Chef Hosoya's Treasure - Tonkatsuya

My Sunday food experience, now just a memory transcribed in words.

“Yay!!!” I shouted, upon waking on a Sunday morning…

Stomping (an adjective seldom used to describe my poised character… Though, in this case, deemed necessary as shobe would surely disagree if I plainly term it as “walking”) down the stairs, everyone asked in chorus—“What’s so special with today?”…

Blushing, I shyly answered- “Tonkatsu…”

That’s how excited I was… to eat Tonkatsu- a pork fillet/ pork loin salted, peppered, dredged lightly in flour, dipped in beaten egg, coated with panko (breadcrumbs), then fried to perfection!

Craving for authentic Tonkatsu started a week ago when I heard numerous raves about…

“Tonkatsuya”, an authentic Japanese restaurant hidden in the basement of a condominium building, situated within San Antonio Village- serving authentic Japanese Tonkatsu. Just so you know, I’ve lived in the same village for more than a year, yet never got to hear bout’ this place!!! It’s that HIDDEN!

To exhaust curiosity, we altogether decided to have an early dinner—

“just for tonight” shobe reasoned..

Dinner took place a little after 4pm- with these overwhelming sights on the table:

Tonkatsu (ala carte)- P170

The best-seller.

Well- seasoned pork fillet, with just the right crisp…

Slightly better than average

Katsu Curry Rice- P220

Personally, I prefer this over the plain Tonkatsu.

Fushion of Asian flavors- the rich aroma and spice of the curry sauce complements the subtle taste of the pork fillet.

Sukiyaki set- P240

“The best Sukiyaki I’ve tasted”—as exclaimed by shobe

Sweet and Tangy! With tenderly cooked beef strips immersed in broth.

Tonkatsuya

Palm Tower B, St. Paul Rd., San Antonio Village, Makati
(02) 896 1990

Foodnotes:

> Set meals can also be ordered as ala carte – less 20 pesos

> Wasabi – in yellow color

written by: Atchi