Tonkichi at Ngee Ann City has established itself as Singapore's destination for authentic Japanese tonkatsu, serving pork cutlets prepared the traditional way since opening its doors along Orchard Road. Located at #04-24 in Takashimaya Shopping Centre, this restaurant has remained a family favourite for decades, consistently delivering the proper tonkatsu experience that purists appreciate.
What makes Tonkichi special is their unwavering commitment to traditional preparation methods that have remained unchanged since their founding. The restaurant serves two types of tonkatsu meat – pork fillet (hire) and pork loin (rosu) – each carefully selected, breaded, and deep-fried to achieve the ideal texture: incredibly juicy and tender inside with a shatteringly crisp exterior that doesn't feel greasy.
The Tonkichi experience includes several signature elements that mark it as authentic. Each table features a sesame grinder where customers freshly grind roasted sesame seeds to mix into their tonkatsu sauce – a ritual that enhances the sauce's nutty flavour and aroma. Free-flow shredded cabbage accompanies every set, providing a refreshing contrast to the rich cutlet. The Sets are served with rice, miso soup, pickles, and unlimited cabbage refills.
The menu at this Takashimaya location focuses on the tonkatsu specialties, with options including Iberian pork for those seeking premium quality and various set combinations that incorporate sushi, sashimi, and soba. The weekday lunch menu offers particularly good value with substantial portions at moderate prices. For those seeking proper Japanese tonkatsu prepared with respect for tradition, Tonkichi delivers consistency and quality that explains its enduring popularity.
6735 7522
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Open Now
Closes in 4h 20m
Monday
11 am–3 pm
5–9:30 pm
Tuesday
11 am–3 pm
5–9:30 pm
Wednesday
11 am–3 pm
5–9:30 pm
Friday
11 am–10 pm
Saturday
11 am–10 pm
Sunday
(Today)
11 am–9:30 pm
Price Distribution
$20–3031%
$30–4044%
$40–5016%
Our Menu
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Chicken Katsu
$24.00
Pork Rosu Katsu
$28.00
Iberico Rosu Katsu Set
$38++
プレミアムロースかつセット
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PRAWN KATSU SET
$27.00
Deep fried prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
HALIBUT SET
$27.00
Deep fried halibut c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PRAWN & HIRE SET
$28.00
Deep fried pork fillet and prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PRAWN & ROSU SET
$29.00
Deep fried pork loin and prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PRAWN & CHICKEN SET
$28.00
Deep fried chicken fillet and prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
MIX SEAFOOD SET
$28.00
Deep fried mixed seafood (2 prawn, 1 fish and 1 oyster) c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PORK ROSU KATSU
$28.00
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SALMON TERIYAKI SET
$28.00
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce c/w rice, miso soup and agedashi tofu
SALMON TERIYAKI (A-LA-CARTE)
$19.00
Grilled salmon fillet flavored with teriyaki sauce
KATSU SOBA / UDON SET
$27.00
Deep fried pork fillet (2 pcs) with cold soba/udon
Hot Udon
$14.00
Hot Soba
$14.00
Zaru Udon
$14.00
Zaru Soba
$14.00
KIDS SET
For 12 year old & below
KIDS PLATE
$14.00
French fries, deep fried prawn, kani stick, deep fried chicken and edamame. Served with yakult
KIDS SOBA / UDON SET
$16.00
French fries, deep fried chicken and mini soba or udon. Served with yakult
NJIRU UDON
$17.00
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SUSHI MORI SET
$42.00
Assorted sushi and california roll with miso soup and mini salad
ABURI MORI SET
$26.00
Flame seared sushi (5 pcs) (hotate, salmon, white fish, salmon belly and maguro) with miso soup and mini salad
SALMON DAISUKI SET
$29.00
