Tonkatsu 16
Naka, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Six-seat counter in Naka Ward delivering Tabelog 100-recognized tonkatsu at JPY 2,000-4,000, well below Hiroshima's kaiseki-tier pricing. Open late (9 PM last orders), solo-friendly, and cash/PayPay only. Book a day ahead for lunch or early dinner; walk-ins fill gaps. The format is pure—fried pork, technical precision, no ceremony—making it the best entry point for award-level tonkatsu without multi-course commitment.
About Tonkatsu 16
Tonkatsu 16 is a Hiroshima venue with prices of JPY 2,000-2,999 and JPY 3,000-3,999. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, and opens Wednesday through Sunday for two service windows: 11:30 AM-2 PM and 5:30-8 PM. Dress code is casual.
The venue is listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026, a category-specific recognition. For diners comparing dining options in Hiroshima, Tonkatsu 16 is best approached through its public details: price range, hours, casual dress, and that recognition.
Seating, Service, and Planning Details
Information for Tonkatsu 16 does not include a seat count, counter-only format, private-room availability, reservation policy, payment methods, take-out service, or exact street location. Instead, plan around the basics: the venue is in Hiroshima, keeps a casual dress code, closes Monday and Tuesday, and operates midday and evening windows from Wednesday through Sunday.
Since booking rules or seating capacity are not available, diners should avoid assuming availability for walk-ins, groups, or specific seating arrangements. The safest practical approach is to check current availability directly before going.
How It Compares With Other Dining Options
Tonkatsu 16 can be considered alongside other named dining options such as Ichigo Ichie, Bishu Bikou Hamai, Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten, Yagenbori Hassho, and ルペール, but detailed comparisons by menu, seat count, service style, beverage program, or exact pricing for those peers are not possible.
What can be said with confidence is narrower: Tonkatsu 16 is in Hiroshima, has price ranges of JPY 2,000-2,999 and JPY 3,000-3,999, is closed on Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday through Sunday for midday and evening service windows, and has a casual dress code. It also appears in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
Use those facts as the basis for deciding whether it fits your itinerary. If you need details such as reservations, payment methods, dietary accommodations, group suitability, or take-out, those details are not available and should be checked directly.
Quick reference: Hiroshima. Casual dress code. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11:30 AM-2 PM and 5:30-8 PM. Price guidance: JPY 2,000-2,999 and JPY 3,000-3,999. Listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒730-0028 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Nagarekawacho, 5−19 カサブランカビル 1F
- Website
- instagram.com/tonkatsu16_
- Phone
- +81 50-3700-2252
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, focused, and low-key counter dining atmosphere with a quiet, intimate feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒730-0028 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Nagarekawacho, 5−19 カサブランカビル 1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒730-0028 Hiroshima, Naka Ward, Nagarekawacho, 5−19 カサブランカビル 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bishu Bikou Hamai, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Yagenbori Hassho, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ichigo Ichie, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- ルペール, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Tonkatsu 16 occupies the middle ground in Hiroshima's specialist dining landscape. At JPY 2,000-3,000 for lunch and JPY 3,000-4,000 for dinner, it costs twice as much as okonomiyaki stalwarts Okonomiyaki Koshida Honten and Yagenbori Hassho (both JPY 1,000-2,000), which serve faster meals to larger groups but lack Tabelog recognition. Choose the okonomiyaki shops if you need quick turnover, group seating, or budget-conscious volume; book Tonkatsu 16 when technical tonkatsu execution and award credibility justify the premium.
Step up to Ichigo Ichie (JPY 6,000-8,000) or Bishu Bikou Hamai (JPY 8,000-10,000), and you enter multi-course kaiseki territory with sake pairings, seasonal plates, and formal pacing. Those venues offer broader menus and longer seatings, but Tonkatsu 16 delivers the core fried-pork product at half the price, making it the best value for diners who want Tabelog-tier tonkatsu without the ceremony. If your party exceeds two or you need private seating, Ichigo Ichie and Bishu Bikou Hamai accommodate better, Tonkatsu 16's six-seat counter suits solo diners and couples only.
For late-night options, Tonkatsu 16's 9 PM last-order window extends past many specialist shops in Hiroshima, where 8:30 PM closures are common. Solo travelers looking for post-8 PM tonkatsu will find this one of the few award-recognized counters still serving. Book a day or two ahead for dinner slots; walk-ins work for lunch but require flexibility on timing.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tonkatsu 16 worth the price?
The price guidance is JPY 2,000-2,999 and JPY 3,000-3,999. Tonkatsu 16 is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026. Whether it is worth the spend depends on whether those price ranges and the Hiroshima location fit your plans.
What should I wear to Tonkatsu 16?
Tonkatsu 16 has a casual dress code. There is no need to plan for formal attire.
Is Tonkatsu 16 good for solo dining?
How far ahead should I book Tonkatsu 16?
A reservation policy or recommended booking window is not known. Tonkatsu 16 is closed Monday and Tuesday and opens Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM-2 PM and 5:30-8 PM; check directly for availability before going.
Is there a tasting menu at Tonkatsu 16?
A tasting menu or specific menu format is not known. Available information includes the Hiroshima location, casual dress code, listed price ranges, operating days and hours, and Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition.
