Katsu curry

"Katsu curry" redirects here. For the version without the cutlet inaccurately referred to as "katsu curry" in some countries, see Japanese curry.

Katsukarē

Course	Main
Place of origin	Japan
Created by	Grill Swiss
Invented	1948
Main ingredients	Tonkatsu, Japanese rice, Japanese curry
Media: Katsukarē

Katsukarē (カツカレー) is a Japanese dish consisting of a pork cutlet (tonkatsu) served with a portion of Japanese rice and curry. It is served on a large plate and is typically eaten using a spoon or fork. The cutlet is usually precut into strips, eliminating the need for a knife.

Generally eaten as a main course, the dish can be accompanied with water or miso soup. In Japan, there are fast-food restaurant chains which specialize in serving katsukarē, with varying meats and types of curry.

History

The dish is claimed to have originated at Grill Swiss, a yōshoku restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1948. Yomiuri Giants player Shigeru Chiba, a frequent patron of the establishment, complained that it was too bothersome to eat curry and katsu separately, leading to the creation of the combination. Currently, the restaurant advertises the dish as the "original curry" and "Chiba-san's curry" on its menu.

Gallery

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  Katsukarē
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  Katsukarē with cabbage
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  Katsukarē with salad
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  Takeout katsukarē

External links

• Media related to Katsu curry rice at Wikimedia Commons