Located just a few minutes' walk from Takadanobaba Station, "Tonta" is a popular tonkatsu restaurant with a never-ending line of customers. The restaurant is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and reservations are not accepted, making it a bit challenging to visit. Despite this, there is always a long line, so it's recommended to come with plenty of time to spare. Tonta serves exquisite tonkatsu made with high-quality pork that is tender and rich in flavor. The tonkatsu is fried carefully and slowly, resulting in a crispy and light texture without any greasiness. The side dishes are also of high quality, so if you have room in your stomach, it's recommended to order extras like shrimp fry or white fish fry. Depending on the time of day, there may be a considerable wait, but it's worth lining up for this top-class tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo.

It was my first visit. I arrived around 17:35 and it was my second round. I didn't have to wait long and I was glad to be seated quickly. Maybe because it was a weekday, we were seated without much of a wait. I went with a friend and we ordered the special loin and fillet to share. We also added a shrimp fry each. We could choose from clam soup, pork miso soup, or seaweed miso soup, and I chose the clam soup. I don't know why the tonkatsu was so tender, but it was truly amazing. Following the instructions, we first tried it plain, then with salt, and finally with sauce, but I personally liked it best with salt. The tonkatsu was really amazing. The rice, miso soup, and pickles were all simple but delicious. Next time, I want to try the mixed set meal.

When I arrived at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, there were about 3 groups ahead of me in line. If you want to get in on the first round, I recommend lining up before the opening. The tonkatsu was very delicious, and it was the first time I had eaten such a tender pork cutlet. You can choose from 3 types of miso soup. By the time we left the restaurant, there was a long line forming. I would definitely like to visit again. Special pork cutlet for 2500 yen.

The top quality pork cutlet was sold out again, and the skewered cutlets were also sold out on this day. The miso soup with clams was also finished! However, as always, it was delicious. My favorite tonkatsu. This time, I adjusted the amount of rice and was able to enjoy the pickles and rice. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

I visited the famous restaurant Ton-Ta in Takadanobaba after a few years. We arrived with 3 people around 6:00 PM on Saturday and waited for about an hour before we could enter. The line wasn't too long, but the turnover is not very fast, so be patient. This time, I ordered the Special Pork Cutlet set for 2,500 yen. The pork cutlet here is surprisingly tender. They don't even use a specific brand of pork, so it's all in the skill. The coating is crispy and light. I like to eat it with pepper. The pork soup with lots of ingredients is also delicious. There are plenty of pickles, and the cabbage side dish is generous. Ah, I should have also ordered the shrimp fry! It was delicious as always, even after not visiting for a while! Note that they only accept cash payments!

If you don't get in the first wave, you'll have to wait in line outside for about 30 to 40 minutes, so it's tough in the summer. The portion and taste are very satisfying, and the pork loin has little fat and can be eaten elegantly. The soup bowl that comes with the set can be chosen from miso soup, clam soup, or seaweed soup. I chose clam soup, and it had a good amount of fish stock and tasted delicious.

The special pork cutlet set meal costs 2500 yen. It was incredibly delicious. Just one bite and I realized it was on a completely different level from any other cutlet I've had before. The batter was unbelievably light. That was the most surprising part. The meat was also tender and tasty. I want to try the special loin cutlet set meal next. When I arrived at the restaurant at 5:45 pm on Friday, there were 4 people waiting ahead of me. I waited for about 20 minutes before being able to enter.

Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) for 2400 yen, I felt like eating it again so I came back here. I have visited various famous tonkatsu restaurants recently, but personally, I still think this place is the best. This time, I arrived at 16:50 on a rainy day and was one of the first three customers. Luckily, there was a short line, and I was able to enter just before they opened at around 15:20.

Tonkatsu Set Meal for 2,400 yen. Fried Squid for 350 yen. This restaurant is well-known in Takadanobaba, an area known for its many famous tonkatsu shops. I arrived 10 minutes before opening and there was already a line of 9 people. Luckily, they opened right on time and I was able to be in the first group to enter. The sweet pork cutlet was delicious just with salt, but they also provided sesame seeds and sauce. I preferred it with just salt. Overall, I was very satisfied.

I had been unable to visit because they only open at night on Saturdays, but I finally made it on a weekday at 5 PM. There were about 6 other customers and I was able to get a table right away. The tender pork cutlet was delicious, but if I had to mention something, the portion size was a bit small and there was a slightly strong smell. I might not revisit for a while.

