I got off at Takadanobaba and wanted to eat tonkatsu! Tonkatsu Hinata 3.68 was the top result, listed in the Top 100 Restaurants for 2022, 2021, 2019, and 2018! It's about a 5-minute walk from Babata Station, just a little off the main road on the left. The restaurant opens at 11:00, and when I arrived at 11:30, there were already 4 people in line! Seems like I missed the first round of seating, huh? I waited for about 10 minutes, and a female staff member came out to take orders. I ordered the lunch set with pork loin for 1500 yen, which includes free refills of rice and cabbage. After about 10 minutes, the line had grown to 11 people. Then, after another 10 minutes, we were led inside and seated at the L-shaped counter with 14 seats. The interior was clean and well-maintained. My order arrived in about 5 minutes, and it looked delicious! The meat was thick and the cabbage was finely shredded, and the miso soup and pickles were great too! The meat seemed fresh, with some pinkness left in it. It was juicy and delicious! I started by pouring sauce over it, but then I noticed the person next to me was generously sprinkling salt, so I followed suit! It was so tasty! This might be the first time I've enjoyed tonkatsu with just salt! Don't forget to get seconds of cabbage and rice! I finished everything and was completely satisfied. The quality of this lunch set was amazing, and the cost performance was great too! It's no wonder it's so popular! This was my experience with the tonkatsu lunch at one of the Top 100 Restaurants. Thank you for the delicious meal. I definitely want to come back again!

This is a service lunch. You can choose between Kanpou Sangen pork or Rokuhaku Kurobuta pork for the meat. They also offer curry for an additional 200 yen. They are particular about the two types of salt and sauce, as well as the meat. You can get rice and cabbage refills, which is surprising for this price. Even if you have to wait in line, it's worth eating here.

I lined up at 10:30 and by 10:50 a line had started to form. The pork itself had a sweet taste, which paired perfectly with the rock salt as recommended. There were two types of salt available, which could also be mixed with olive oil. The cabbage was finely shredded and had a nice, fluffy texture.

I was a little surprised to find that everyone inside the restaurant seemed to be foreigners. Foreign languages were being spoken at the counter. Even though it's a counter-only shop, there were four female staff members chatting away in what seemed like a foreign language. I wish they would at least stop speaking in foreign languages so much inside the shop. They wouldn't give me a refill of tea unless I asked. I wonder why this place is so popular. There were also some parts of the meat that were too tough to chew. I probably won't come back again.

After finishing a quick errand in Takadanobaba, I was looking for a delicious dinner spot for the night and stumbled upon this restaurant nearby. We waited in line for about 15 minutes with a group of 6-7 people before getting seated. The combination of tonkatsu and rice was incredibly delicious. I would love to visit again if I have the chance.

Hanbun Sanyuan Buta - Upper Loin Cutlet Set Meal for 1,500 yen, 190g (lunch menu). Arrived on Tuesday at 12:50 pm. There were 3 customers ahead. Entered the restaurant at 12:55 pm (waiting time: 5 minutes). - Thick and juicy meat, just the right tenderness. - The crispy coating is perfect in its thinness. - Comes with two types of sauce and salt (Kochi's Amami salt, Inca salt), half and half. - The pork soup has just the right amount of ingredients. - Slightly lacking in pickles. At 1,500 yen for this quality, it's a great deal and very satisfying. Tonkatsu Top 100 in 2023. [Evaluation Criteria] - 4.5~: Amazing!!! Fantastic!!! - 4.0~4.4: Very satisfied!!! Will definitely come back!!! - 3.5~3.9: Liked it! Would come back! - 3.1~3.4: Average. Might come back? - ~3.0: Not recommended.

I arrived at the restaurant at 10:50, just before the 11:00 opening time. I had to wait a bit since I couldn't get a seat in the first round, but I was seated by 11:30. Before entering, I was asked for my order. I requested the special fillet since I'm not a fan of fatty meat. The seating was only at the counter. The restaurant had a clean and modern feel, both in the kitchen and the dining area. First, pickles and truffle salt were served, followed by miso soup (pork soup) and rice (free refills for the first round). The tonkatsu arrived shortly after. The meat was slightly pink and moist, with no noticeable fat in the fillet. The breading was not too thick and crunchy, making it very easy to eat. The miso soup had small ingredients and was delicious. Although I wanted to try the tonkatsu with sauce, the truffle salt was so good that I ended up using it exclusively. I would definitely wait in line to visit this tonkatsu restaurant again. Thank you for the meal.

