ABOUT
Ranked No.1 in the tonkatsu
category on “Tabelog”
and featured in the Michelin Guide
for 9 consecutive years!
“Tonkatsu Narikura” has been ranked No.1 in Japan in the tonkatsu category on “Tabelog,” Japan’s largest restaurant review website, and has also been featured in the “Michelin Guide Tokyo” for nine consecutive years, among many other accolades. Due to its popularity, it has been featured in numerous overseas blogs and media outlets, and is widely recognized as the No.1 tonkatsu restaurant in Japan.
FOOD
A one-of-a-kind tonkatsu symbolized by its beautifully translucent coating.
The signature tonkatsu is slowly cooked at a low temperature, resulting in a light, pale coating and moist meat with a subtle pink hue. Unlike the conventional method of deep-frying at high heat, meticulous control of temperature and timing creates a texture that is delicately crisp on the outside and remarkably tender and juicy on the inside. Despite its refined appearance, it is a dish richly concentrated with the natural sweetness and umami of pork.
Using carefully selected premium pork, each cut is meticulously prepared, with every step—from frying temperature to resting time—precisely calculated. By harmonizing the coating, oil, and cooking process, it delivers a delicate and layered flavor that lasts through the very last bite. A new tonkatsu experience that delights the eyes and surprises the palate—one we invite you to enjoy.
MESSAGE
“Tonkatsu Narikura” has gained widespread attention for its one-of-a-kind tonkatsu created through meticulously controlled cooking, earning the No.1 ranking in Japan in the tonkatsu category on Tabelog. It has also been featured in the Michelin Guide for nine consecutive years, receiving high acclaim from gourmets and experts both in Japan and abroad, and has firmly established itself as one of Japan’s leading tonkatsu restaurants.
Known as a restaurant that is difficult to reserve, its signature dish is characterized by a beautifully delicate coating achieved through slow, low-temperature frying, and tender meat finished with a subtle pink hue. From ingredient selection and preparation to frying temperature and resting time, every step is carefully calculated to create a flavor where delicacy and rich umami coexist.
In recent years, as global interest in Japanese cuisine has grown, “Tonkatsu Narikura” has welcomed many international guests, and its exceptional quality has attracted attention worldwide. We sincerely hope that people around the world will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy the one-of-a-kind tonkatsu that “Tonkatsu Narikura” strives to perfect.
Contact
We look forward to receiving inquiries
from everyone.