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2013-05-04
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My favourite Tonkichi outlet is the one at Orchard Central. It's relatively secluded, on a high floor, and in a quiet shopping mall. On Friday nights, however, it can get quite crowded. Remember to make reservations if you need a table for more than two it can take quite a while to get seated. The restaurant is large and spacious and the decor is very distinctly Japanese with a modern twist. Chic and very comfortable.I've always been ordering the Hire Katsu set (its leaner than the Rosu cut whic
I've always been ordering the Hire Katsu set (its leaner than the Rosu cut which is the pork fillet.) It comes with three pieces of fried pork, crisp and golden (i kid you not) to perfection, served with a bed of shredded lettuce, pickles and miso soup. The set costs $21 and it worth every penny. The breadcrumbs are slightly more coarse and large so that the coating of the fried pork becomes very textured. It's juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. A joy to eat. The tonkatsu sauce also complements the pork -savoury, not too watery, and also slightly sour, dabbed with a bit of horseradish, this dish really packs a punch!The Curry Hire Katsu set is at $24, and has curry generously doled onto the plate topped with the hire katsu. The curry is nothing out of the ordinary -not too starchy and it has a distinct curry-power aroma, a certain spiciness that leaves an impression on your tongue. Other than the delicious katsu to complement it, I highly doubt that this dish would prove to be stellar. Nevertheless, it's still worth a try if you want to have Tonkichi's signature katsus paired with Japanese curry.
The katsus here are really fantastic, and service is great too. They serve watermelons after the meal, which was unexpected. The watermelons are really sweet, too Food quality is exceptional, and they are good at what they're good at. Price wise it's a bit on the steep side, but hey, no one's really complaining! The food and ambience justifies the price. My recommendation would be the Hire Katsu Set (you can choose whether you want the 3pc at $21 or 4pc at $24) or the Rosu set (which is the pork fillet).
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