An Illustrated Japan / Niigata / Life & Daily
Also written: タレかつ丼 · 酱汁猪排盖饭
Originating in Niigata, this dish places a pork cutlet dipped in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce on top of rice instead of being simmered with egg, and it has become a favorite among international visitors.
Tare Katsu-don (Niigata-style sauced pork cutlet rice bowl) in Niigata – Originating in Niigata, this dish places a pork cutlet dipped in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce on top of rice instead of being simmered with egg, and it has become a favorite among international visitors. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.
