Tonka톤카
Amsa Station tonkatsu · One-chef counter katsu bar
Tonka is a tonkatsu restaurant at Unit 102, 1F, 78 Sangam-ro 5-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, a 6-minute walk (427 m) from Amsa Station Exit 4. Tonka's katsu menu lists Sasami Katsu at ₩14,000, Tonkatsu at ₩15,000 and Special Pork Loin Katsu at ₩18,000; Tonka is open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00–20:30 (break time 15:00–17:00) and closed on Mondays.
- Today
- Tue–Sun 11:00–20:30
- Getting there
- Amsa Station Exit 4 · 6-min walk (427m)
- Prices
- Katsu ₩14,000–₩18,000
- Try
- Tonkatsu ₩15,000Special Pork Loin Katsu ₩18,000Sasami Katsu ₩14,000
Key facts
- Address
- Unit 102, 1F, 78 Sangam-ro 5-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul서울 강동구 상암로5길 78 1층 102호
- Nearest station
- Amsa Station Exit 4 · 6-min walk (427m)
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun11:00–20:30break 15:00–17:00last order 14:30Closed Mon
- Phone
- 0507-1302-4934
- Amenities
- Waiting area · Wi-Fi · Mobile payment · Pets allowed
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagram
Menu & prices
3 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Tonka (TONKA) is a katsu bar built on authentic Japanese-style tonkatsu, where a single chef handles both the cooking and the service at a small counter (tachi) bar table facing an open kitchen. At Tonka, the chef personally handles everything from selecting the raw meat to trimming, brining and frying, carefully controlling cooking temperatures and times.
Tonka works on the principle of making everything fresh each day and selling out the same day, preparing rice, miso soup and side dishes in small batches throughout the day. The Tonka menu consists of the standard Tonkatsu plus the Special Pork Loin Katsu and Sasami Katsu, both served in limited quantities.
FAQ
What are Tonka's opening hours?
Tonka is open Tue–Sun 11:00–20:30 (last order 14:30), break 15:00–17:00. It is closed on Mon.
Which station is closest to Tonka?
Tonka is a 6-minute walk (427 m) from Amsa Station, Exit 4. The address is Unit 102, 1F, 78 Sangam-ro 5-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul.
How much is the katsu at Tonka?
Tonka's 3 katsu items cost ₩14,000–₩18,000.
What amenities does Tonka have?
Tonka offers Waiting area, Wi-Fi, Mobile payment, Pets allowed.
What is Tonka's phone number?
Tonka's phone number is 0507-1302-4934.
Does Tonka have limited-quantity dishes?
Yes, the Special Pork Loin Katsu (₩18,000) and Sasami Katsu (₩14,000) are prepared in limited quantities. Tonka operates on the principle of making everything fresh each day and selling out the same day.
What kind of seating does Tonka have?
Tonka has a small counter (tachi) bar table in front of an open kitchen. At Tonka, a single chef handles both the cooking and the service.
How many visit stories are there about Tonka?
Superchart has 35 first-hand visit stories about Tonka; the latest visit was on October 6, 2026.
121 visit stories about Tonka
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Amsa Station tonkatsu
“On a weekend family dinner, the sashimi katsu and special loin katsu at Tonka were sold out, but three orders of the signature tonkatsu (15,000 won, loin and tenderloin on one plate) came out crisp and juicy, and the open kitchen looked as clean as if it had just opened.”
8-seat tonkatsu bar in Amsa, Seoul: juicy chicken sashimi katsu
“On a weekday evening the writer walked into Tonka without a wait and ordered sashimi katsu made from chicken tenderloin (14,000 won) and tenderloin-and-loin tonkatsu (15,000 won); the sashimi katsu was juicy with no chicken smell, and the batter was especially crisp.”
Japanese tonkatsu bar at Amsa Station: horizontal chopsticks
“On a late weekday lunch there was no wait at Tonka: the signature Tonkatsu (15,000 won) and the limited-quantity sasami katsu (14,000 won) were on the table, while the special loin katsu was sold out.”
Tonkatsu in Amsa-dong, Seoul: a 20
“On a chilly evening when Tonka was full, the writer and her husband waited about 20 minutes outside.”
Tonkatsu near Gangdong's Prehistory Festival with a stroller
“After the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival, we arrived with a baby and stroller at 1:30pm on a weekday, waited for seats and ate two Special Loin Katsu (₩18,000 each); Tonka had no baby chair, so the owner made room for the stroller.”
Non-greasy tonkatsu near Amsa Station, Seoul, with glossy rice
“Over a meal with a friend, Tonka's tonkatsu (loin and tenderloin, ₩15,000) and sasami katsu (chicken tenderloin, ₩14,000) both came in a thin, crisp coating and were tender enough to melt in the mouth, and the rice and shiitake soup showed real care too.”
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