Miso Katsu set lunch at a local restaurant
Mmmmmmmmmmmm … Miso Katsu みそかつ. This is Nagoya cuisine at its finest. A deep fried breaded pork cutlet served with miso sauce. Those who are watching their caloric intake make sure to look away as the chef prepare this deep fried dish.
Miso Katsu is prepare the same as Tonkatsu, where a pork fillet or loin is floured, soaked in beaten egg, coated with breadcrumbs, and deep fried. The only different is the sauce. Traditional Japanese Tonkatsu may or may not come with sauce but Miso Katsu is always accompanied by a deep dark delicious miso-based sauce known as Hacchoumiso.
One small complaint that I do have with most restaurants serving this dish is that they pour miso sauce over the katsu. What is the point of going through the trouble of frying things then making it soggy? But, don’t fret, at most restaurants you can request the sauce on the side, which I normally do.
about to enjoy my favorite Nagoya Specialty
The City of Nagoya is filled with bars and restaurants that serve Miso Katsu. You can also find it in upscale department stores’ food floor. In the future, I might post some restaurants in Nagoya where I have enjoyed Miso Katsu. For popular tourist places, where you can find Miso Katsu is served, check out the Nagoya International Center website: http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/inandaroundnagoya/miso_katsu.htm
My WOW Factor: 9/10
(How many time did I use the words “deep fried” ?)
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