Tonkatsu
📍 Tokyo
Panko-crusted pork cutlet, shatteringly crisp outside and juicy within.
About Tonkatsu
A thick pork loin or fillet is breaded in airy panko and deep-fried, then sliced and served with shredded cabbage, rice and a tangy-sweet tonkatsu sauce. It is Japanese comfort food at its most satisfying.
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