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Katsu Curry

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Katsu curry is a Japanese dish consisting of tonkatsu served with Japanese rice and curry, typically served on a large plate and eaten with a spoon or fork. The cutlet is usually precut into strips, eliminating the need for a knife.

Facts
Disputed
Origin Period, From (Year)
1918 to 1948 1
Origin Region
Tokyo, Japan 1
Sources
1. Katsu curry - Wikipedia
  • History section, competing origin claims, Kawakin 1918
    Kawakin, a yoshoku yatai in Asakusa, Tokyo, served it in 1918
  • History section, competing origin claims, Ginza Swiss 1948
    Ginza Swiss, a yoshoku restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, served it in 1948.
  • History section, competing origin claims, region reference
    Kawakin, a yoshoku yatai in Asakusa, Tokyo, served it in 1918
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