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Source Katsudon

福井県·ご当地グルメ

Source Katsudon

When you open the lid, a large cutlet sits prominently atop the rice. Unlike other varieties, it is not bound with egg; instead, the freshly fried meat is dipped into a sweet and savory Worcestershire-style sauce—in Fukui's katsudon, this crispy and juicy texture takes center stage. Many shops use thin slices of shoulder loin, making it easy to devour along with the rice even as the sauce soaks in. In Fukui, when people say "katsudon," it is understood to mean this sauce-based version rather than the egg-bound type. From specialty shops to soba noodle restaurants, each establishment preserves its own prideful recipe for the sauce. For locals, it is a familiar taste of home, cherished since childhood. Sweet and salty, this single bowl is an unshakeable staple deeply rooted in the dining tables of Fukui.

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