This place is a must-try! No wonder the line is so crazy. Once you taste it, you'll get it—the meat is super tender with absolutely no gamey smell. Even people who don't usually like pork will enjoy it.
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Tonkatsu Agezuki
Unbeatable tonkatsu flavor in the heart of Iidabashi, made with premium Minami no Shima pork.
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Tonkatsu Agezuki is a foodie-must waiting in Iidabashi, Shinjuku that stakes its claim by using Minami no Shima pork, a rare premium breed from Miyazaki Prefecture. The shop name translates to “raise one’s luck”, with a hopeful nod that all diners from near and far will get the best in great taste and better luck for the future.
The signature dishes here are the limited-quantity Minami no Shima Premium Loin Cutlet and Minami no Shima Premium Fillet Cutlet, both prepped with precise excellence and careful scoring to prevent shrinkage before frying up in a high-grade blend of lard oils under meticulous temperature control. For lunch, set meals like the Higashi no Takumi Loin Cutlet Set and Matsusaka Pork Loin Cutlet Set are available, with complimentary refills of rice and shredded cabbage (one refill per person). About ten varieties of sake curated by the owner are also offered to pair perfectly with the tonkatsu.
The restaurant features 35 seats, including both counter and table seating. The calm, refined atmosphere makes it ideal for leisurely dining, while the counter seats give an extra boosted look as the chefs expertly prepare each cutlet up close.
Highlights
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A specialty restaurant in Iidabashi serving Minami no Shima pork from Miyazaki.
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The name “Agezuki” carries the meaning of “raising one’s luck.”
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Signature dishes include the limited Premium Loin Cutlet and Premium Fillet Cutlet.
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Complimentary refills of rice and cabbage are available once per person.
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Features 35 seats, including counter seating, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
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The Minami no Shima Pork Loin Cutlet features exceptionally fine-grained, tender meat.
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Counter seating makes it easy and comfortable for solo diners.
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Tables for 4-6 people are available, making it suitable for groups as well.
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Conveniently accessible from both Iidabashi and Kagurazaka Stations.
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The restaurant is located in the basement of a building along Kagurazaka Street.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have multilingual menus?
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English menu is available.
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Can I make a reservation?
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Yes, reservations are accepted. However, please note that lunch reservations are not available.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes. Tokyo Daijingu Shrine is about a 9-minute walk from the restaurant.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- とんかつ あげづき
- Postal Code
- 162-0825
- Address
- B1F Yamanouchi Building, 3-2 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 050-5304-0580
- Closed
- Every Tuesday
- Business Hours
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11:30am - 3:00pm（L.O.2:00pm）, 5:30pm - 10:00pm（L.O.9:00pm）
Sundays 11:30am - 3:30pm（L.O.2:30pm）, 5:30pm - 10:00pm（L.O.9:00pm）
Sundays and holidays 11:30am - 3:30pm（L.O.2:30pm）, 5:30pm - 9:30pm（L.O.8:30pm）
*closes when sold out - Budget
- 2,000 yen and up
- Access
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(1) About 3 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Namboku Line or JR Line’s Iidabashi Station.
(2) About 8 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Tozai Line’s Kagurazaka Station. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)