Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

Tonkatsu Wakaba

Name: Tonkatsu Wakaba
Address: 1 Chome-15-36 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan, Fukuoka, JP
Telephone: +81 92-406-8189
Price range: JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

100Pearl Points

Tenjin Tonkatsu

Rate on Pearl Save

Website Call

About Tonkatsu Wakaba

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.

Tonkatsu Wakaba is a Fukuoka venue with a verified price range of JPY 1,000-1,999. Its listed 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 verified public details are limited, so plan around the essentials rather than assuming a specific reservation policy, seating layout, payment method, or service format. The confirmed 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 its verified recognition is in Tabelog's tonkatsu category for 2026. Beyond that, specific menu sets, side dishes, cuts, beverages, take-out, delivery, allergy handling, and seating details are not verified here, so they should not be treated as confirmed planning facts.

What is confirmed is the accessible price band: JPY 1,000-1,999. Tonkatsu Wakaba also has verified category recognition 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 verified 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, treat Fukuoka as the confirmed location and avoid relying on unverified neighborhood, station, or landmark claims. Fukuoka's restaurant scene includes many different formats, and Tonkatsu Wakaba's confirmed 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Tonkatsu Wakaba?

Tonkatsu Wakaba is in Fukuoka, with a verified price range of JPY 1,000-1,999. Its listed hours are 10:30 AM-2:30 PM and 5-9:45 PM Monday through Saturday, and 10:30 AM-2:30 PM and 5-7:45 PM on Sunday.

Is Tonkatsu Wakaba good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. The confirmed planning details are the Fukuoka location, casual dress code, JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, and daily listed hours.

Does Tonkatsu Wakaba handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction and allergy information is not verified here. check the venue's official channels before visiting if you need specific accommodations.

Is lunch or dinner better at Tonkatsu Wakaba?

The verified 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 is listed from 5-7:45 PM. No verified difference in menu or pricing by time of day is available here.

Location

1 Chome-15-36 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001, Japan

Fukuoka, Japan

Compare Tonkatsu Wakaba

Value Check: Tonkatsu Wakaba and Peers

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Tonkatsu Wakaba	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
Shokuji to Sake Dokoro Makoto	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Tempura Dokoro Hirao Akurosu ten	- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Riki Hanten	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown
Tsugumi		Unknown
WAN STEAK HOUSE		Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

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

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.