Tonkatsu Hinata

Simple venue offering specialty deep-fried, breaded pork tonkatsu with soy sauce, cabbage & rice.

Hinata is the Shinjuku tonkatsu counter that earned a Bib Gourmand for doing one thing properly. The cutlets come thick-cut, with the kind of crust that audibly snaps. Sides are simple: shredded cabbage, miso soup, rice. Service is fast because the menu is short. Counter-only. Show up at the door at open or be ready to queue.

What to order: The rosu (loin) tonkatsu, The hire (fillet) tonkatsu if you want leaner, Extra cabbage for the table