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Ponchiken Takasaki East Exit

Rating88SCORE
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。
The Kanda main store earned Michelin Bib Gourmand for 7 consecutive years and is in Tabelog's Tonkatsu Hundred Best list.
The Takasaki East Exit location also achieved consecutive selection in 2022 and 2024.
Tabelog 542 reviews, score 3.66, Yahoo Maps 4.09/53 reviews.
4.09
This is the second directly-operated branch with no franchise expansion (only 2 locations nationwide).
Consistent quality using 'same pork and methods as Kanda.' Frequented by local businesspeople and regulars rather than tourists.
No signs of PR campaigns or fake reviews.
Popular Dishes
Loin pork cutlet set
ロース豚かつ定食
Special fillet pork cutlet set
ヒレ豚かつ(特)定食
Whole fillet cutlet
ヒレ1本揚げ
Takasaki Ponchi cutlet
高崎ポンチかつ
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

The second directly-operated branch of Kanda Ponchiken, which earned Michelin Bib Gourmand for 7 consecutive years in Tokyo. Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu 100 Best Restaurants in both 2022 and 2024. Recreates the original Kanda taste using the same pork and cooking methods. 5-minute walk from Takasaki Station East Exit.

Praised as 'same quality as the Kanda main store,' '100% umami loin cutlet,' and 'best value lunch.' Tabelog 542 reviews, score 3.66. Consecutive Hundred Best selection proves authenticity. Takeout bento available.

Business Hours
Mon – Sat11:15-15:00,17:30-22:00
Sun11:15-15:00(ディナー休)
Regular HolidaySundayディナー休(2025年1月以降)
Phone027-395-4548Call
Access
5-minute walk from Takasaki Station East Exit. 32 seats (counter and table). Non-smoking. Credit cards and QR code payment accepted. Takeout bento available.
12-3 Sakae-machi, Takasaki, Gunma
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
MESHI MAP
Tonkatsu¥¥

Ponchiken Takasaki East Exit

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Loin pork cutlet set
ロース豚かつ定食
Special fillet pork cutlet set
ヒレ豚かつ(特)定食
Whole fillet cutlet
ヒレ1本揚げ
Takasaki Ponchi cutlet
高崎ポンチかつ
Business Hours
Mon – Sat11:15-15:00,17:30-22:00
Sun11:15-15:00(ディナー休)
Regular HolidaySundayディナー休(2025年1月以降)
Access
5-minute walk from Takasaki Station East Exit. 32 seats (counter and table). Non-smoking. Credit cards and QR code payment accepted. Takeout bento available.
12-3 Sakae-machi, Takasaki, Gunma
Phone027-395-4548
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
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。
The Kanda main store earned Michelin Bib Gourmand for 7 consecutive years and is in Tabelog's Tonkatsu Hundred Best list.
The Takasaki East Exit location also achieved consecutive selection in 2022 and 2024.
Tabelog 542 reviews, score 3.66, Yahoo Maps 4.09/53 reviews.
4.09
This is the second directly-operated branch with no franchise expansion (only 2 locations nationwide).
Consistent quality using 'same pork and methods as Kanda.' Frequented by local businesspeople and regulars rather than tourists.
No signs of PR campaigns or fake reviews.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

The second directly-operated branch of Kanda Ponchiken, which earned Michelin Bib Gourmand for 7 consecutive years in Tokyo. Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu 100 Best Restaurants in both 2022 and 2024. Recreates the original Kanda taste using the same pork and cooking methods. 5-minute walk from Takasaki Station East Exit.

Praised as 'same quality as the Kanda main store,' '100% umami loin cutlet,' and 'best value lunch.' Tabelog 542 reviews, score 3.66. Consecutive Hundred Best selection proves authenticity. Takeout bento available.

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