Our number 1 pick for this dishKatsu Curry (Japanese Curry with Chicken Cutlet)
Crispy chicken cutlet served over Japanese curry rice with vegetables, made with store-bought curry roux.
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The best katsu recipes
Katsu is the Japanese art of the breaded, deep-fried cutlet: pork tonkatsu, chicken katsu, and their many homes in curry, sandwiches and donburi. The hallmark is the coating, coarse panko crumbs that fry up shatteringly crisp around juicy meat. A good recipe gets the oil temperature and crumb right so it stays crunchy, not greasy.
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Menchi Katsu (Ground Meat Cutlet)
Crispy deep-fried patties of ground beef and pork with a savory Worcestershire sauce flavor.
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Baked Katsudon 揚げないカツ丼
A pork cutlet rice bowl with a crispy baked coating and savory egg sauce. Comfort food that rivals deep-fried versions.
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Ham Katsu Recipe
Thin slices of ham are coated in egg batter and panko breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
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Chicken Katsu (Video) チキンカツ
Crispy golden panko-breaded chicken cutlets deep-fried until juicy inside and crunchy outside. Serve with tonkatsu sauce for an easy weeknight main dish.
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Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Schnitzel)
Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets with a crispy golden exterior and tender interior, served with tangy sauce and fresh cabbage. A beloved Japanese favorite that is surprisingly straightforward.
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Katsudon Recipe
Golden fried pork cutlet simmered with beaten egg and onion in a savory-sweet broth, served over steamed rice. Classic comfort-food rice bowl.
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Menchi Katsu Recipe
Panko-crusted ground meat patties fried until golden and crispy, served with tangy tonkatsu sauce.
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Katsu Curry Recipe
Japanese curry with vegetables and tender pork, topped with a crispy fried pork cutlet and served over steamed rice.
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Sauce Katsudon Recipe
Golden-fried pork cutlet drenched in tangy Worcestershire sauce, served over rice with crunchy cabbage.
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Katsu-don (Pork Cutlet and Egg on Rice)
Breaded pork cutlet and eggs in sauce over rice, a beloved comfort food.
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Nagoya-style miso katsudon
Breaded pork or chicken cutlet served on rice with rich Nagoya miso sauce made from hatcho miso, honey, and mirin.
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Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ
Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets with a crispy panko crust, served alongside tangy sauce and fresh cabbage.
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Chicken Katsudon
Crispy fried chicken and eggs simmer with onions in savory sauce, then served over rice for a comforting Japanese favorite.
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Ham Katsu ハムカツ – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’
Simple yet satisfying ham cutlet with crispy panko crust, inspired by Japanese television drama cuisine.
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Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Egg Rice Bowl) かつ丼
Crispy pork cutlet simmered with eggs and onions over rice in savory dashi sauce.
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Pork Katsu Curry with Japanese Curry Roux
Japanese curry over crispy panko-breaded pork loin, built on a smooth curry sauce made with caramelized onions and Japanese curry roux blocks.
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Oven Baked Tonkatsu
Breaded pork cutlets baked instead of deep-fried for a lighter version that remains golden and crispy on the outside.
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Chicken Katsu Sandwich (Video) チキンカツサンド
Crispy baked chicken cutlet layered in buttered toast with fresh vegetables, garlic tonkatsu sauce, and mayo.
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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets cooked in an air fryer with minimal oil.
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Fish Katsu Burger
Crispy fried fish cutlet topped with yuzu kosho tartar sauce and fresh cabbage tucked into soft Japanese buns.
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Beef Katsu Curry Recipe
Crispy breaded beef cutlet served over rice and smothered in silky Japanese curry sauce with vegetables.
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Japanese Pork Katsu with Sweet Miso Sauce
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with a rich, glossy red-miso sauce that balances sweet, salty, and umami flavors. Comfort food that's achievable for home cooks.
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Crispy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Cutlets (Hirekatsu, ヒレカツ)
Crispy Japanese pork tenderloin cutlets with a shattering panko crust and juicy interior, perfected via two-stage frying and mayonnaise tenderizing.
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Chicken Katsu Recipe
Golden panko-crusted chicken cutlets with tangy sauce; a beloved Japanese comfort food that satisfies every time.
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Katsu Sando (カツサンド)
Juicy fried pork cutlet glazed in spiced fruit sauce and nestled between toasted bread with crisp cabbage for lunch.
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Deep-fried Crumbed Oysters (Kaki Fry)
Plump oysters in crispy golden panko crust, deep-fried to juicy tenderness and served with bright homemade tartar sauce.
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Miso Katsu Recipe
Breaded pork cutlet topped with Nagoya's signature rich red miso sauce.
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Hire Katsu Recipe
Slices of tender pork loin breaded and deep-fried until the coating is golden and crispy, served with tangy sauce.
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Beef Katsu Recipe
Crispy breaded beef cutlet with luxurious demi-glace sauce, a showstopping main course.
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Chicken Nanban (Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce) (Video) チキン南蛮
One of Japan's most beloved fried chicken dishes with crispy cutlets coated in sweet-tangy vinegar sauce and topped with creamy tartar sauce.
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Crispy Tofu Katsu Recipe (Japanese Vegetarian Cutlet)
Breaded and fried tofu cutlets served with shredded cabbage and a tangy sauce for a hearty meat-free meal.
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Tofu Katsu Don (Vegetarian Cutlet Rice Bowl)
Crispy fried tofu cutlets served over rice with a savory sauce.
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Chicken Katsu Onigirazu チキンカツおにぎらず
Handheld rice sandwich combining crispy chicken katsu, shredded cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce wrapped in nori.
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Ebi Katsu Burger (Shrimp Cutlet Burger) 海老カツバーガー
Crispy panko-breaded shrimp cutlet in brioche buns topped with homemade tartar sauce and tangy cabbage slaw.
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Chicken Cheese Katsu – Midnight Diner Season 2 ささみチーズカツ
Crispy panko-coated chicken breast with molten cheese filling inside, served with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
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Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Katsu (Video) グルテンフリー揚げないチキンカツ
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets baked not fried, served with homemade gluten-free citrus ponzu sauce.
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Menchi Katsu (Ground Meat Cutlet) メンチカツ
A juicy ground beef and pork patty, breaded and fried until crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside.
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Common questions about katsu
What is tonkatsu?
Tonkatsu is a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, usually loin or fillet, coated in panko and served sliced with shredded cabbage and a thick, fruity tonkatsu sauce.
Why is katsu so crispy?
Panko, the Japanese breadcrumb, is coarse and flaky rather than fine, so it fries into a light, craggy, extra-crunchy crust that stays crisp longer than standard breadcrumbs.
What is katsu sauce?
Tonkatsu sauce is a thick, sweet-tangy brown sauce a bit like a fruity Worcestershire. Many cooks make a quick version from ketchup, Worcestershire, oyster sauce and sugar.