A dish that tells its story — Tonkatsu reviewed

You can taste history in Tonkatsu if you know what to look for. seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditional settings. The delicate and precise character reflects those layers — dashi stock doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The an intimate Tokyo counter restaurant setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. green tea alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Tonkatsu, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.