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Tenichi Ginza HontenvsTonkatsu Maisen Ikebukuro Seibu
Both establishments are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Tonkatsu Maisen Ikebukuro Seibu scores slightly higher than Tenichi Ginza Honten. Tonkatsu Maisen Ikebukuro Seibu comes in at #7 in Tokyo with endorsements from 7 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Tenichi Ginza Honten
Concierge
Frommer's
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
6-6-5 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061
From $9/night
Concierge "When the Japanese want tempura, they go to a restaurant that serves nothing but."
Frommer's "In this restaurant, located on Namiki Dori, in the heart of Ginza's nightlife, you can sit at a counter and watch the chef prepare your meal." Full review
Gayot15.0
"A tempura dinner here will give you a whole new appreciation." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the finest tempura (vegetables and seafood) restaurants in the city, Ten-Ichi’s flagship outlet in Ginza has a plush traditional feel and offers impeccable service."
Time Out "Top-quality tempura, served direct from the wok to your plate, is one of the finest delicacies in Japan’s cuisine." Full review
Tonkatsu Maisen Ikebukuro Seibu
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Frommer's Time Out
4-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
From $7/night
Fodor's "Maisen's specialty is the tonkatsu set: tender, juicy, deep-fried pork cutlets served with a spicy sauce, shredded cabbage, miso soup, and rice." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tuck into a succulent Kurobuta-pork tonkatsu (cutlet) in a shaggy crisp panko crust." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The attraction here is tonkatsu – deep-fried pork cutlets with a crisp, breaded coating and soft, juicy meat inside."
Rough Guide "Located in an old bathhouse, this long-running tonkatsu restaurant serves up great-value set meals from ¥1580. The actual bathhouse bit is the smoking section of the restaurant."
Frommer's "Extremely popular with the locals, this restaurant has been dishing out tonkatsu (deep-fried breaded pork cutlet) for more than 25 years." Full review
Time Out "The main branch of this tonkatsu chain is built around a converted bathhouse." Full review
