Tonkatsu for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Tonkatsu for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The clean and umami-forward profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced fresh wasabi used that way before.

seasonal ingredients guide the menu in traditional settings. I explained the an intimate Tokyo counter restaurant context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. sake was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.