Tonkatsu Tamafuji

Japanese restaurant · Diamond Head

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"You have to overcome a lot of skepticism to get locals to pay $20 for katsu when they can get it in a plate lunch for less than $10. But given how difficult it is to score a reservation at Tonkatsu Tamafuji, it appears a lot of people have bashed through that psychological hurdle. Attention to detail shows in the quality of the pork itself, the house-made panko crumbs that fry up into an ethereally crisp crust, and the accompaniments: a bowl of sesame seeds to grind at the table and then spoon into a plummy tonkatsu sauce. If you can’t get a reservation, the tonkatsu holds up surprisingly well for takeout." - Martha Cheng

The 38 Essential Honolulu Restaurants
Tonkatsu Tamafuji

449 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Get directions

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