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    Tonkatsu Yamaichi, Restaurant in Tokyo
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    Tabelog 2026

    Tonkatsu Yamaichi

    Chiyoda, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

    Why go

    A 12-seat Kanda Sudacho tonkatsu counter with Tabelog 100 recognition since 2017, serving classic loin and fillet cutlets at JPY 2,000–2,999 per head. No reservations, cash only, and tight lunch windows (11 AM–1:30 PM most days) mean timing is the primary booking challenge. Worth it if you value consistent fry technique over scene or flexibility.

    About Tonkatsu Yamaichi

    Tonkatsu Yamaichi is a Tokyo venue with a narrow published schedule and a price range of JPY 2,000–2,999. It is closed Monday and Sunday; it opens for lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM; and dinner is listed only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM.

    The venue appears in the Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition list. The safest way to plan is around the hours and price range rather than assuming details about seating, reservations, payment rules, menu breadth, or service format.

    What the Tabelog 100 Recognition Signals

    Tonkatsu Yamaichi is listed in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026. That confirms recognition within the tonkatsu category for that year, but it should not be stretched into claims about past-year streaks, exact rankings, scores, capacity, or specific dishes.

    For comparison within the allowed Tokyo dining set, Topca Kanda honten, Kanda Yunrin, and Takayama Coffee offer different kinds of dining context, while THE GRABBER hamburger pub is a different casual option. Use those as general alternatives rather than direct substitutes for the same experience.

    Planning Across Two or Three Visits

    For a first visit, use the operating windows. Lunch is available Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Wednesday and Saturday are lunch-only based on the schedule, while Monday and Sunday are closed.

    The price range is JPY 2,000–2,999. Specifics such as reservations, cash policy, seat count, counter layout, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, and individual menu items should be checked directly before relying on them.

    For broader Tokyo dining context, consider other Tokyo restaurants, bars, and hotels guides generally. Alternatives worth tracking within the allowed set include Topca Kanda honten, Kanda Yunrin, THE GRABBER hamburger pub, and Takayama Coffee.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1 Chome-8-4 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan
    Website
    instagram.com/@tonkatsu_yamaichi
    Phone
    +81 3-3253-3335
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Simple, no-frills counter and table setup focused on efficient service and enjoying freshly fried tonkatsu rather than design or decor.

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    Hidden Gem

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    SoloCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Intimate

    Signature Dishes

    • Tonkatsu
    • Katsudon
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    1 Chome-8-4 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan
    Planning details

    Location

    1 Chome-8-4 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-3253-3335

    instagram.com/@tonkatsu_yamaichi

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Gin Cock, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    • THE GRABBER hamburger pub, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Takayama Coffee, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • Topca Kanda honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Kanda Yunrin, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    Restaurant context

    Tonkatsu Yamaichi sits in the middle of Kanda's tonkatsu and teishoku cluster, priced between budget chains and high-end kaiseki hybrids. At JPY 2,000–2,999, it costs roughly double what you'd pay at Takayama Coffee for a light meal, but significantly less than the JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner bill at Kanda Yunrin. Topca Kanda honten offers a closer price match (JPY 1,000–1,999) with a broader teishoku menu, but lacks the Tabelog 100 pedigree and tonkatsu-specific focus that defines Yamaichi's reputation.

    For ease of booking, Yamaichi ranks as the most difficult in this, no reservations, limited hours, and a 12-seat capacity create natural scarcity. THE GRABBER hamburger pub and Gin Cock both accept walk-ins with shorter waits, and Topca Kanda honten runs longer service windows. If your schedule can't flex around Yamaichi's tight lunch slots, Kanda Yunrin offers evening availability with a kaiseki structure that includes tonkatsu as one course among many. The trade-off: you pay for breadth and service polish rather than single-format mastery.

    Choose Yamaichi if Tabelog 100 recognition and classic Tokyo tonkatsu technique justify the logistical friction. Choose Topca for flexibility and variety at a lower price. Choose Kanda Yunrin if you want a fuller meal with table service and evening hours. For coffee or a light reset between meals, Takayama Coffee operates as a practical staging point before or after the tonkatsu rush.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Tonkatsu Yamaichi accommodate groups?

    Group accommodation details are not available. The confirmed planning facts are the Tokyo location, the JPY 2,000–2,999 price range, and the operating hours: lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, with dinner Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM.

    What should a first-timer know about Tonkatsu Yamaichi?

    First-timers should plan around the schedule. Tonkatsu Yamaichi is closed Monday and Sunday, serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, and lists dinner on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. The price range is JPY 2,000–2,999.

    What should I wear to Tonkatsu Yamaichi?

    No dress code is provided. Treat it as a Tokyo dining visit and choose practical attire unless the venue directly provides more specific guidance.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Tonkatsu Yamaichi?

    The schedule makes lunch the broader option: Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Dinner is more limited, listed only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Wednesday and Saturday are lunch-only based on the hours.

    Does Tonkatsu Yamaichi handle dietary restrictions?
    Is Tonkatsu Yamaichi good for solo dining?

    Solo-dining suitability is not available. The confirmed facts are that Tonkatsu Yamaichi is in Tokyo, is priced at JPY 2,000–2,999, and operates during the listed lunch and limited dinner windows.