Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Tonkatsu Yutaka
100Pearl PointsAsakusa Cutlet House

About Tonkatsu Yutaka
Cash-only tonkatsu specialist in a quiet Asakusa side street, serving Gunma pork fried in cottonseed oil at JPY 2,000–2,999 per meal. Tabelog 100 regular since 2017. Walk-in only for standard seating; private room available for groups ordering course menus. Best for budget-conscious travelers seeking solid execution without premium pricing or formality.
Tonkatsu Yutaka is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range of JPY 2,000–2,999 and a casual dress code. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition. Beyond those confirmed points, details such as exact location within Tokyo, payment methods, seating, reservations, opening hours, menu specifics, and service format should be checked directly with the restaurant before you go.
The Tonkatsu: What Is Verified
The confirmed information for Tonkatsu Yutaka is intentionally limited: the venue is in Tokyo, the price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, the dress code is casual, and it has verified Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition. Specific claims about pork sourcing, frying oil, breadcrumbs, sauces, seating layout, private rooms, cash policy, or wait times are not verified here, so they should not be treated as settled facts.
Where It Sits Among Tokyo Tonkatsu Options
Within Tokyo dining, Tonkatsu Yutaka is best framed as a casual venue with a verified JPY 2,000–2,999 range and Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition. If you are comparing it with comparable venue venues such as Asakusa Sanboa or Larousse, keep the comparison general unless you have current, direct information from those restaurants. For broader planning, you can also compare it with other Tokyo restaurants.
The clearest recognition signal available here is the Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 listing. That is enough to make Tonkatsu Yutaka relevant for diners researching Tokyo, but it does not verify claims about past award streaks, exact rankings, scores, menu format, service style, or takeout.
Practical details such as opening days, lunch or dinner service, reservation rules, accessibility, payment methods, English signage, transit access, and parking are not verified in the available data. Confirm those directly before making plans, especially if timing, group size, or accessibility matters.
For an itinerary, Tonkatsu Yutaka can be paired with other Tokyo dining spots, followed by Tokyo bars or Tokyo hotels. Keep the plan flexible unless you have current operating details from the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tonkatsu Yutaka worth the price?
Tonkatsu Yutaka’s verified price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, and it has Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition. If you are looking for a casual option in Tokyo within that range, it is a reasonable venue to research further.
What should a first-timer know about Tonkatsu Yutaka?
The verified basics are: Tonkatsu Yutaka is in Tokyo, the price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, and the dress code is casual. Details such as reservations, payment methods, opening hours, and seating are not verified here, so confirm them directly before visiting.
Can I eat at the bar at Tonkatsu Yutaka?
Counter or bar seating is not verified in the available information. Check directly with Tonkatsu Yutaka if seating format matters to your visit.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tonkatsu Yutaka?
A tasting menu is not verified in the available information. Confirm the current menu directly with Tonkatsu Yutaka before planning around any specific format.
Can Tonkatsu Yutaka accommodate groups?
Group accommodation, private rooms, reservations, and seat counts are not verified here. check the venue's official channels if you are planning for a group.
What should I order at Tonkatsu Yutaka?
Specific dishes are not verified in the available information. The current menu should be confirmed directly with Tonkatsu Yutaka before planning around any particular order.
Location
東京都台東区浅草1-15-9
Tokyo, Japan
Also Consider
- Misojyu, Notable alternative
- Asakusa Sanboa, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Larousse, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- 鷹匠 寿, Notable alternative
- Royal Coffee Ten Honten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Tonkatsu Yutaka's JPY 2,000–2,999 price point sits well below Asakusa Sanboa (JPY 5,000–5,999 dinner) and Larousse (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner), making it the value pick among Tabelog-recognized tonkatsu spots near Asakusa. Sanboa offers a more refined dining room and English-friendly service, while Larousse leans into French-influenced presentation with higher ingredient sourcing standards. If you prioritize affordability and do not mind cash-only, walk-in logistics, Tonkatsu Yutaka delivers comparable technical execution at half the cost.
Misojyu and 鷹匠 寿 provide alternative tonkatsu experiences in the neighborhood, though detailed pricing for those venues remains less transparent. Royal Coffee Ten Honten (under JPY 999) functions as a separate category, a coffee shop rather than a dedicated tonkatsu specialist, and does not compete directly on food quality or format. For travelers splitting budgets across multiple meals, Tonkatsu Yutaka makes sense as the weekday lunch anchor, reserving higher-priced spots like Sanboa or Larousse for a single splurge dinner.
Booking difficulty favors Tonkatsu Yutaka for walk-in diners, since Sanboa and Larousse often require advance reservations during peak travel periods. If your schedule lacks flexibility, the walk-in model here either saves or costs you depending on timing, weekday lunches outside 12:00–13:00 typically seat quickly, while weekend lunches risk 20–30 minute waits. Groups should default to the private room option or consider Sanboa's larger capacity and reservation system instead.
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