Is Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY an authentic tonkatsu restaurant in New York?

Yes — Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tonkatsu in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.

Where is Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY located?

Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY is located at 45 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, New York, USA in the Midtown West neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY?

Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.

What is the price range at Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY?

Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for tonkatsu of this format in New York.

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Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY

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The Midtown West outpost of Katsu-Hama — the same classic tonkatsu at 45 West 55th Street, serving the Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue corridor.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Midtown West
Since: 1987

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About

Katsu-Hama West opened in 1987 at 45 West 55th Street as the Midtown West counterpart to the original East 47th Street location. The restaurant serves the same tonkatsu-focused menu: breaded pork cutlet prepared in the Japanese tradition, with shredded cabbage, miso soup, and rice.

Neighborhood & visiting

Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY sits in Midtown West, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Midtown West tonkatsu since 1987
Same classic preparation as the Katsu-Hama East 47th location
Convenient for Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue visitors

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About Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY

Is Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY an authentic tonkatsu restaurant in New York?: Yes — Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tonkatsu in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY located?: Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY is located at 45 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, New York, USA in the Midtown West neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY?: Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY?: Katsu-Hama West 45 W 55th St New York NY sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for tonkatsu of this format in New York.

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