tonkatsu in Tokyo

4 places for tonkatsu in Tokyo, picked by creators — with what they said.

• とんかつ銀座梅林 本店 — 나의시선
  Says the katsu sando, being the original, is far softer and tastier than others, and recommends pairing the gin-katsu set, katsu-don, and katsu sando with beer.
  Heads up: There's a pricier black pork option too, but the difference isn't huge, so the basic gin-katsu set is more than enough.
• とんかつ山家 御徒町店 — 나의시선
  Praises it as no-frills, solid classic tonkatsu that rivals other famous shops, and recommends the slightly larger-than-regular size.
  Heads up: It's cheap, so the line gets very long, requiring an early arrival, and the shop is so quiet inside—like a library—that talking loudly is hard.
• 긴자 카츠카미 — 나의시선
  The counter-side pairing of freshly fried pieces served one or two at a time (eaten with capers on top) along with the chef's commentary is entertaining, and calls it the number one restaurant he's experienced in Japan.
  Heads up: The main branch is booked out two months in advance, so aim for the second location instead; for the finishing rice, recommends the curry rice over ochazuke.
• 新宿アカシア 本店 — 나의시선
  Praised the cabbage rolls dipped in the special sauce as amazing, and said the omurice and katsu/ham katsu dishes are also excellent.

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