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Best tonkatsu in Tokyo

Ueno is where tonkatsu was born and still where Tokyo's oldest and most-reviewed shops are. Takadanobaba and Meguro have the newer wave using named-breed pork fried at low temperature. Almost every top-ranked shop is walk-in only and sells out of certain cuts by 13:00.

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Top-rated tonkatsu in Tokyo on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. Tonkatsu NarikuraTonkatsu · Minami Asagaya Sta. 345m
    4.292,053 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  2. Tonkatsu NanaidoTonkatsu · Gaiemmae Sta. 395m
    3.98898 reviewsLunch JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  3. Katsu PulipoTonkatsu · Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 304m
    3.851,448 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  4. Tonkatsu IwaiTonkatsu · Daimon Sta. 304m
    3.782,152 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  5. Tonkatsu TontaTonkatsu · Takadanobaba Sta. 320m
    3.781,976 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  6. Maru IchiTonkatsu · Keikyu Kamata Sta. 332m
    3.772,615 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  7. Ponta HonkeYoshoku · Ueno Hirokoji Sta. 143m
    3.772,077 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  8. Tonkatsu EnrakuTonkatsu · Ikegami Sta. 154m
    3.751,432 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  9. Tonkatsu MarugoTonkatsu · Akihabara Sta. 376m
    3.743,400 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  10. Tonkatsu Aoki no Curry Ya Ippekoppe Kamata hontenCurry · Kamata Sta. 244m
    3.742,184 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  11. Pretty Pork Factory & Katsu PuripoShabu shabu · Meiji Jingumae Sta. 28m
    3.74815 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  12. Kurobuta Tonkatsu Hori IchiTonkatsu · Shimbashi Sta. 263m
    3.74583 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  13. Katsu YoshiTonkatsu · Ningyocho Sta. 113m
    3.731,133 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  14. Tonkatsu Koko Made Yaru Ka.Tonkatsu · Gaiemmae Sta. 285m
    3.73879 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  15. TONKATSU KEITATonkatsu · Nishi Ogikubo Sta. 343m
    3.73382 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best tonkatsu in Tokyo

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated tonkatsu in Tokyo clusters:

  • Ueno Ameyoko market stalls, cheap kaisendon and old-school tonkatsu
  • Takadanobaba
  • Meguro
  • Nihonbashi

What tonkatsu costs in Tokyo

Lunch
¥1,200 to ¥2,200
Dinner
¥1,800 to ¥4,000

How to order tonkatsu, reservations and etiquette are on the Tonkatsu guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for tonkatsu in Tokyo

Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Tonkatsu shops above 3.5 are destination level, with brand pork and an hour-long lunch queue.

Tonkatsu in Tokyo: questions people ask

Where is the best tonkatsu in Tokyo?

Ueno, Takadanobaba, Meguro and Nihonbashi are where Tokyo's top-rated tonkatsu clusters on Tabelog. Ueno is where tonkatsu was born and still where Tokyo's oldest and most-reviewed shops are. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does tonkatsu cost in Tokyo?

Lunch: ¥1,200 to ¥2,200. Dinner: ¥1,800 to ¥4,000. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for tonkatsu in Tokyo?

Tonkatsu shops above 3.5 are destination level, with brand pork and an hour-long lunch queue. 3.3 and above is a reliably excellent lunch. Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Which neighborhood in Tokyo should I stay in for tonkatsu?

Ueno. Ameyoko market stalls, cheap kaisendon and old-school tonkatsu. Takadanobaba is the alternative.

Which tonkatsu in Tokyo accepts credit cards?

Many small tonkatsu shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

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