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2017-10-23
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Sometimes you get nice surprises in HK. What I assumed was a simple Tonkatsu joint turns out to be an inviting izakaya that so happens to have delicious pork cutlets, great drinks and a surprisingly large appetizer/otsumami selection. I think this place used to be Takorea, (which I never visited) but has turned into a charming tonkatsu bar by the people who run 298 Nikuya. I never take pictures of restaurant interiors but I couldn’t resist! The food is of course based on deep fried pork, and it
What I assumed was a simple Tonkatsu joint turns out to be an inviting izakaya that so happens to have delicious pork cutlets, great drinks and a surprisingly large appetizer/otsumami selection. I think this place used to be Takorea, (which I never visited) but has turned into a charming tonkatsu bar by the people who run 298 Nikuya. I never take pictures of restaurant interiors but I couldn’t resist!
The food is of course based on deep fried pork, and it does not disappoint. Between four guys we had two of the dinner sets: which includes various combinations of either Tenderloin, Sirloin, Ribeye or Minced pork meatball (Menchi), along with rice, shredded cabbage (only one refill), soup, potato salad and some pickles. The sets are about 200 but you can also order the cutlets ala carte for about half the price (without the rice/pickles/soup and only one helping of cabbage). I love the cabbage so the one refill rule is a bummer but I get it since izakaya guests tend to linger longer than at a typical restaurant.
We also had two orders of the MUST-TRY tenderloin sandwiches, which are prepared with a bit of shredded cabbage, yellow mustard and tonkatsu sauce. The balance is perfect, and I’d have never expected mustard to work so well. I still think about this sandwich a week later...
We also had a bunch of drinks and some drinking snacks – the okra with plum and potato salad in particular were both freshly prepared and excellent with alcohol.
Something else that really caught my attention here is that they serve Denki Bran! Here’s the interesting history of the drink (goo.gl/EevqXk), but suffice to say it’s not a common drink in HK. With that in mind, the rest of the alcohol menu is also impressive; tons of sake, two types of shochu, and wine and beer as usual. They also store opened bottles for you, which is a nice touch if you like to eat alone.
Overall, a great place for a bite and some drinks. The food was great, but the ambience, wonderful service, and varied drink selection really puts it over the top. Definitely recommend you check it out if you like either Tonkatsu or Japanese bars, and it’s essential if you enjoy both.
张贴
