Tonkatsu Wako Parco at Go Ikebukuro
Location: 1 Chome-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0022, Japan
Ikebukuro PARCO
A classic tonkatsu specialist on PARCO's 8th floor, frying crispy pork cutlets in vegetable oil with free rice, miso soup and cabbage refills.
A classic tonkatsu specialist on PARCO's 8th floor, frying crispy pork cutlets in vegetable oil with free rice, miso soup and cabbage refills.
Tonkatsu Wako is a well-known tonkatsu chain, and its Ikebukuro PARCO branch on the 8th floor of the Main Building delivers exactly what fans of the brand have come to expect: golden, crispy pork cutlets fried in 100 percent vegetable oil, served with fluffy rice, miso soup and shredded cabbage. The standout perk is that rice, miso soup and cabbage refills are all free, making it excellent value for anyone with a healthy appetite.The menu offers a range of cutlet options, from lean hire (fillet) to the richer rosu (loin), alongside set meals that include small side dishes, pickles and dessert. Children's sets and seasonal specials are also available. The breading is light and the oil is changed regularly, which keeps the cutlets crisp rather than heavy, a point of pride for the chain.
The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 22:00, with last food orders at 21:00. It can get busy at lunchtime, particularly on weekends, but the queue tends to move quickly thanks to the efficient table turnover. Located inside Ikebukuro PARCO, the shop is directly accessible from the station's east exit.
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Ar*** C***
We got the set meal which was good value for money. The set meal at that time also had draft beer included, so it was very satisfying.
K*** C***
Very good kagoshima pork chop and oyster Katsu. Crispy fried with no bad grease taste. A satisfying lunch at the right price.
Jo*** L***
This is located in the 8th floor of the department store. Therefore, it probably a bit fancier than other locations of this chain. They give you green tea, and offer an English menu. But I wasn’t able to tell what the different pork cuts .
Ty*** N***
extremely good katsu, very affordable, small shop.
Te*** O***
Inside the PARCO on the 8th floor. Great fried options if you're looking to satisfy a need for something crunchy. The miso soup is so good that I'd come here just for that if I could!
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