Tonkatsu Hinata, Tokyo Address: 2-13-9 Suzuki Building 1st floor, Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo When it comes to tonkatsu in Takadanobaba, there are plenty of famous places like Tonta and Tonkyu (although Tonkyu is not the best, it's strangely popular). In the city center, you have options like Pripo and Ponta, the list goes on. Among all these famous tonkatsu places, my favorite is Hinata, which offers a tonkatsu full course meal. Riding the wave of the tonkatsu trend among foreigners, Hinata has become a popular spot that is not easy to get into these days. They offer a course where you can compare and taste different parts of the meat. Without realizing it, you end up eating a total of 300g of meat, finishing with a katsudon and miso soup. It's a hearty course that includes various cuts like rib roast, loin, shoulder roast, tenderloin, sirloin, ichibo, lamp, and pork belly. Each part is served with a choice of light sauce, tonkatsu sauce, or truffle salt, allowing you to indulge in a luxurious pork feast. The oil used is sweet and elegant, making for a delicious tonkatsu experience. You get to savor different flavors with each cut of meat, which is a rare treat as most places only offer loin or tenderloin. Eating the course meal leaves you satisfied and bursting with happiness. In recent years, there has been a tonkatsu craze among Koreans, Europeans, Americans, and Chinese. When you bring your friends here and treat them to the tonkatsu full course meal, it will surely be a memorable experience for them. Hinata is an incredibly delicious tonkatsu restaurant, my number one choice in life. The staff and master are polite and provide a fun dining experience. Their lunch menu offers affordable options like tonkatsu set meals, katsu sandwiches, and katsu curry, making it a must-try. If you love juicy and delicious tonkatsu, Hinata is the place to go! #Yakiniku #Meat #AgedMeat #MeatDish #Meatstagram #Stylish #Rice #FoodPorn #Gourmet #GourmetLovers #Foodies #FullCourse #Curry #Katsudon #Katsu #Tonkatsu #Michelin #Kyoto #Tokyo #ShinjukuGourmet #TakadanobabaGourmet #Takadanobaba #Hinata #TonkatsuHinata

I visited before 12:00 on a weekday and there were about 5-6 people lined up in front of me, so I had to wait a bit before entering. Many reviews recommended the hire cutlet on the lunch menu, so I ordered that. The interior of the restaurant was very clean and elegant. They suggested eating the tonkatsu with salt instead of sauce, and there were two types of salt provided along with a black dish for the salt. The soup that came with the set meal was miso soup, but it was actually tonjiru (pork miso soup) which was very rich. The tonkatsu was very juicy and perfect for those who enjoy fatty meat. (For those who don't like too much fat, the hire cutlet seems like a good choice.)

(Weekday) 10:40 visit, 2 people waiting, full at opening, 5 people waiting (4 people waiting when leaving), lunch set with 130g of Rokkaku Kurobuta pork loin cutlet (rice refillable) for 1000 yen, side curry for 200 yen. Today I was in the mood for tonkatsu. I decided to visit the restaurant "Tonkatsu Hinata" to boost my energy with pork power for September. This restaurant is a famous tonkatsu place in Takadanobaba. They are known for using Kanpo Sangen pork and Rokkaku Kurobuta pork. I was curious about the Rokkaku Kurobuta pork, so I arrived at Takadanobaba station. It's been a while since I've been to Takadanobaba. The restaurant is located a little off the main street, about a 5-minute walk after turning left. I arrived 20 minutes before opening and there were already people lining up. I quickly joined the line and more people lined up behind me. The timing was perfect. While waiting, a staff member came out and handed me the menu. Since they take orders while you wait, I decided to order the Rokkaku Kurobuta pork loin cutlet that caught my eye. I also ordered the side curry that looked interesting. After a short wait, I was seated inside. The restaurant, with only a counter, had a beautiful wooden interior. The staff member at the counter seemed to be a foreign student, but there were no issues at all. I was instructed to place my belongings on the shelf behind the counter. In the early days of my food adventures, I used to feel nervous in such clean restaurants, but I've gotten used to it. I waited while looking at the mountain of cabbage slices. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The 130g portion looked just right. They also seem to pay attention to their rice, which looked shiny and delicious. The meal came with miso soup, pickles, and curry, quite a luxurious spread. The tonkatsu came with two types of sauce, olive oil, and two types of salt (sweet salt and Inca salt) on the table. I started by trying it with salt... delicious! I used the sweet salt, and it really brought out the sweetness of the pork. The meat itself had a slightly firm texture, allowing the umami flavor to shine through. The center of the tonkatsu had a crispy texture with sweet fat that melted in my mouth. The Inca salt provided a sharp contrast to the sweet fat, offering a different experience. Personally, I preferred the sweet salt. Next, I tried the tonkatsu sauce... the rich sauce combined with the umami of the pork was delicious! Tonkatsu and sauce go hand in hand, don't they? The curry, although it didn't have any ingredients, was slightly spicy and went well with both the rice and tonkatsu. Eating tonkatsu always makes me crave curry, for some reason. After enjoying the tonkatsu with my favorite sweet salt, I finished off with the miso soup. Despite the 130g portion, I surprisingly finished it all quickly. It had a light texture, so I didn't feel bloated, and I was able to enjoy it with the salt. About half of the customers were women, so it seems like a welcoming place for everyone. The turnover rate is relatively good, which is also appealing. If you want to eat delicious tonkatsu, be sure to visit this place.

