Sauce Katsudon (Pork cutlet rice bowl with sauce and cabbage)
Crispy pork cutlet soaked in sweet-savory sauce—a comforting local favorite from Aizu, Fukushima.

About Sauce Katsudon (Pork cutlet rice bowl with sauce and cabbage)

Sauce katsudon, a specialty of Fukushima Prefecture’s Aizu region, is made with a thick-cut pork cutlet dipped in a sweet-savory house sauce and served over rice with shredded cabbage. It is said to have been created at the Western-style restaurant Murai in Aizuwakamatsu during the Taisho period, and is distinctive for being served without egg.

The crisp cutlet and savory sauce come together beautifully, while the crunchy cabbage adds a fresh contrast. It’s a hearty dish, but the sauce’s light, refreshing flavor makes it popular with people of all ages.

Many restaurants in Aizuwakamatsu serve sauce katsudon, each with its own sauce and presentation. Recipes are also available for making it easily at home, so you can enjoy a taste of Aizu in your own kitchen.

If you visit Fukushima Prefecture, be sure to try sauce katsudon. This dish, steeped in the region’s history and food culture, can make your trip all the more memorable.

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