Katsukura
(かつくら 三条本店)
Tonkatsu Restaurant
京都市
Ranked #2 for tonkatsu restaurants in Kyoto
"Authentic place for great tonkatsu."(6 Tips)
"Pork cutlet and shrimp combo- love the sauce you'll prepare yourself"(5 Tips)
"Both tonkatsu and chicken katsu are fried to perfection."(10 Tips)
"Very tasty tonkatsu served with rice, cabbage and miso soup."(2 Tips)
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Jeff ForbesOctober 11, 2015They have an English menu, but you don't need it because you're ordering a Tonkatsu (とんかつ) set anyway. They give you a bowl of sesame seeds to smash while you wait -- pour the sauce into it and dip!
Nikos BApril 8, 2018Incredible tenderness and taste. Go for the limited pork. Awesome restaurant ambiance. The restaurant has a small entrance, don’t despair! You will find it!
Dan SohaydaAugust 13, 2018Not easy to find hidden among all the other stores, but worth finding for some great food. The sauces are amazing, but the breading on the food is perfect. not greasy, just delicious.Upvoted Feb 23- FedericaSeptember 11, 2018Very tasty tonkatsu served with rice, cabbage and miso soup. They give you a mortar -to grind sesame seeds- spicy sauce, katsukara sauce, yuzu and pickles. All very good!!
Jenny UngApril 6, 2014Go for the medium size Pork Tenderloin Japanese combo of different porks. Barley rice with sesame seeds, so good. Great table sauces and unlimited cabbage! This was one of my favorite meals in Kyoto.
CarissaJanuary 1, 2018I ordered the medium pork tonkatsu (the cheaper one) and one shrimp, and it was the perfect amount of food. I had fun making my own sauce. Arrived around 630, and waited 30 minutes. Worth it!!
John MellorMay 10, 2023Perfect tonkatsu cutlets with delicious sauces, e.g. a rich red wine, apple and date sauce, and an exquisite yuzu salad dressing that turns the cabbage accompaniment into a refreshing delight.
Jameson ChuaMarch 25, 2018Superb fried Pork with huge shrimp, the source you manually grind yourself will add in some amazing sensation to your taste bud. Rice and soup are refillable, so eat till you drop !
Sahba Saint-ClaireDecember 2, 2018We tried the pork, chicken and the beef. Absolutely wonderful! The free flow of cabbage, rice and miso soup is a bonus.
Eileen RiveraSeptember 6, 2016Amazing tonkatsu and Ebi! I couldn't have eaten two plates!! Entrance is down a long narrow path next to a clothing store.
Hong ChunDecember 12, 2018Great pork and service in a pretty traditional setting. It’s hidden behind a alley, took some time to figure it out.
- Riri GrrNovember 22, 2017Simply the best katsu you’ll ever have in your life. Both tonkatsu and chicken katsu are fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside; Incredible even without any sauces.
Gorkem OzApril 23, 2018Delicious katsu with a wonderful setting and service. This place is a must in Kyoto. Great experience!
Elizabeth BursteinApril 11, 2018Really cool restaurant where you order standing up and you get katsu chicken breaded with cabbage and many diff sauces. Unlimited rice cabbage and soup
Yousef AbalkhailApril 7, 2016Tasty tonkatsu!!! Liked the sesame seeds sauce most of all..great atmosphere!! difficult to find but once you do its worth it and just adds to the experience.
Wan Soo KimMay 8, 2016삼겐 돈카츠 추천. 삼겹살을 말하는거네요 ㅎㅎ Recommend Samgen. It melts in your mouth. I like eating with salt instead of the sauce since I can taste the meat itself.
Javier MartínezNovember 7, 2018Everything is good, all Katsukura personnel are very good and nice while attending us
Daniele BaruccoSeptember 10, 2015Good place to have dinner in the market area. Tenderloin and shrimps are delicious. Not easy to spot it, check pictures fro users to recognize it. You'll find it in a narrow corridor.- Alex JonssonMay 7, 2016Authentic place for great tonkatsu. Try the pork and shrimp tonkatsu and enjoy feeling like a chef when you grind those sesame seeds.
Lionel LimMay 31, 2019Great tonkatsu served with a side of rice, soup, cabbage (?) and pickled vegetables. All sides are refillable. The soup was amazing. Credit cards are accepted here.
YamengJune 28, 2016Ordering the cheaper tenderloin is just as tasty and you can save the money on the slutty egg and other tasty treats.
Lan HuynhSeptember 19, 2015The best tonkatsu I've ever had! The curry was a great complement to the pork and the cabbage salad was surprisingly refreshing. The freshly ground sesame really kicks it up a notch!
Kevin SkobacDecember 30, 2014This katsu place is hard to spot and more expensive than most, but the pork and shrimp were delicious and came with a full suite of sides to fill you. Clearly a popular lunch spot.
EricMay 18, 2016Hand grind the sesame to the desired fineness. 3 sauces: tonkatsu, yuzu citrus, and soy based. Good buttery potato salad
Micah ChilesNovember 24, 2017Excellent tonkatsu. We waited for about 30 mins at 8 pm. Spend the extra money to get the special pork
Chloe KhorMay 13, 2017Very tender katsu here, one of the best... brown sauce will not overshadow the taste of the pork ...oishi 😋
StaceyJanuary 12, 2016Wow, I don't usually like pork cutlet / tonkatsu but it was amazing! I will definitely be back. I had it with the vegetable curry.. Soo yum!!
Thodoris TrotreauxOctober 6, 2019Great tonkatsu restaurant with free refills on all the sides rice, cabbage, miso soup and tea! It’s a bit pricey but definitely worth a visit.
C. K.July 6, 2017I love the process to prepare the sauce while you are waiting. Of course try the Tonkatsu is big and so tasty. Recommended.- Ash SmithNovember 6, 2017Best pork cutlet I've ever eaten! Crunchy on the outside, soft and delicious inside. Will definitely go there again when I'm in Kyoto
CT OngDecember 21, 2018The pork tonkatsus are pretty awesome, save your money on the wagyu tonkatsu, wagyu is still best grilled than deep fried...
Tiffany SerraMarch 20, 2017Loved the pork loin and veggie curry. Yuzu sauce was my fave of the options.
Juri van ZylDecember 27, 2016The best tonkatsu you'll ever have. Fuck the rest, this place is the best. Pricey though. But soooo dang good. Seriously, stop what you're doing right now and go, go go!
Michael CabotFebruary 16, 2023Fabulous tonkatsu. I got the special roast. English menu available. Staff was super friendly.
Ken HJanuary 2, 2014Order the famous pork chop and jumbo shrimp tempura set. Best in town. Also unlimited refills on rice and cabbages
Lawrence LeeSeptember 21, 2015Anything panko crusted and fried here is delicious. Get the special cutlet - it's a darker meat with more fat in it.
Andrew BulosJuly 17, 2016Get the large set (220 g). The tonkatsu is so good you'll want 7 pieces - as opposed to 5 for 160 g.- ArthurApril 19, 2019Nice surroundings; great portions; enjoyed making our own dipping sauce (sesame seeds first! 😬).
J_E_t CH_u_lNovember 15, 2015Should order biggest size (120g) , a suitable portion to feel the taste of super yummy cutlet
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