I've been here 7 or 8 times before, but this was my first time having lunch. I heard that even on weekdays, if you don't get in right away, you have to wait a while (and it actually takes a while from ordering to getting your food). So I arrived 13 minutes before the 11 am opening time. I thought I might have come too early when nobody was there for the first 3 minutes, but then 6 people came in the next 3 minutes (laughs). Right at the opening time, I sat at the counter in the back. I had the top loin cutlet set meal (made with three-layer pork). It was so delicious! The rice was delicious too! The miso soup was delicious too! I only had seconds of the cabbage (for free). I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

Today, my wife and I went out for lunch. We wanted to visit Hachiman Sushi in Nishi-Waseda, but it was closed for the summer. Both Kanrokusushi and Anbeisushi nearby were also fully booked. As we walked towards Takadanobaba, we noticed that the line at Tonkatsu Hinata, which is usually long, was short, so we decided to wait. Despite the rain, we were able to enter the restaurant in about 10 minutes. They offer two types of pork: Kanpou Sangen Buta and Rokuhaku Kurobuta. I ordered the "Kanpou Sangen Buta Top Loin Cutlet Set" from the lunch menu, while my wife ordered the "Rokuhaku Kurobuta Loin Cutlet Set". The lunch menu is very cost-effective. Additionally, you can get seconds of cabbage and rice. The sauce is good, but it is recommended to try the cutlet with salt first, so I took a bite of the loin cutlet. The sweetness of the pork spreads in my mouth. The cabbage was also crunchy. Why is the cabbage at tonkatsu restaurants always so delicious?

After the live event in Toyosu, I drove back to Baba and wanted to eat tonkatsu, so I visited Hinata, a popular restaurant alongside Tonta. It's a small counter-only shop, but luckily we were able to get in without waiting for two people at around 8pm. We ordered the recommended fillet katsu and top loin katsu and shared them. The rice and cabbage were free refills, so we had more of the delicious finely shredded cabbage. The miso soup was also delicious, and of course, the katsu, both fillet and top loin, was very tasty. Fillet for 2700 yen, top loin for 1850 yen. I will definitely come back!

#Tonkatsu Hinata#Kanpo Sangen Buta Jou Rosu Katsu Teishoku Baba's tonkatsu is a great shop with deliciously rich pork loin cutlet. Baba is a fierce battleground for tonkatsu, filled with delicious options. Even the regular pork loin lunch is very satisfying (great value for money). It was delicious! #Tonkatsu#Top100Shops

Due to various circumstances, I found myself free before 6 pm in the evening. Decided to head to a place with a Japanese-style atmosphere. There was a piano playing jazz music in the background and the floor was being attended by foreign staff. There were three customers before me. I ordered the black label and was served stir-fried vermicelli as a complimentary dish. It was delicious, with a spicy kick that went well with the alcohol. For my main dish, I chose the top sirloin cutlet. I opted for just the meat as I have a health check-up tomorrow. The thin coating on the meat was a crispy golden brown, and while the meat was quite pink, it seemed to be cooked at a low temperature due to aging. The right side of the meat had a lot of fat and tendons, which may divide opinions, but I personally enjoyed the meatiness. The center to left side of the meat was rich in flavor and melted in my mouth, incredibly delicious. The seasoning included a rich and refreshing sauce, coarse salt, and fine pink seaweed salt, as well as olive oil. The salt and olive oil were particularly good. Even as a single dish, it was quite filling. I ordered a highball to accompany the meal. Despite the variety of seasonings available, I found myself mostly using salt. I had tried the fillet cutlet a few years ago and found it to be average, but this time, the sirloin was really good. Different cuts of meat offer different flavors, making it an enjoyable experience. Tonkatsu is truly a deep world to explore. I would like to try their course menu next time.

