Started by the guys behind Tendon Kohaku, Katsudon Hanakatsu (it's located directly beside Tendon Kohaku) serves only Katsudon ($13.50), crispy pork and chicken cutlets served atop rice. The are only two choices you need to make here: to decide between original or spicy for the cutlets β the latter sees the addition of Japanese spice powder for a fiery kick; and the type of rice β their classic Nanatsuboshi Hokkaido rice or the 16-grain, which has barley mixed in for texture and flavour. Burpple Tastemaker Xing Wei Chua appreciates how the the meat is tender, juicy and not greasy, and that the batter had a tinge of umami sweetness that sets it apart from regular katsudons. You might get hit with katsudon fatigue towards the end, so take Burppler Jayson Yeo's advice to order the Ton-Ji-Ru ($1.50) on the side. Boiled till sweet and flavourful, the miso soup also comes packed with carrots, cabbage and onions. It'll help to cut through the richness of fried meat.
Avg Price: $15 per person
Photo by Burppler Dex Neo