Ordered the special fillet (¥2,500) and skewered cutlets (¥300). The miso soup was made with fresh clams. The cutlets were cooked perfectly, with a slight pink in the middle that cooks through with residual heat. The sauce was not the usual tonkatsu sauce, but Worcestershire sauce or salt and pepper. The rice was well-cooked and the miso soup had generous amounts of clam. The oil in the cutlets could have been a bit sharper, but overall worth the wait in line.

I walked about 7-8 minutes from Takadanobaba Station and arrived at Tonkatsu restaurant called Tontaro. It was a weekday evening, past 7 pm, and there were two people in front of me, so I thought I could get in quickly. However, they turned out to be a group of 4 people from overseas, so I ended up waiting for about 30 minutes. Finally, I was able to get in. The premium pork cutlet was priced at 2500 yen, as the regular cutlet was sold out. For the miso soup, you could choose from seaweed, clams, or pork miso. Now, onto the important part - the tonkatsu. The crispy fried coating was light and delicious, even though each piece was small. The pork cutlet tasted better with salt than with sauce. There are many delicious tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo, but Tonkatsu Tontaro is a well-balanced place without the need for reservations like Narikura, time constraints like Agezuki, the slight eccentricity of the owner like Katsukuriya, or the high prices like Katsu Prepo. If I had to mention one thing, it would be the ketchup sauce from Kagome on the counter. It would be better if they transferred it to a different container instead of leaving it out like that. Thank you for the meal!

Arrived around 5 pm on Saturday but couldn't get in on the first try due to a line of about 20 people. Finally got in around 6 pm and ordered the special premium pork cutlet set. The quality of the meat and the frying were both top-notch, making it juicy and delicious. Ended up getting seconds of rice because it was so good. The pickles and miso soup were also full of ingredients and satisfying. Eating the tonkatsu with salt and pepper was the best I've had so far. However, I prefer to make it all messy with Worcestershire sauce and dip it in mustard. Next time, I'll try the fillet cutlet.

Tonkatsu set meal for ¥2,400. Customer satisfaction: ★★★★ (★×5). In the fiercely competitive tonkatsu district of Takadanobaba, this long-established restaurant stands out with its long lines. The cozy interior is filled with people of all ages enjoying their tonkatsu with great enthusiasm, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Currently, they only open for dinner from 17:00 to 20:30. Rice refills are available for an additional 100 yen. The tonkatsu, fried silently from low heat, has a beautiful golden color on its crispy coating. The middle is light and crunchy, melting delicately on the tongue. The steamed pork is moist and tender, effortlessly breaking apart in the mouth. It has a gentle sweetness without any pretentiousness, leaving a refined aftertaste. The condiments on the table include salt, soy sauce, and homemade spicy Worcestershire sauce. While enjoying the sweetness of the pork with salt is good, mixing the sesame with the Worcestershire sauce in a mortar enhances the flavor even more. The sharpness of the sauce combined with the sesame creates depth and brings out a different umami taste. The rice is shiny and fragrant. The cabbage has a gentle texture that complements the light tonkatsu. The pork miso soup has a mild sweetness from the vegetables and a rich umami flavor from the shiitake mushrooms. The pickles help cleanse the palate with their refreshing taste. The light feeling after the meal is satisfying, making it easy to understand why this tonkatsu set meal from "Tontaro" is beloved by people of all ages. It is a comforting everyday meal that can be enjoyed at any age.

About a 5-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station, I arrived about 30 minutes before opening and was around 10th in line. If you don't get in on the first round, you might have to wait a while. On this day, I ordered the special loin cutlet set. The cutlet was very large, freshly fried, and had very little fat. A satisfying dish from this popular restaurant.

Tonkatsu restaurant "Tonta" in Takadanobaba! The business days are limited, so it's hard to visit, but I finally went. Around 7:00 PM, there were 6 people waiting! After about a 30-minute wait, we were able to enter. I ordered the special loin cutlet set and the kushikatsu. The tonkatsu was really to my liking, and I was very satisfied with the price! It felt like I finally found a great tonkatsu after a long time. This is a restaurant I definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Decades ago, I visited this place for lunch and recently revisited it. I was surprised to see a long line of almost 10 people waiting late into the night. After about an hour, we finally got in. I ordered the special loin cutlet set and when it arrived, it looked amazing! The meat was tender and the breading was crispy and delicious. At first, the sweetness of the meat stood out with the salt, which came in two varieties and both were tasty. However, I was a bit disappointed with the Worcestershire sauce as I prefer the thick tonkatsu sauce. Overall, the meat was incredibly delicious. I recommend everyone to try it out!

