Ton-katsu

Tonkatsu is one of the relatively new dishes in Japan. From the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, Western food culture and cuisine were introduced to Japan. Tonkatsu was first introduced as a pork cutlet in 1899 at a French restaurant called Liège in Kobe. Later, unique Japanese twists were added to it, and it became popular as a common Japanese dish. It became particularly popular during the Showa period as a common meal, and is now a popular dish both in Japan and abroad.

A Japanese dish made of thick pork loin or fillet coated with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs and fried. It is one of the Western dishes that was developed uniquely in Japan, and is popular among the people.
Menus that are variations on tonkatsu, such as katsudon and katsu curry, are also popular.

Ground Meat Cutlet (Menchi-Katsu)：メンチカツ

Menchikatsu is a dish made by coating hamburger patties, mainly ground pork or beef, in breadcrumbs and deep-frying them. The hamburger patties are made with onions, bread crumbs, and seasonings, giving them a soft and juicy texture. Like tonkatsu, minced meat cutlet is sometimes eaten with seasonings such as sauce, mustard, and sometimes curry sauce. It is often found in Japanese fast food restaurants and bento shops, and is a popular dish due to its delicious taste. It is sometimes sold together with croquettes at butcher shops.

Katsu sandwich is a type of tonkatsu dish, and is a sandwich made by sandwiching tonkatsu with bread. Tonkatsu is commonly used, but minced meat cutlet also exists as a common variation. By eating tonkatsu with bread, you can enjoy the combination of crispy texture and juicy, tender meat inside.

Katsu sandwich can be eaten in various places. In Japan, it is sometimes served at restaurants, cafes, fast food restaurants, etc. It is also easily available at convenience stores and bento shops, and many people use it as a lunch or snack.