Aizu Sauce Katsudon

In Aizuwakamatsu the katsudon of choice is not bound with egg but flavored with sauce. A freshly fried cutlet is dipped in a sweet and savory sauce and piled boldly over rice lined with shredded cabbage.

Highlights

The balance of sweet savory sauce soaking into the crisp coating, crunchy cabbage, and fluffy rice is superb. Many shops top the bowl with a cutlet so large the lid will not close, making for a striking presentation. Each shop passes down its own secret sauce.

Enjoying the Seasons

It is popular all year as the go to choice when you want a hearty meal. It suits lunch after sightseeing in the castle town of Aizu, paired well with the cherry blossoms of Tsurugajo or the autumn colors of Iimoriyama.

Access and Basic Information

Specialty shops gather around JR Aizuwakamatsu Station and the heart of the castle town. Many long established places guard traditional recipes, each with its own sweetness or spice. Portions are large, so arrive hungry.

A Quick Tip

The Aizu way is to scoop up the cabbage and rice hidden beneath the cutlet together. Do not leave behind the sauce soaked rice.