A Familiar Spot You Can Drop By Anytime! Checking Out Katsuya's Exciting Monthly Limited Menu
With locations all across Japan, "Katsuya" is widely known for serving freshly fried tonkatsu at affordable prices. Offering both table and counter seating, it has an inviting atmosphere that makes it easy for anyone to casually drop by.
Checking out their bold, unique limited-time menu items every month has become a fun monthly routine. This time, my target was their new summer release: a double-pork combo dish. As soon as I opened the menu at the restaurant, the appetizing visuals immediately caught my eye and raised my expectations.
Crispy & Tender Dual Textures! "Roast Pork and Pork Loin Cutlet Combo Set Meal"
What I ordered this time was the "Roast Pork and Pork Loin Cutlet Combo Set Meal" (¥1,089 tax included).
The tray brought to the table held a large platter with the main dish, steaming white rice, and their familiar, hearty small bowl of "Tonjiru" (pork and vegetable miso soup).
The main plate featured Katsuya's signature golden-fried pork loin cutlet alongside a generous portion of tender, juicy roast pork. It was topped with crisp chopped onions and green scallions, all drizzled with plenty of special refreshing soy sauce dressing.
I started with a bite of the roast pork. Tender and succulent, the meat combined seamlessly with the sharp soy sauce dressing and refreshing chopped onions, filling my mouth with rich umami flavor. While the individual slices were standard in size, there were plenty of them, offering great satisfaction.
Next, biting into the pork loin cutlet, the delightful crunch of the golden batter and the juicy savory flavor of the pork hit directly. The special soy sauce sauce paired remarkably well with the cutlet too—so much so that I thought, "Why not offer a regular summer loin cutlet set with this sauce?" The shredded cabbage soaked in the dressing also made an excellent side dish.
By the way, because the menu cover always heavily spotlights the "donburi" (rice bowl) version, I sometimes wonder, "Is the set meal crowd not their primary target?" Yet, the sheer satisfaction of enjoying a set meal alongside a warm, ingredient-packed bowl of tonjiru is simply unbeatable.
Also, using the ¥100 off coupon available via the official app at checkout is a smart, standard habit. I made sure to take advantage of it this time as well to enjoy a great value.
[Summary] Highly Recommended for a Refreshing Yet Hearty Stamina Boost!
The "Roast Pork and Pork Loin Cutlet Combo Set Meal" is the perfect summer dish that lets you indulge in both savory, crispy tonkatsu and light, juicy roast pork all in one go.
Even though fried foods can sometimes feel heavy, the special soy sauce sauce and fresh condiments kept it light and appetizing right to the very last bite. If you want to recharge your energy with a hearty meal or experience a fresh twist on Katsuya's classic flavors, definitely give it a try!