Miso Katsu

Miso katsu is a crisply fried pork cutlet generously draped in a rich sauce based on bean miso. It is said to have begun when people dipped skewered cutlets into the sauce of a dote nabe pot at postwar food stalls. Each shop competes with its own blended sauce, and the dish has become essential to telling the story of Nagoya food culture.

Highlights

- A distinctive sauce woven from the richness, sweetness, and faint tang of bean miso - Some shops pour it over the top, others dip the cutlet into a pot of sauce, so each shop stands out - The miso sauce soaks into shredded cabbage and rice, keeping you interested to the last bite

Seasonal Enjoyment

Piping hot and freshly fried, it is stamina food that makes rice disappear even on a sweaty summer day. In the cold season, the rich sweet and savory miso warms the body. All year round, it lets you feel the vigor of Nagoya.

Access and Basics

- Area: famous shops cluster in the central districts of Osu and Sakae - In the Osu shopping arcade you can enjoy it casually as street food or a set meal - Many popular shops draw lines, so just after opening is a good time

A Little Advice

The sauce is rich, so alternate with shredded cabbage for good balance. Dribbling a little sauce onto your rice is a local way to enjoy it too.