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Tonta

３丁目, 高田 · Tokyo

3 Chome-17-8 Takada, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0033, Japan

Tiny Takadanobaba tonkatsu specialist with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, drawing long queues for its ethereally light, thinly battered fried pork cutlets.

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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