Tonkatsu in Tokyo

Example of tonkatsu (not a photo of a specific listed restaurant)Photo: 毒島みるく / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 毒島みるく / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Where to eat Tonkatsu in Tokyo: restaurants we have researched, by area and budget, with English-friendly information and how to book.

A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, usually served with shredded cabbage, rice and miso soup.

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Tonkatsu: Places We've Researched

We have not eaten at these places yet. Details come from each restaurant's official information, with the date we checked; please confirm hours before you go. Photos marked "Example photo" show the type of food, not the restaurant.

Researched

Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Main Store

HarajukuTonkatsu¥2,000–¥5,000

The main restaurant of Maisen, famous for black pork tonkatsu, 3 minutes from Omotesando Station. Open every day 11:00–22:00.

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Researched

Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin

GinzaTonkatsu

Founded in 1927 and known as Ginza's first tonkatsu specialty restaurant, now in the basement of the rebuilt Ginza Bairin building.

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