Salmon sushi and salmon roll with miso soup and mini salad
CASUAL MORI SET
$27.00
Assorted sushi set with miso soup and mini salad
SPIDER ROLL
$19.00
CALIFORNIA ROLL
$13.00
TONKICHI SPECIAL ROLL
$19.00
Cucumber, tobiko, crab stick, ebi fry, and camago
SPICY TUNA ROLL
$15.00
Spicy tuna and cucumber
ABURI SALMON ROLL
$19.00
Flame salmon, crab stick, cucumber and avocado
EBI FRY SPICY ROLL
$17.00
Ebi fry, tobiko, avocado and crab stick
TONKATSU ROLL
$17.00
Deep fried pork fillet, tobiko, cabbage and cucumber
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Hire Katsu Set
$23.00
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Hire & Rosu Katsu Set
$29.00
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Chicken Katsu Set
$24.00
Deep fried chicken C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Chicken Katsu Set (Standard)
$20.00
Premium Rosu Katsu Set
$38 (From Spain), $34 (From Japan), $32 (From USA)
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Hire (A La Carte)
$7.00
Prawn (A La Carte)
$6.00
Rosu (A La Carte)
$19.00
Chicken (A La Carte)
$15.00
Fish (A La Carte)
$6.00
Oyster (A La Carte)
$6.00
Tomiru
$6.00
とんかつ目のとん汁
Home Made Curry
$5.00
カレーソース
Chawanmushi
$5.00
茶碗蒸し
Miso Sauce
$3.00
みそソース
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SALMON TERIYAKI SET
$28.00
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce, miso soup, and edamame tofu.
SALMON TERIYAKI (A-LA-CARTE)
$19.00
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce.
KATSU SOBA / UDON SET
$27.00
Deep fried pork fillet (2 pcs) with cold soba/udon.
EDAMAME
$6.00
Sweet soybeans.
POTATO SALAD
$6.00
FRENCH FRIES
$6.00
HORENSO GOMA AE
$5.00
Japanese sesame & spinach salad.
DASHIMAKI TAMAGO
$7.00
Japanese rolled omelette.
AGEDASHI TOFU
$7.00
Deep fried tofu.
KAWAEBI KARAAGE
$9.00
Deep fried sweet and juicy river shrimps.
SOFTSHELL CRAB
$9.00
IKA KARAAGE
$8.00
Deep fried squid.
TORI KARAAGE
$11.00
Japanese fried chicken.
Hot Udon
$14.00
Hot Soba
$14.00
Zaru Udon
$14.00
TONJIRU UDON
$17.00
Zaru Soba
$14.00
KIDS SET
For 12 year old & below.
KIDS PLATE
$14.00
French fries, deep fried prawn, kani stick, deep fried chicken and edamame. Served with yakult.
KIDS SOBA / UDON SET
$16.00
French fries, deep fried chicken and mini soba or udon. Served with yakult.
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HIRE KATSU SET
$24.00
Deep fried pork fillet c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
ROSU KATSU SET
$24.00
Deep fried pork loin c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
HIRE & ROSU SET
$30.00
Deep fried pork fillet and loin c/w rice miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Rice
$2.50
Tonjiru Soup
$7.00
Pork and vegetable miso soup. Change miso soup to tonjiru add $3
Chawanmushi
$5.00
Steamed egg custard in a tea bowl
Home Made Curry
$5.50
Miso Sauce
$3.00
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MISO ROSU / HIRE KATSU SET
$27.00
Miso sauce with deep fried pork loin / fillet c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
OROSHI ROSU KATSU SET
$27.00
Deep fried pork loin with oroshi ponzu sauce (grated japanese radish with refreshing citrus soy sauce) c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
HIRE KATSU
$25.00
Deep fried pork fillet c/w rice, sauce served with cabbage
ROSU KATSU CURRY SET
$26.00
Deep fried pork loin c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
CHICKEN KATSU CURRY SET
$24.00
Deep fried chicken c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
HIRE KATSU CURRY SET
$34.00
Deep fried pork fillet c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
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SPANISH IBERICO ROSU KATSU
$36++
COMPLETE WITH RICE MISO SOUP & CHAWAMUSHI
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Tonkatsu Set
All Katsu sets come with Rice, Soup & Cabbage. Rice & Cabbage is refillable.
Rice
Selected premium grade of Japanese rice.
