SG’s First Jeju Pork Tonkatsu Restaurant Opens At Shenton Way

Katsu by Kyu opens with Jeju pork tonkatsu at OUE Downtown

Image credit: Katsu by Kyu via Google Maps

Tonkatsu fans can now enjoy a more premium take on the Japanese fried cutlet at Katsu by Kyu, a new speciality restaurant at OUE Downtown 2 that focuses exclusively on Jeju pork. The restaurant is the first in Singapore to specialise in tonkatsu made solely with the Korean island’s prized pork.

Rather than offering a wide variety of Japanese dishes, Katsu by Kyu keeps its menu focused on one thing: tonkatsu. The restaurant uses Jeju pork for its cutlets, known for its balanced marbling and natural sweetness, before preparing them with a 10-day dry-ageing process to enhance the meat’s flavour and texture.

The pork is also finished over rice straw charcoal, giving the cutlets a subtle smoky aroma while retaining their juiciness. Each piece is coated in crisp panko breadcrumbs and fried to achieve the contrast of a crunchy exterior with tender meat within.

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For pork tonkatsu, diners can choose from three cuts: Central Cut Premium Loin ($38++), Loin ($32++), and Tenderloin ($30++). The first cut is the restaurant’s top-tier option, featuring rich marbling and tender meat.

Each set comes with sides including freshly milled rice sourced from Incheon, Korea, which is cooked in a traditional iron pot for a fluffy texture with a slight chew.

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Beyond pork, Katsu by Kyu also offers seafood and combination sets for those who want more variety. Options include the Tenderloin and Kadaif Prawn ($32++) and Tenderloin and Oyster ($30++), pairing the signature pork cutlet with crispy seafood additions.

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The dining space takes inspiration from traditional Korean architecture, with a warm, wood-heavy interior that complements the restaurant’s focus on Korean-sourced ingredients.

Katsu by Kyu is a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.

For more exciting openings, check out our guide to the new Korean eateries that opened in 2026! Otherwise, read our JB Mount Austin food guide if you’re heading across the causeway this weekend.

Address: 6A Shenton Way, #01-09, OUE Downtown 2, Singapore 068815
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Website
Katsu by Kyu is not halal-certified.

Feature image adapted from Katsu by Kyu via Google Maps

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.