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Tonkatsu — traditional dish from Tokyo, Japan
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Tonkatsu

How to order / say it
Say it 豚カツ — [ton-KAH-tsu]
Order I'd like the tonkatsu set, please.
Locally 豚カツ定食をお願いします。
Say locally

Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, usually served with shredded cabbage.

Why try it?

Tonkatsu reflects Tokyo's adaptation of Western culinary techniques, delivering rich, satisfying flavors that symbolize a fusion of tradition and modern tastes.

How it tastes

The panko-crusted exterior is crispy, while the pork inside remains juicy and tender. Accompanied by tangy sauces and crunchy cabbage, it's a textural delight.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Inspired by Western cuisine in the late 19th century, tonkatsu emerged in Tokyo restaurants and quickly became a favorite, reflecting Japan's openness to culinary adaptation.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g pork loin
  • 🌾 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 🥚 1 piece egg
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🫒 500 ml vegetable oil

Method

  1. 1 Coat pork in flour, then dip in beaten egg.
  2. 2 Cover with panko breadcrumbs gently.
  3. 3 Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown.
  4. 4 Serve sliced with cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

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