Cabbage
Finely shredded cabbage. You will be supplied, who can resist a lot of cabbage with Tonkatsu.
Roasted Sesame
Vegetable Oil
Tonkichi's proprietary vegetable oil.
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Tonkatsu
Special tonkatsu with bigger breadcrumbs for enhanced crispy texture. Pork is trimmed thoroughly for tender, juicy, and succulent results. Fried in 100% vegetable oil.
Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp, served with thinly sliced cabbage and homemade dressings.
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Pork Rosu (Pork Loin)
Texture | Chewy, Fats | Right Amount
Pork Hire (Pork Fillet)
Texture | Fine and Tender, Fats | Leaner
Roasted Sesame
Roasted sesame gives additional joy to tonkatsu. Mix with tonkatsu sauce or sprinkle to it, as you like.
Tonkatsu Sauce
Our varieties of the sauces specially made for tonkatsu sets are all home made and has an original taste.
TONKATSU PLATTER (3 Persons Sharing)
$78.00
Deep fried pork fillet (3 pcs), pork loin (1 pcs), oyster (3 pcs) and prawn (3 pcs) c/w 3 rice, 3 miso soup, cabbage and 3 pickles
TONKATSU PLATTER (2 Persons Sharing)
$65.00
Deep fried pork fillet (2 pcs), pork loin (1 pcs), oyster (2 pcs) and prawn (2 pcs) c/w 2 rice, 2 miso soup, cabbage and 2 pickles
DINGLEY DELL PORK ROSU KATSU
$28.00
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CHICKEN KATSU CURRY SET
$24.00
Deep fried chicken c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
HIRE KATSU CURRY SET
$26.00
Deep fried pork fillet c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
ROSU KATSU CURRY SET
$26.00
Deep fried pork loin c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
CHEESE KASANE KATSU SET
$27.00
Deep fried layered sliced pork loin sandwiched with cheese c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
MENTAIKO KASANE KATSU SET
$27.00
Deep fried layered sliced pork loin sandwiched with mentaiko c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
HIRE / ROSU / CHICKEN KATSU TOJI SET
$25.00
Deep fried pork loin/fillet/chicken with scrambled egg, onion and special soy sauce serve on clay plate c/w rice, mise soup, cabbage and pickles
MISO ROSU / HIRE KATSU SET
$27.00
Miso sauce with deep fried pork loin/fillet c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
OROSHI ROSU KATSU SET
$27.00
Deep fried pork loin with oroshi ponzu sauce (refreshing citrus soy sauce), rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
HIRE / ROSU / CHICKEN KATSU DON SET
$24.00
Deep fried pork loin/fillet/chicken c/w rice, curry sauce and cabbage
DINGLEY DELL PORK ROSU KATSU
$28.00
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EDAMAME
$6.00
Green soybeans
POTATO SALAD
$6.00
FRENCH FRIES
$6.00
HORENSO GOMA AE
$5.00
Japanese sesame spinach salad
DASHIMAKI TAMAGO
$7.00
Japanese rolled omelette
AGEDASHI TOFU
$7.00
KAWAEBI KARAAGE
$9.00
Deep fried sweet and juicy river shrimps
SOFTSHELL CRAB
$9.00
IKA KARAAGE
$8.00
Deep fried squid
TORI KARAAGE
$11.00
Japanese fried chicken
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Iberico Rosu Katsu Set
$38++
Premium Iberico pork katsu set.
