Abroad in Japan · Friday, September 4, 2026
Chris Broad champions Tonkatsu, the Japanese breaded pork cutlet, as the ideal meal after a long journey, praising its panko breadcrumbs and quality pork. He notes that despite being less commonly discussed than sushi or ramen, it offers an incredibly satisfying and caloric experience, complete with multiple cabbage refills.
“And the one I always go for after a long journey or preparing for a long journey is the Tonkatsu restaurant, breaded pork.”
“But like nobody gets excited about Tonkatsu that much. But I can tell you now, it's fucking incredible.”
“You get like three refills of cabbage. I'm getting really hungry just thinking about it right now.”
“You know, the Tonkatsu is so calorific though, be aware. You will, it will destroy your scales. But it'll be worth it. Trust me, it'll be worth it.”