Tonkatsu
Issen Honten
Rating83SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Since 1930, this Ueno landmark has been serving its own distinctive style of tonkatsu for over 90 years.
The Issen style - a thinner, tender cutlet with a light, delicate breading - is considered one of the originating expressions of tonkatsu culture in Japan.
Rosu-katsu teishoku is priced at around 1,600 yen, making this Showa heritage accessible to locals and visitors alike.
With over 1,800 Tabelog reviews accumulated over the decades, its reputation speaks quietly and confidently for itself.
Popular Dishes
Loin Cutlet Set
ロースカツ定食
Fillet Cutlet Set
ヒレカツ定食
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedFounded in 1930. Said to be one of the originators of the word 'tonkatsu' itself. Tabelog 3.52 with 1,823 reviews. Their uniquely thin and tender cutlet style - known as the 'Issen style' - embodies the Western cuisine culture of Ueno. Only 3 directly managed locations.
Reviews highlight: 1930 origins, unique thin and tender style that fans love, a living witness to Ueno's Western cuisine history, over 1,800 reviews proves genuine popularity.
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-21:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
table seating available。cash only。
3-40-3 Yushima, Bunkyo, Tokyo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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