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Europaken Katsudon
If you trace the history of Fukui's sauce katsudon, you arrive at a single shop: 'Europaken'—the establishment considered to be the pioneer of Fukui's sauce katsudon. It was created by the founder, Masataro Takabatake. After training in Berlin, Germany, he returned to Japan and, in 1913 (Taisho 2), is said to have presented a katsudon using Worcestershire sauce at a culinary exhibition in Tokyo. This dish is regarded as the original. Following the Great Kanto Earthquake, he moved back to his hometown of Fukui, establishing the main store in 1924 (Taime 13). The stylish, 'high-collar' name of the shop is said to be inspired by the Europe where he completed his training. Through various branch openings, the brand spread throughout the prefecture and continues to be beloved to this day. The origins of Fukui's soul food can be found right here.
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