TONSHOU: Korea-Famous Pork Cutlet Restaurant To Open In SG

TONSHOU is a Korea-famous charcoal-grilled pork cutlet restaurant

Word is in: TONSHOU, a famous Korean chain specialising in charcoal-grilled tonkatsu, is slated to open their first outlet in Singapore! The new restaurant will be located at Tras Street, the go-to spot for some of the best Korean restaurants. The soft launch, which is by online reservation only, is on 9 December 2024. Else, save 20 December 2024 for their grand opening!

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For the uninitiated, TONSHOU is a well-loved pork cutlet restaurant in Korea that’s often booked out in advance. For a better sense of their popularity, all 300 daily slots are usually fully booked within just five minutes of the release time.

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There’s good reason as to why diners queue just to try the pork cutlet. The meat goes through a meticulous four-step preparation process, where the pork cutlet is first cooked at a low temperature to ensure it remains tender and juicy. Then, the meat is deep-fried at a high temperature to achieve that crispy, golden brown crust.

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Next, the meat goes through a resting process, before it’s grilled over charcoal for a smoky aroma, which is what makes TONSHOU’s tonkatsu special and extra delicious.

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If this is your first visit, we recommend their bestselling Hire Katsu Set ($26++), featuring pork tenderloin cutlet with rice, soup, and kimchi on the side. Alternatively, the Rosu Katsu Set ($25++), starring pork loin instead of tenderloin, is equally popular. There’s also the Katsu Sando Set ($21++) for those who prefer bread to rice.

Also, their house-made tonkatsu sauce is a must-try: it’s a delicious blend of tomato, oyster, beef, pork, wheat, and soybean.

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For those planning end-of-year gatherings and searching for somewhere new to go, save TONSHOU on your to-visit list.

For more Korean fare in Singapore, read our Seoul Noodle Shop review, where we tried knife-cut noodles in Tanjong Pagar. Otherwise, read our guide to cheap Korean food in Singapore.

Address: 51 Tras Street, Singapore 078990
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Website
TONSHOU is not a halal-certified eatery.

Feature image adapted from @tonshou__tonkatsu