Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet)IzakayaMeguro Station2 min walk
Pork Cutlet Katsu Ichi
とんかつ かつ壱
Crispy thick-cut pork loin enjoyed with salt, soy sauce, and sauce—a classic basement tonkatsu spot right by Meguro Station
- Thick-cut, juicy pork loin cutlet
- Tender pork tenderloin cutlet set meal
- Switch flavors with salt, soy sauce, and sauce
- Free refills of cabbage and miso soup
- Reasonably priced lunch
- Doubles as an izakaya in the evening
- Classic basement hidden gem
- Counter seats, fully non-smoking
Just a 1-minute walk from Meguro Station, head down to the building's basement to discover Pork Cutlet Katsu Ichi, a restaurant wrapped in a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. Operating since 1985, its signature pork loin cutlet set meal (teishoku) features a crispy coating, with the sweetness and juiciness of the meat's fat bursting through the thick-cut pork. The tender pork tenderloin cutlet set meal offers a lighter, leaner flavor that many customers say is delicious with just salt. A customary dining style among patrons is to change up the flavor gradually: first with salt, then with soy sauce, and finally with tonkatsu sauce. The generous offering of free refills for shredded cabbage and shijimi clam miso soup is another welcome touch. Despite rising prices for tonkatsu in general, lunch here is kept at a reasonable price, earning praise for both quality and portion size. The entire 17-seat space, including 8 counter seats, is non-smoking. Guests are welcomed by the warm hospitality of the owner, who is dedicated to the precise art of frying, and in the evening, the venue naturally doubles as an izakaya where you can enjoy à la carte dishes with drinks.
Details
- Dishes
- Address
- 2-25-5 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021, Japan (Kume Bldg. B1F)
Address in Japanese: 東京都品川区上大崎2-25-5 久米ビル Ｂ１Ｆ
- Nearest station
- Meguro Station2 min walk (152 m)
- Phone
- 03-3779-3388
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 17 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
- April 17, 1985
Opening hours
| Mon–Sat |
|
|---|---|
| Sun | Closed |
| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Counter seats
- Open for lunch
Map & access
2-25-5 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021, Japan (Kume Bldg. B1F)
Address in Japanese: 東京都品川区上大崎2-25-5 久米ビル Ｂ１Ｆ
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