Tonkatsu Wakaba
Chūō, Fukuoka
Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in tonkatsu counter in Tenjin serving Tabelog 100-recognized fried pork cutlets for under JPY 2,000. No reservations accepted, so expect queues at peak hours. The casual, family-friendly space offers efficient service and consistent execution, making it a solid choice for affordable, award-backed tonkatsu without the formality of reservation-only counters.
About Tonkatsu Wakaba
Tonkatsu Wakaba is a Fukuoka venue with a price range of JPY 1,000-1,999. Its hours cover both daytime and evening service: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM and 5-9:45 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday evening service ending earlier at 7:45 PM. Dress code is casual.
The hours make it a practical option to consider for either a midday or evening meal in Fukuoka, with the Sunday evening cutoff worth noting before you go.
What You're Eating
Tonkatsu Wakaba is identified with tonkatsu, and it is recognized in Tabelog's tonkatsu category for 2026.
The accessible price band is JPY 1,000-1,999. Tonkatsu Wakaba is also recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 list.
How It Fits Into Fukuoka's Dining Scene
Tonkatsu Wakaba fits into Fukuoka dining as a casual, lower-priced tonkatsu option with daytime and evening hours. If you are comparing it with other venues such as Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto, Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten, Riki Hanten, Tsugumi, or WAN STEAK HOUSE, keep the comparison broad unless you have current details for those venues as well.
For planning, Fukuoka is the location; avoid relying on neighborhood, station, or landmark claims. Fukuoka's restaurant scene includes many different formats, and Tonkatsu Wakaba's profile is simple: casual dress, JPY 1,000-1,999, and hours that run daily with a shorter Sunday evening service.
Late-evening diners should note the 9:45 PM closing time Monday through Saturday and the 7:45 PM closing time on Sunday. If you need a meal after those times, consider other Fukuoka dining options.
At a glance: Tonkatsu Wakaba, Fukuoka, JPY 1,000-1,999, casual dress, open daily with Sunday evening service ending earlier, and listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Location
- 1 Chome-15-36 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/wakaba506
- Phone
- +81 92-406-8189
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, bustling tonkatsu specialist with a typical Japanese counter-and-table setup, bright functional lighting, and a local crowd creating an energetic but comfortable atmosphere suited to quick, satisfying meals rather than lingering.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Counter dining
- Opened
- 2019
Signature Dishes
- White tonkatsu set
- Pork loin katsu
- Pork cutlet curry
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-15-36 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:45 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–7:45 PM
Location
1 Chome-15-36 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Riki Hanten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Tsugumi, Japanese, Japanese
- WAN STEAK HOUSE, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Tonkatsu Wakaba shares Tenjin's walk-in, high-turnover dining tier with Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten, another Tabelog 100 selection that operates below JPY 1,000 and accepts no reservations. Both venues prioritize speed and affordability over lingering meals. If you prefer a reservable seat and a wider menu, Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto offers izakaya-style cooking in the JPY 2,000-2,999 range, with the advantage of booking ahead to avoid queues.
For special occasions, Riki Hanten elevates the price and formality: JPY 10,000-14,999 buys kaiseki service and a quieter room, but you'll need to reserve well in advance. Tonkatsu Wakaba sits at the opposite end of the spectrum, offering Tabelog recognition without the reservation friction or budget strain. If you're splitting a Fukuoka itinerary between splurge dinners and efficient lunches, this venue fits the latter category cleanly.
The no-reservation policy makes Tonkatsu Wakaba easier to slot into an improvised schedule than any reservation-only spot, but harder to guarantee than venues that hold tables. Tsugumi and WAN STEAK HOUSE offer alternative formats in Fukuoka's dining mix, though neither competes directly on price or tonkatsu focus. For value-driven diners willing to wait, Tonkatsu Wakaba delivers Tabelog 100 quality at a fraction of the cost of Fukuoka's reservation-only counters.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tonkatsu Wakaba?
Tonkatsu Wakaba is in Fukuoka, with a price range of JPY 1,000-1,999.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tonkatsu Wakaba?
Hours include daytime service from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM and evening service from 5-9:45 PM Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, evening service runs from 5-7:45 PM. No difference in menu or pricing by time of day is available.
