Tonkatsu Suzuki
TonkatsuKanto(Tokyo)
Price Range
Moderate(¥1,500 — ¥3,000)
Opening Hours
11:30-14:00, 17:00-20:00
Reservation
Walk-in OK
No-frills tonkatsu shop in Ueno renowned for thick, perfectly fried heritage pork cutlets.
Tonkatsu Suzuki is a highly acclaimed tonkatsu restaurant known for its masterful preparation of premium pork cutlets. The chef sources top-quality pork and employs a careful double-frying technique to achieve an extraordinarily crispy exterior while keeping the meat perfectly juicy inside. Each cutlet is served with shredded cabbage, rice, and a rich miso soup, embodying the art of Japanese comfort food.
Signature Dish
Special Thick-cut Rosu Katsu
Menu Highlights
Rosu katsu (pork loin cutlet); Hire katsu (pork fillet cutlet); Special thick-cut rosu katsu; Katsu set meal with rice and miso; Seasonal limited menu
Access
5-minute walk from the nearest metro station. Check the specific location as branches may vary.
Tips for Visitors
Popular for lunch—arrive before 11:30 to avoid the longest waits. The set meal includes unlimited cabbage and rice refills. Budget ¥1,500-3,000 for lunch. Grinding your own sesame seeds for the sauce is part of the ritual.