Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Tonkatsu Yamaichi

Name: Tonkatsu Yamaichi
Address: 1 Chome-8-4 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0041, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3253-3335
Price range: JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

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About Tonkatsu Yamaichi

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.

Tonkatsu Yamaichi is a Tokyo venue with a narrow published schedule and a verified price range of JPY 2,000–2,999. The useful planning facts are straightforward: 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. Beyond that confirmed listing, the safest way to plan is around the verified hours and price range rather than assuming details about seating, reservations, payment rules, menu breadth, or service format that are not confirmed here.

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 unverified 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 confirmed 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 verified schedule, while Monday and Sunday are closed.

The verified 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 are not confirmed in the available data, so they 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tonkatsu Yamaichi accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details are not verified here. 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 verified 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 verified price range is JPY 2,000–2,999.

What should I wear to Tonkatsu Yamaichi?

No dress code is verified in the available data. 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 verified 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 confirmed hours.

Does Tonkatsu Yamaichi handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or ingredient concerns, confirm directly with the venue before visiting.

Is Tonkatsu Yamaichi good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified in the available data. 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.

Location

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

Tokyo, Japan

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Booking Options Near Tonkatsu Yamaichi

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Tonkatsu Yamaichi	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Easy
Gin Cock	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
THE GRABBER hamburger pub	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Takayama Coffee	- JPY 999	Unknown
Topca Kanda honten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Kanda Yunrin	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

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

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.