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    Tabelog 2026

    Tonpei

    Taitō, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Tonpei is an eight-seat counter shop in Uguisudani delivering Tabelog 100 tonkatsu at JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 per meal. Walk-ins only, cash-only, closed half the week, but the pricing and 2026 award recognition make it one of the better-value bets for solo diners who arrive early and don't need reservations.

    About Tonpei

    At JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, Tonpei is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range that keeps the visit accessible. Its verified listing also shows casual dress and service at both lunch and dinner on operating days, making the practical appeal straightforward: know the hours, keep expectations simple, plan around the limited weekly schedule.

    Hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Tonpei is closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Because the verified information is limited, details such as reservations, seating format, payment methods, specific ordering logistics should be checked directly before you go.

    Verified Hours and Price

    The verified price range is JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, the listed hours include a lunch window from 11:30 AM to 2 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Dinner hours are listed from 6 PM to 9 PM on the same days.

    Tonpei is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition for the tonkatsu category. That is the main verified credential available here, but the listing does not verify additional claims about format, seating, payment, reservations, or specific dishes.

    How the Visit Shapes Up

    The most reliable way to approach Tonpei is as a simple Tokyo stop with a narrow schedule and a modest verified price range. Dress code is casual, the public details confirm lunch and dinner hours on four days of the week.

    For a broader dining plan, you can compare Tonpei with comparable venue venues such as Yakiniku Uguisudanien, while keeping in mind that pricing, format, availability may differ. Where details are not verified, confirm directly with the venue before making plans.

    What to Expect From the Visit

    Tabelog 100 recognition in the tonkatsu category is the primary verified credential. Beyond that, the confirmed facts are practical rather than expansive: Tokyo location, casual dress, JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 pricing, the posted weekly hours.

    Tonpei works best for diners who are comfortable planning around a limited schedule. If you need confirmed information about reservations, group seating, payment methods, dietary accommodations, or a specific menu, those details are not verified here and should be checked with the venue directly. Other comparisons venues include CANNONBALL DINER and sardexka, though each should be evaluated on its own confirmed details.

    The verdict: consider Tonpei if you want a Tokyo meal with verified Tabelog 100 recognition in the tonkatsu category and a JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 price range. Plan around the posted hours, keep expectations grounded, use Tokyo dining options as backups if the schedule does not fit.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1 Chome-2-20 Negishi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0003, Japan
    Website
    tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131104/13069370
    Phone
    +81 3-3873-5834
    Planning details

    Location

    1 Chome-2-20 Negishi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0003, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-3873-5834

    tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131104/13069370

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • CANNONBALL DINER, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • sardexka, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
    • Yakiniku Uguisudanien, Notable alternative
    • Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    Restaurant context

    Tonpei sits at the low end of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 tonkatsu pricing spectrum, which makes it a clear pick for diners who prioritize value over polish. At JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, it undercuts CANNONBALL DINER by roughly JPY 1,000 per head at dinner, though CANNONBALL offers card payments and a more flexible seating layout. If you need reservations or group-friendly infrastructure, CANNONBALL is the safer call. For solo diners who can work with walk-ins and cash-only, Tonpei delivers comparable Tabelog recognition at a lower price.

    sardexka operates in an entirely different tier, JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 at dinner, caters to diners seeking a more layered, wine-forward experience. That venue justifies the premium with a deeper beverage program and broader menu range, but it is not a tonkatsu specialist. If your decision hinges on category focus and award credibility within tonkatsu specifically, Tonpei and CANNONBALL DINER are the closer comparison. Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai runs even cheaper (under JPY 999 at lunch) but shifts the format to udon, so it is not a direct alternative unless you are willing to leave the tonkatsu category entirely.

    For solo diners who eat lunch or early dinner and carry cash, Tonpei is the highest-value Tabelog 100 tonkatsu option in Uguisudani. If you need evening availability on Sunday, reservations, or card payments, CANNONBALL DINER is the better fit despite the higher check. For splurge-worthy dining with broader menu scope, sardexka is the move, though it will cost you five times as much.

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    Value Check: Tonpei and Peers
    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    TonpeiJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Easy
    Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 · #69
    CANNONBALL DINERJPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999UnknownNo published awards
    Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai- JPY 999 - JPY 999UnknownNo published awards
    sardexkaJPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999UnknownNo published awards
    Yakiniku UguisudanienUnknownNo published awards
    Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no DayaJPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999UnknownNo published awards

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    FAQ

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    What should a first-timer know about Tonpei?

    First-timers should plan around the verified hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM; closed Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday. Pricing is verified at JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, dress code is casual, other details should be confirmed directly.