01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Turn a freshly fried slice of thick-cut katsu on its side, sprinkle a touch of salt over the exposed meat, and bite down: beneath the fragrant, crispy crust, the pork's inherent sweetness and rich, juicy fat take centre stage. Situated in the Asto shopping arcade by the west exit of Keikyu Kamata Station, Tonkatsu Aoki makes it easy to enjoy the renowned quality of Aoki tonkatsu in an approachable setting. On each table sit several salts, including Himalayan black salt (kala namak); alternating between these, the signature tonkatsu sauce, and spicy Japanese mustard allows diners to appreciate the subtle differences across each cut.
From Thick-Cut Pork Loin to Rice Bowls and Curry Sets
The menu spans an affordable weekday lunch pork loin set to substantial jo-loin (special loin), generously thick toku-loin (premium loin), and tender hire (tenderloin) sets. Each meal comes with tonjiru—a warming pork and vegetable soup simmered in a white miso broth—which pairs seamlessly with fluffy steamed rice. For variety, diners can also choose dashi-simmered, egg-topped katsudon, spiced katsu curry, or generous sides like menchi-katsu (minced meat cutlets) and fried horse mackerel (aji fry).
An Easy Stop for Solo Dining or Takeaway
Orders are placed via a ticket vending machine inside. Counter seating wrapping around an open kitchen on floor 1 makes dining alone feel completely comfortable. Takeaway bento boxes, such as katsudon and loin cutlet sets, are also available at the counter, catering to busy lunch breaks or dinners on the way home. It is a reliable haven whenever substantial appetite calls for freshly fried cutlets with deep, hearty flavour.
