Popular Japanese chain Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu opening first outlet in Singapore this September

Singapore is home to many Japanese F&B imports, and the latest brand to set up shop on our shores is Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu.

The amusingly-named casual restaurant chain from Kyoto specialises in its namesake gyukatsu – the beef version of the popular tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet).

According to a press release shared with 8days.sg, the restaurant serves “only carefully selected lean cuts of thick, juicy beef” deep-fried to medium rare doneness.

To make them crispy, the beef cutlets are coated in a batter with layers of egg wash, flour and bread crumbs.

Customers can choose from a variety of beef cuts such as sirloin, chuck, tenderloin and tongue, or opt for wagyu beef. If you can’t decide, you can also go for a half-and-half combination, or a grill-it-yourself option.

The gyukatsu here comes with numerous condiments, including Kyoto-style curry, fresh wasabi and onsen egg, with a runny yolk that serves as a dip. There’s also dashi soy sauce, sansho pepper salt and a proprietary gyukatsu sauce.

If you order the set meal, you get rice, cabbage, red miso soup, spicy chilli miso, onsen egg and Kyoto-style curry (characterised by its mild spiciness and is heavier on herbs and veggies).

Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu’s first Singapore outlet opens in early September at 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-63/64, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103.

This story was originally published in 8Days.