Katsukarē

Katsukarē is a delicious and popular Japanese dish that combines a crispy pork cutlet with flavorful Japanese curry and rice. Typically served on a large plate, the cutlet is pre-sliced into strips, making it easy to eat without needing a knife. Often enjoyed as a main course, it is frequently accompanied by a refreshing glass of water or a bowl of miso soup.

In Japan, fast-food chains specializing in katsukarē offer unique variations with different types of meat and curry styles.

The origin of katsukarē dates back to 1948 at Grill Swiss, a yōshoku (Western-style) restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo. The story goes that Shigeru Chiba, a player for the Yomiuri Giants and a regular at the restaurant, suggested combining curry and katsu because he found it inconvenient to eat them separately. This brilliant idea led to the creation of katsukarē. Today, Grill Swiss proudly features the dish on their menu as the "original curry" and "Chiba-san's curry" honoring its unique history.