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Shirobuna Rosu Katsu Set
$33++
Deep fried pork av rice, tmise soup, cabbage and pickles
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SALMON TERIYAKI SET
$28.00
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce c/w rice, miso soup and agedashi tofu
SALMON TERIYAKI (A-LA-CARTE)
$19.00
Grilled salmon fillet flavored with teriyaki sauce
KATSU SOBA / UDON SET
$27.00
Deep fried pork fillet (2 pcs) with cold soba / udon
TONJIRU UDON
$17.00
Hot Udon
$14.00
Hot Soba
$14.00
Zaru Udon
$14.00
Zaru Soba
$14.00
KIDS SET
For 12 year old & below
KIDS PLATE
$14.00
French fries, deep fried prawn, kani stick, deep fried chicken and edamame. Served with yakult
KIDS SOBA / UDON SET
$16.00
French fries, deep fried chicken and mini soba or udon. Served with yakult
Menu Highlights
PRAWN KATSU SET
$27.00
Deep fried prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
HALIBUT SET
$27.00
Deep fried halibut c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PRAWN & HIRE SET
$28.00
Deep fried pork fillet and prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PRAWN & ROSU SET
$29.00
Deep fried pork loin and prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PRAWN & CHICKEN SET
$28.00
Deep fried chicken fillet and prawn c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
MIX SEAFOOD SET
$28.00
Deep fried mixed seafood (2 prawn, 1 fish and 1 oyster) c/w rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
PORK ROSU KATSU
$28.00
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TONKATSU PLATTER
3 Persons Sharing
$78.00
Deep fried pork fillet (3 pcs), pork loin (1 pcs), oyster (3 pcs) and prawn (3 pcs) c/w 3 rice, 3 miso soup, cabbage and 3 pickles
2 Persons Sharing
$65.00
Deep fried pork fillet (2 pcs), pork loin (1 pcs), oyster (2 pcs) and prawn (2 pcs) c/w 2 rice, 2 miso soup, cabbage and 2 pickles
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SPANISH IBERICO ROSU KATSU
$36++
COMPLETE WITH RICE MISO SOUP & CHAWAMUSHI
Menu Highlights
Chicken Katsu Set
$24.00
Deep fried chicken fillet C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Hire & Rosu Katsu Set
$29.00
Deep fried pork fillet and loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Rosu Katsu Set
$23.00
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Hire Katsu Set
$23.00
Deep fried pork fillet C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Premium Rosu Katsu Set
$38.00
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Premium Rosu Katsu Set
$34.00
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Premium Rosu Katsu Set
$32.00
Deep fried pork loin C/W rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles
Hire (A La Carte)
$7.00
Prawn (A La Carte)
$6.00
海老フライ
Rosu (A La Carte)
$19.00
ロースかつ
Chicken (A La Carte)
$15.00
チキンかつ
Home Made Curry
$5.00
カレーソース
Chawanmushi
$3.00
茶碗蒸し
Miso Sauce
みそソース
Photo Gallery
A wooden sign with Japanese characters and "TONKICHI" in English.
A delicious Tonkichi meal featuring crispy pork cutlet, rice, soup, and pickles.
A close-up of tamagoyaki, a Japanese rolled omelet, served with grated daikon radish.
A close-up of a steaming bowl of chawanmushi with a decorative pattern.
A refreshing matcha ice cream float served in a mason jar with a spoon and straw.
Crispy fried soft shell crab served with a lemon wedge on a decorative plate.
A poster showcasing authentic Japanese cuisine from Tonkichi, a restaurant serving for over 25 years.
A menu from Tonkichi restaurant displaying various katsu dishes and sets.
Tonkichi restaurant entrance with a new menu display and seating sign.
A delicious Tonkichi meal featuring crispy pork cutlet, rice, miso soup, and salad.
The entrance to Tonkichi, a Japanese restaurant, with a sign and a person entering.
The entrance of Tonkichi, a Japanese restaurant, with a menu display and seating sign.
The entrance to Tonkichi restaurant, featuring a sign and a poster of a popular Iberico Rosu Katsu Set.
A delicious meal featuring crispy fried cutlets and cold soba noodles.
A plate of crispy fried pork cutlet and shrimp served with shredded cabbage and lemon.
A close-up of a creamy potato salad with visible pieces of cucumber and carrot.
A menu from Tonkichi showcasing various seafood and pork katsu sets with prices.
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A close-up of a delicious Japanese dish, likely agedashi tofu, in a bowl.
A menu from Tonkichi restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine and social media links.
Diners enjoy meals at tables inside a modern Japanese restaurant with warm lighting and wooden accents.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring set meals, soba, udon, and kids' options.
