tonkatsu
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tonkatsu (uncountable)
A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.
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A basic tonkatsu is served whole or sliced for easy eating with chopsticks, usually with a mound of finely shredded raw cabbage.
A thicker variety of the sauce is commonly known as tonkatsu sauce and most often used as a condiment for tonkatsu (fried, breaded pork cutlets).
"Bulldog" type sauces: tonkatsu sauce, 'chuno' sauce, etc. - refrigerated after opening (The same goes for things like oyster sauce.
In addition to sizzling bibimbap, Korean barbecue and a wide variety of stews, Austin's oldest Korean restaurant also serves a taste of Japan, with dishes like sushi, tonkatsu and miso soup.
From ramen to tonkatsu and even the secrets of making an authentic Japanese tempura are all found here.
Uji Café also offers meals such as noodle bowls with Japanese curry or tonkatsu, a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet.