Tonkatsu is a pretty common dish we see in Japanese cuisine and refers to breaded, deep-fried pork cutlets. If the thought of that makes you salivate, you’ll be happy to know that there is a spot in Singapore where you can find high-quality tonkatsu made from 100% Jeju-sourced pork.
Located at OUE Downtown Gallery, Katsu By Kyu is a restaurant that marries Japanese tonkatsu techniques with Korean-sourced ingredients. The result is a menu featuring 240-hour wet-aged Jeju pork, daily milled Korean rice, and more.
Because the restaurant uses pork sourced exclusively from Jeju Island, it is able to maintain the consistency of quality across its tonkatsu dishes. No matter what you order or when you order, you can expect a bouncy texture and deeper umami flavours associated with Jeju pork in every bite.
Of course, if you are visiting Katsu By Kyu, you have to try their signature pork tonkatsu dishes such as the Classic Jeju Loin (S$36) and Jeju Tenderloin (S$35). The first features a balanced, juicy cut, while the second is the leanest and most tender cut available.
However, beyond pork, the restaurant also offers other dishes prepared with the same precision and technique, such as the Panko Crusted Beef Short Rib Patty (S$38) and Kadaif Prawn (S$38).
Want something other than tonkatsu and rice? The restaurant also recommends its Cold Flat Udon (S$18), served with savoury dipping sauces. If you’d like to experience both the light chewiness of udon and the crispy, satisfying crunch of tonkatsu, we recommend bringing a friend along!
You won’t need to worry about finishing so many dishes by yourself, and you can take advantage of the Couple Set, which comes with 2 mains, 1 udon, 1 sharing item, and 2 drinks for S$98.
To check out Katsu By Kyu’s full menu and have a preview of its space that features an open kitchen experience, visit their website.
Katsu By Kyu
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📍 6A Shenton Way, OUE Downtown Gallery, #01-09, Singapore 068815
🕚 11am–3pm & 5pm–10pm (Mon to Sat), Closed on Sun
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