TSUZUKU is a hidden hawker gem in Jalan Besar serving authentic & affordable Japanese tonkatsu sets

by Christabel Tan

Can never resist anything deep-fried or are a major tonkatsu lovers? This hidden gem in Jalan Besar is one you must check out.

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Run by a Singaporean and his Japanese wife, TSUZUKU is a hawker stall in Berseh Food Centre specialising in wallet-friendly Japanese fried foods like tonkatsu, curry katsu, and croquettes.

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You can choose to enjoy them either as a set meal with rice, raw cabbage salad, and Breaded Shrimp (S$7.80 for a la carte with salad), or as finger food.

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The widely-ordered Tonkatsu Set (S$9.80) sees pork loin “breaded and fried the good old fashioned way”, while the heartier Curry Katsu Set (S$10.80) comes with the addition of mildly spicy Japanese curry.

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if you prefer your pork a lil’ more tender, the Tenderloin Katsu Set (S$10.80), which uses tenderloin fillet in place of the regular pork loin, will be more up your alley.

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One of the more unique offerings on the menu is the Minced Katsu Set (S$9.80), comprising a flavourful ground beef and pork cutlet, otherwise known as menchi katsu.

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This is joined by the likes of Cheese Katsu (S$7.80 for a la carte, S$10.80 for set), which is filled with gooey, melty cheese, and the hard-to-find Ham Katsu (S$7.80 for 3pcs with salad) — a dish I started craving for after seeing it on Netflix series Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories!

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Customers have also raved about the Potato Croquettes (S$5.80 for 3pcs), which are, of course, made in-house with a soft and creamy potato filling.

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All items are freshly made to order, so be prepared to wait, especially during peak hour.

Will you be heading down for some comforting katsu anytime soon?

TSUZUKU つづく
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📍 166 Jln Besar, #02-33 Berseh Food Centre, Singapore 208877
🕑 12pm—6pm (Mon to Sat), Closed on Sun

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