What is tonkatsu?
Tonkatsu · Japanese
Japanese breaded pork cutlet, coated in panko and deep-fried, sliced into strips and served with shredded cabbage and a thick, sweet-tangy sauce.
What it tastes like
Big crunchy panko crust around juicy pork, with a fruity, Worcestershire-like sauce. The raw cabbage keeps it fresh.
Where you’ll see it
Katsu shops, Japanese set lunches, curry rice plates and sandwiches; chicken katsu is the same idea with chicken.