Anbai
Kashiwa
Restaurant in Kashiwa, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu veteran (seven consecutive years) in suburban Kashiwa, Anbai delivers precise frying and neighborhood value at JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch, JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner. The 44-seat basement space offers counter, tatami, and sunken seating; lunch includes complimentary grilled bean sprouts and dessert. Cash-only, family-friendly, and a six-minute walk from Kashiwa Station.
About Anbai
Anbai is a casual venue in Kashiwa with price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Its hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM, with Monday closed. Anbai is also listed for Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu – 2026 recognition, making it a relevant stop for diners comparing tonkatsu-focused options in and around Kashiwa.
What the Tabelog Recognition Means
Anbai appears in the Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu – 2026 recognition. Diners should treat that as the key accolade rather than assuming additional award histories, scores, rankings, or year-by-year appearances. For diners browsing the Kashiwa dining circuit, the recognition helps identify Anbai as a notable tonkatsu-related option, while practical details such as seating, service style, and specific dishes should be checked directly with the venue.
How the Format Works
The operating schedule is straightforward: Anbai is closed on Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. The dress code is casual. Details such as reservation rules, payment methods, seating layout, parking, exact location within Kashiwa, and menu extras can affect planning, so diners should check any practical needs directly before visiting.
Price and Peer Context
Anbai’s price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. That places it in an accessible range for diners considering a casual meal in Kashiwa, though diners should check directly if they need to know whether lunch and dinner menus or ordering formats differ. For comparison, diners may also look at Pearl-listed peers such as Anbai, Tonkatsu Hisago, Bakery Feve, Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten, zoe's, and 66, or compare Anbai with other dining in Kashiwa generically.
The verdict: consider Anbai if you want a casual Kashiwa venue with Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu – 2026 recognition, clear weekly hours, and moderate price ranges. For reservations, seating, payment, parking, or specific menu details, check directly with the venue before planning around it.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒277-0843 Chiba, Kashiwa, Akehara, 1 Chome−2−3 柏田中ビル B1
- Website
- anbai-kashiwa.wixsite.com/homepage
- Phone
- +81 4-7146-2244
Venue details
Ambiance
Located in a basement with tatami and table seating, Anbai offers a calm, homey atmosphere that feels like a classic neighborhood spot rather than a flashy steakhouse.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tonkatsu pork cutlet
- Beefsteak (bifuteki)
- Thick pork loin cutlet
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒277-0843 Chiba, Kashiwa, Akehara, 1 Chome−2−3 柏田中ビル B1
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒277-0843 Chiba, Kashiwa, Akehara, 1 Chome−2−3 柏田中ビル B1 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Tonkatsu Hisago, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Bakery Feve, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- zoe's, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- 66, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Anbai sits at the top of Kashiwa's tonkatsu tier, outflanking Tonkatsu Hisago on both awards recognition and frying consistency. Hisago charges the same JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch range but operates without the Tabelog 100 seal; if you're prioritizing proven execution over neighborhood discovery, Anbai is the safer bet. For diners seeking variety beyond fried pork, 66 and Bakery Feve offer lighter, more casual formats in the same price band, though neither specializes in tonkatsu craft. Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten lands under JPY 999 for ramen-focused meals, making it the budget option when you want speed and simplicity.
At the high end, zoe's charges JPY 4,000–4,999 at lunch and JPY 8,000–9,999 at dinner for a completely different category, multi-course, wine-driven dining that shares no overlap with Anbai's fried-pork focus. If you're splitting a trip between casual tonkatsu and a splurge dinner, pair Anbai's lunch with zoe's evening service. For tonkatsu purists, though, Anbai is the clear Kashiwa choice: longest track record, strongest peer validation, and the best price-to-quality ratio in the city. Book here first; explore Hisago or the ramen counter only if Anbai is full or you're staying multiple days and want variety.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Anbai?
Ask the venue directly about bar or counter seating. Anbai is in Kashiwa, has a casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM, with Monday closed.
Is Anbai good for solo dining?
Anbai is casual, located in Kashiwa, and open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Solo diners should check practical details such as seating and waiting times directly.
Is Anbai worth the price?
Anbai’s price ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, and it is listed for Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu – 2026 recognition. Those are the main reasons to consider it; check directly for details such as portions, extras, scores, or comparisons to Tokyo pricing.
What are alternatives to Anbai in Kashiwa?
For comparison within Pearl’s venue set, diners may look at Tonkatsu Hisago, Bakery Feve, Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten, zoe's, and 66, or consider other dining in Kashiwa generically. Check each venue’s current details directly before deciding.
Is Anbai good for a special occasion?
Anbai’s dress code is casual, and its price ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. If private rooms, ambiance, seating, or special-occasion services matter, check directly with the venue.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Anbai?
Check directly with Anbai about whether a tasting menu is offered. The key details for planning are its Kashiwa location, casual dress code, hours, price ranges, and Tabelog 100 – Tonkatsu – 2026 recognition.
