appetizer while you figure out what to eat. It is recommended that you reserve a table before you come here because the waiting line can be long at times.

Narikura

Address: Japan, 〒169-0075 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Takadanobaba, 1 Chome−32−11 オザワビル B1F

Opening hours: Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat: 11am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 8pm; Sun: 11am - 2pm (closed on Thu)

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2. Butagumi

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This amazing tonkatsu restaurant serves the people of Tokyo with some of the crispiest fried pork. It also has an extensive list of drinks where you can pick a drink and try it out. This is one of the most exciting places to check out if you are looking for a new place to try out some local delicacies. A lot of people come to this place so you need to make sure you reserve a seat before going to avoid standing in the queue.

Butagumi

Address: 2 Chome-24-9 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan

Website: Butagumi

Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11:30am - 2pm; 6 - 9:30pm (closed on Mon)

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3. Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten

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You are guaranteed to have one of the most exciting times in this restaurant that serves some of the best meals you can ever come across Tokyo. This restaurant boasts a really quiet ambiance where you can have a peaceful dining as you converse with your partner. Located a three-minute walk away from Omotesandō Station, this restaurant is highly convenient. Plus, you won’t forget the extensive menu that has a lot of dishes to choose from.

Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten

Address: 4 Chome-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Website: Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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4. Tonkatsu Tonki

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Indulge in some of the tastiest Japanese treats at Tonkatsu Tonki. This restaurant boasts some amazing dishes on the menu that you can pop in to enjoy after a long tiring day. You can never go wrong with the pork. The ambiance is fantastic and the service from the waiters is absolutely amazing. That is why you must plan ahead to try out the secret to this restaurant’s fame. You can never go wrong with this open-kitchen restaurant if you are a lover of great food!

Tonkatsu Tonki

Address: 1 Chome-1-2 Shimomeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0064, Japan

Website: Tonkatsu Tonki

Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 4pm - 9:45pm (closed on Tue)

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5. Hasegawa

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You know you are in the right place when you meet a warm smile from your waiter, which is common to this place. The amazing menu and extensive list of drinks are something worth a try in this place as you enjoy the ambiance and the aroma of the local meals being made here. There are a lot of things you can order here, which is why you should come with an empty appetite.

Hasegawa

Address: 3 Chome-24-1 Ryōgoku, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0026, Japan

Website: Tonkatsu Hasegawa

Opening hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm (daily)

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6. Tonkatsu Maisen Daimaru Tokyo

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If you are a lover of fried pork, this restaurant boasts a superb menu that shall leave your mouth watering. This is the ultimate place to grab a slice of fried pork with an accompanying Japanese fine wine to wash down a delicious meal. Make sure to make a booking earlier before you head to the place to avoid getting caught up in the queue as you wait. For such pocket-friendly prices and amazing service, you will be sure to come back again for a second try.

Tonkatsu Maisen Daimaru Tokyo

Address: Japan, 〒100-6701 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1 Chome−9−1 大丸東京店12F

Website: Tonkatsu Maisen Daimaru Tokyo

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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7. Sugita

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Enter the world of fine dining in this exciting restaurant that boasts a spacious sitting area and a detailed menu full of never-ending dishes. This is one of the most exciting places you can check out for an intimate dinner with your partner or family. Make sure to come with a hungry stomach because there is a lot that you will want to eat from this place — especially the amazing fried pork that is a house favorite.

Sugita

Address: Kotobuki 3-8-3, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0042

Opening hours: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 8:30pm (daily)

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8. Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya

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From pork steak to pork katsu and some amazing drinks, this restaurant has a record for serving some of the finest meals you can ever come across in Tokyo. The waiters are always ready to serve you with nothing but the finest Tonkatsu that will make you want to come back again here for a second try. You might want to make some reservations before coming to this place because it can get pretty crowded and the queue can get pretty long.

Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya

Address: Japan, 〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sendagaya, 5 Chome−24−2, Times Square Building, 14F 高島屋

Website: Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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9. Hiraboku Tonkatsu

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There are so many places in Tokyo where you could catch a tasty meal, but nothing is as amazing as this restaurant that serves up some of the finest Tonkatsu you can ever think of. The ambiance is amazing and the restaurant is perfectly located in a serene area that will give you a wonderful time as you treat your taste buds. Make sure to try out the house specialty fried pork katsu, which comes well-made to truly satisfy your taste buds.

Hiraboku Tonkatsu

Address: Japan, 〒103-0027 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 1 Chome−4−1 COREDO日本橋 4F

Website: Hiraboku Tonkatsu

Opening hours: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm (daily)

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10. Tonkatsu Marugo

Posted by Koki Nakajima on Thursday, 19 March 2020

This small restaurant has a lot of treats to serve its customers. It is famous for its crunchy breaded pork slices that are super delicious. This is the ultimate place to stop over after a long day and have a great treat. The place’s fame makes the queues longer so you need to make a reservation before you head out to avoid waiting in line for hours with a hungry stomach.

Tonkatsu Marugo

Address: 1 Chome-8-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 8pm (closed on Mon & Tue)

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Eat tonkatsu from Tokyo's best restaurants

Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit, especially if you are a traveler that loves accumulating new experiences. This is the place where you will enjoy direct interaction with the old and the new in one city. Don’t forget to visit one of the Tonkatsu restaurants on this list for some of the most delicious local cuisine you can ever think of.

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