A reservation-only destination tonkatsu shop in Suginami selected for Tabelog's Tonkatsu Top-100 (2021-2026) and a Tabelog Award Bronze winner, famous for its pale, low-temperature 'white tonkatsu' using premium pork such as TOKYO X. Booking ahead is required and walk-ins are generally not accepted.
Can I eat here?
We haven’t confirmed specific diets here yet — use the phrasebook to show staff what you can and can’t eat.
'White tonkatsu' — pork slow-fried at low temperature with pale breadcrumbs
FAQ
Can I walk in at Tonkatsu Narikura without a reservation?
No — reservations are mandatory, made through Omakase or Tabelog. Walk-ins are turned away, and each diner orders a full course rather than à la carte.
What is Tonkatsu Narikura known for?
Chef Mitani Seizo's pale, low-temperature-fried "white tonkatsu," including the Sha-ton Briand — the most tender center-cut of the fillet, yielding barely 500g per pig. It's won Tabelog Award Bronze every year from 2021 through 2026.
✓ Last verified Jul 2026
Hours and details can change — please confirm before you visit.
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★ Premium pork tasted across rare cuts (loin, fillet, prime rib, rump)
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