The other day, I tried one of the limited-time weekly special menus at Katsuya, so I'd like to share my experience in this blog post.
This time, I had the weekly special “Ham and Egg Katsu Bowl.” It seems that Katsuya offers three different variations of the Ham and Egg Katsu Bowl, rotating them on a weekly basis. You can enjoy a different flavor each week, or simply visit during the week that features the one you’re most interested in. All three variations are priced the same—869 yen including tax.
I visited during the second week of the rotation. The reason? The lineup featured fried shrimp and fried scallop, which I found more appealing compared to the other two variations. And of course, since Katsuya’s signature tonjiru (pork miso soup) is a must-have for me, I ordered that as well.
I went slightly outside of the lunch peak hours, but the restaurant was still quite crowded, as usual. Compared to other chain restaurants, I noticed a significantly higher number of male customers. It's probably because Katsuya offers hearty rice bowls and set meals at reasonable prices, which really appeals to that crowd. And as expected, the tonjiru was consistently delicious.
And finally, the much-anticipated Ham and Egg Katsu Bowl made its appearance. A large ham and egg sat prominently in the center of the bowl, and while the fried shrimp was easy to spot, the fried scallop and chicken cutlet were almost hidden underneath, giving it an incredibly hearty and visually overwhelming impression.
With so many toppings, I wasn’t sure where to start eating. I decided to begin near the edges, where I could just barely see some cabbage and rice, creating space little by little as I ate. As I broke the egg yolk and let it mix with the rice and cabbage, the hidden chicken cutlet and fried scallop gradually emerged from underneath.
Normally, such a “messy eating experience” might be a bit stressful, but in this case, it actually added to the fun—in a good way! (Haha.) Each of the cutlets—chicken, scallop, and shrimp—was generously sized, and by switching between them as I ate, I never got bored of the flavors. With the ham and egg added into the mix, it became an even more varied and satisfying bowl.
Between bites, I enjoyed my favorite tonjiru, and by the end of the meal, I was completely full and deeply satisfied. Unless you have a particularly large appetite, I think most people will find the portion more than enough. And for just 869 yen (or 769 yen if you use a 100-yen discount coupon), the value for money is absolutely outstanding.
If this caught your interest, I highly recommend trying it out while it’s still available. It’s a filling, flavorful, and affordable bowl you won’t regret!