Janice L.
Google
Knowing Tonkatsu Daiki's fame from Michelin guide, I came prepared with cash. They open at 11am and I arrived at 10.32, I was already the 6th person in line. The doors open at exactly 11.00 and we were ushered in to our designated seats and given the menus. The place was quite small and I was lucky that I made it into the first round of customers to get in. There was no English menu, but it's nothing a translation app can't solve. Additionally, the staff speaks English well and is very helpful.
I got the no. 2 hire katsu (tenderloin pork cutlet) set and chose the 120g size, due to my preference for leaner cuts in pork and sometimes eating a large amount of fried food could cause me headaches. The order was made at 11.05 and was delivered 30 minutes later. The gorgeous thick cuts of meat came with refillable rice, salad, and soup. They also provided some condiments such as tonkatsu sauce, mustard, and salt.
I was blown away from the first bite as it was the cleanest tasting tonkatsu I've ever had. It had none of those annoying odor when pork was not prepared well. Texture was tender but firm, it was lean but supple and easy to chew. Until the last bite, it was not greasy at all. My favorite combination was of the meat and dipping salt with a little of their salad.
To answer all your FAQs: Yes, it's worth the wait.
Yes, 120g size is fulfilling enough, but I would indulge myself and get the 180g size next time.
No, I didn't know I'd still dream about it until today.
