Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto
Chikusa, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 16-seat tonkatsu specialist in Chikusa-ku earning Tabelog 100 recognition within two years of opening, delivering fried pork cutlet at JPY 2,000–2,999 per head — well under the city's kaiseki and yakiniku competition. Counter seats face the fryer; tables fit families and groups up to 16. Reservations open three weeks out, with strict seating times and a 20-minute grace window.
About Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto
Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto is a Nagoya venue with a price range of JPY 2,000–2,999 and a casual dress code. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026.
What the Menu Delivers
Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto is best approached with its essentials in mind: the venue is in Nagoya, the price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, and attire is casual. For current menu details or dietary questions, confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.
How It Positions Against Nagoya's Tonkatsu Tier
Within Nagoya dining, Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto is best understood through its essentials: it is a casual venue in the JPY 2,000–2,999 range and is listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026. Other Nagoya dining rooms may sit at different price points or offer different formats, but specific comparisons should be made only with current information.
Hours, reservation timing, seat count, payment methods, parking, and transport access should be checked directly before planning a visit. For diners comparing options in the city, Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto remains a Nagoya venue with a modest price range and casual dress expectations. For deeper exploration of the city's dining landscape, see our full Nagoya restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 愛知県名古屋市千種区池下1-3-1 パックス池下 1F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/aichi/A2301/A230106/23088774
- Phone
- +81527848863
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, modern interior dominated by natural wood, with a small counter and a few tables creating a relaxed yet polished atmosphere suited to quiet meals and sake or wine in the evening.
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Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Daily special aged brand pork tonkatsu
- Dinner pork comparison course
- Mangalitsa pork tonkatsu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 愛知県名古屋市千種区池下1-3-1 パックス池下 1F
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- GapricE, Notable alternative
- Yama no I, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Housa Saryo, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Yakiniku Hakushu Kassai, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Kishiya, 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
At JPY 2,000–2,999, Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto sits at the accessible end of Nagoya's Tabelog 100 spectrum. Yama no I and Housa Saryo both charge JPY 20,000–29,999 for kaiseki formats, while Yakiniku Hakushu Kassai runs JPY 10,000–14,999 for yakiniku. If budget matters more than cuisine variety, this delivers Tabelog credibility without the five-figure check. Kishiya undercuts it further at JPY 1,000–1,999, though that teishoku format skews more utilitarian.
Booking ease favors Tsuchimoto over the kaiseki rooms, three weeks' lead time versus the month-plus common at Yama no I. For diners prioritizing tonkatsu specifically, this combines award recognition, family-friendly seating (babies through school-age welcome), and a sub-JPY 3,000 entry point. Counter seats suit solo diners and technique watchers; tables handle groups. Full buyout is possible for celebrations requiring privacy, though that absorbs all 16 seats. If you want kaiseki depth or yakiniku theater, the higher-priced peers justify the spend. If you want fried pork done well at Tabelog 100 level without the ceremony, book here.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary or allergy accommodations should be confirmed directly with the venue before booking if you have specific requirements.
What should I order at Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto?
The venue’s current menu is best checked directly with the restaurant before visiting. The confirmed price range is JPY 2,000–2,999.
What should I wear to Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto?
Casual attire is appropriate for Tonkatsu Tsuchimoto.
