Copenhagen · Donburi · casual
Akaton
Tonkatsu teishokuWalk-ins welcomeTonkatsuJapanese set mealSourdough pankoOpened January 2026
Akaton is Copenhagen's first dedicated tonkatsu restaurant, sharing a building with yakitori counter Aotori, serving traditional Japanese set meals of breaded pork cutlet with rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage, and house pickles.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Østerbro
- Since
- 2026
- Chef
- Daichi Suminoe
- Owner
- Mads Battefeld & Tobias Isaksen
Plate № 153
About
Akaton opened alongside Aotori in January 2026, occupying the casual dining room of the same Østerbro premises. Where Aotori is focused and reservation-only, Akaton is welcoming and walk-in friendly — a casual teishoku spot centred on one dish done brilliantly. The tonkatsu features pork from carefully selected Danish producers (Bertel Gris and Oxneholm Naturgris), breaded in a coating made from dried organic sourdough instead of standard panko, yielding a lighter crust with greater depth. Miso soup, steamed rice, shredded cabbage, and house-made pickles complete the traditional set. Japanese chef Daichi Suminoe oversees both spaces.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Copenhagen's first dedicated tonkatsu restaurant — an underserved Japanese classic
- Organic sourdough breading instead of panko: a refined, lighter crust
- Premium pork from named Danish producers, prepared in strict Japanese teishoku style
- Walk-ins welcome — approachable everyday Japanese dining from the Aotori/Sushi Anaba team
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Frequently asked
About Akaton
- Is Akaton an authentic tonkatsu teishoku restaurant in Copenhagen?
- Yes — Akaton is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tonkatsu teishoku in Copenhagen: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Akaton located?
- Akaton is located at Øster Farimagsgade 93, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark in the Østerbro neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Akaton?
- Akaton accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Akaton?
- Akaton sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for tonkatsu teishoku of this format in Copenhagen.
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