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Despite the stigma fried food brings, one cannot deny the gratifying feeling it brings to the palate and the belly. It’s even better when the dishes are served deep-fried to golden perfection. The Japanese, as always, have this one in the bag with one of their widely popular specialties, katsu.

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We put together a list of Metro Manila’s most loved katsu restaurants, some of these even come with unlimited sides! How’s that for value for money? 

La Picara – Bonifacio High Street

La Picara is a restaurant that serves up Spanish food with a Filipino or Asian twist from their tapas to their desserts. Try out their Spanish take on the tonkatsu – the CACHOPO – a dish featuring breaded thin layers of beef tenderloin, jamon iberico, manchego cheese, and blue cheese sauce.

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Cachopo or Spanish Tonkatsu from La Picara
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2/F One Bonifacio High Street, 28th St. cor 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0927) 172-4480

Nikkei – various branches

Nikkei is Manila’s first-ever Japanese-Peruvian sushi bar and restaurant serving curated specialties like ceviche, sushi, causa, tiraditos, and Japanese craft spirits. It is refreshing and new to the palate, every plate seems to have a touch of Asian and Latin flair.  Try their Seabass Katsu Set!

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Katsu Set from Nikkei
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Osaka Ohsho –  Megamall

Osaka Ohsho may be known for their gyoza but that doesn’t stop them from creating beautiful katsu dishes inside their kitchen! Check out their Cheese Curry Katsu.

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Curry Cheese Katsu with steam Japanese Koshihikari Rice and a fluffy egg omelette dome from Osaka Osho
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
+63 2 631-7494

Izakaya Kenta – various branches

Formerly located in Pedro Gil, Izakaya Kenta has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine since 1997. This authentic Japanese restaurant offers a wide selection of sushi, sashimi, grilled and deep-fried meats. Their curry katsu is one of the best!

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Katsu Curry Rice from Izakaya Kenta
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Keizo – Forbes Town Center

Keizo serves up authentic and alternative dishes, sake, or sochu. Their Keizo Katsuni is a must-try!

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Keizo Katsuni or Deep friend Pork with Homemade Sauce from Keizo
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Unit F 134, Forbes Town Center cor Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 831-6380

Dohtonbori – various branches

The first and only okonomiyaki restaurant in the Philippines that lets you cook-your-own okonomiyaki. Dohtonbori also offers other Japanese favorites like Sukiyaki, Yakisoba and Yakiniku. They recently launched Teishoku Set Meals, available Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. Choose from Gyu-don, Ebi Tempura, Karaage, and Tonkatsu meals.

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Dohtonbori
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Saboten – various branches

Saboten’s refreshing take on their katsu is materialized in their signature Grated Radish Katsu set. Think tender tonkatsu with a generous grated radish topping and a spritz of succulent grapefruit. Insider tip: Ask their servers about the drink of the month!

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Tonkatsu from Saboten
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G/F Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 625-2000

Yabu – various branches

The restaurant that started it all. It’s safe to say that this is one of the first joints in Metro Manila which purely specializes in katsu. Four years later since its opening in 2011, this homegrown restaurant proves that excellent customer service and consistent food quality can go a long way in the industry.

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Kazuya Katsu Curry from Yabu
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Katsu Sora – various branches

Katsu Sora differentiates itself from its competitors by offering a full salad/soup bar for its customers. Hooray for a buffet-style setup that even kids can enjoy!

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Chicken Katsu with Cheese and Ohba from Katsu Sora
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Crazy Katsu – various branches

Crazy Katsu is one of the go-to places in Maginhawa where budget-conscious students take refuge in the restaurant’s affordable katsu sets. They now have four branches spread across Metro Manila including BF, Taft, Marikina, and Maginhawa.

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Bowl of Katsudon from Crazy Katsu
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Maisen – various branches

Maisen is considered to be one of the best tonkatsu restaurants in Japan and it is now available in Manila. Co-owner Ben Chan’s Suyen Corporation is known for bringing good and affordable international food franchises in the country like St. Marc Cafe and Paul Boulangerie.

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Katsu from Maisen Tonkatsu
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Coco Ichibanya

Special curry restaurants have now awakened several curry-loving fans in the country and one of them is Coco Ichibanya. Their thick and crispy tonkatsu is made even better with their savory curry sauces. Careful, their spicy curry is not for the faint of heart. 

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Katsu Curry from CoCo Ichibanya PH
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Mr. Roboto – Alabang

Mr. Roboto is the newest modern Japanese spot to hit the South. It features re-envisioned classics, putting new twists and playful plating on traditional Japanese flavors. The concept is the brainchild of young entrepreneurs, Dani Ramos and David Mendoza, who were both inspired by their love of travel and food. Read our full feature here.

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Pork Katsu
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G/F ATC Corporate Center, Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa
(02) 817-5604

Yayoi – various branches

Yayoi is a Japanese franchise dedicated to Teishoku set meals. Popular sets include the fried chicken steak, sukiyaki, unajyu, and saba. We recommend the Katsu Toji Jyu, deep-fried pork loin simmered in-house special sauce and eggs, placed over rice and served with a bowl of miso soup. If you’re a chicken lover, try the Wafu Chicken Katsu Jyu. The golden fried chicken sits on a bed of nori flakes on top of Japanese rice. It also comes with a bowl of miso soup and Japanese pickles.

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Yayoi
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