A delicious meal featuring crispy tonkatsu, shrimp, rice, salad, and pickles.
A hot pot dish with a whole fish, tomatoes, and rice, served with side dishes.
A menu showcasing various sushi sets and rolls with prices and descriptions.
A mortar and pestle with sesame seeds on a wooden table.
A menu from Tonkichi restaurant showcasing various katsu sets and a la carte options.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring set meals, appetizers, and kids' options with prices.
The entrance of Tonkichi, a Japanese restaurant, with wooden signage and a promotional poster.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring various katsu sets and side dishes.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring various katsu sets with descriptions and prices.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring Spanish Iberico Rosu Katsu with rice, miso soup, and chawanmushi.
A bowl of Japanese Agedashi Tofu with garnishes on a wooden placemat.
A poster for Tonkichi restaurant showcasing their authentic Japanese Tonkatsu.
A menu board showcasing delicious tonkatsu and shrimp dishes with descriptive text.
Crispy Tonkatsu served with shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and mustard.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring tonkatsu platters and descriptions of ingredients.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring various katsu sets with prices and descriptions.
A menu page from Tonkichi featuring various appetizer dishes with images and prices.
A display board for Tonkichi restaurant featuring the Iberico Rosu Katsu Set.
A menu item featuring Shirobuta Rosu Katsu Set with deep-fried pork, rice, soup, cabbage, and pickles.
A delicious Tonkichi katsu curry with rice, vegetables, and pickled ginger.
A menu page from Tonkichi featuring set meals, soba, udon, and kids' meals.
A menu from Tonkichi showcasing various seafood and pork katsu sets with prices.
A menu page showcasing a large platter of Tonkatsu dishes for sharing.
The entrance of Tonkichi restaurant featuring a sign and a promotional poster for Spanish Iberico Rosu Katsu.
A sign advertising Tonkichi's Spanish Iberico Rosu Katsu meal.
A menu from Tonkichi featuring various katsu sets and a la carte options.
The hire katsu set, rosu katsu set and chicken katsu curry set were very good. The panko batter was light and crispy and the pork was very tender, well fried to perfection. Of course, we took full advantage of the free-flow shredded cabbage salad, accompanied by delicious sesame-based dressing. I think we used more than half a bottle of the dressing among the three of us. The cabbage was fresh and cut super thinly. The curry sauce is nicely done as well, and it’s got a noticeable kick of spiciness in it too. The miso soup was okay but you can tell it was the instant type though. The service was quick and very friendly. Should have ordered the hot tea because it’s refillable. Overall, it’s a good tonkatsu restaurant.
Cher Kiang
Service was fast and the food arrived piping hot. Started with Chawamushi and potato salad. Great recommendation for the Shirobuta Rosu katsu from Japan paired well with the fried oyster and prawn. Ending it with the flavored hot ocha makes the meal complete. 🤤✌🏻
Service staff Kelvin was very polite and friendly who makes us come back again. He deserves a 5 star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Faye Yap (叶栩绯)
The food here is awesome!
I like that there’s sharing options available, so you get to try a variety of meat. The price for the sharing platter is also quite reasonable in my opinion. I mean, you can top up the cabbage salad and rice as much as you want, so I think it’s quite worth since you’ll definitely be full from this meal.
The matcha milk drink is really smooth and creamy! Would recommend!
Gyooha Cho
It has been passed 25 years since I first time came across this Japanese Katsu restaurant Tonkichi. Most of time they never let me down on their foods and services. When it comes to Katsu, Donkichi is always serious. No doubt to thumb up.
Salony Widjaja
Whenever visiting SG, this is one of my fav my lunch/dinner places. The shaved cabbage is so fresh that you won't mind asking for more. Btw the cabbage is refillable.
The best is the sesame dressing and the super fragrant roasted sesame seeds for you to grind on your own.
I like the adegashi tofu. The sauce is not too salty. The same taste like the ones i ate in Japan.
I usually order the soft and non fat katsu: Hire katsu set.
The portion is quite large. If you come in 3 persons, ordee 2 sets will be enough.
