Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan｜Tonkatsu Hinata

Got in around 11:30am on a Tuesday and waited about 10 minutes. Ordered two cuts of pork. The higher loin (上ヒレカツ) was fantastic. Super juicy, tender and flavorful. Crisp was also good but because there is no wire rack underneath, the bottom gets soggy quickly. 5 star I also ordered the higher rib roast (上リブロス) and I was surprised that this was too fatty for me or at least it was all on one side of the pork and not distributed. This lead to one side just being a bite full of fat and the other side going a little dry in some parts. 4 star

One of the best Tonkatsu I've ever had. The tasting course is very well designed with tonkatsu from different parts freshly fried per serving and multiple combination of sauces to try together. The chefs and the staffs are very nice and accomodating. The place is pretty small, so you can expect some queue line during peak hours. Will certainly come back to try their other menu if I travel to Tokyo again.

A phenomenal Tonkatsu experience for both lunch and dinner. High grade cuts of pork, so pure and delicious in taste that you’re given olive oil and sea salt as toppings, along with the traditional karashi and tonkatsu sauce. I defer to the former, as eating tonkatsu here is an experience akin to eating USDA prime steak. Don’t be afraid of the fat…embrace it. Be prepared to wait - at 6:45pm on a Saturday we waited for 45 mins for a party of 2. They take reservations if you’re interested in doing the tasting menu, where you’re treated to a tonkatsu “omakase” if you will. Card and Apple Pay are accepted.