Tonki

I do love me a nice pork cutlet! But I made the mistake of ordering the lean cut instead of the fatty cut! Don’t do it! I don’t care if you have to run an extra 30 minutes the next day! Fat is flavor!

Good fried pork chop and miso soup, come before lunch time will spare u some time for waiting in line.

This is an institution for Tonkatsu. They only serve katsu here, so to all the pork lovers out there, this place is for you!
The second you walk in, you are welcomed by a whiff of delicious fried aroma, a crowd of people waiting to get a seat at the counter, and the chefs preparing each katsu perfectly. The dish here is so simple yet it is absolute perfection. Everyone knows of either Tonki or Maisen in Japan, so make sure to try both if you are a fan of katsu.
Prices here are extremely reasonable for the amount of pork you get, unlimited bowls of rice, and their amazing miso soup. Their miso soup has pork in it too! It was wonderful because it wasn’t too salty from the miso and/​or the pork cuts. But obviously the star of the show was the pork katsu. We all got the roast, which apparently is a crowd favorite. Even though you are waiting to take a seat, they take your order, and once you are seated, you are given your plate relatively quickly. You would assume that with such a vast amount of people in the waiting area, they would lose track of who is first but to my surprise they have managed to remember each guest accordingly and what everyone has ordered.
The pork here was perfectly juicy and had just the right amount of batter. The savory and juicy pork stood up to the crispy batter. Each bite had the right amount of crunch without it being too battery or oily. You obviously need to eat your katsu with their famouse katsu sauce, which takes it to a whole other dimension. You also get a side of fresh shredded cabbage for additional texture. Trust me, you are gonna want to eat this with the katsu sauce as well. I was also a huge fan of their mustard which was pretty damn strong! The same kinda sensation you get when you eat lots of wasabi. But the kick was just what the pork needed.
If you are ever in the Meguro area, stop by here!

We were part of the first batch of customers for the day, so we got to see them get the whole thing started. Great experience to watch them cook the food in these giant vats. The restaurant is so clean and orderly, the wooden tables are made from the cleanest, smoothest, nicest wood I’ve seen at a restaurant that specializes in deep frying. Food speaks for itself. Service is efficient and professional – they have great pride in their food as they should.

An institution for tonkatsu. You can tell that the owner and the staff here take pride in their traditional way of making such a simple dish so delicious. The long wait from people all around the world all come to savor the juicy crispy delicious pork cutlet confirms that this place is a fan favorite.
Immediately when you walk in, you will most likely run into a line of people patiently waiting for their cutlet. The staff quickly will greet you and ask what would you like. Rosu (fatty juicy) or Hire (lean) cutlet.
After what seems to be torture, excitement builds as you watch the staff orchestrate everything to perfection. From the arrangement of the cabbage to the tomato slice. The breeding and deep frying station to the older gentleman that slices up your pork whole popping hot.
What a great treat if you are in the mood for some pork! Bravo.

Tonki is one of my favorite, very Japanese place in Tokyo.
THAT, and I have a love affair with pork. Go figure! :)
At the beginning, you would think that it’s just a touristy spot. But the food is awesome!!!
Expect the long queue
I’ve been to the place several times. The presentation is just amazing!!! It’s like watching a perfected performance. Super cool!
The staff would take your order as soon as you enter and would ask you to wait. We waited for maybe 40 mins before we were seated. There were about at least 50 people at the time, and the staff could remember each person’s order. Even if there’s only 2 on the menu, that’s still pretty wicked!
The pork was delicious! The soup was mind-​blowing!!!

This is a very traditional Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) place and may be pretty interesting to most of you, not food-​wise but culture-​wise. It’s a traditional-​Japanese-​house-​style place and got a long history — Seems to have been loved by lots of neighbors and enthusiastic fans for long years. Most of the staff members are pretty senior (even several over-​60-​looking ones), which is pretty rare among restaurants in Tokyo. It sort of feels good to see those people working passionately while waiting for the food to come :)
The place is big with a long counter with many seats. Tables for groups of people seem to be placed upstairs. I personally didn’t feel anything special about their Tonkatsu dish but one thing I did notice was their Tonkatsu was almost over-​cooked by the present standard/​trend so the meat wasn’t as tender/​juicy as I expected, but that’s probably what they have been offering for several decades and it’s why all the fans keep coming up. I guess I should respect it ;)

I went to Tonki 2 – 3 years ago with my boyfriend’s family.
We were 5 and had to wait for approx. 30 minutes but boy — that Tonkatsu was worth the wait!!!
Also we were seated in a separate room so even though the restaurant itself was quite loud, since it was so full, we could enjoy our food in somewhat-​silence
Also while still standing downstairs/​on the stairs you can see the men working, so it’s not that bad!
Best Tonkatsu ever (except for my mother’s of course haha)

Tonki’s food is amazing while the restaurant itself is a marvel of Japanese efficiency. If I’m ever in Tokyo again, I’ll definitely be returning.

I’ve been there once. A long time ago.
Cheap, clean, quick,…many good «c“s!!! The taste is simply good. Not fancy but traditional style, I guess.

Exceptional. Really amazing food and just nothing that I can say more than that!

