Miso Katsu
A crispy pork cutlet topped with a sweet and savory red miso sauce—a Nagoya favorite!

About Miso Katsu

Miso Katsu (味噌カツ, Miso katsu) is so beloved in Nagoya that almost no tonkatsu restaurant is without it. This dish features freshly fried pork cutlets generously topped with a flavorful miso-based sauce that will have you reaching for an extra bowl of rice.

The sauce is made from a base of red miso, often using traditional soybean-based Hatcho miso, combined with bonito broth and sugar, with each restaurant adding their unique twist. The result is typically a deliciously balanced blend of sweetness and savoriness. Each establishment holds its own secret recipe for crafting this irresistible sauce, making every bite unforgettable!

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