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Best Tonkatsu Restaurants in California

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Honouring the top spots in California.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in California, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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74.2
#1

Irvine California

Hako

For a relaxed meal, Hako is a local option.

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71.6
#2

Torrance California

Tonkatsu Marushichi

For your next night out, Tonkatsu Marushichi is one table worth exploring.

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69.7
#3

San Francisco California

SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu

For dinner with friends, SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu is one table worth exploring.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

Hako

Irvine, California

2
74.2
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#2

Tonkatsu Marushichi

Torrance, California

1
71.6
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#3

SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu

San Francisco, California

3
69.7
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#4

Ginkgo Katsu

Diamond Bar, California

1
65.2
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#5

KADON Katsu Bar

Costa Mesa, California

4
65.1
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#6

Amazing Katsu - San Mateo

San Mateo, California

1
64.9
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#7

U Katsu

Lake Forest, California

1
63.9
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#8

Katsu; japanese cutlet

Los Angeles, California

1
60.6
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#9

Katsu Gin

Milpitas, California

1
58.8
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#10

Joon Katsu

Buena Park, California

1
57.3
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#11

Katsu Factory

Fremont, California

1
49.9
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#12

Katsumono

Santa Ana, California

1
31.5
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#13

The Bay Alisa

San Rafael, California

1
23.2
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#14

Ramen 101

Castro Valley, California

1
17.3
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#15

Kingtonkatsu

Los Angeles, California

1
13.8
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#1

Amazing Katsu - San Mateo

San Mateo, California

64.9
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#2

Tonkatsu Marushichi

Torrance, California

71.6
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#3

Ginkgo Katsu

Diamond Bar, California

65.2
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