AIMenchi Katsu (Minced Meat Cutlet)
メンチカツ
“A juicy meat patty in a crispy panko tuxedo.”
A seasoned ground meat patty — usually beef, pork, or a mix — coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden. Like a hamburger that got dressed up, skipped the bun, and went straight into the fryer. Juicy, meaty, and deeply satisfying.
- Panko Crusted
- Ground Meat
- Hearty
- Sweetness
- 0 out of 5
- Spiciness
- 0 out of 5
- Richness
- 5 out of 5
- Adventure
- 3 out of 5
The Inside Scoop
Did you know?
The name started as 'minced meat cutlet,' which over time became the much easier-to-say 'menchi katsu.' It first appeared on a military mess hall menu in 1887, and it's been winning hearts (and appetites) ever since.
How to eat
- 1The outside is crispy panko, the inside is a juicy meat patty — bite firmly to get through both layers cleanly.
- 2If tonkatsu sauce is available, use it. It's a thick, sweet-savory sauce that was basically invented for moments like this.