The Difference: Tonkatsu Ramen vs Tonkotsu Ramen
As you know, ramen is a noodle soup dish that represents Japan and in recent years instant ramen has been a staple in homes in many countries. Ramen comes in many different types and...
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I Enjoyed Rokkakai’s Hire-Katsu Sandwich Ekiben Bento
Today when I went shopping at a supermarket near my house, an “Ekiben (駅弁)” fair took place in it. As the Japanese term Ekiben can be divided into 2 words “Eki (駅)” meaning station...
The Difference: Okonomiyaki Sauce vs Tonkatsu Sauce
When it comes to Japanese brown sauce, in addition to Tonkatsu sauce, Japanese-style Worcester Sauce, and Chuno sauce, Okonomiyaki sauce is commonly used in Japan’s households. As I wrote about the difference between Tonkatsu...
The Difference: Katsudon vs Tonkatsu
“Tonkatsu (豚カツ)” is one of the quintessential Japanese pork dishes that is popular among many overseas people. Actually, other than Tonkatsu, there are several Japanese dishes whose names include the word “Katsu (カツ)”, such...
The Difference: Katsu, Tonkatsu, Hire-katsu, and Rosu-katsu
When it comes to the restaurant unique to Japan, you couldn’t find the same type of restaurants as “Tonkatsu-ya (とんかつ屋)” in your country. Tonkatsu-ya is the Japanese restaurant that serves “Tonkatsu (豚カツ)” which is...
The Difference between Tempura, Katsu, and Furai
“Agemono (揚げ物)” is the generic name for Japanese deep-fried foods, such as “Tempura (天ぷら)”, “Karaage (唐揚げ)”, “Kakiage (かき揚げ)”, “Katsu (カツ)”, and “Furai (フライ)”. Many overseas people may have heard of these popular Japanese dishes,...
Big Katsu: Famous, Tonkatsu Cutlet-like Dagashi Snack
Have you ever heard of “Dagashi (駄菓子)”? For the unfamiliar, Dagashi is the word for cheap, relatively small, unique Japanese snacks and candies, and is especially popular among children because of their cheap prices...