I arrived 10 minutes after the restaurant opened, but it was already full and there was a line in the alley. I was the 4th or 5th group in line, luckily in the shade. The menu had two main options, "Chinese herbal pork" and "Black pork from Rokuhaku". The description mentioned that the Chinese herbal pork was delicate and feminine, while the Rokuhaku pork was for strong men from Kyushu. I ordered the Chinese herbal pork (130g) for 1,300 yen. After waiting for about 30-40 minutes, I was seated and my order arrived promptly. It was served with two types of salt, two types of sauce, olive oil, and mustard on the side. I tried it without any condiments first. It was tender, flavorful, and the coating was crispy. It reminded me of the delicious tonkatsu I had at "Narikura" in Takadanobaba. The rice was also delicious, carefully selected by Yatsugatake Gihei. I would like to try the Black pork from Rokuhaku next time. It turned out to be a discounted lunch set, so I felt like I got a good deal at 1,000 yen instead of 1,300 yen.

Tonkatsu Hinata "Lamp Set Meal (Rare Cut) (180g) 1850 yen" "Pork Loin Cutlet (Individual) (50g) 500 yen" Located a 5-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line Takadanobaba Station Waseda Exit. Intrigued by the mention of a rare cut, I ordered the Lamp Set Meal. The meat is located between the rear end of the pork loin and the thigh. It has just the right tenderness with a bit of bounce, not much different from fillet meat. Even when generously coated with tonkatsu sauce, the inherent deliciousness of the meat shines through more with each bite. The one-bite-sized Pork Loin Cutlet has a sweet fatty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. However, at 50g, it was smaller than expected, so the impact was not as great. The soup is tonjiru (pork miso soup) and it was so delicious that I wanted a second helping. I thoroughly enjoyed mixing the finely chopped ingredients with the soup. The cabbage was also fresh and tasty. The restaurant is located off the main street. It has only counter seats, and the spacing between seats is a bit tight. It may not be the type of place for a leisurely meal.

I had the lunch special of Chinese medicine-inspired pork loin cutlet. The meat was surprisingly tender, unlike anything I've had before! The breading was thin and the meat was plentiful. I usually can't eat a lot of fatty foods, but it was so delicious that I finished the whole thing. I definitely want to go back to this restaurant.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Takadanobaba, "Tonkatsu Hinata" is a cozy restaurant with a sushi bar-style counter seating for 14 people, perfect for solo diners. I visited at 6:30 pm on a weekday and was seated right away, no waiting. There were also many foreign customers. I tried the Pork Loin Set (1850 yen) which was incredibly juicy and delicious. My companion had the Lamp Set, but I highly recommend the Pork Loin. I also added individual pieces of Premium Pork Cutlet, One Pork Cutlet, and Pork Belly Cutlet. The Premium Pork Cutlet with salt was especially good. The set meals are very filling with unlimited rice and cabbage refills. They also offer a comparison tasting course for 3900 yen, which I'd like to try next time. Lunch starts from 1000 yen, making it affordable, but it can get crowded so it's best to visit with extra time. The clean and attractive counter seating makes it a great choice for female diners as well!

Taste 4.5 Atmosphere 4 Service 3 Affordable 4 AVG 3.87 I had some errands in Takadanobaba so I decided to stop by here. I heard that it gets crowded during lunchtime so I went for dinner instead. Surprisingly, I didn't have to wait in line to get in. When I walked in, half of the customers were foreign tourists. The place had a sushi restaurant-like atmosphere with a U-shaped counter that seats 14. I ordered the following: - Hanjou Sangen Buta Pork Loin Cutlet Set (100g) - It was lighter compared to the shoulder loin. Unlike beef lamp, it wasn't very fatty. - Hanjou Sangen Buta Shoulder Loin Cutlet Set (200g) - It was juicy and had a noticeable difference in taste. Personally, I liked this one the best. - Ichibo Cutlet (50g) - Tontoro Cutlet (50g) - Shikinbo Cutlet (70g) (rare cut) - They all looked great, but most importantly, they were delicious! I recommend eating them with salt to fully savor the meat's flavor. There are two types of salt available, but I prefer the sweet salt from Kochi. - Mini Curry - A standard curry, good for those who like to change up the taste. I haven't tried the Rokushirokuro Pork menu yet, but I definitely want to. They offer a comparison course if you make a reservation in advance (see below). I would like to make a reservation for that next time. #Tabelog Top 100 Restaurants #Top1002022 #Top1002021 #Top1002019 #Top1002018 Tonkatsu Hinata Comparison Course http://www.tonkatsu-hinata.jp/home/shibe-bibe

I had some business in Takadanobaba. It was always full whether I went during the day or in the evening. When I went around 7:30 pm after work, it was empty. So, I had to go. I ordered the regular pork cutlet. Later I read on Tabelog that it would have been better if I had chosen the premium pork cutlet. Even though the regular one was delicious enough, the thickness is totally different. Probably about a 500 yen difference. Of course, the regular one was very delicious and I finished it quickly. The rice was also delicious and the cabbage was soft and tasty. The restaurant's atmosphere is nice too. Well, it seems like there are many tonkatsu restaurants in Takadanobaba, but I think this one is good.