Juicy, meaty, and tasty with a satisfying crunch. Menchi katsu is a Japanese deep-fried ground meat patty mixed with white onions and seasoning. It is coated with bread crumbs, or panko, which gives it a crunchy exterior.

The first menchi katsu spot we visited was Satou in Kichijoji. They have a steakhouse upstairs, but on the first floor, they serve their popular menchi katsu. The line can get pretty long, so be aware of that if you decide to stop by! The menchi katsu was so juicy and crunchy; my eyes lit up when I bit into it. It was full of flavor and I couldn't get enough of it. They serve a variety of fried foods, like croquette and pork cutlet. But, their mechi katsu is what they are known for. I would definitely come back here to try out more items!