Tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo

Of course! Tonkatsu is a very popular Japanese dish of deep-fried pork cutlets, and Tokyo has many famous restaurants that specialize in it.

Here are some of the most highly-regarded tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo, with photos.

1. Maisen (まい泉)

Maisen is one of the most famous and accessible tonkatsu restaurants, known for its incredibly tender pork cutlets that you can supposedly cut with chopsticks. The main restaurant is a unique, converted bathhouse in a stylish, Art Deco style.

• What makes it special: The signature tenderness of their pork and the elegant, traditional ambiance of their main Aoyama location. They also have many smaller shops in department stores and train stations for quick, take-out tonkatsu sandwiches.

• Locations: Main restaurant in Aoyama, but also many branches and take-out shops throughout Tokyo.
  
  

2. Tonkatsu Narikura (成蔵)

Often considered the pinnacle of tonkatsu, Narikura is consistently ranked as one of the best in Japan and is a destination for foodies.

• What makes it special: The unique low-temperature frying method results in a very light, almost white, and crispy crust that locks in the juices of the high-quality pork. They are known for using rare and premium pork varieties.

• Location: 6 minutes from Minami-Asagaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
  12 minutes from Asagaya Station on the JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line
  Be prepared for a long wait, as reservations are extremely difficult to get.
                   

3. Katsukura (かつくら)

Originally from Kyoto, Katsukura is a popular chain with a refined atmosphere. It's a great option for a high-quality tonkatsu meal in a convenient location.

• What makes it special: The tonkatsu is fried to a perfect golden crisp, and the set meal comes with unlimited refills of rice, shredded cabbage, and miso soup. You can also grind your own sesame seeds for the sauce.

• Location: They have several locations, including a very convenient one inside the Shinjuku Takashimaya department store.
  Please check the website of this shop below.
  https://www.katsukura.jp/en/#locations

4. Tonki (とんき)

                                         

A long-established restaurant that has been serving tonkatsu since 1939, Tonki offers a classic, old-school dining experience.

• What makes it special: The open kitchen design allows you to watch the chefs expertly prepare the tonkatsu. The thick-cut pork is delicious and satisfying, and the traditional atmosphere makes you feel like you've stepped back in time.

• Access : 2 minutes' walk from JR Meguro Station (Yamanote line) (West Exit)
  3 minutes' walk from Meguro Station on the Tokyu Railway, Toei Subway, and Tokyo Metro