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Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)Awajicho Station2 min walk

Tonkatsu Yamaichi

とんかつ やまいち

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Savor authentic katsudon with melting soft-cooked egg and breading infused with the aroma of sesame oil

  • Aromatic crispy coating fried in sesame oil
  • Authentic katsudon with soft-cooked egg
  • Pork loin tonkatsu with sweet, rich fat
  • Various condiments on the table for flavor changes
  • Popular spot that fills up right after opening
  • Welcoming for solo lunch visits
  • Counter seats available
  • Cash only for payment

Occupying the first floor of a building in Kanda Sudacho, Tonkatsu Yamaichi is a cozy specialty shop with counter and table seating, known for its crispy breading fried in fragrant sesame oil. The menu highlights pork loin tonkatsu, where sweet fat melts under a light and crisp exterior, lean and flavorful tenderloin fillet tonkatsu, and an authentic katsudon enveloped in silky soft-cooked egg, all demonstrating meticulous preparation. Tables are stocked with salt, homemade sauce, yuzu kosho, grated daikon ponzu, pickled plums (umeboshi), and pickled shallots (rakkyo), making it enjoyable to switch flavors multiple times throughout a single meal. Continuing the predecessor's craft through his wife, the restaurant often fills up shortly after opening, but operations from seating to serving are brisk and wait times are notably short. The entire venue is non-smoking, serving as a comfortable dining spot for both neighborhood workers on lunch breaks and solo diners.

Details

Cuisine
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Address
1-8-4 Kandasudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan (Tamai Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田須田町1-8-4 玉井ビル1F

Nearest station
Phone
03-3253-3335
Budget
Lunch
¥2,000–¥2,999
Dinner
¥2,500
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
12 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
August 20, 2007

Opening hours

MonClosed
Tue
  • 11:00–14:00
  • 17:00–20:00
Wed
  • 11:00–14:00
Thu–Fri
  • 11:00–14:00
  • 17:00–20:00
Sat
  • 11:00–14:00
SunClosed
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch
  • Cash only

Map & access

1-8-4 Kandasudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan (Tamai Bldg. 1F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田須田町1-8-4 玉井ビル1F

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