The Katsu Sando (カツサンド) is a popular Japanese sandwich made with tonkatsu (breaded and deep-fried pork) placed between slices of shokupan (Japanese toast bread). Typically cut into triangles or rectangles, this sandwich has become a beloved staple across Japan, frequently found in bakeries and convenience stores. It’s a common choice for school or work lunches due to its convenience and satisfying taste.
Sauce katsu-don is a local delicacy of Fukui Prefecture, consisting of pork loin or fillet coated in panko breadcrumbs, deep-fried to crispy perfection, and served over steamed rice. Sauce Katsudon differs from regular Katsudon, which is Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork) and eggs cooked in a sweet and salty broth placed over rice. In Sauce Katsudon, the hot cutlet is dipped in a savory sauce and then served over a bowl of rice. The Worcestershire-based sauce flavor pairs so well with the steamed rice that this dish has been beloved by people in Fukui for over 100 years. Today, the fame of Sauce Katsudon has spread across the country, and it is enjoyed at many restaurants and homes in Japan.
Katsu curry is a popular Japanese dish that combines a deep-fried cutlet (Katsu) with a flavorful curry sauce. The dish features a yummy Tonkatsu pork cutlet (or sometimes chicken) that is breaded and deep-fried until crispy. This crispy cutlet is then served with Japanese curry sauce, a thick, mildly spiced curry usually made with a roux and various vegetables.
Tonkatsu (トンカツ) is one of the most beloved western style Japanese foods called yōshoku (洋食). It is a pork loin breaded with flour, egg, and Panko (bread crumbs), then deep fried. It’s not the healthiest Japanese food, but it is rather a comfort food which everybody can’t get enough of.
Katsudon is a popular Japanese rice bowl, Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork) and eggs cooked in a sweet and savory broth and placed over rice. It is a typical lunch dish you can get at casual restaurants everywhere in Japan. Udon noodle shops, small corner restaurants, and bento shops all have Katsudon on their menus.