Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Tonpei

Name: Tonpei
Address: 1 Chome-2-20 Negishi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0003, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3873-5834
Price range: JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

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About Tonpei

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, and 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.

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, and plan around the limited weekly schedule.

Hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Tonpei is closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Because the verified information is limited, details such as reservations, seating format, payment methods, and 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, and the listed hours include a lunch window from 11:30 AM to 2 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and 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, and 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, and 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, and 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, and use Tokyo dining options as backups if the schedule does not fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tonpei accommodate groups?

Group accommodations are not verified. The confirmed information covers Tokyo location, casual dress, JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 pricing, and posted hours. If you are visiting with a group, confirm seating and availability directly before going.

Can I eat at the bar at Tonpei?

Bar or counter seating is not verified. Tonpei’s confirmed hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, with closures on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Does Tonpei handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodations are not verified. If you have allergies, vegetarian requirements, halal requirements, or other dietary needs, check the venue's official channels before visiting.

What should I order at Tonpei?

Specific dishes are not verified here. Tonpei is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 recognition for the tonkatsu category, and the verified price range is JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999.

Is Tonpei good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified. If you are visiting alone, the most useful confirmed details are the Tokyo location, casual dress code, posted lunch and dinner hours, and JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 price range.

What should a first-timer know about Tonpei?

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

Location

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

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Tonpei

Value Check: Tonpei and Peers

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Tonpei	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
CANNONBALL DINER	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Kansai Fu Teuchi Udon Irasshai	- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown
sardexka	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999	Unknown
Yakiniku Uguisudanien		Unknown
Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999	Unknown

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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

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, and 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.