Tonkatsu Anzu is one of the five premium restaurants located on the 4th floor of Isetan The Japan Store KL that serves one of my favorite ingredients of all time – pork.
We were lucky enough to be part of the launch event a week ago, allowing a sneak peek to what this space has got to offer.
Tonkatsu Anzu, The Table, Â Isetan The Japan Store, KL
Tonkatsu Anzu uses only premium aged black pork from Kyushu, making it the first tonkatsu restaurant in Malaysia to have that distinction, which sets it apart from the likes of Tonkatsu by Mai Mason and Tonkatsu at Pavilion.
pork fillet, with that perfect strip of fat on top
The pork loin katsu set starts from RM 35 to the premium Gin-Jo-Pork Fatty loin katsu set at RM 55, and for those who may want to skip pork for whatever reasons, they also offer some seafood options, such as fried shrimp set (RM 52), salmon katsu (RM 48), and chicken katsu (RM 32) sets.
sycookie is very serious with photo taking, I love it with salt and some mustard
However, pork is the name of the game here and their version of tonkatsu is definitely on point. I love the light batter and those almost melt-in-your-mouth texture. My preference is to sprinkle some salt and have those fatty loin with the supplied mustard. There’s also tonkatsu sauce should you prefer a more complex flavor.
the menu at Tonkatsu Anzu
I think Tonkatsu Anzu did live up to the expectations and manage to set itself apart from the other offerings around town when it comes to Japanese fried pork cutlets, the slightly premium price is definitely worth it.
Address:
Tonkatsu Anzu
The Table, Level 4
ISETAN The Japan Store KL
Lot 10 Shopping Mall
Jalan Bukit Bintang
GPS:Â 3.146462, 101.711758
Tel:Â 03-2119 2625
I really loved their signature light crispy battered pork, just sprinkle some salt and take a bite, its filled my mouth with the flavour. If you want stronger taste, help yourself to their tonkatsu sauce.
Rgift: erm…
wah, the chef from anzu can come here to comment, lol
keke: lol sure.
KY, when I was in Japan had a Tonkatsu sandwich which not bad at all. And in Hawaii was tonkatsu with curry rice.
Vickie: with curry rice it’s quite a treat isn’t it?
Wow. Looks lovely.
Monica: yesss
Sounds good, next time jio me when u go to sushi azabu. 😛
Baby: Jommmmmmmm
hoiiiikkkkkkkk
As much as I like deep-fried food, I can’t handle an entire meal of tonkatsu as it came off as too dry (the one I ate in Pavilion). But if you say this batter is lighter, perhaps this would be difference for me to try 🙂
atwhateatwhere: you can share with me, I’ll have 1.5 portion. haha
Have not had the chance to hop over to KL to check this place out, not since they’ve spruced the place nicely.
suituapui: time for a trip!