AIKatsu Sando (Pork Cutlet Sandwich)
カツサンド
“Crispy pork cutlet meets fluffy bread. Perfection.”
Breaded and fried pork cutlet with tangy tonkatsu sauce, nestled in soft white bread.
- Savory
- Fried Cutlet
- Hearty Meal
- Sweetness
- 1 out of 5
- Spiciness
- 0 out of 5
- Richness
- 4 out of 5
- Adventure
- 1 out of 5
The Inside Scoop
Did you know?
Invented in 1935 at a tonkatsu restaurant in Ueno, Tokyo, specifically for geishas so they could eat without ruining their lipstick. Today, it's available everywhere from high-end cafes to convenience stores.
How to eat
- 1Unlike other delicate Japanese sandwiches, this one requires a confident bite to get through the thick, meaty cutlet.
- 2The savory tonkatsu sauce is delicious, but it has absolutely no mercy on light-colored clothing. Keep a napkin handy!