Une bonne adresse à 5 minutes de la station Meguro pour tester des authentiques tonkatsu (porc pané).
Le restaurant étant dans pas mal de guides touristiques, l’attente peut être longue mais vaut le coup. Il y a une salle à l’étage mais il est plus intéressant de s’installer autour de la cuisine où l’on assiste à la préparation des plats. Le tonkatsu est croustillant à souhait mais la viande est beaucoup trop sèche (il faut ajouter pas mal de sauce) et comporte un gros morceau de gras mais si je né me trompe pas, c’est comme ça que les tonkatsu sont censés être. La soupe miso, le riz et le chou étaient bons et une seconde portion de chou est proposée.
Un menu en anglais est disponible.
Le tonkatsu seul est à 1300¥ et le menu incluant chou et riz est à 1900¥. Le service est bon et on repart avec des kitkat (chocolat ou matcha).
Il y a néanmoins eu une petite erreur que nous avons laissé passer (comptabilisation de 3 menus au lieu de 2 et un plat).

Tonki, all time classic of the tonkatsu. Found in 1939, this place has been in business for over 73 years. It is the old fashion ritual where many old generation Japanese adults come to eat. Its like eating a high end sushi keiseki but with just one menu but still as serious as ever. Only two thing on the menu Hire katsu (leaner soft cut) or 2. Rose katsu (fatty juicy cut). It is trademark of modern day donkatsu and simple yet complex. It taste so simple and stupid but there is very deep essence and spirit in the taste. Definitely one of the best katsu ive had yet.

This place is on a side street. Parking ridiculously scarce. But it is right by the Meguro station too. Luckily they take reservations so that was helpful so we didn’t have to wait. We sat upstairs in a private tatami room. The menu is simple and the tonkatsu was hot, crispy, moist but not as tender as I hoped it would be. It was still delicious though. When we got there and left, people were still waiting to eat there.

I am an admitted tonkatsu fanatic, so perhaps I am biased, but this was one of the best meals we had in Japan. Certainly the best tonkatsu ever. It was cool sitting at the counter watching the chefs work — everyone has their own little station and specific task to perform perfectly. The food was great, with plenty of cabbage refills. The beer was ice cold, which hit the spot on a hot Tokyo summer day and went great with the delicious spicy mustard served on the side of your plate. My wife is usually not a big tonkatsu fan but she came along for me, and even she was really impressed. Just three things on the menu: lean or fatty tonkatsu, or kushikatsu (skewered) style. Awesome.
Very close to Meguro Station and a pleasant 15-​ish minute walk if you’re staying in the Ebisu area, such as at the Westin. We went at 5 pm on a weekday and did not have to wait.

Do yourself a favor and eat here! Don’t be intimidated by the line, it goes quick! Walked 30 minutes just to get here, waited for about 20 minutes, and was in heaven for 20 minutes while I chowed down the best pork I’ve ever had! Very cool seeing the whole process in front of you as you sit at the bar like seating on the bottom floor. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was on point about every aspect of the dining experience! If ever back in the area, I will definitely come back. Ahhh just left and I already want more!

We found this place on Unilocal.A lot of places were closed around 9. We took a cab from our Hyatt Regency and got here almost close to 10:15pm.
15 minutes to closing and the restaurant was still packed. It’s bar seating with an open prep area in the middle. We didn’t know how to speak Japanese so they sat us down and gave us a menu with pretty much 2 choices (Lean or a little bit of fat) — we went for the tonkatsu with a little bit of fat. Waiters were really friendly and neat.
We really enjoyed the Katsu. While we had better at Ometsando, the batter was a bit too thick. We prefer the Panko style batter.
Service:
I thought they were really attentive with refilling cabbage, rice and handing out towels multiple times. However they could work on refilling the green tea a bit more. We only had one filling and had nothing to drink till they came back near the end of our meal. One more thing that’s good was they let multiple parties that came in late after they closed.

This place was so fantastic that 4 hrs after leaving, we’re already talking about going back later this week. The pork was juicy and the crispy outside was so I could’ve eaten by itself. The miso, cabbage, and rice were all very tasty as well.
You dine at one long bar while you watch them cook all the food. It was very entertaining. You walk in and the older guy takes your order and you hang out and wait till he has a spot for you. They have an English menu, but there are only a couple choices. We had to wait about 35 – 45 min for seats at the bar. It wasn’t a bad wait though. We had seats and could watch all of the cooking and such. The old guy has an amazing memory and remembers the order of all the people that are in line, regardless of how many times people move around.
Overall, so much fun and delicious food!

とんかつが食べたい！
衣はさくっと薄め
お肉はジューシーです。
１Ｆはカウンターのみ。
ひとりでも気兼ねなく味わえます。
お店に行くとわかりますが
混雑していても
順番を間違えずに
案内してくれるのは
見事です。
定食メニューは３品。
ロース
ヒレ
串カツ
この３品。
とんかつのお味も
お店の雰囲気も
満足させてくれる
老舗のとんかつ！

The pork is the best I ever had, done by an old chef, he has to be at least 75 years old, you watch him take the pork out of the fryer then use his bare hands to hold it and cut it, homeboy has skills.
I are at the first floor bar, the process is very manufacturing oriented, one guy dips the pork chops in bread crumbs, one guy times it over the deep fryer, one guy lines the plates and the senior chef does the final step.
Great price point as one person pays around $ 20 usd for a meal and a drink. The set meal also comes with rice, bowl of miso soup and ofcourse the soup also has pork inside.

If sushi is to Jiro, I think Tonkatsu is to Tonki. Well. This analogy may not be accurate since this joint is lot cheap by 1 digit then slash in half, about 10 men silently working with serious look on their face sure reminded me of serious sushi chef who takes his/​her cuisine as aesthetic craft art.
Their confidence is shown in 2 items menu — Tonkatsu, fillet or loin. There breading is sure tasted better than other McTonkatsu place I regularly eat as well as juicy meat.
Considering rice and miso soup are refilling free, it definitely makes these ¥1000+ dish steal deal. Worth it, taste it, you won’t regret it.