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Big Katsu

Traditional dish from Japan

About Big Katsu

Japanese snack

Big Katsu is a type of Japanese snack food. In name and appearance it is similar to breaded pork cutlets, but instead of pork it contains shredded fish surimi. Many varieties are available at convenience stores as well as snack shops, but the best-known and most popular may be the original Big Katsu from Kadō, first introduced in 1987.

Dietary Information

Traditional Japan cuisine

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