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Tenichi Ginza Honten vs Tonki
Both restaurants are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tenichi Ginza Honten scores slightly better than Tonki. Tenichi Ginza Honten comes in at #14 in Tokyo with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, concierge.com and Gayot.
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."
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Gayot
15.0
"A tempura dinner here will give you a whole new appreciation."
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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."
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Tonki
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1–1–2 Shimo-Meguro, Tokyo, 153-0064
From $9 /night
Fodor's
"A family joint, with Formica-top tables, Tonki is a success that never went conglomerate or added frills to what it does best."
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Rough Guide
Star
"This minimalist, sharp-looking, family-run restaurant, where a seemingly telepathic team create order out of chaos, is the most famous place in town for tonkatsu."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Sit at the counter to watch the perfectly choreographed chefs breading, frying and garnishing the tender cutlets."
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