Tonpei is a traditional tonkatsu counter in Taito City, with Tabelog ranking it No. 69 for 2026 at 3.7 points.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-2-20 Negishi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0003, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-3873-5834
- Website
- tabelog.com
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Traditional tonkatsu counter
Traditional tonkatsu counter is the format, and tonkatsu, or pork cutlet, is the named signature. Tabelog ranked Tonpei No. 69 for 2026 with 3.7 points.
1 Chome-2-20 Negishi
1 Chome-2-20 Negishi puts the restaurant in Taito City, Tokyo. Casual dress, casual service, standard pacing, and conversational noise make it suited to lunch or dinner without a formal plan.
Quick Comparison
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonpei | Traditional Tonkatsu Counter | $ | , | Taitō |
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #69 · No. 69
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026
At a Glance
- Cozy
- Classic
- Intimate
- Low Profile Address
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- Chefs Counter
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–9 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
An old-school, compact counter-only shop with just eight seats, non-smoking and focused on carefully prepared tonkatsu, creating a down-to-earth, cozy atmosphere that suits solo diners and small parties of friends.