Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan｜Tonki

One of the best old school Katsu in Tokyo! A must visit when in Tokyo! Old school just 3 types of katsu. Beer and one sake. When the menu is so limited and been around for decades you know it’s good! Free rice and soup refill! Get there by 3:45pm before they open at 4pm and you’ll guarantee to get a seat. Also, seat at counter first floor not second floor table in order to get the full experience!

After the amazing Tonkatsu and kindest attention, we totally forgot the almost two hours waiting. Not much luck counter sitting if you’re in a group. Second floor not bad but you’ll miss the action.

Probably the best Tonkatsu in Tokyo, if not Japan. 25 seats around the counter allow you to see preparation, more seats upstairs. I was there early and enjoyed watching the preparation. The Tonkatsu itself was a generous portion, the breading was exquisitely crunchy with zero hints of greasiness, and comes with a great Miso soup,some pickled vegetables, thinly sliced cabbage and rice. You can get seconds on the cabbage and rice. If you come with a large party or during busy periods, be prepared to wait, but it is worth it!