Release rule

How to Book Tonki: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)

とんかつ とんき 目黒本店 · Meguro, Tokyo · Tonkatsu · Dinner only

How to book this house

Parties of one to three queue (fast turnover, doors 16:00–⁠21:00; closed Tuesdays and the third Monday); only parties of four or more can book a private room through the AutoReserve page linked from the official site.

Where bookings are taken
No reservations · AutoReserve (4+ guests only)AutoReserveOfficial
Lunch / dinner
Dinner only
Phone line
No phone bookings
If a seat comes back

The house takes no reservations and seats people on the day.

About this house

1939 counter classic, 70 seats, open 16:00–21:00 (closed Tue and 3rd Mon). The queue runs up the stairs; arrive before 16:00 or after 20:00.

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Next release days

No reservations

Last verified September 7, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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When does Tonki open its reservation book?

Parties of one to three queue (fast turnover, doors 16:00–⁠21:00; closed Tuesdays and the third Monday); only parties of four or more can book a private room through the AutoReserve page linked from the official site. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Tonki from abroad?

Tonki does not take reservations; you queue in person on the day.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool. For restaurants in our collection, our desk confirms the specifics for your dates when you request.