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Charcoal-grilled tonkatsu restaurant from Korea opening at Tanjong Pagar in Dec. 2024
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December 05, 2024, 11:08 AM
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Tonshou, a charcoal-grilled tonkatsu restaurant, will open its first Singapore outlet this month.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
The outlet will be located in Tanjong Pagar.
This marks Tonshou's first international expansion, following its four existing locations in South Korea.
While the store will have its grand opening on Dec. 20, they will also be welcoming customers who have successfully made online reservations from from Dec. 9 to 19.
The website for reservations has not been confirmed at press time.
Tonshou says they have a unique four-stage cooking process that ensures a tender and flavourful tonkatsu experience.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
The steps are as follows:
- Low-temperature cooking: This ensures even cooking while retaining the pork’s natural juices.
- High-temperature cooking: This step locks in flavour and creates a crispy, golden crust.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
- Resting: The cutlets rest to reach the optimum temperature for tenderness and juiciness.
- Charcoal grilling: This final stage imparts a smoky, authentic aroma to the tonkatsu.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
One of the standout features of Tonshou’s tonkatsu is its signature pink hue, a result of the natural reaction between myoglobin (a protein in muscle tissue) and heat.
The menu features a range of tonkatsu sets, as well as shrimp tempura and curry dishes.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
Some highlights from the menu include:
Special Rosu Katsu Set (S$31++)
Specially selected pork loin cutlet.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
Hire Katsu Set (S$26++)
Pork tenderloin cutlet.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
Kanjiyuku Katsu Set (S$24++)
Thin cut and well-done pork loin cutlet.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
Ebi Sando Set (S$24++)
Shrimp tempura sandwich.
Photo courtesy of Tonshou Singapore.
Tonshou Singapore
Address: 51 Tras Street, Singapore 078990
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm, daily from Dec. 20
Top photos courtesy of Tonshou Singapore
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