Tonkatsu AOKI – I first tried tonkatsu when I was in high school, so when I saw Tonkatsu AOKI Philippines, I couldn’t help but wonder about how a Japanese restaurant could specialize in only one type of food.
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Tonkatsu AOKI Restaurant MENU
There’s a lot to choose from from the Tonkatsu AOKI menu. While you might think, there’s only one type of meat they use for tonkatsu, you’d be surprised about how much you can find on their menu.
I even had to read the description before choosing what to order. And I’m sure that’s what you’re into as well: to find out the best meat cut for your tonkatsu. So, let’s dive into what we ordered during our visit.
Hire
With less fat and more meat, hire should be your first choice if you want to have lean meat without the guilt. Purely meat, hire is priced at 599 PHP (10.16 USD) and already comes with bowl of rice, soup, side dishes, and unlimited cabbage.
I find that this price is worth it because you’ll already be full once you finish your set. You can choose from 200g or 300g, depending on your hunger.
Kata with curry 300g
I was craving curry during our first visit. So when we found that Kata comes with curry sauce for the price of 850 PHP (14.41 USD), I knew I had to order it at Tonkatsu LCM. We had the curry sauce separated, because we weren’t sure if the curry was spicy.
True enough, it had the kick, so if you’re not a fan of spicy things, better not order it!
Tokuro 300g
We came back a few days after, and ordered a different variant of meat. Tokuro seemed to be the closest meat as that of kata, so that’s what I tried.
A little less fatty than kata, tokuro also had a bit of juiciness, so among the 3, this is my best bet.
I was surprised to find that there are other Tonkatsu AOKI branches in different parts of Japan. Not only that, but there’s also a Tonkatsu AOKI Tuguegarao, so if you’re there and suddenly want something juicy and yummy, you should eat there.
Tonkatsu AOKI review Philippines conclusion
So many new stores in Lucky Chinatown Mall are opening right now, and I couldn’t help but want to try them out. Of course, I have to do it one by one so that I could review them for you. Is there any other restaurant you want me to make a review? Let me know in the comments!
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Other Japanese restaurants we love
So many good Japanese restaurants offering quality food are just around the corner. And if you want more of them, check out some of the best Japanese restaurants we tried during our foodventure!
Don Don Tei
One of the cheapest, yet most satisfying Japanese restaurants we tried is Don Don Tei. Surprisingly, there are so many good things to try there, and I couldn’t even count how many times we ate there already!
Check out our favorites on the Don Don Tei menu here.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
Another new Japanese restaurant find is Kyoto Japanese Restaurant. Apart from its lovely aesthetics, the food is also just as good. Want to know what we tried there? Check here.
Tomo Japanese Dining
Another place to enjoy legit Japanese cuisine is Tomo Japanese Dining. This one’s got a lot on their menu, so make sure to check what our favorites here before you go. And be sure to make a reservation because it get full especially during peak hours!