This restaurant is only open at night, so I haven't had the chance to visit until now. I arrived around 6 pm, but it was already full and there were about 20 people waiting in line outside, showing its popularity. It took about 80 minutes from the time I joined the line to being seated inside. This time, I ordered the special pork cutlet set meal and a single shrimp fry. The pork cutlet was cooked carefully, very juicy, with a good umami and sweetness. The breading was thin and moist, though personally I prefer a crispy breading with a more fragrant crunch, so I was a little disappointed. It would be nice to have more sauce options besides just Worcestershire sauce, like a sweet tonkatsu sauce. While I think the cost performance is good, I didn't feel like waiting over an hour to eat again. If waiting isn't a big deal for you, it's worth visiting at least once.

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 17:30 to 20:30 (closing at 21:00), I arrived 10 minutes after opening and was second in line. I was happy to be second, but the first group had already entered the restaurant, so I waited for about 30 minutes. It's recommended to bring water for heat stroke prevention. The restaurant is small, with one tonkatsu chef and three women working. The atmosphere is very homey with the lovely ladies. There are 8 seats at the counter and two 4-person tables (but only 2 people were seated at each, which seemed a bit wasteful). I decided to order the Special Fillet Cutlet (2500 yen) since I was there. It's 700 yen more expensive than the regular fillet, but I went for the special set. Most other customers also chose the "special" option, probably because they had waited for a long time. You can choose miso soup from options like pork miso, wakame, and clam miso. After ordering, they gave me sesame seeds to grind while waiting. It smelled nice. They have homemade Worcestershire sauce (spicy) but recommend starting with salt for the first bite. If you prefer sweet, you can add ketchup to the sauce. There were also various salts, rock salt, mustard, etc. The pickles were impressive for the special set, but since I couldn't eat pickled vegetables, they took it away as soon as they brought it. The rice portion was small. The special fillet cutlet had a light color due to fresh oil, and the crispy coating was surprisingly soft inside. It was incredibly tender without any pork smell and not greasy at all. I ended up eating all the tonkatsu with salt (it seemed a waste to use sauce) and enjoyed the cabbage with sesame sauce. The combination of the juicy meat and salt was a sweet paradise I won't forget. The pork miso soup had a strong flavor of burdock and reminded me of countryside soup. If you're unsure about this unique taste, it's better to choose clam miso soup. They offer cabbage refill for an extra 100 yen, and soup refill for 100 yen. They also have oolong tea for 350 yen, among other options. The wait was worth it. They only open for dinner four days a week, so it might be a bit challenging to visit, but I think it's worth it. By the way, I stopped by the supermarket next door on the way back and found my usual MCT oil for 529 yen! (I usually buy it in Aoyama for 848 yen). After eating fried food, I unexpectedly bought a lot of oil to take home!

Wow, seriously delicious! What? The tonkatsu just melted? I didn't even need to chew, it was that tender! I got a piece of fillet but didn't even need my teeth for it haha. The coating was crispy and light, but also fluffy and melts in your mouth! I was so surprised from the first bite that my chopsticks stopped moving! Everything I ate was so delicious that I couldn't help but keep saying "delicious" out loud. The kushikatsu is a must-try too! Actually, everything on the menu is a must-try! The white fish was so tender and the tartar sauce complemented it perfectly! The shrimp fry... yes, the shrimp was just as amazing! Why was everything so perfect? I could eat as many as I want. I peeked into the kitchen and saw how carefully everything was prepared. It all made sense. The staff were friendly, and even the strict head chef smiled and thanked me. It was heartwarming haha.

Tonight's dinner was a long-awaited visit to Tonkatsu restaurant Ton Ta in Takadanobaba. Recently, the lines have been long, so I haven't been able to visit, but luckily there was no line today and I got in easily. This time, I ordered the Special Rosu Katsu Set (2,400 yen). The pork was tender and flavorful. Even the lean parts were juicy, overflowing with the umami of the fat. The sauce is good, but I still prefer the salt-based options like sesame and salt, or lemon and salt. It was delicious!! The pickles also had their own unique flavors, refreshing the palate and keeping things interesting. The miso soup was also good. It had a strong pork flavor, but the burdock root and shiitake mushrooms paired well and tasted delicious. It was a tonkatsu meal that allowed me to savor the umami of the meat even after finishing. It was delicious!!